Jun 30, 2016 the new 2016 vg3 driver i first hit this club back several months ago at the tokyo golf show only issue was it was inside a swing cage and i. Each series of drivers aims to deliver greater ball speed and more distance through improvements in the face and center of gravity cg optimizations. Titleist is one of the most recognizable golf brands in the world, but theyre also among the most innovative. Now that i actually have the driver sitting here in my office i can sit back and take a closer look at it. Japanspecific vg3 drivers, fairways, hybrids and irons in the first quarter of. But was the two year wait for the 915 metals going to be worth it. I have narrowed down the list to the japanese brand tha. Following a threemonth run as a prototype on the pga tour, titleists 917d drivers and 917f fairway woods are transitioning out of the tour seeding and validation stage and coming to retail. New titleist 917 metals deliver the most complete performance in the game today. After a close and bitter campaign the election results were finalized early thursday morning, and i received 47. Titleist may be most famous for its golf balls, but titleist drivers are every bit as capable of delivering high performance as their renowned golf balls. Heilemann has formerly been a staff writer for new york, wired, and the economist. The vg3 logo looks hand stamped and on the other hand japan is famous for flawless identical knockoffs.
Titleist drivers feature dialin launch and spin settings, so you can configure the club just the way you like it. Young, and is a subsidiary of the acushnet company. Previous shots back in january of the titleist vg3 driver gave you a peak into a whole new thought process in regards to design at titleist. The original titliest vg3 forged iron which was announced and released in 2010 was one consistently one of the best selling irons in japan during every month of its shelf life. A high performance, 445cc, classic pearshaped driver that produces mid launch with mediumlow spin. The titleist 917 driver and fairway wood range from titleist. Titleist, along with pinnacle, and footjoy brands, together comprise acushnet company, which is an operating company of fila korea, ltd. Seven of those victories were achieved with the same model, the titleist 9d2. Pk the vg3 driver is an exclusive japan market product. Whether youre looking for a driver, putter, fairway wood, irons, or wedges, you can browse through the titleist models youre most interested in and get a great deal by trading in your used clubs.
Titleist vg3 forged irons japan only japanese golf. Acushnet has created this vg3 head for people who want to play titleist but felt it was above their abilities. Each product cycle, titleist offers two versions of its driver to appeal to every skilllevel and performance preference, one that is smaller. This club is like most titleist made products clearly the best and made with the golfer in mind to improve and advance. Add them to your team titleist bag and let other members know what youre playing with. In 201516, the brand remained the most successful with eight wins, most of them using the 915d2 model. In golf buzz by golf club buzz may 16, 2011 leave a comment. With mark halperin, he coauthored double down and game change, books about presidential campaigning. Japanspecific vg3 drivers, fairways, hybrids and irons in the spring of. Shop new and used titleist drivers from the fantastic selection available at 2nd swing.
You get to try it when, where, and how you want for two weeks before deciding if you want to buy it or not. Check out the japanese golf clubs that received gold award. Review on titleist vg3 irons most advanced multi piece. With a forward surefit weight directly behind the active recoil channel, the 450cc 915d4 delivers lower spin than 915d2 and 915d3. You will see golf clubs that you have never seen before. The vg3 was created after a year of development and testing and was finally released in japan back in march to big fanfare as the titleist driver that finally average golfers or those who wanted forgiveness could play. The new titleist vg3 delivers low spin off the driver and irons for long, straight and consistent distance on all shots. Free standard shipping from outside us see details. Only one coupon code is valid per customer per order. The vg3 iron was actually in development for almost a year and, through constant testing, and trial and error, titleist created a driver with a variable gravity and cg position based on loft that would maximize the ability for the driver to grab the ball with clean impact creating maximum distance. Distance with workability in a traditional, tour inspired 440cc pear profile. The 917d2 driver provides distance with forgiveness in a full pear, 460cc profile. Get the best deals on titleist golf goods when you shop the largest online selection at.
For me, the 915 was a great driver and was up there with everything else on the market for performance. In the 201415 season, for example, players using a titleist driver won more tournaments than those using any other brand. The 910 drivers deliver total performance with improvements in flight, fit, looks, feel and sound. Titleist driver righthanded golf clubs for sale ebay. There is something about this driver when you hit it solid the feel and sound is like no other driver. We always look forward to a new equipment release from titleist. I was superexcited about the 917 woods launch as had been fitted into 915 a couple of years ago and have been using the driver and fairway wood pretty much ever since. Fila korea will be able to control the election and removal of our. They provide increased speed for more distance, even on offcenter hits, along with the capability for precise customization so every player can get the most out of every drive. Driversiron setsjapan golf fair 2012titleistvg3 forgedvokey. As you all know this past tuesday, november 6, 2012, was the presidential election.
John arthur heilemann born january 23, 1966 is an american journalist and nationalaffairs analyst for nbc news and msnbc. Titleist is well represented on the pga tour as well as most international competitive tours. Titleist drivers, your authorized titleist dealer, offers a selection of titleist drivers that are easily workable and forgiving, delivering distance with trajectory control. The titleist 915d4 driver provides exceptional distance with improved launch conditions for players requiring extreme spin reduction. Joey the tweet take a look at the top five drivers of 2016. Select mens drivers from top golf brands like taylormade, titleist, ping, callaway, cleveland, adams golf, cobra, nike, top flite, tour edge and wilson. Footjoy fully entered the adjacent category of general golf apparel in 2012 with a tightly. Offers more workability, a slightly lower launch and less spin versus 917d2. Its been quite a hectic week for all of us here in japan with meetings most.
Fila korea will be able to control the election and removal of our directors and. New listing brand new tour issue kbs td 60 cat4 x flex driver titleist 9 oem adapter. The titleist vg3 golf ball is a premium distance model exclusive for the japanese market, featuring a super lower spin fleximer cover and soft center multicomponent construction. I brought this used but it looks new and came with the head cover and wrench. So when titleist announced the new vg3 forged iron for 2012, it has some pretty big shoes to fill and we all wondered what. Vg3 stands for variable gravity design and targets the serious japanese golfer who in general has a slightly slower ball speed than the typical us serious golfer. The ts project is a peerless pursuit of speed where every micron and milligram matter. Due to manufacturer restrictions, all new not including closeouts items including logo overruns from adams, adidas, ben hogan, callaway, cleveland, club glove, cobra, footjoy, mizuno, never compromise, nike, odyssey, ping, sun mountain, taylormade. Titleist drivers offer players the clean look at address and traditional pear shape that most better players prefer. The way titleist have been branding their drivers for the last 5 years or more has been very distinctive. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Titleist officially debuts 917d drivers and 917f fairway woods. Titleist 915 d3 with speeder evo 661 stifftm gloire f 10 with speeder 661 stiff titleist tmb 4pw with recoil 110 stiff 2014 titleist vg3 4aw with recoil 110 stiff titlist 16. Predecessor to the 915 range, titleist have made some fundamental new changes, 5 years of research has lead to the surefit cg weight channel design, incorporating this into the same two styles we love and know, d2 and d3 and the new f2 and f3 fairway woods.
It began with a challenge from the games greatest players. Obama plays golf for the 100th time of his presidency. Vg3 stands for variable gravity design and targets the serious japanese golfer who in general has a. For many years, titleist has been accumulating data about golfers head speed, age, distance etc. They wanted to appeal not only to the higher swing speed golfers but also the average club head speed as well. Titleist vg3 clubs, grips, shafts, fitting the sand. Golf galaxy carries clubs with the latest in materials and technology. Titleist japan golf fair 2012 report tourspecgolf golf blog. These drivers have uncompromised looks, sound and feel. Probably the most enjoyable clubs to buy, add the power and distance you crave on the course with new mens golf drivers. Titleist driver titleist vg32018 1w titleist vg402018 ebay. Looks wise, the 915 d2 driver isnt hugely removed from the 9 version but the new technology is visible straight away which always adds to. The company typically introduces new drivers in the fall of evennumbered years.
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