01-07-2025
Titleist releases the GT1 3TOUR fairway wood, plus new Vokey Black Vapor wedges
Titleist releases the new GT1 3TOUR fairway wood and Vokey Black Vapor wedges.
With the release today of the new GT1 3TOUR, Titleist has added another option to a crowded space in the golf equipment world: strong-lofted 3-woods.
What makes this club especially interesting is that Titleist already released something similar this season, the GT280 mini driver. However, these clubs are made for different types of players: the low-profile, 14.5-degree GT1 3TOUR was designed for players who want a lower-spinning, flatter-flying option that can work off the tee and from the fairway while the larger, deep-faced, 13-degree GT280 is ideally suited for fast-swinging players who plan to use the club exclusively off the tee.
We've seen other brands release strong-lofted 3-woods and mini drivers this season too, like the Callaway Elyte mini driver, Cobra DS-Adapt LS, Ping G440 LST, PXG Secret Weapon mini driver and TaylorMade r7 mini driver. If you are a moderate or slower-swinging player who struggles to get your 3-wood airborne, these clubs are probably not for you. However, as more and more brands enter this space, it's clear that manufacturers see strong-lofted fairway woods and mini drivers as a category that is here to stay. And for players and fitters, the more options that are available to golfers, the better.
