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THE GOG BLOG by Rory Spears, Editor and Director of Content. Follow Rory on Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter @GogBlogGuy. With the new Titleist 917 Driver in the Schaumburg Golf Club’s new simulator bays.
They are here, and new from Titleist is the 917 Driver that offers maximum distance and more forgiveness with precise adjustability, that is expected to help golfers of all skill levels.
The new 917D2 and 917D3 models, provide an Active Recoil Channel 2.0 and SureFit CG technology, that is part of a design strategy by the Titleist R&D to develop the most comprehensive and efficient driver design.
Titleist staff players on the PGA Tour that are already using the 917 Driver include Adam Scott, Bill Haas and Jimmy Walker. Walker used his 917 D2 8.5 driver to win his first major the 2016 PGA Championship.
The Titleist 917 Drivers
“When we talk to golfers about driver performance, distance and forgiveness are always paramount. But they aren’t the only attributes that players look for in a driver. They also want to find a repeatable trajectory, a shot shape they can count on for better accuracy. And they need it to look and sound great,” said Dan Stone, Vice President, Titleist Golf Club R&D. “The meticulous nature of our R&D process guarantees that any new innovation ultimately complements the overall package, and we’re confident that 917 delivers on golfers’ each and every requirement. There may be other adjustable drivers in the market, but none are able to maximize the total driving performance for golfers of all abilities like the 917.”
The Titleist 917 family.
The 917 is now available in your local pro shops and golf retail stores.
The success of the 917 comes from the following technologies.
Active Recoil Channel (ARC) 2.0 which is a long, wide, deep sole channel, that actively flexes and recoils at impact to launch the ball off the face with higher speed and lower spin for more distance.
Radial Speed Face 2.0, a high speed forged face insert. A precise High-MOI Design, with a low and deep center of gravity location. The 16-setting SureFit Hosel and new SureFit CG weight system that delivers the ultimate in precision fitting for every player.
The 917 D2 is a large 460cc full pear profile, and offers a higher tradjectory with more spin than the D3. Available in the 8.5-9.5-10.5 and 12 degree lofts.
The 917 D3 is the more tour inspired 440cc pear profile, it offers a more workable style and less spin than the D3. Available in 8.8-9.5 and 10.5 lofts.
Price is $499.00 MAP and $550.00 MSRP. For more information see Titleist.com.