The new Titleist GT2 and GT3 fairway metals build upon the engineering breakthroughs that created the GT driver line, delivering exceptional performance from material and construction advancements. GT fairways offer fast speeds, higher flight, optimal spin and longer carry in two unique models. The line provides total performance both off the tee and into the green.
“A line of high-performing fairway metals needs to excel in a number of different ways,” said Stephanie Luttrell, Director, Titleist Metalwood Product Development. “For most golfers, fairway metals need to be highly versatile. They need to be fast and long off the tee, and they need to fly high and hold greens. Playability and forgiveness are hugely important as well. The changes we made to GT fairways help deliver across all these performance attributes.”
Both GT2 and GT3 fairway metals feature all-new constructions, beginning with their Seamless Thermoform Crown, made from Titleist’s Proprietary Matrix Polymer. The crown maintains the classic Titleist look while the acoustic properties of the Proprietary Matrix Polymer provide the classic Titleist sound and feel. Much like the GT driver line, the ultra-light crown on GT2 and GT3 fairways allows for the redistribution of discretionary mass, leading to optimized center of gravity positions in each model. The result is higher flight with similar or lower spin and fast speeds in both models. A new L-Cup Face improves performance on low impact shots, and refined shaping on each model gives players two distinct options to choose from.
GT fairways – available for fittings today – will be in golf shops worldwide on August 23rd.
GT FAIRWAY TECHNOLOGY
“The first step in our process when we turn to designing the next generation of a product line is Tour feedback,” said Tom Bennett, Titleist Clubs’ Principal Product Manager. “We get a lot of input from J.J. [Van Wezenbeeck, Titleist’s Senior Director of Club Promotions] from his work with Tour players. With GT fairways, our primary direction was to elevate the flight, but not the spin.”
Seamless Thermoform Crown
The ultra-lightweight Seamless Thermoform Crown on GT2 and GT3 fairways is made of the same new Proprietary Matrix Polymer found in GT drivers. The density of the Proprietary Matrix Polymer is about five times lighter than steel, giving Titleist engineers significant weight savings in comparison to prior generation fairway crowns, while maintaining Titleist’s classic sound and feel. The crown is also completely seamless, offering a player-preferred look at address without compromising any of the performance gains from GT’s multi-material construction. To accommodate varying center of gravity targets between the two models, GT2’s crown uses more Proprietary Matrix Polymer than does the GT3.
Low CG
The discretionary mass gained from GT fairways’ Seamless Thermoform Crown allowed Titleist engineers to reposition the center of gravity in each model to achieve optimal performance. GT2’s CG is pushed lower and closer to the face, producing higher launch and lower spin than its TSR2 predecessor. GT3's CG is moved deeper to allow for higher launch while keeping spin in a low but playable window.
“We had very ambitious CG targets for both models, and the only way we were going to get the CG where we wanted it was through the multi-material crown,” said Bennett. “That discretionary weight allowed us to significantly increase launch in both models, drop spin considerably in GT2 and keep spin low in GT3.”
Forged L-Cup Face
The clubface on GT fairways is specifically designed to improve performance on strikes low on the face. A new insert wraps around the bottom of the club to preserve ball speed, eliminate excessive spin and enhance sound and feel.
“For the L-Cup Face, we used Forged 465 Stainless Steel, one of the strongest steels that exists,” said Bennett. “The resiliency of the face material allows us to go really thin with our L-Cup Face, which keeps ball speed high on low impacts. It also comes with better feel: Tour players have said that their thin shots don’t feel quite as sharp.”
Tour-Inspired Shaping
Both GT2 and GT3 fairways feature refinements to their shaping. Titleist engineers flattened the sole curvature from heel to toe on both models, which gives the head the appearance of sitting lower. Impacts on the toe and heel side also hit higher on the face now, adding forgiveness.
Based on Tour feedback, the GT3 face is now taller, which differentiates the two models, helping accommodate a wider range of player preference.
GT2 FAIRWAY
The GT2 fairway delivers high flight, low spin and exceptional forgiveness. The model comes in five different lofts, allowing players to dial in their distance gapping at the top end of their bag. GT2 has an inviting profile with a shallow face, ideal for players who have a more sweeping delivery with their fairway metals.
GT2 Fairway Specs: High launch, low spin
Lofts: 13.5, 15.0, 16.5, 18.0, 21.0 (RH/LH)
Standard Lengths: 43”, 43”, 43”, 42”, 41.5”
Standard Lie: 56.5, 56.5, 57.0, 57.5, 58.0
Head: 200cc, 170cc, 170cc, 150 cc, 145 cc
Featured Grip: Titleist Universal 360 Grip
Weight Options: 9 Gram (Nominal) w/ +6, +4, +2, -2, -4 Options
SureFit Hosel: Compatible with TSR, TSi, TS
GT3 FAIRWAY
The GT3 fairway offers controlled flight, fast ball speed and maximum adjustability. Each of the three GT3 loft configurations features a refined SureFit Adjustable CG Track System, which allows fitters to move a sliding weight track into one of five positions: H2 (Heel), H1, N (Neutral), T1 (Toe), T2. A taller face helps differentiate GT3 from GT2, a profile preferred by many players who like to hit down on the ball with their fairway metal and prefer the look of a deeper face.
GT3 Fairway Specs:
Mid/high launch, low spin
Lofts: 15.0, 16.5, 18.0 (RH/LH)
Standard Lengths: 43”, 43”, 42”
Standard Lie: 56.5, 57.0, 57.5
Head: 177cc, 177cc, 153cc
Featured Grip: Titleist Universal 360 Grip
Weight Options: 12 Gram (Nominal) w/ +6, +4, +2, -2, -4 Options;
SureFit CG Track
SureFit Hosel: Compatible with TSR, TSi, TS
FEATURED SHAFTS
NEW Project X Denali Red
Launch: Mid/High
Flex: 4.0, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0
Weight: 40g – 60g
Torque: 4.0 – 6.2
NEW Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Blue
Launch: Mid
Flex: R2, R, S, X, TX
Weight: 55g – 75g
Torque: 3.9 – 5.3
NEW Project X HZRDUS Black 5th Gen
Launch: Low/Mid
Flex: 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, TX
Weight: 60g – 80g
Torque: 2.8 – 3.5
Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Black
Launch: Low
Flex: S, X, TX
Weight: 65g – 75g
Torque: 2.8 – 3.6
PREMIUM SHAFTS
NEW Graphite Design Tour AD-VF
Launch: Ranges
Flex: R2, R1, SR, S, X, TX
Weight: 5 – 8
Torque: 2.8 – 4.3
Graphite Design Tour AD-DI
Launch: Ranges
Flex: R2, R1, SR, S, X
Weight: 5 – 8
Torque: 2.9 – 4.7
Graphite Design Tour AD-UB
Launch: Ranges
Flex: R2, R1, SR, S, X, TX
Weight: 5 – 8
Torque: 2.8 – 4.4
AVAILABILITY
GT fairways are available in golf shops worldwide beginning Friday, August 23rd.
MAP: $399 | $599 (Premium)
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