Titleist has always been a brand that understands its core user, and nowhere is that more evident than in the low-spin ‘4’ series drivers. Historically, these have been sub-460cc, niche products reserved for the highest of swing speeds. However, with the launch of the GTS4, the narrative may have been altered slightly…
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The most significant functional shift in the GTS4’s design is the introduction of a forward weight track, a feature that was notably absent from the previous GT4. While the older GT4 relied on a simpler ‘flip’ system – swapping two interchangeable weights between fixed forward and aft ports – the GTS4 adopts the more precise track technology previously reserved for the ‘3’ series.
From the top, the GTS4 is predictably Titleist – which is a very good thing. It sits beautifully square, and despite the increase in volume, it retains a sophisticated, tour-inspired shape that masks its size well. It frames the ball with a level of cleanliness that Titleist loyalists have come to expect.
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However, I have to mention a couple of recurring aesthetic gripes. On every model I received for testing, the finish around the new silver back port was a little scruffy. I noticed several areas where the black paint had bled onto the silver or pooled to create small, unwanted lumps. At this price point, you expect the details and shelf appeal to match the premium performance.
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While the highly polished sole is a highlight out of the wrapper and certainly reinforces the premium Titleist branding, the longevity of the finish is a concern; a single 18-hole test session left it looking unexpectedly and excessively…
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