GTS driver

I got fitted with the GTS 3 driver. Garrett Todd, Titleist Fitting Rep, did an excellent job with the fitting. He got me dialed in really well. Picked up 3 mph clubhead speed and 10 yards of carry. Found out that I was probably playing the wrong ball for me. Had been playing the AVX and switched to the ProV1x. The ball feels really nice off the clubhead, getting more distance, better ball flight, and more control. I am 74 years old and anything that can give me more distance and control is really nice to have.

I recently had the opportunity to test the new head on the course for the first time. As a 4-handicap with a stock swing speed of around 118 mph, I was immediately impressed by the club face. It exudes an effortless power that is simply unmatched.

Before trying the GTS head, I had been playing with the GT head, and while I achieved similar numbers, they required almost perfect strikes. However, with the GTS, even a slight 1/4-inch off-center strike resulted in the same feel as a smash factor of 1.50.

I thoroughly enjoyed the weight distribution and adjustable weights of the head. The idea of adding a second weight to the GTS2 is particularly innovative. Initially, I had doubts about the driver’s originality, but after trying it out on demo day, I realized that it was a well-crafted copy of the previous model.

Well done, Titleist!

Preordered a GTS 3, waited for release, and finally received it. The driver arrived new in the plastic, but after unwrapping it I noticed the crown finish seems a little underwhelming. There are several pin-sized white specks and a few other paint blemishes visible on the crown. Has anyone else experienced this with their GTS? I’m trying to decide whether it’s worth the hassle of setting up a return/exchange. On one hand, it’s cosmetic. On the other hand, this is a $700 driver and I wasn’t expecting to see paint imperfections right out of the wrapper.