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The Titleist GT1 driver is the most forgiving, highest launching driver in the GT family. Spin is very controlled. Can be built light or standard weight, making it a great choice for a wide range of players.
Introduction
After the overwhelming success of the GT2, GT3, and GT4 drivers this past fall, Titleist has added the GT1 driver to the lineup. In previous driver familes, 1 has been the designation for the light weight, max forgiveness model. While that still holds mostly true for the Titleist GT1 driver, this club has more tricks up its sleeve than prior iterations.
Looks
Across the four drivers in the GT family, Titleist offers golfers almost every address look they could want. The GT1 has the fullest footprint, which is particularly noticeable toward the heel. Even compared to the forgiving GT2 driver, the shape of the GT1 leans more toward the heel, and it’s longer front to back than the GT3. This is balanced out by a shallower face – approximately 1/8″ shorter than the GT3.
While there are significant differences at address, the in the bag look of the Titleist GT1 driver blends in seamlessly with its line mates. The sole is a mix of gloss and matte black with a ribbon of silver through the middle. A red “1” represents the only color on the sole. Like the GT2, there’s a single weight port at the back of the head. The whole look is classic Titleist understatement.
Sound & Feel
The impact sensation of the Titleist GT1 driver is very similar to the GT2 [review HERE]. It feels solid behind the ball, even when the strike is imperfect. On center, it feels like the ball is being pounded out of shape. Though all strikes share that solid feeling, the feedback on impact location is very strong.
This solid feel pairs with an impact sound that’s below average in volume. I would describe it as a “crack” – just like its brothers. Centered shots have a little more resonance than mishits, but the sound never gets dissonant or ugly.
Performance
The key “GT” – Generational Technology – performance elements that you may already be familiar with are present in the Titleist GT1 driver. Most notable is the “Seamless Thermoform Crown.” Titleist’s first foray in multi-material construction allows for improved aerodynamics to exist side-by-side with the desired CG [learn more about this direct from Titleist’s lead designers HERE]. The other two headline technologies are the Speed Ring VFT Face, which preserves ball speed across more of the club face, and Split Mass Construction, which divides the internal weighting to balance speed and forgiveness.
What is unique to the Titleist GT1 driver is the lowest, deepest CG in the GT driver family. On paper, this makes the GT1 the most stable, highest launching driver in the line – though it’s always worth noting that an individual golfer’s results may vary. In its stock configuration, the GT1 is also the lightest GT driver, but Titleist has given its fitters the ability to boost the head and swing weight. This makes the GT1 a viable option for players who want higher launch and more forgiveness but prefer a more conventional weight.
For maximum forgiveness in a FW, check out the Titleist GT1 fairway wood HERE
Regular readers may be wondering why the GT1 ended up in my hands and not Matt Meeker’s – in the past, he has reviewed the Titleist “1” drivers. The answer speaks to the GT1’s unique performance traits and the importance of fitting. Meeker went to his Titleist fitter to demo the GT1 driver and found that it spun too little. Many golfers would assume that a lighter, higher launching driver would also be high spinning, but that was not the case for Meeker. When they called me in from the bullpen, I was happy to answer.
I showed up to my fitting with my GT3 in hand [GT3 review HERE]. I was eager to see what the GT1 could offer but skeptical that it could best the GT3. However, within a handful of swings, the best shots with the GT1 were as good as anything I hit with the GT3. The ball launched high with fairly low spin, and the added forgiveness was evident in the high average ball speed and distance. My numbers on good swings were not markedly different with the GT1 vs the GT3 as high launch and low spin are my natural conditions when I’m swinging well.
Like all of the GT woods, the Titleist GT1 driver has the SureFit hosel. This allows for a range of 2.25 degrees of loft and lie adjustments, and those loft adjustments will also modify the face angle. The GT1 does not have adjustable weights like the GT3 or GT4, just a single weight port, but that’s the cost of the added forgiveness and stability.
Conclusion
If you’re going to get a Titleist driver fitting this year, put your preconceptions aside. The Titleist GT1 driver is not just for slower swingers, it’s for any golfer that wants maximum forgiveness and those who need more launch to find more yards off the tee.
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Matt lives in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with his wife and two daughters.
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12 Comments
This is a really interesting review for this model and your clubhead speed. Shows a lot of versatility by Titleist…thanks for posting this!
Outstanding review as always. I never consider buying anything until I read the PIG reviews. I’m a senior golfer with 80 mph swing speed. I wonder if this driver would get more distance than my Callaway AI Smoke Max???
Chuck,
The only way to know for sure is with a fitting, but the light weight build could definitely help.
Best,
Matt
Senior, slow swing recreational golfer here. Had the opportunity to test and review the GT1 for another golf site – including comparing it to my gamer, a Cally AI Smoke Max (fyi @Chuck Wimer).
For me, initially, there was not a clear cut winner but over the testing period .. which included several range sessions, including trying different shafts and hosel settings, and several on course rounds .. the GT1 very clearly pulled ahead in average distance, average “playable” distance and well ahead in dispersion!
The word “stable” was also mentioned in my review along with “confidence inspiring”.
This driver (paired with a new Newton “Fast” shaft) is firmly in the bag – my first Titleist club ever – and I very strongly recommend other senior or slow swinging golfers to give this one a try!
Note – a fitting can help you find the best shaft for your swing and help you get your best performance.
What is the swing weight of GT1 in comparison of GIII ?
Jeff,
Mine were both built to the same swing weight, but Titleist can make the GT1 lighter than the GT3.
Best,
Matt
Great informative article. I always check this site before buying anything new. Thanks.
Thanks!
Excellent review, Matt. I purchased a GT1 driver earlier this year, after fitting comparisons with Ping, Callaway, Srixon, Taylormade, Wilson et al. I assumed the GT1 lightweight configure would be better suited to my circa 85-90mph swing speed. Interestingly, the fitting showed I fared best with my gamer Accra shaft from my previous 915 driver, plus the addition of an extra 2gm weight. According to Shot Scope – thanks Matt for opening the door to this tech – my performance average distance has upped from 219 yards to 233 yards. An excellent driver in every way.
Jyoti,
That’s a huge distance gain! Enjoy all those extra birdie chances.
Best,
Matt
How do you increase the swing weight without getting a custom fit?
Robert,
I’d pay particular attention to #4: https://pluggedingolf.com/gained-10-mph-swing-speed/
Best,
Matt