The new TSR1 driver, fairway and hybrid are engineered for the moderate swing speed golfer, promoting optimal launch conditions through an ultra-lightweight design, enhanced aerodynamics and strategically placed center of gravity.
The addition to the TSR line is designed to bring effortless speed, distance and high launch without sacrificing forgiveness, looks or feel to the roughly one-third of golfers worldwide with driver swing speeds less than 90 mph.
“The TSR1 line represents a continued commitment to deliver speed to every style of player,” said Stephanie Luttrell, Titleist director of metalwood development.
The 460cc TSR1 driver ($599) is roughly 40 grams lighter than TSR2, with weight savings coming from a lighter headweight, 40-gram MMT SpeedMesh shaft and lightweight grip. The elimination of excess weight, combined with improved aerodynamics and a similar “boat tail” shape to TSR2, helps golfers swing TSR1 faster through the air.
Multi-plateau variable face thickness technology found in other TSR driver models assists in speed retention from off-center hits, while a deep, middle-of-the-face center of gravity promotes higher launch and ball speed.
The TSR1 fairway metals ($349) are the family’s lightest and highest-launching, with a larger footprint than the TSR2 offerings at 180cc yet 20 grams lighter. An open-hosel construction helps create a deeper CG placement that promotes higher launch and more forgiveness. TSR1 fairways also have a 15 percent higher MOI than their predecessor thanks to improved shaping and weighting.
“In designing TSR1 fairways, high launch was the top priority,” said Josh Talge, vice president, Titleist golf club marketing. “We wanted to make the highest-launching and most forgiving fairway we could. The result makes for a seamless transition from TSR1 driver through the top end of the bag.”
Likewise, the TSR1 hybrids ($299) achieve more speed and higher MOI through its enhanced profile and ultra-lightweight construction. A larger “wood-type” clubhead allows for a deeper CG placement and a more confidence-inspiring look at address. TSR1 hybrid shafts utilize a .335 fairway tip and are a half-inch longer than previous generations, for increased speed and launch.
“Keeping with the increased demand for higher-lofted fairways from players, TSR1 hybrids are the most ‘wood-like’ hybrids we have ever made,” Talg saide. “With a larger profile and a slightly longer shaft, TSR1 hybrids promote the speed and launch golfers may want from a fairway but with the added gapping flexibility to fit into the rest of the bag.”
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