What’s New with Titleist?
January 31st, 2005 | Written by Editor | Category: Golf Equipment |
What is new for Titleist in 2005?
This is an effort to provide useful information on the 2005 Titleist products
For the new products, Titleist has boasted them tighter as compared to the Fort Knox. Even Titleist reps are likely to get some idea of what to expect in gaze to the all new products. Here is what all you wanted to know –
The Drivers
The new Titleist drivers have gained skyrocketing popularity among the golfers all across the world. One might have noticed that the shiny black and silver head that covers in Davis Love III’s staff bags. Though Ernie Els, in the beginning of the year 2005, opined about the distance one can get with new drivers, which is great, the sound seems not to be what he is used to! The new drivers will be known as the 905 series and would come in two great versions; the 905S and 905T.
One of the most noticeable changes with those heads is the size. Although the current series (983) presents about 350-360cc, the 905 would be somewhat in higher (about 400cc) range. The 905S would also have a deep club face that will provide low spin though high launch. In other case, the 905T would have comparatively shallower face with high spin bias that would replace 983K. The options for new shaft for the year 2005 would include Aldila NV 85 and a Grafalloy Blue. However, the Titleist Speeder would be terminated in the year 2005.
Fairway Woods
Titleist has been disliked by many people in many departments, at least for a while since many of their staffers are stick to their old 970’s and Pro Trajectories instead of going for the new 980Fseries. The new line is known as the 904F and contains the sole that is much more resonant of the 970 Fairway Metals that found the place in the bags of Adam Scott and Tiger Woods. Since the driver has shallow sole, it assists in increasing the contact of the ball and on the other hand, it prevents fat shots when a golfer hits tight lies. One can await for the same shaft options offered by the current 980F series.
Wedges
The year 2005 would be great for Titleist; they get you another newer option as The Vokey Spin Milled Wedges. They have been designed to offer high spin, smooth feel though consistency and hence, they have been a very popular, especially among amateurs. They are some of the most sought for clubs can be seen on all the tours. Though the basic designs of the newer wedges have remained almost same, the milled face would be a first for Titleist. As the club itself would be cast, the face and grooves would be milled in a machine that would increase the manufacturing accuracy and hence, with more exact grooves, such wedges would be able to contribute in more spinning into the shots played.
Putters
It is quite common that when some great golfer thins about putters, he is likely to think about Scotty Cameron. The Cameron is Titleist’s putter designer and they are more artistic, more than just a golf accessory. Most of the pros on Tour go for custom made putters those are direct from Cameron and in the year of 2005, there had been some buzz about all the newer offerings. However, it looks as though the hype is warranted.
One of the most sought after products in the year 2005 would be new Studio Style series that would have same styles what the Studio Stainless line, however, very important noticeable upgrade is the addition of a German Stainless Steel (GSS) insert. The GSS is unique steel that is preferred for making such devices since it offers softness and responsiveness. It is therefore, many of the Tour players, including Tiger Woods have their all the putters made up from GSS; hence, it was just a matter of time before this wonderful material has hit the retail market.
Another reintroduction would be of American Classic Series in the year of 2005 that included some of the Cameron’s older works such as Bullseye and Napa blade and it is for sure that they would be instant collector items and two of the most desired clubs in the Titleist lineup.
Irons
Here, one should not look for any newer irons till last spring or early summer at the earliest. Nevertheless, there is a rumor of having one great newer product to be launched is the new 735CM forged combo set that includes blades in the PW-8-irons and a progressive cavity in 7-3-irons. However, they have been seen at Tour events and it seems that their success might help brining them into the retail market.
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