Titleist GT3 Driver

Titleist GT3 Driver

Seamless crown. Each model in the GT line is equipped with an ultralight crown made from a new proprietary polymer matrix. A material never before used in golf club head design provided Titleist engineers with unprecedented design solutions regarding internal weight placement, unlocking gains across multiple driver performance categories. The crown is wrapped into the sole using an advanced thermoforming process, resulting in a clean appearance without visible joints or transitions between materials.

“One of our first goals with GT was to be faster than the TSR,” said Chuck Golden, senior vice president of Titleist club research and development. “And the only way to achieve our design goals was to completely avoid an all-titanium construction.”

“The density of this crown is approximately three times lighter than where we were with an all-titanium construction,” said Luttrell. “By wrapping the crown into the sole, we optimize weight distribution throughout the head, allowing us significant advantages in designing our center of gravity and moment of inertia targets.”

When transitioning to a multi-material construction, one of Titleist R&D team’s main priorities was to preserve the classic Titleist metallic sound. The unique acoustic properties of the proprietary polymer matrix allowed Titleist engineers to finely tune the amazing sound and feel while still maximizing weight savings from the new GT construction.

Split weight. The weight savings resulting from the GT thermoformed crown allowed Titleist engineers to relocate discrete weight to optimal positions in the club head. Weight was strategically shifted both toward the front of the club, enabling higher speed through center of gravity placement, and toward the back, providing stable performance with high MOI. The center of gravity placement varies among the three models, allowing players to find the right combination of speed, launch angle, and spin for their game with three unique settings.

“The discrete weight we gained from the thermoformed crown allowed us to place our center of gravity exactly where we want it,” said Luttrell. “How did we distribute the weight savings? We split the weight, isolated it incredibly low and forward, and moved the rest of the weight to the back of the head. We achieved incredible speed along with stability thanks to this balanced mass position.”

Improved aerodynamics. Improvements in internal construction and weight distribution enabled greater aerodynamic optimization across the three models, a breakthrough not previously possible due to design constraints. GT drivers feature refined profiles that help reduce drag and increase club head speed.

“In our aerodynamic research and engineering, we study head shaping, especially crown and heel curvature, to optimize airflow, reduce turbulence, and drag,” said Luttrell. “The result is a significant increase in club head speed.”

Enhanced Speed Ring with VFT. The exceptionally fast GT impact face has two key technologies. The enhanced titanium Speed Ring reinforces and stabilizes the perimeter of the impact face, producing maximum ball speed on center hits, while Variable Face Thickness (VFT) works to maintain consistently high ball speed on off-center hits, eliminating excessive distance drop-off.

“The Speed Ring maximizes COR at the center and consequently maximizes ball speed,” said Lutrell. “But the Speed Ring naturally limits the perimeter of the impact face, which could lead to lower performance off-center. That’s where VFT comes in. VFT effectively allows us to discreetly thin the face, expand the sweet spot size, and maximize speed on off-center strikes.”

Tour-inspired graphics. GT models feature new face graphics designed to make it easier to align precisely behind the ball. This change, driven by specific prototyping and Tour player feedback, helps golfers align the golf ball with the center of the head with greater confidence.

Details and specifications of the Titleist GT3:

• Higher trajectory, lower spin
• Head: 460cc
• Lofts: 8.0, 9.0, 10.0, 11.0 (right/left handed)
• Standard length: 45.5”
• Standard lie: 58.5°
• Weight options: 8 grams (nominal) with +6, +4, +2, -2, -4
• SureFit hosel: Compatible with TSR, TSi, TS