Titleist’s TSR1: Effortless Distance At Lower Swing Speeds

Titleist’s release of the TSR2 and TSR3 lineup just last week was exciting for players from mid-to-low handicaps, as it offered new technology to complement and assist golf games everywhere. However, the company is taking it a step further with the release of the TSR1 metals, a series of drivers, fairways, and hybrids that accommodate those with slower swing speeds by helping with launch and distance without sacrificing forgiveness or feel.

Titleist’s Director of Metalwood Development, Stephanie Luttrell, said the company has worked to continue offering options to those of all playing levels. Titleist has strived to develop clubs and equipment that caters to all playing levels, and not just experienced golfers. The TSR1 line does exactly that:

“The TSR1 line represents a continued commitment to deliver speed to every style of player.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Titleist is extending a Driver, Fairway Metals, and Hybrids in the TSR1 lineup, and the focus was evidently weight reduction and forgiveness. However, the company also stated that, just because a club is aimed toward improving a high handicapper’s game, it was unwilling to sacrifice aesthetics, pledging to preserve the iconic look that Titleist clubs have long held.

Titleist said its major goals were to strip the clubs of every non-essential gram of weight from head to grip. Additionally, refining Center of Gravity and Moment of Inertia helps players get the ball in the air.

TSR1 Driver

Built for what research shows as one-third of all golfers, the TSR1 driver packs ultra-lightweight speed and distance, providing players with swing speeds below 90 MPH with better launch and total distance with every drive. Its 460cc driver head size is roughly 40 grams lighter than the TSR2 driver, and weight savings providing a much less stressful experience for golfers. It is also fitted standard with an ultra-light 40-gram MMT SpeedMesh shaft and lightweight grip.

Luttrell said:

“With the TSR1 driver, we found more speed and launch for the player through a lightweight design, better aerodynamics and our deepest CG ever in a Titleist driver.” 

Titleist also eliminated excess weight to make the driver as light as possible. However, it still packs Multi-Plateau Variable Face Thickness, which is found in other TSR driver models, which helps promote high launch and speed retention in off-center hits.

The TSR1 Driver is available in 9°, 10°, and 12° lofts for right-handers. Lefties will have 10° to choose from or 9° and 12° options as custom offerings.

Price: $599

TSR1 Fairway Metals

Titleist developed the lightest and highest launching fairway metals with the TSR1. However, the design also includes a larger head than the TSR2 but is still 20 grams lighter. Titleist also refined its Center of Gravity placement with an open hosel construction design that promotes forgiveness and high launch, helping to eliminate misstrikes.

Shaping and weighting refinements also improve moment of inertia by 15 percent compared to last year’s models. This all helps golfers who want to get the ball in the air, but can’t always pull it off in difficult conditions.

A new way to #FindYourFaster.

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VP of Golf Club Marketing for Titleist Josh Talge said:

“In designing TSR1 fairways, high launch was the top priority. We wanted to make the highest launching and most forgiving fairway we could. The result makes for a seamless transition from TSR1 driver through the top end of the bag.”

Titleist will offer the Fairways in 3W (15°), 5W (18°), 7W (20°) lofts, and a custom 9W (23°) loft.

Price: $349

TSR1 Hybrids

Titleist kept the same mentality with the other TSR1 models in their hybrids. Larger head designs help with contact, and CG placement helps with more confidence at address. Titleist even fitted the clubs with a .335 fairway tip and 1/2-inch of additional length for increased speed and launch.

Talge added more details:

“Keeping with the increased demand for higher lofted fairways from players, TSR1 hybrids are the most ‘wood-like’ hybrids we have ever made. With a larger profile and a slightly longer shaft, TSR1 hybrids promote the speed and launch golfers may want from a fairway but with the added gapping flexibility to fit into the rest of the bag.”

Titleist will offer the TSR1 Hybrid in 4H (20°), 5H (23°), 6H (26°), and a custom 7H (29°).

Price: $299

Titleist’s TSR1 lineup will be available in golf shops worldwide on February 23. The clubs will go on pre-sale on February 2.

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