We weren’t the only ones who could see something new Minimaster GT280but it looks like Titleist has quietly placed another GT driver on the USGA-compliant roster. GT1 is the newest driver in the GT line to hit the compliance list, and from what we know about the previous TSi1 and TSR1 drivers, it should be the most frequently booted and spinning driver in the line.
We don’t learn much from the black and white USGA listing photos, but we can see that the GT1’s sole is clean and there is a single weight on the rear of the driver. The sole looks similar to the rest of the GT line with minimal markings and a smooth overall profile. The center of the sole, near the back, could be a bit more tapered to move more weight towards the head. The rear weight appears to transfer even more weight rearward, which will make the GT1 a very forgiving yet taller head compared to the GT2 and GT3 pickups. There is, of course, a Sure Fit hosel available for additional adjustability, but that’s all we can see from the sole of the club itself.
Titleist made the GT1 fairway a little more interesting from what we can see in the photo. Instead of a single rear weight as in the case of the TSR1 fairway, we get two movable weights. The GT1 fairway setup looks like a small GT4 racer with front and rear weights for adjustments. Typically, GT1 products are built for a high launch, and a forward weight usually does the opposite. My guess is that this dual weight design will allow a wider range of players, not just players who need a high start, to fit into GT1. Another interesting thing is the 14.5 degree slope on this fairway. Again, for a player who needs lift and spin, you would think that a 3-wood would have more than 15 degrees of lift, but there must be something in the design that allows this fairway to still get the ball in the air with ease.
Like its fairway brother, the GT1 hybrid has some interesting things at first glance. I’m a little surprised to see two movable weights on the sole of this hybrid, but like the fairway, this should allow more golfers to benefit from it. I’m willing to bet that the heavy weight in the back position will launch the ball high and add some spin, while the forward position should do the opposite for a golfer who can lift the ball. The hybrid looks to have a larger footprint than the TSR1 hybrid, but maybe isn’t as big and rounded.
Titleist isn’t providing any official details on the GT1 woods yet, so everything here is based on what we see in compatible listing photos. Of course, GolfWRX will provide you with more details because we have them!
