Alex Etches
Custom fitter, gear deep-dives
“the ball speeds coming out of this are ridiculous”
The stable, forgiving, high-ball-speed end of the TSR range with a multi-plateau VFT face that keeps speed up all over the club face, and a blackout finish Alex prefers over the TSi2.
+ the facts · 4 pros · 2 cons− the facts
- +Consistently high ball speeds, lots of 184-186 readings
- +Forgiving and stable for all-over-the-face strikers
- +Solid, cohesive sound and feel
- −Higher spin than the TSR3/TSR4
- −Higher standard lofts, less of a low-spin bomber
For: Players who miss all over the face and want speed plus forgiveness
Golf Monthly
UK magazine, season-long testing
“quite a significant upgrade over TSi2”
A significant upgrade over TSi2 in looks and forgiveness that could tempt former TSi3 players.
+ the facts · 3 pros− the facts
- +Looks fantastic, more rounded toe
- +More forgiving and playable
- +Broadened appeal
For: Average golfers wanting forgiveness and playability
Mark Crossfield
Coach, famously hard to impress
“the overall winner is Titleist tsr2, I think it's the most improved”
Overall winner if price is no object: most improved, fantastic sound, top-end fast, and holds its value.
+ the facts · 4 pros · 1 cons− the facts
- +One of only three to hit top-end 168 ball speed
- +Hugely improved titanium sound over TSI2
- +Holds resale value
For: Golfers who want the best all-round driver and don't mind paying for it
Club Champion (TXG)
Tour-level fitting studio
“this thing is crazy, it's just so easy to hit, an absolute dream”
The far more consistent, easier-to-hit driver that produced effortless fairway balls, the on-course pick despite losing on distance.
+ the facts · 3 pros · 1 cons− the facts
- +Extremely easy to hit, effortless fairways
- +Much more consistent for this player
- +Great flat-cut bullet flight, well-managed spin
- −Shorter than the TSR3 on total distance
For: Players who want the easiest, most consistent driver for actual scoring