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A list of Titleist players who are already using the TS2 and TS3 drivers
Titleist began its “validation process” for its new TS2 and TS3 drivers at the 2018 U.S. Open. What does that mean exactly? Well, surely getting the approval of Tour players on the new designs is crucial. And judging by the amount of players who already switched into the new drivers at the U.S. Open, that validation process is going well.
Titleist reports that 17 players out of the 35 players in the field using Titleist drivers are using the new TS2 or TS3 drivers, including major champions Jimmy Walker and Justin Thomas.
Below is the full list of Titleist professionals who are using either the TS2 or TS3 driver at the 2018 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills.
See what GolfWRX members are saying about the new Titleist drivers here.
Titleist TS2 driver
- Ben An (9.5 degrees)
- Lanto Griffin (10.5 degrees)
- Bill Haas (9.5 degrees)
- Chesson Hadley (10.5 degrees)
- Matt Jones (10.5 degrees)
- Mike Miller (9.5 degrees)
- Cam Smith (9.5 degrees)
Titleist TS3 driver
- Eric Axley (9.5 degrees)
- Rafa Cabrera Bello (9.5 degrees)
- Charley Hoffman (9.5 degrees)
- Adam Scott (10.5 degrees)
- Webb Simpson (10.5 degrees)
- Justin Thomas (9.5 degrees)
- Jimmy Walker (8.5 degrees)
- Richy Werenski (10.5 degrees)
- Will Zalatoris (9.5 degrees)
See what GolfWRX members are saying about the new Titleist drivers here.
Neal Shipley was the first to admit that he enjoyed his food while in college. But since his days at Ohio State, he’s slimmed down and earned a PGA Tour Card.
That hasn’t stopped him from having fun with his wedge stampings, though it’s led to some misunderstandings.
On the 54 (degree), we have ‘Big Fudge,'” Shipley told GolfWRX. “It was supposed to be ‘Big Fridge,’ so this happened a little while ago. ‘Big Fridge’ was a nickname between my college teammates and I, with ‘fridge’ meaning stomach, a big stomach.
“We told the Ping guys to put … ‘Big Fridge’ on it, and I think maybe some bad cell service or something, and they thought I said ‘fudge,’ so they put fudge on it.”
On Shipley’s 50-degree he also continues the food theme, this time with his go-to order at the “Golden Arches,” and his stamping “DONS 7.”
“The number 7 meal, the two cheeseburger meal, that was my McDonald’s order, back when I would have McDonald’s frequently,” Shipley shared.
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.
It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @raw10628 has a L.A.B. DF3 putter and Masters putter cover up for grabs.
From the listing: “Some great items here today, time to thin out and make room for next set of gear. All prices include shipping.
LAB DF3 Purple 33.5” 68° lie with TPT – $725. LAB Masters release DF3 cover – $150.”
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules
Driver: Ping G440 LST (9 degrees)
Shaft: Accra TourZ Green 5-M4
3-wood: Ping G440 Max (15 degrees)
Shaft: Accra TourZ Green 6-M4
5-wood: Ping G440 Max (19 degrees @18)
Shaft: Accra TourZ Green 6-M4
Hybrid: Ping G440 (23 degrees)
Shaft: Oban Isawa Red Hybrid Shaft 04 Flex 70 Gms
Irons: Srixon ZXi7 (5-P)
Shafts: Aerotech SteelFiber Private Reserve i80
Wedges: Cleveland RTZ (50-MID, 54-FULL, 58-MID)
Shafts: Aerotech SteelFiber Private Reserve i105
Putter: L.A.B. Golf OZ.1i
Shaft: ACCRA Putter Shaft
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
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Hoosier
Jun 16, 2018 at 9:07 am
For the record, saw Spieth using the TS3 yesterday.
Les
Jun 15, 2018 at 3:02 pm
Ho Hum… just more eye-cnady bait for gearheadbaters … 😛
Darren K
Jun 15, 2018 at 12:16 pm
“Validation” is a Scientific and engineering term that refers to steps in a product or process release. It has nothing to do with player’s opinions and approval. The tour players playing the clubs is essentially part of the release criteria that would have included Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing or SAT (which this is essentially) among other steps. The product is completely finished at this point, they are simply real world testing to assure that the expected attributes for the commercially produced hardware are the same as those produced with prototype hardware. Player preference would not change anything about what is released commercially at this point. All of these terms are very specific and comprise what is known as “Validation” or “Qualification.”
Michael Rolton
Jun 15, 2018 at 11:37 am
Saw Tiger grabbing a sneaky look at Justin’s driver during round 2 of the US Open?!
Scott
Jun 15, 2018 at 10:05 am
JT tremendous
George
Jun 15, 2018 at 7:29 am
After hitting every fairway yesterday, shouldn’t we be asking what driver Jason Dufner is gaming?
Justin Thomas did bomb the longest recorded drive of his career and longest of the field yesterday at over 400 yards.
Dr Troy
Jun 15, 2018 at 7:43 am
But the wind was howling down on that drive. Cmon now
George
Jun 15, 2018 at 8:14 am
Dr. Troy,
The wind was howling for the whole field, still longest of the day from a player listed at 5’10” and 145lbs.
Travis
Jun 15, 2018 at 11:11 am
If memory serves, Duff Daddy is using the PING G400 LST
Brian
Jun 15, 2018 at 5:13 am
I wonder what their driving stats are compared to the rest of the field this week, also new driver stats vs YTD stats for them.
Man
Jun 15, 2018 at 12:46 am
So they couldn’t copy the TM/Adams slot, so they just decided to copy TM’s old driver designs. Smart. Not. I still have my SuperTri. One of my all time faves. You can’t pass that design by me, Titty, I know what you’re up to.