Titleist has launched the all-new GT1 driver, fairway and hybrid – rounding out its GT metalwood line-up with models designed to deliver high launch, fast ball speeds and increased stability.
The new GT1 metalwoods feature ultra-lightweight configurations to facilitate effortless launch and speed for moderate swing speed players – while being configurable in a standard build to accommodate all players seeking higher launch and mid-spin performance. GT1 offers the deepest centre of gravity (CG) placements across the GT family in their respective categories.
“When we began thinking about how we evolve and improve upon the 1 models, we started by tapping into our global network of fitting specialists to understand what would really advance performance for GT1 players,” said Stephanie Luttrell, director of Titleist metalwood product development. “The resounding feedback that we heard across the board for the driver, fairways and hybrids is that anything we can do to increase launch is going to help this player improve their overall trajectory, consistency and distance. Making the line launch higher, while maintaining optimal spin rates, is really going to benefit both the moderate speed player as well as the player that is naturally low spin.”
Continuing their work from the GT2, GT3 and GT4 driver designs – engineers achieved significant weight savings while retaining sound and feel in the GT1 driver (RRP £579) through its Seamless Thermoform Crown, made from Titleist’s Proprietary Matrix Polymer (PMP). The driver features a Split Mass Construction, with weight redistributed internally for higher launch and optimal speed, spin and stability. Faster clubhead speed was unlocked through improved aerodynamic shaping, and faster ball speed was achieved with Speed Ring and VFT technology.
GT1 fairways (RRP £349) and hybrids (RRP £299) both offer new Dual Performance Control Settings through forward-aft flat-weight adjustability, allowing fitters and golfers to adjust launch conditions, speed and stability by flipping the position of two weights. The fairway metals and hybrids also feature subtle shape refinements to increase playability off the turf.