The new Titleist 909 Series are ready to launch.Titleist fans are you ready? The AP1 and AP2 line of irons are the most successful in Titleist history and there is room in your bag for another game changing product. Make way for the new Titleist 909 Dcomp, D2, and D3 drivers designed to be the most comprehensive in Titleist history.

Titleist drivers have a loyal following of serious players since the 983k debut. The 905R series of drivers were so good in fact, the current 907 line could not crack the bags of tour players. Since tour players failed to overwhelmingly change to the new 907, the disconnect directly correlated to disappointing sales. Titleist set out to solve this problem by implementing the same strategy found in their new line of irons: offer a wide range of product to address and optimize every player.

We spent yesterday afternoon testing the new 909 D2 9.5 and 909 D3 9.5 degree drivers with Titleist Aldila Voodoo stiff shafts. Long time fans will rejoice when they see the return of the charcoal gray finish and traditional Titleist pear shape.

The 909 D3. Click to enlarge The 909 D3 looks almost exactly like the treasured 905R only slightly smaller at 440cc and deeper face. Designed to provide the lowest ball flight and spin, the 909 D3 will certainly appeal to the traditional player desiring a smaller driver. The 907 D4 crowd, a cult following of the limited tour-only driver, will certainly pickup a D3.

The 909 D3 makes a sweet sound. The pitch is slightly higher and crisper than the 905R. This driver certainly brings down launch. We compared it to a 905R 8.5 Graffaloy Blue and the conditions were remarkably similar. The feel is very much like the 905R.

The 909 D2 at 460cc looks slightly bigger than the 905R despite being the same size. Compared to the 905R, the 909 D2 has slightly rounder pear shape from the toe to back.

The 909 D2. Click to enlarge The 909 D2 makes an even sweeter sound than the D3. The pitch is slightly higher and crisper than the D3 and sounds more metallic. We compared it to a 905R 9.5 and found slightly higher launch and less spin resulting in slightly longer carry. But the big difference came in feel. The 909 D2 has that feeling of the ball just shooting off the face compared to the 905R.  Behind the scenes, we call this sensation the "hot factor" and when customers sense a hot driver, they rarely leave the studio without one. If the D2 is this hot, we can't wait to test the DComp.

Here are the key points to the 909 Series:   (Contact us to schedule your fitting)

909D2 :(available 11/1/08)

• Mid Launch with low to mid spin
• 460cc Head
• Stock Aldila Voodoo shaft
• Stock Diamana Blue Board shaft
• Retail: $399
  

909D3 :(available 11/1/08)

• Mid Launch with low spin
• 440cc Head
• Stock Aldila Voodoo shaft
• Stock Diamana Blue Board shaft
• Retail: $399

909Comp :(available 11/15/08)

• High Launch with low to mid spin
• 460cc head
• Stock Matrix Ozik Xcon Shafts
• Retail: $499

The other substantial change to the 909 series is the lack of the Titleist bore-thru hosel.  This change will also apply to the fairways and hybrids.  This allows Titleist to offer an even better selection of custom shafts.  The new Titleist SureFit system for club fitters will also feature a full spectrum of interchangeable custom shafts and club heads, driver through hybrid. 

The 909 features a factory adjustable weight plug. Click to enlarge.

The 909 also features a small weight plug in the back that balances swing weight based on different shaft options.  The weight will be adjusted in the factory. 

The 909 series of drivers could be the club that brings your set together.  We hope to review the Dcomp soon.  Stay tuned for a complete 2008 Vokey wedge review in our next update (now available).   For now, enjoy the rest of these pictures of the D3 and D2.

In the mean time, contact us to schedule your fitting in advance.

909 D3's Deep Face. Click to enlarge909 D2's shallower face. Click to enlarge