More Adjustability And Forgiveness Promised By The New Titleist GT Hybrids

Five months after the release of the first Titleist GT drivers, the brand has extended the range by adding three hybrid models as well as a new GT1 driver and fairway wood. The GT metalwoods have been a huge success on major professional tours as well as in the amateur game and are widely considered some of the best drivers and best fairway woods on the market, so Titleist will be hoping the hybrids are as equally well received.

There have been some notable refinements made under the hood of these GT hybrids despite the fact Titleist has kept them looking aesthetically very similar to previous hybrid releases.

All three models have seen an increase in MOI to help create more stable clubheads. While all models feature a removable dual-weighting system, the GT1 has the ports placed towards the front and rear of the sole whereas the GT2 and GT3 models see these weights situated towards the heel and toe. The GT1 model has seen a 5 per cent increase in MOI over the TSR1 hybrid and the GT2 has seen a larger increase of 10 percent over its predecessor. The GT3 hybrid has seen the largest increase of 15 percent despite the fact the footprint being 6 per cent smaller.

“When we set out to improve our hybrid lineup, one of the first things we looked at in terms of our design goals was stability,” says Tom Bennett, Principal Product Manager, Titleist Metalwood R&D. “Hybrid forgiveness is particularly important because for most players, these are scoring clubs. Eliminating excessive distance drop-off is a huge benefit not just off the tee, but maybe even more so in approaching the green.”

As was the case with the popular TSR hybrid range, the new lineup consists of the GT1 hybrid, which is lighter in design offering extreme forgiveness and perfect for those seeking a high-launching ball flight. The GT1 also has a longer blade length compared to the previous model to help maintain ball speeds on off-center hits.

The GT2 hybrid (18-24°) is the middle child and is the model that boasts the highest MOI in the range. The head has two weight ports (11g and 5g as standard) on the sole, one placed towards the toe and the other towards the heel, offering golfers the chance to adjust the CG placement and dial in preferred ball flights. The GT2 hybrid has been refined in a way to give it a flatter leading edge that sits flush to the ground, similar to the GT2 fairway.