1 inch shorter driver tsr3

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By Matthew A

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  1. Matthew A

    Matthew A

    I tried searching and didnt find any posts about this for whatever reason.

    I have a gt2 4w cut 1inch shorter and +4g headweight. It is automatic and I love it.

    I am thinking about making the tsr3 driver setup the same. I want to cur 1inch shorter and add the blue headweight (which for whatever reason is difficult to find).

    Any reason I shouldnt do this? Or from those who have, do you see any major differences? And reason to stay std or custom, one way or the other?

    All constructive feedback is appreciated. I especially would like to hear from folks who have done this.

    My goal (hope) is that by making this change, the driver would then be as automatic as the 4w.

    4w 16.5*, mitsubishi tensei blue stiff -1" +4g B1

    Current driver Tsr3 9* graphite design ad-iz std B1

    Driver change to: Tsr 3 9* mitsubishi tensei blue stiff -1" +4g B1 Or Tst 3 9* graphite design ad-iz -1" +4g B1

  2. Craig D

    Craig D
    Canton, OH

    The first driver I had the shaft cut down 1 inch was a 917D3 (also added 4g) with the Diamana White board stiff shaft. It made an immediate improvement in accuracy, distance loss was negligible if at all. Ordered the next driver which was a Tsi3 -1 inch/+ 4g with GD XC-6 shaft (S/R). One playing partner will often say "machine" when I drive because it is quite automatic. I do not see me going back to any standard length shaft in a driver.
  3. Dale V

    Dale V
    Surprise AZ

    It is certainly possible that you will love it. It’s more common these days for fitters to explore a shorter driver length during fittings. My TSR3 was fit one inch shorter while prior driver fittings were standard. I am back to standard in my GT2. Point being, everyone is different and without a true fitting, experimentation will be your only option.
  4. William Glancy

    William Glancy
    Edmonton

    a lot of people play their driver at 44.5. when you make the club shorter it will feel easier to find the sweet spot for sure. but i would definitely recommend managing your expectations. almost nobody has an "automatic" driver. it's by nature a very difficult club to control because it launches low, spins low, and travels fast. the margins just aren't there for controllable ball flights like you get with shorter and more lofted clubs.


    this isn't a suggestion to not try it at 44.5, just maybe manage your expectations, because taking an inch off won't turn you into a great driver of the golf ball if you aren't already.
  5. Lou G

    Lou G
    San Diego, CA

    William Glancy said:

    a lot of people play their driver at 44.5. when you make the club shorter it will feel easier to find the sweet spot for sure. but i would definitely recommend managing your expectations. almost nobody has an "automatic" driver. it's by nature a very difficult club to control because it launches low, spins low, and travels fast. the margins just aren't there for controllable ball flights like you get with shorter and more lofted clubs.


    this isn't a suggestion to not try it at 44.5, just maybe manage your expectations, because taking an inch off won't turn you into a great driver of the golf ball if you aren't already.

    I’ve been playing a 44” driver for almost 3 years. I have a 915D2 with S60+ R shaft. I use a Winn Excel RF oversize grip and 11g head weight with a swing weight of D1. Surefit is B3. I find the center of the fairway.
  6. Don O

    Don O
    Madison, WI

    The TSR 1, 2, and 4 woods share weights. The TSR3 driver has its own weights. With the GT model out for several months, Titleist may or may not still carry TSR-3 weights. A while back, there weren’t any 3rd party weights for the 3 model.
    You can, and might need to, choke down and play with lead tape. As noted, improved dispersion often outweighs any loss of distance with a shorter driver.
    Good luck finding a weight.
  7. Edward K

    Edward K
    Wesley Chapel, FL

    Military
    The higher your handicap is, the shorter your driver should be. There's a reason the tour players are hitting shorter drivers these days, better control. The longer the club, the harder it is for me to hit a draw, kind of strange, yet simple. Good luck.
  8. pulplvr

    pulplvr
    Spring, TX

    Military
    I have been repeatedly fit for a shorter driver shaft. At 80, I'm not so worried about huge distance off the tee. I want manageable distance, and that usually means more accurate. That is what I've found when using a shorter length driver shaft. The characteristics of the shaft are up to you (and your fitter, if you go that route).

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