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The Titleist TS2 driver offers golfers more forgiveness and higher launch. Puts Titleist drivers on equal footing with the best in the game.
Introduction
Whether true or not, brand identities in golf are strong, and perhaps the strongest connection is that of “Titleist” and “good player.” It’s no wonder why so many golfers, good or not, want to have Titleist in their bag.
If you’re one of those players who wants the Titleist name on their clubs but doesn’t have an A+ game, you’ll be thrilled by the amount of forgiveness in the new TS2 driver.
Looks
As you would expect from Titleist, the crown is a traditional gloss black. There is a small, triangular alignment aid, but there are no fancy graphics or carbon fiber.
The Titleist TS2 (left) is the larger of the two TS drivers. It’s substantially longer from front-to-back than the TS3. What’s unique about this longer design is that it’s rounded – more oval – than other drivers, which tend toward a triangular shape.
Sound & Feel
A pure strike with the Titleist TS2 driver generates an impact sound that’s medium in volume and low in pitch. There’s a slight metallic tone, but it’s satisfying and hot, not shrill. When you move away from the center of the face, the sound does get thinner.
In addition to being able to hear a mishit, you’ll feel it in your hands. Though it is forgiving, the TS2 gives you a good sense of where you struck the ball.
Performance
There are two things that mark the TS2 driver as being different than the TS3 driver: increased forgiveness and higher launch. I noticed in testing the TS2 that the ball speed stayed slightly higher on mishits, and the launch and spin were slightly more consistent as well. Also, the ball launched higher. It needs to be emphasized, however, that these are small differences. The added forgiveness of the TS2 is not going to be the difference between finding 14 fairways and driving it off the planet.
Beside the shape of the head, the biggest difference between the TS2 and TS3 drivers it the adjustability. Where the TS3 has the SureFit CG which allows for draw or fade bias, the TS2 has a weight in the back of the head that only adjusts swing weight. Both drivers have the SureFit hosel to modify loft, lie angle, and face angle.
Conclusion
The new TS woods have made Titleist competitive with Callaway, PING, and TaylorMade for the first time in several years, and the TS2 driver showcases that best. This is a forgiving driver that will make Titleist woods an option, even for players without single digit handicaps. As always, if you want to get the most out of this club, make sure you’re fit for the right shaft, loft, and settings for your swings.
Titleist TS2 Driver Price and Specs
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When you test drivers do you use different types of golf balls eg high-end vs midpriced etc. And, if so, how does it effect your comments about feel, sound, performance, etc?
Frank,
I always do LM testing with a tour-caliber ball. I may hit some shots on a range, but I form my sound and feel judgements with a urethane covered ball.
Best,
Matt
Hi Matt,
Thanks for your great work. I really feel that you don’t have any bias with a specific company. What is very important for us, the readers. I would like to know what was the shaft, loft and the adjustment you had when you did your test on the TS2 driver.
Thank you for your time.
Guy,
10.5, EvenFlow T1100 X.
Best,
Matt
Hello Matt
In your opinion what is the best driver to buy for distance + forgiveness?
Is the TS2 better than the G400Max?
Best R
Richard,
The best answer is, “the one that fits you.” There is no universal “best driver.” I’m aware that other websites and magazines would like you to believe otherwise, but it’s not true. For me, the G400 Max hasn’t been beat. However, there are plenty of golfers who are better off with the Callaway Rogue, TaylorMade M3, Titleist TS2, etc.
Best,
Matt
Matt,
I’ve been hitting some Ping g400 drivers, and am honing in on the G400 Max. In reading your review of the Max, and comparing testing data from this article on the TS2, I’m seeing a 114 club head speed with the TS2, and only 104 with the Ping g400 Max. Is this correct? Thanks.
Alan,
Yes, that’s correct. The reviews were done months apart, the TS after a very beneficial lesson.
Best,
Matt
Matt,
I recently purchased the TS2 and like it, however with the new M6, F9, and soon G410, would you say they have newer and better tech? I still can return the TS2. As a higher handicap, I need all the help I can get.
Thanks
Scott,
I haven’t tested the drivers you mentioned yet, but I would be very surprised if they’re going to be worlds different than the TS2. I think the TS2 is a big jump forward for Titleist. That said, you may find that something else is a better fit.
If you were fit for the TS2, I’d keep it. If you weren’t, I’d return it and get a fitting with all the new options available.
Best,
Matt
did you swing speed increase by like 10 MPH? I feel like your other reviews you were a 103-105 guy. if so how’d you make such a big jump!?!
Blake,
https://pluggedingolf.com/how-i-gained-over-10-mph-of-club-speed-in-one-lesson/
Best,
Matt
Hi,
How would you rate the forgiveness of the ts2 over the ts3?
Thanks
Jim,
I’m not sure I understand your question. The TS2 is more forgiving than the TS3.
Best,
Matt
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As I am an older player now (62) would a stiff shaft suit me better than a regular?
Kevin,
Generally, as players lose swing speed, they move down a flex (from stiff to regular) not up.
Best,
Matt
My name Kevin Lawler not with the as after it sorry
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