Where is my distance ?

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By Steve L

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  1. Steve L

    Steve L
    Framingham, MA

    After hearing and seeing too many stories about how amazing the 915 driver is, I finally went for fitting.  I love getting some new Titleist equipment !   Each new product has always been an improvement over its previous predecessor.   When we finished the simulator fitting the numbers looked great.  spin rate was down from 2400 to 1700 and launch angle was up from 12 to 14.  These numbers are listed as being within the max distance area of the fitting chart. Unfortunately , the ball speed, carry distance, and total distance remained exactly the same as my beloved 913...  the lower spin MIGHT result in real world extra roll out but thats a $450 gamble and the setups that produced too much spin did display less on the monitor.  

    Am I the only person to not see noticable gains from the 915 ?  Did I get a magic 913 D3 ?

    steve

  2. Chuck Z

    Chuck Z
    Mt Pleasant, SC

    Military

    Not really.  I went from a 910D3 to a 915D2 and there was no noticeable increase in distance on the monitor, but the accuracy was the deal closer for me at the fitting.   Has a lot to do with the shaft and I tired a multitude of shafts in my hour long fitting.  I like the accuracy.  

  3. Jon S

    Jon S
    Collinsville, CT

    Military

    I think you should go back for another head to head comparison analysis.  The 913 is a great feeling driver, but produces much more spin than the 915.

  4. Steve L

    Steve L
    Framingham, MA

    Truth be told, I like the feel of the 913 better.  The 915 feel hot and gives a sensation that the ball is rocketing off the face but the 913 is softer.  I suppose that is simply preference.

    the numbers however were very different.  The 915 gave me much better spin and launch just not distance.  As far as accuracy, I hit both drivers in very tight dispersion and usually straight.  I truly love my driver !  Like everyone else, I just wanted more distance...

    I did go thru the fitting twice thinking something could be off with the simulator.

  5. Terry L

    Terry L
    Belle Chasse, LA

    I was hitting the 913 D2 and went for the fitting for the 915D2. I only gained a few yards with the 915 D2 and the spin was a little lower. My typical flight will have a carry of about 280 yards. I had two shafts for the 913D2 which were the Aldila RIP & the Project X shafts. Changed them out from time to time but the yardages seemed to be the same. Currently play the 915 D2 with the Rouge Black. I have hit a few shots that were a little longer than the 913 but overall they are pretty much equal. I did change from a 8.5 loft to a 9.5 loft. Overall I think the 915 is a better club. Also got the 915 three wood which I hit much better and longer than the 910.

    Terry L.

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