Ncgs 2015 ultimate driver test the results national club golfer. I had a chance to hit the g30 and 915 d3 as well as the mizuno 850, by the way with a launch monitor today. Mizuno mp18 sc vs titleist ap3 posted by redbeardau on 9517 at 11. Its in the top 3 bestselling iron sets and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as mizuno jpx850 or. I know that most of you out there are forged iron players as myself. Its in the top 3 bestselling iron sets and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as mizuno jpx 850 or taylormade mens m2 combo. Thinking of switching to the titleist zm forged or titleist mb. This unique system delivers the most precise fit available today. Other companies followed, but mizuno has now evolved the idea so you. Jul 28, 2010 in order of ascending forgiveness between titleist and mizuno, i would say it is mp 68, mb, mp 62, cb, mp 58, mp 52, ap2, ap1. It would likely surprise many to know that mizunos bestselling iron in the united states is this flexibleface cast model. Oct 20, 2016 i have always liked mizuno and recently updated from mizino mp001 driver with pro launch red shaft to the jpx 850 driver with motore stiff v 6.
Mar 29, 2017 the titleist 917 we tested was the d2 model. Each member had to be playing a titleist 915 driver. Golfwrx sent six members to the titleists oceanside test facility on october 19 to get fit for the companys new 917 drivers. Even amongst titleist loyalists, the 915 d2 is more popular. Adapter sleeve for titleist surefit driver ts3 ts2 917 915 9 910 d2 d3. I play titleist wedges, its my choice i like the way they feel, but honestly i have used mizuno wedges that my buddy plays and i really cannot tell the difference between the two, they are. May 05, 2004 i know that most of you out there are forged iron players as myself. I was getting much better numbers with the titleist and the mizuno. Get a great deal on your new or used mizuno irons when you trade in your used clubs with one of the best online golf club tradein programs available, right here at. My test consisted of hitting seven pro v1x balls with markings per club in random order for a series of four test runs.
Titleist ap2 vs mizuno mp54 posted by geauxtigerslee on 7214 at 4. See how rob gets on testing the taylormade r15, titleist 915 d2, taylormade aeroburner, mixuno jpx 850 and ping g30 check out rob on. The key technology is the active recoil channel, which runs completely across the sole of the club, creating greater ball speed and lower spin for more distance. Reading quite a few concerns on other forums about distance loss with the 54s compared to the other 2. Mizuno jpx900 driver test took place on the driving range at reunion resort in florida. I figure that something better is probably out there. If you want something comparable to the i15 lofts, but forged and with some forgiveness, check out the jpx900 forged. For the highlaunch, lowspin launch conditions we observed, the 915d3s retention of ball speed on mishits is also impressive. Im considering getting the 915 d2 but im not really convinced that i will see much improvement on the tee box.
It has very appealing look that is simple, yet rich in appearance. May 26, 2017 this will allow you more significant speed, and forgiveness. I like the tmb a little bit more as its better to look at from address, the h5 gets a little chunky, but its still a really nice club to hit. I am looking to upgrade from my taylormade r11 irons and have narrowed it down to the 716 ap2s or the 850s forged. The 440cc 915 d3 with its allblack colorway is a more compact version of the 460cc 915 d2 model. Titleist 917 v mizuno jpx900 driver test the golf shack. Mizuno vs titleist clubs, grips, shafts, fitting the. The titleist 915 d2 though not customfit for me was already in the. Nike vapor pro more info on the mizuno jpx850 driver. Mar 28, 2017 our anonymous big hitter tests out the mizuno jpx900 and compares it to the titleist 917 out at reunion golf resort in orlando. The titleist 915d2 driver features the new active recoil channel arc which is a side sole channel the delivers more distance by actively flexing at impact to launch the ball off the face with. Mark crossfield hits the two golf clubs from mizuno golf and titleist and talks about how these. Dec 08, 2014 the jpx850 driver from mizuno golf with its stunning blue looks and changeable weight system is a great new offering from mizuno.
Titleist 917 v mizuno jpx900 driver test the golf shack on. Mizuno vs titleist clubs, grips, shafts, fitting the sand. Im currently using a tmb 3 iron as i switched to titleist irons from mizunos. Mizuno jpx 850 forged is a popular and one of the more expensive options. At the end of the day, these titleist drivers are good for some players, but have proven less than optimal for a majority of players. Browse all golf drivers for right or lefthanded golfers from cobra, taylormade, ping, nike and more. The wide, deep and long channel running across the sole enhances the flexing of the face. Other companies followed, but mizuno has now evolved the idea so you can customise spin rates, launch angle and shot shape in the new jpx 850. Hit more fairways with the maximum distance and forgiveness of the titleist 915 d2 driver. I love my 910 d2, it is the best driver ive ever had. Aug 08, 2014 driver titleist 915 d2, titleist 9 15 degree, titleist 9 19 degree, titleist 915 hybrid. The golf monthly team places the new titleist 915 driver under the microscope to see whether it offers. The titleist 917 driver saw the introduction of what titleist call surefit cg a cylindrical 12 gram weight in the sole which can be set in three different positions. Get the best deals on titleist golf club shafts and upgrade your home workout gear with the largest online selection at.
Mizuno contracted bob bettinardi, one of the most reputable, innovative putter makers in the business, with a name synonimous with quality and integrity. Nov 26, 2015 technology mizuno pioneered sliding weight technology in drivers back in 2007 to alter a drivers drawfade tendency. Dec 09, 20 hey guys, im getting new clubs for the upcoming season and im having trouble choosing which ones. I have narrowed it down to a few options and they all appear to be very nice clubs. Titleist 716 ap2s or mizuno jpx 850s question of the.
I had a wider dispersion with the g30, ironically and got better distance with the others as well. Get the best deals on titleist golf club shafts and. Lively clubfaces with a range of thicknesses are a given. Titleist 910d2 drivers, released in 2010, feature a 460cc fullpear shaped head designed for maximum playability and forgiveness, promoting a straighter ball flight with higher launch and lowtomid spin. Mizuno drivers are designed with the same meticulous attention to detail and craftsmanship to give the everyday player or a touring professional golfer improved consistency, feel and performance. Mizuno jpx850 driver titleist 915 d3 driver youtube. Mizuno jpx850 is a very popular and one of the more expensive options.
Titleists best driver yet titleist doesnt rush drivers to the market, but has a calculated plan to introduce a better driver every 2 years, they spend that time making improvements over the previous model. This will allow you more significant speed, and forgiveness. Titleist mens 915 d2 golf driver more distance, more often. Hitting up against the titleist tour proven 915 d3 featuring. The jpx850 driver from mizuno golf with its stunning blue looks and changeable weight system is a great new offering from mizuno. If you are looking for workability and overall distance the taylormade m2 is your club selection. Technology mizuno pioneered sliding weight technology in drivers back in 2007 to alter a drivers drawfade tendency. Confirmed that i hit titleist drivers much better, and was getting 1518 yards more distance with the taped 915. Trajectory was a little high for me with the mp54s and i actually liked the feel of the ap2s better. Ive recently read that higher lofts are becoming more popular in the ts2s because of the makeup of the head. Titleist s best driver yet titleist doesnt rush drivers to the market, but has a calculated plan to introduce a better driver every 2 years, they spend that time making improvements over the previous model. For me it starting back with the 910 drivers, when they added one of the best adjustable hosel systems on the market. At address the head sits very square to slightly open. Nov 04, 2016 golfwrx sent six members to the titleists oceanside test facility on october 19 to get fit for the companys new 917 drivers.
Mizuno mp15 irons vs mizuno jpx850 irons course testing duration. Would titleists newest drivers help our members hit longer. Lively clubfaces with a range of thicknesses are a. I learned to play with an older set of titleist irons, then i bought the ap1s. Wasnt that keen on the look of the jpx 800 or 825 irons. I have 2 sets from titleist, the ap2 and mb versions, and i have 2 sets from mizuno, the mp4 and mp59 irons. The mizuno jpx 850 is easily my favorite of the smaller footprint heads. Its in the top 3 bestselling iron sets and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as mizuno jpx 850 forged or cobra king forged tec. The titleist 915 d2 driver is equipped with a titleists surefit tour hosel that allows for 16 different loft and lie combinations. I was just wondering out there how many play mizuno or titleist and if they have played both, which do you prefer. Im currently using a tmb 3 iron as i switched to titleist irons from mizuno s. Question of the day i am looking to upgrade from my taylormade r11 irons and have narrowed it down to the 716 ap2s or the 850s forged. These clubs are forged in the heart of hiroshima, japan, in the same forging facility mizuno has been using to produce their irons for over 40 years. Every club company worth its salt is dedicated to boosting driver performance on offcenter hits.
The titleist 917 driver saw the introduction of what titleist call surefit cg a cylindrical. One way we can end this titleist v mizuno argument once and for all is to see who each company entrusts to carry their brand name on their range of putters. Each member had to be playing a titleist 915 driver, setting up a battle of new versus old at the companys worldrenowned facility in southern california. Although the feedback and feel is not as good as the callaway you will get a well performing driver with the m2. Though the mp 68 and the mb are both musclebacks, so they are really the same. The initial euphoria over the 54s seems to have waned a bit.
In the last two metal wood lines, the d2 driver has been the more forgiving club that is going to be more suitable to the average golfer for their tee shots. Wondering if those of you that are gaming 54s have tested them against the i20s or the new ap2s. The only mizuno club i didnt like was the driver, for some reason it didnt mesh. Loss of distance depending on how much of course, is not a reason to discard a club. Among the enticements to the gameimprovement crowd is a. Its in the top 3 bestselling iron sets and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as mizuno jpx 850 forged. Hit my 5 iron 180, 7 iron 155, 9 iron 125 seems like mizunos are very popular now. Hey guys, im getting new clubs for the upcoming season and im having trouble choosing which ones. Our anonymous big hitter tests out the mizuno jpx900 and compares it to the titleist 917 out at reunion golf resort in orlando. The feel was excellent and quite possibly a more solid feeling then the d2, but again the sound was very loud to my ears drums. Jan 19, 2015 this driver has been out for quite some time and has not gained too much ground in the retail space. The 915s classic shape masks sophisticated technology. Dec 10, 2014 the titleist 915d2 driver is the most forgiving titleist driver to date, but it still maintains the classic characteristics that have created the brands loyal following.
New listing new titleist 915 917 ts surefit fairway wood shaft. I am currently in the market for a new set of irons. Ive only had the opportunity to hit the 915 on a simulator. Golf shaft adapter sleeve for mizuno jpx 850 driver.