The Titleist GT driver family represents what the company calls a “generational shift” in materials, construction and performance. While Titleist’s GT drivers may look similar to their TSR predecessors at address (that’s kind of the point), significant changes under the hood have improved performance without sacrificing the look and feel Titleist loyalists expect.
Key technology across the GT family
Despite their different performance characteristics, all Titleist GT drivers share some common DNA:
Seamless Thermoform PMP Crown: Composite crown construction with a Proprietary Matrix Polymer that delivers the sound and feel of a titanium driver with the weight-saving benefits of carbon fiber.
Split Mass Construction: Strategic weight placement at the perimeter of the clubhead for optimal stability while maintaining desired CG positions.
Speed Ring with VFT Faces: ATI Speed Ring construction with Variable Face Thickness design to maximize ball speed across a larger portion of the face.
Improved Aerodynamics: Refined shapes on GT1, GT2 and GT3 help reduce drag and increase clubhead speed (GT4 forgoes some aerodynamic features to achieve its low-spin performance).
Lower, More Forward CG Positions: Compared to their TSR predecessors, all GT models have lower and more forward centers of gravity for more consistent spin rates.
With four distinct models in the lineup, finding the right GT driver for your game comes down to understanding the unique performance characteristics of each model.
Before we get into that, I want to emphasize that what we’re going to cover here should be thought of as general fitting guidelines.
As always, the best way to determine your ideal GT driver is through a professional fitting. Many factors influence your optimal driver setup including:
Delivery and impact conditions including (but not limited to) swing speed, attack angle, path and impact location
Shaft selection
Loft and lie adjustments through the SureFit hosel
Placement of moveable weights
With that out of the way, let’s break down some of the basic criteria to help you determine which Titleist GT driver is best suited for your game.
Titleist GT1
Once just the light one in the Titleist driver lineup, the GT1 brings a more versatile fitting profile. While maintaining its lightweight heritage to benefit moderate swing speeds, the GT1 now can be configured as a standard-weight, higher-launching option for what we affectionately call spin-challenged golfers. With the largest front-to-back profile in the lineup, it’s the highest MOI and most draw-friendly model in the GT family.
Fitting profile:
Swing Speed Range: Primarily designed for moderate swing speeds (below 95 mph) but can be configured as a standard-weight driver to benefit others with specific needs
Launch Characteristics: The highest-launching driver in the GT family
Spin Profile: Can be configured for mid to higher spin
Shot Shape Tendency: While not draw-biased, the most draw-friendly design in the GT lineup
Head Profile: Largest front-to-back profile with a “modern” shape rather than Titleist’s traditional pear
Ideal for:
Speed-challenged golfers seeking to maximize distance through a lighter overall build
50 grams lighter than standard GT models in stock configuration
Features a super-lightweight 40-gram Fujikura Air Speeder shaft as standard option
Golf Pride TV 360 Lite grip complements the lightweight build
Spin-challenged golfers needing higher launch and more spin
Can be built to standard weight with heavier (15 gram) backweight
This configuration will typically add 0.5 degrees of launch and 100 rpm of spin
Features the deepest center of gravity and highest MOI in the Titleist GT lineup
Golfers fighting a modest slice
Most neutral face angle of any GT model in the A1 hosel position
Most upright lie angle in standard hosel position
Deep CG helps square the clubface at impact
Not Ideal For:
Players who generate excessive spin
Golfers with faster swing speeds who don’t specifically need help with launch or spin
Players who prefer a traditional pear-shaped profile at address
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Titleist GT2
The GT2 represents the safe bet in Titleist’s GT lineup. It’s a high-MOI, forgiving design for the golfer who doesn’t consistently find the center of the face. While it lacks the adjustability of its siblings, it delivers impressive stability without sacrificing speed. With a full 460cc head, the GT2 offers clean, traditional looks and the improved aerodynamics and technologies that define the entire GT family.
Fitting profile:
Swing Speed Range: Accommodates a wide range of swing speeds
Launch Characteristics: Mid to high launch
Spin Profile: Mid-spin design
Shot Shape Tendency: Relatively neutral
Head Profile: Full 460cc with larger footprint at address compared to GT3/GT4
Ideal for:
Golfers who don’t consistently hit the center of the face
Higher-MOI design provides greater stability on off-center hits
Offers forgiveness without sacrificing speed
Players seeking a confidence-inspiring look at address
Full 460cc volume with a more generous footprint
Larger address profile than GT3 and GT4
Golfers who prefer a simpler setup without adjustable weights
Fixed weighting design with no external adjustability beyond the SureFit hosel
“Set it and forget it” approach to driver setup
Titleist GT2 Driver
Not ideal for:
Players who benefit from adjustable CG positioning
Golfers seeking maximum spin reduction
Those who prefer a more compact head shape
Find out more.
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Titleist GT3
The GT3 is arguably Titleist’s most versatile from a fitting perspective. It features a sliding weight track that allows for precise center-of-gravity adjustment while maintaining the traditional 460cc profile that has made it the most popular model on the PGA Tour. With its lower, more forward center of gravity compared to its TSR predecessor, the GT3 delivers consistent spin rates even on mishits while providing shot shape versatility for players with relatively consistent impact patterns.
Fitting profile:
Swing Speed Range: Mid to high swing speeds (95+ mph)
Launch Characteristics: Mid launch
Spin Profile: Mid to low spin
Shot Shape Tendency: Highly adjustable with track weighting
Head Profile: 460cc with more traditional pear shape
Titleist GT3 Driver
Ideal for:
Golfers with consistent impact patterns
Consistent doesn’t necessarily mean consistently centered – the weight track provides the ability to align CG with your typical impact location
Track weighting can be used to maximize performance for your specific swing
Players seeking precise shot shape control
Adjustable track provides fade or draw bias as needed
Weight can be positioned to help mitigate your typical miss
Golfers wanting lower spin than GT2 without the extreme reduction of GT4
Forward CG position reduces spin compared to GT2
More forgiving than GT4 while still offering meaningful spin reduction
Not ideal for:
Golfers with inconsistent impact patterns
Players seeking maximum forgiveness
Find out more.
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Titleist GT4
The GT4 is Titleist’s most specialized offering—a compact 430cc head designed specifically to combat excessive spin. It’s the spin killer in the lineup, providing the most aggressive spin reduction for players losing distance to high spin rates. While Titleist expects only six to eight percent of golfers will fit into this model, its interchangeable weight system offers unexpected versatility, allowing it to bridge the performance gap between the GT2 and GT3 when configured with the heavy weight in the rear position.
Fitting profile:
Swing Speed Range: Better suited for higher swing speeds (100+ mph)
Launch Characteristics: Lower launch
Spin Profile: Lowest-spinning driver in the GT family
Shot Shape Tendency: Adjustable with interchangeable weights
Head Profile: Compact 430cc head
Ideal for:
Golfers fighting excessive spin
Designed specifically for players with higher spin rates (3000+ rpm)
The company’s most aggressive spin-reducing driver
Forward weight position creates ultra-low spin conditions
Better players who prefer a more compact look
430cc head provides more workability in a more compact package
Appeals to those who favor precision over maximum forgiveness
Players seeking versatility in setup
Interchangeable weights provide fitting flexibility
With heavy weight forward: extreme low spin
With heavy weight back: trajectory and spin performance between GT2 and GT3
Not ideal for:
Most golfers (Titleist estimates only six to eight percent of players will fit into GT4)
Those who struggle with generating enough spin
High-handicap players seeking maximum forgiveness
Golfers who prefer larger, more confidence-inspiring head shapes
Find out more.
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The ultimate consideration
While understanding the design intent and, ultimately, the target audience for each model is helpful, it’s always beneficial to experience the clubs for yourself and let the data guide your decision.
As much as Titleist would love you to bang on the “Buy Now” button, the consistent message from the company is, “We think it’s really good but go try it for yourself.”
The full lineup of GT drivers is available now.
For more information, visit Titleist.com.
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