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USA Today
01-07-2025
- Automotive
- USA Today
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.
USA Today
01-07-2025
- Automotive
- USA Today
Titleist launches GT1 3TOUR fairway wood with lower spin, stronger loft for better players
The new Titleist GT1 3TOUR fairway wood delivers lower spin and a more penetrating flight in a tour-inspired, easy-to-launch design. Gear: Titleist GT1 3TOUR fairway wood Price: $399 (Standard), $599 (Premium) Specs: 14.5 degrees of loft, polymer crown with dual weight system (11g forward/3g aft), redesigned hosel, 43 inches long Available: Fittings and pre-sale begin today; in stores August 7 Who it's for: Players who love a shallow-faced, easy-launching fairway wood but need lower spin and a more penetrating flight. What you should know: The GT1 3TOUR is designed to be a powerful option off the tee for players with lower spin than a traditional 3-wood. The Deep Dive: Over the last year, Titleist's GT metalwoods have gained traction on tour and among elite amateurs, and recently the company made the GT280 mini driver available to the public, but now comes the introduction of the GT1 3TOUR fairway wood. While the standard GT1 fairways offer a combination of high launch, forgiveness and confidence-inspiring shape, the 3TOUR model was built to give better players a more penetrating option without sacrificing launch or turf interaction. The 180-cubic-centimeter GT1 3TOUR shares the same compact, shallow-profile look that helped the original GT1 appeal to some accomplished players. But a closer inspection reveals performance tweaks that make a noticeable difference, especially for players with higher swing speeds or those who want to bring spin down without giving up the ability to launch shots off the deck. The most significant change is under the hood — or more specifically, under the crown. While the standard GT1 fairway woods feature a stainless steel face and crown, the GT1 3TOUR uses Titleist's Seamless Thermoform Crown, a lightweight design made from the brand's proprietary Matrix Polymer. This is the same material used in the GT drivers, and it reduces weight from the top of the head, allowing engineers to shift the center of gravity lower and forward. This increases ball speed and reduces spin rates, while the 14.5 degrees of loft still helps to get the ball in the air. That lower CG pairs with a stronger 14.5-degree loft to produce flatter, more controlled trajectories, which are especially useful in windy conditions or when golfers are trying to find tight fairways on long par-4s and reachable par-5s. Among the pros who already have a GT1 3TOUR I the bag are Doug Ghim and Cameron Davis. However, the GT1 3TOUR is not a 'Tour only' rocket launcher. Instead, it maintains one of the GT1's original goals — playability — thanks to its high moment of inertia (MOI) in a clean, refined shape. The dual-weight system seen in the GT1 lineup carries over, giving fitters the ability to fine-tune launch and spin using 11g and 3g weights. In its stock setup, the heavier weight is positioned forward to reduce spin and increase ball speed. Flip them, and you'll create a higher, more spin and boost forgiveness. Titleist also reworked the internal hosel to reclaim even more discretionary mass, a subtle change that helps reinforce the club's mission: refined launch and spin for the stronger player who still values versatility.
