BREAKING: Titleist Debuts Major Champion Validated TSR Drivers

While some OEMs are on the annual January-release cycle for their new metal (or carbon) woods, Titleist takes a different approach and will, instead, let new products prove themselves through their TOUR validation process before being released to consumers. 

Adhering to this process, we first caught glimpse of the Titleist’s new TSR lineup in late June this year. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The TSi had already demonstrated itself to be a formidable advancement in Titleist woods, so the TSR had a lot to live up to.  Fortunately, it seems the TSR found immediate success, including the 2022 Open Championship, and is now ready for consumer release.

Representing the newest advancement in the Titleist Speed Project, the TSR lineup will consist of three models—TSR2, TSR3 and TSR4—that each feature unique characteristic, but all collectively focused on providing golfers more speed on every strike.

To quickly distinguish each model, the TSR2 is a “max” performance driver featuring the perfect combination of speed and stability, while the TSR3 provides speed and distance through precision tuning technologies such as SureFit Adjustable CG Track weighting. Finally, the TSR4 features adjustable weighting system that allows for more control than ever over spin conditions.

“Titleist TSR represents the deepest, most complete, and most validated understanding of the tee shot ever held within our walls,” said Stephanie Luttrell, Director, Metalwood Development, Titleist. “Every aspect of impact has been considered, constructed and optimized in service of our singular desire to produce more playable distance from every swing. New TSR drivers take everything that made TSi the most played driver on the PGA Tour and pack even more performance into every head. From new face technologies to CG improvements and aerodynamic refinements, TSR helps the golfer unlock more speed.”

New Titleist TSR: Everything You Need to Know

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“With improved aerodynamics and player-preferred shaping, cutting-edge face construction technology, and refined adjustability, each TSR – based on our extensive player and robot testing – is faster in the air, longer off the tee, and straighter down the fairway than our previous generation drivers,” said Josh Talge, Vice President, Titleist Golf Club Marketing. “Going from TS to TSi was a major leap in performance. This step from TSi to TSR is even bigger.”

Diving deeper in the technological advancements in the TSR, it’s evident that Titleist put a lot of work into this new lineup that will provide a meaningful improvement over the TSi, including:

• Advanced Aerodynamics: Since the inception of the Titleist Speed Project, Titleist engineers have continued to put greater emphasis on aerodynamics being one of the most essential routes to increasing clubhead speed. Among the refinements, TSR models feature a new ‘boat tail’ shape that houses swing weight, moving one more element of drag off the club sole.
• Multi-Plateau and Speed Ring Variable Face Thickness (VFT) Technologies: TSR drivers employ two new VFT constructions, each offering specific performance benefits engineered to work for different player profiles. The TSR2 and TSR4 feature a multi-plateau VFT face that is built inward, layer by layer, to create nearly constant CT across the entire hitting surface. This results in a more forgiving clubface for off-center strikes. The VFT construction of the TSR3 is found in its Speed Ring face, where Titleist engineers focused on centering the maximum CT/COR relationship into the sweet spot, helping players who find the middle of the face get even more speed off the tee.
• Player-Tuned Designs: The full TSR line reflects a single-minded focus on the golfer, including the look, feel and sound of each, which are a result of direct feedback from tour players and other discerning players.
• Aerospace Grade Titanium: Titleist continues to utilize the best-performing materials in the construction of TSR drivers, including premium aerospace grade titanium, which is employed by the likes of NASA and feature unique properties in terms of strength, recoil, and durability.

All TSR drivers are also (1) CT tested and precision manufactured to ensure the tightest tolerances to ensure performance at the maximum allowable limit, and (2) feature the SureFit Hosel to allow more maximum fitting for every golfer.

For golfers looking to understand what makes each of the new TSR’s unique:

TSR2 — Designed for the player that tends to make contact across the entire face, TSR2 is the perfect combination of speed and stability, now in a more refined player-preferred shape

• Designed for maximum performance for both on- and off-center contact.
• Improved aerodynamics make TSR2 faster through the air, and a reimagined look and redesigned toe shape improves face angle at address.
• Optimized CG placement—lower and more forward than prior generations—increases ball speed and improves launch and spin conditions.
• 460cc head with adjustable swingweight and fixed CG location
• Designed to promote high launch with low spin

The TSR2 will be available in 8.0°, 9.0°, 10.0°, and 11.0° clubheads for right handed golfers, and 9.0°, 10.0° and 11.0° for left handed golfers.

TSR3 — A driver that provides optimal feel that provides speed, distance, and playability through precision tuning

• Engineered for speed, distance, and playability with performance-tuned adjustability.
• A refined and reimagined SureFit Adjustable CG Track System allows players to position the CG exactly where they need and want it, customizing their ideal and exact setup.
• Continuing upon the success of TSi3’s 460cc shape, TSR3 maintains the tour-preferred shaping while adding subtle refinements to improve aerodynamics.
• Designed to promote a mid/high launch with low spin

The TSR3 will be available 8.0°, 9.0°, 10.0°, and 11.0° (custom order) clubheads for right handed golfers, and  9.0° with 8.0° and 10.0° (custom) clubheads for left handed golfers.

TSR4 — For players looking to neutralize excess spin, TSR4 is the ultimate low-spin driver that now comes with added adjustability

• The ultimate low-spin driver of which every detail, from sound to feel, is fine-tuned to meet the standards of high spin players.
• Features a multi-plateau VFT face, like TSR2, so that the entire hitting area is designed to capture consistent speed and distance.
• Two adjustable weighting options allow players to customize their spin profile: a heavier weight in the forward setting maximizes spin reduction, while moving the weight to the back creates more of a “TSR3.5” performance profile.
• 430cc with adjustable swingweight and CG location.
• Designed to promote a mid/low launch with low spin

The TSR4 will be available 8.0°, 9.0°, and 10.0° clubheads for right handed golfers, and  9.0° clubheads for left handed golfers.

In addition to the 3 unique heads, Titleist will also be offering a selection of featured and premium shafts to ensure the optimal setup:

Featured Shafts

• HZRDUS RED CB: A mid-to-high launch/mid-spin lightweight shaft with an active tip section featuring counter-balance technology.
• TENSEI AV BLUE with Xlink Tech: A mid-launch/mid-spin shaft featuring Straight Flight Weighting and Xlink Resin for increased bond strength, enhanced feel and durability.
• HZRDUS BLACK 4G: For players seeking spin reduction, this low/mid launch with low/mid spin shaft features a stiff butt and firm tip section to launch the ball lower.
• TENSEI 1K BLACK: A low-launch/low-spin shaft, built with 1K Carbon Fiber Weave technology to enhance feel and stability.

Premium Shafts

Titleist is offering three premium shafts manufactured by Graphite Design that each utilize exclusive TORAYCA carbon fibers to produce elite performance dynamics. All shafts are available in 50, 60, 70 and 80g.

• TOUR AD UB: For mid-to-high swing speeds looking for mid-launch with low/mid spin.
• TOUR AD DI: For mid-to-high swing speeds seeking mid/high launch with low/mid spin.
• TOUR AD IZ: For mid-to-high swing speeds looking to have high launch with low spin.

The TSR will be available worldwide starting September 23, and is available right now for global fittings!  Retail pricing will be $600, and $700 for premium shaft equipped TSRs.