915F 13.5 as a driver replacement

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By Gerry S

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  1. Gerry S

    Gerry S

    If a player struggles for accuracy and consistent ball striking off the tee, would the 915F 13.5 be a good option to try? I would probably go with either the S+ blue or M+ red in regular depending on fitting results. Is this a waste of $$ or a decent idea. I know lessons are a suggestion but poor tee shots have been an issue all my life. Currently I have a 915D2 12 degree and have had better results, just looking for more solid hits. Thanks.

  2. golfinnut

    golfinnut
    Leesburg, VA

    Without a doubt! I have the old 906F4 design (Titleist & I go way back!) that I use on short par 4's, or holes with a tight fairway that I know I just want to get it in play. I have a lot of confidence in the smaller, compact head design and believe I can pull off any shot with it. In fact, I hit it just about as far as the driver most of the time anyway. Sometimes further than my playing partners as well :) which always gets a "what did you hit there" comment. Once you get fitted for a particular shaft that you are comfortable with, I would definitely recommend having one in the bag. Then once you get confidence with that club, hitting a lot of fairways ... take out the driver and put the same swing on it as you would with the 13.5 fairway. You would be surprised how much that works. Some people just get intimidated by the overall "size" of the driver head and feel they have to manipulate their swing in order to hit it consistently.


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  3. Edward K

    Edward K
    Wesley Chapel, FL

    Military
    Personally, I don't think you'll gain much moving from a 12 to a 13.5, which is a strong 3-wood......I agree with Chris B though, as far as the mental side of the driver. I'm a swinger of the club, but tend to become a "hitter" when the driver is out....LOL
  4. Don O

    Don O
    Madison, WI

    Since you are using a 12 degree and not a 9.5 driver, a 13.5 FW has less effective loft when teed up lower and closer to the center of your stance. Using a FW is an option, but also try a fitter with the 15/16.5/18 heads and see where you get your best distance. My fitter/coach has improve my driver results by using the same swing for all clubs but just setting the ball more forward in my stance to hit up on it some. So I'm keeping driver, I can't hit a 15 degree and rock an 18FW.
  5. Frank P

    Frank P
    Port St. Lucie, FL

    Military
    I have a 913 D2 12 deg. driver. When I was getting fit for my Scotty Cameron putter I asked my fitter, Ryan Chrysler, if he would also check out my driver. After a few swings he took the club and adjusted it and without telling me what he did, handed it back and said " Try this ". Wow, what a difference. More carry and straighter. What was it adjusted to? C-4 (Previously A-1) which is 13.5 and a little flatter.
  6. Jonathan L

    Jonathan L
    Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear

    Very good idea!! I done this myself a couple of years ago as I was getting into some bad habits with my driver and went and got myself the 913Fd 13.5 and it worked a treat! After a while I thought I'd go back to my driver and started hitting it great after getting away from the bad swing habits. I still have the 913Fd in my spare bag just in case I ever need to go back to it.

    If you've always struggled with a driver then what harm can it do to give it a try?
  7. Matt B

    Matt B
    Columbus, OH

    I would try gripping down to 44" length, if your contact improves I would order the black weight and cut the club length down to shorter length. Their are players on tour still using 43.5" drivers, probably for that same reason. Check with a local Titleist fitter to see if they can help you determine your proper length. ( I have my driver set to the B1 - .75* flat lie angle)

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