Who knows about older Titleist Drivers?

[CMAC]

I've a hankering to go back to an old Titleist driver. I 'stuck with' an 8.5* 975D for 5 years with a prolaunch red 'S' and it was a 5 year battle/love hate relationship.

So who knows what were the reputable heads and sought after shafts? I believe the one I had had the worst reputation.

 

[Foxholer]

I was never a Titleist fanboy - and still don't seem to like the feel of them from the few hits I've had.

But the old clubs, while great in memory, are just not as forgiving as modern ones, whether 460cc or slightly less - my preference. I was 'disappointed' when I did similar and tried a TM 510TP (TM's star of the early noughties) that worked really well on links

The 975 series was even before I got 'interested' - it was 983 series when I did. But the maroon Grafalloy was the desirable 'standard' shaft at the time - or the Blue if you needed a lower flight! Shaft awareness was really only in its infancy then!

 

[MadAdey]

I had 7.5 975d with the maroon shaft fitted. Absolute beast when I was on my game, but I couldn't hit a barn door when I wasn't. It got changed for the 510TP you mentioned Foxy, that soon got changed to a 540XD TP which I fell in love with until some arse decided it had too higher COR and it got banned.....😱

 

[Qwerty]

I'm still using a 907 D2 with the Aldila VS proto shaft. Its as straight and as long as anything else I've tried.
Its supposedly one of the worst drivers Titleist have ever made if you read the reviews, WRX etc.
Also noticed Theres still a lot out there using the 905.

 

[Spear-Chucker]

975D was a great workable club when striking it well but not very forgiving when not. As others have stated the Grafalloy shaft was a pretty effective for most folk.

Titleist upped their game with the 905 when it replaced the older, illegal, models (975L-FE was a beast) and one of these with a Graphite Design YS-6 was a great combination. Interesting that GD have recently reintroduced that shaft as it was heralded as a minor classic.

 

[garyinderry]

I have a 975 at home that my brother used to play. Lovely shape to the head. Sits nice and square.

Very enjoyable driver although as mentioned not as forgiving as newer models.

 

[Alex1975]

Got a 909 going super cheap if you fancy...

 

[CMAC]

it was the 907D I had in my OP (I did have the 975 for a short time after, memory aint what it used to be). The 907D with pro launch red in 8.5* was either outstanding or outthepark!

I'm needing advice - hence the post - so that might be an option Alex once I research it- whats the shaft and condition?

 

[Alex1975]

Graphite Design YSQ S flex. Head is 9.5*. Condition is well used but never abused. Head cover good. No stand out marks apart from sole plate. I want like £30 + P&P for it or it will just sit in the corner of the dining room. Such a great club it would be nice if it had a home is all.

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

I'm still using a 907 D2 with the Aldila VS proto shaft. Its as straight and as long as anything else I've tried.
Its supposedly one of the worst drivers Titleist have ever made if you read the reviews, WRX etc.
Also noticed Theres still a lot out there using the 905.

I had a 907 too, it went OK but I found it very 'clunky'

If going for an older model, the 910 is excellent (still using this model myself) and I always quite liked the 909 but I believe it also had a poor reputation?

 

[merv79]

The 905R was a very popular model, and it stayed in my bag until the 910 came along.

 

[Ethan]

The Titleist drivers have been generally pretty good for a long time.

I like the 905T as a bargain driver, and you may find one with a UST V2 shaft (the yellow and black one). The maroon shaft referred to above is the Grafalloy ProLite, another great shaft.

The 907 D1 is a triangular shaped head, but the D2 is a conventional shape. It was renowned for being rather spinny, even by Titleist's rather spinny standards, but is available with some good shafts too - the Graf ProLaunch Red, I think. 909 is a good head too, available with a good made for Voodoo.

 

[CMAC]

The Titleist drivers have been generally pretty good for a long time.

I like the 905T as a bargain driver, and you may find one with a UST V2 shaft (the yellow and black one). The maroon shaft referred to above is the Grafalloy ProLite, another great shaft.

The 907 D1 is a triangular shaped head, but the D2 is a conventional shape. It was renowned for being rather spinny, even by Titleist's rather spinny standards, but is available with some good shafts too - the Graf ProLaunch Red, I think. 909 is a good head too, available with a good made for Voodoo.

Spooky- mate had exact one in his cupboard doing nothing, tried it and it looks and sounds like a Titleist driver should:thup:

only issue is the shaft is too heavy and boardy for me even though I hit it well the launch numbers will be too low for any decent distance.

 

[patricks148]

a mate of mine had his old 905 out over christmas. he was pretty good with it and its Graf blue shaft 5 years ago. he switched to a 910 when they came out.

He could not get it off the deck only flew maybe 15 feet of the ground

 

[Tarkus1212]

I'm still using the 909 but thinking about upgrading to the 915. The 983 was a great club, mine was destroyed by a baggage handler at Malaga airport. I think I've got a 975D and a 907 in a cupboard, suppose I should put them on Ebay.

 

[Andy]

983k or 983e was a magnificent driver. Looked awesome and sounded great.

 

[Kuum]

Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone knows what this vintage prototype Titleist driver is exactly? Found it in a bag of old clubs I recently purchased, and have never seen anything like it - it has a stamp etched into the face that says “K 26”, and besides “Titleist PROTOTYPE” written on the head, there’s not much else information regarding the model! Does have a very unique looking shaft as well - a “SABRE Advanced Aerospace Technology Braided Graphite Construction Shaft” made by Brunswick Golf in the US. Besides that, just a standard golf pride grip and nothing else to really go off of.

Would love to hear from someone a lot more knowledgeable than myself as to whether this might be something of historical importance, or if there’s a story behind it! Looking forward to hearing your thoughts - have attached the pictures to this post

 

[jim8flog]

I nearly replied to the OP then realised how old this thread is.

 

[jim8flog]

Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone knows what this vintage prototype Titleist driver is exactly? Found it in a bag of old clubs I recently purchased, and have never seen anything like it - it has a stamp etched into the face that says “K 26”, and besides “Titleist PROTOTYPE” written on the head, there’s not much else information regarding the model! Does have a very unique looking shaft as well - a “SABRE Advanced Aerospace Technology Braided Graphite Construction Shaft” made by Brunswick Golf in the US. Besides that, just a standard golf pride grip and nothing else to really go off of.

Would love to hear from someone a lot more knowledgeable than myself as to whether this might be something of historical importance, or if there’s a story behind it! Looking forward to hearing your thoughts - have attached the pictures to this post

Why not contact Titleist and ask them.
You may getter a better response on USA website.

 

[AussieKB]

Have used Titleist drivers for ever and my fav was the 975D.......
wish I never got rid of it.