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It seems to me that Titleist's 909 drivers are the most eagerly awaited Titleist drivers since perhaps well in a long time. The retailers I've talked with are reporting good sales numbers, and PGA Tour adoption was awfully quick, with the majority of staff players switching before the first ball was struck in 2009. wholesale golf clubs On a personal level, the number of emails, PMs, and IMs I've gotten from people anxious to read this review has been off the charts and reviews only seemed to wet their whistles.
Technology
As I mentioned, Titleist will admit the 907D1 and D2 were not the strongest pair of clubs they could have offered. With one set of launch conditions, several of Titleist's PGA Tour staff saw no reason to abandon their trusty 905R in favor of either 907.
With the three 909 driver models, Titleist is wholesale golf clubs back in the game again. Between 909D Comp, 909D2, and 909D3, Titleist will be able to properly fit an incredibly wide variety of players. Of course, these clubs are still targeted at the "serious" or "aspiring" golfer. If you want the most forgiveness you can get, Acushnet is happy to take your money - you'll just be buying a Cobra driver instead.
Titleist Driver Launch Conditions: Note that these numbers are generalizations with data from one swing type, as in "In general, 909D2 launches about half a degree lower than 909D Comp." They're not exact figures and they'll vary depending on the type of ball you play, your swing speed, your angle of attack, etc. Don't "fit yourself" by looking at this chart - visit a Titleist certified fitter with a SureFit cart.
This chart does a nice job of summarizing the wholesale golf clubs issue. 907D2 (and D1) had nearly identical launch conditions as 905R, but the 909 models evenly space themselves out across a fairly wide range.
Golfers also have different preferences in terms of ball flight, trajectory, and playability, and demand more than just distance - a list that includes appearance, feel, sound, accuracy, quality, and consistency.
Each of the 909 drivers offers distinct performance characteristics with a precisely positioned CG that should fit everyone from the Tour player up to the "aspiring" 10-15 handicapper. All three models feature a lower crown and profile, which moves the CG a bit further back and down, reducing spin and increasing MOI.
Reviews
Both the 909D2 and 909D3 are Titleist's best new offerings. Players looking for maximum accuracy and control should opt for the 909D3, and those looking for extra distance should go with the 909D2. The 909D3 has a classic pear-shaped head, which is 440cc to provide extra workability. The titanium head is weighted in a way that produces a mid-launch angle with low levels of spin for today's modern golfer. The 909D2 has a shallower face and is weighted to produce a medium launch with low-to-mid spin. A weighted screw in the head of each model repositions the center of gravity deep in the head for increased distance. Three factory installed weight options mean the head and shaft can be tuned to match. The mid launch angle found in each creates a penetrating flight and impressive carry through the air helping players of all different handicaps to increase accuracy and distance.
