Thanks for the videos!! I came back for golf after almost a decade and now because of you!! I'm happy but with more expenses lol thanks for the club review, currently using 913 9.5 diamana D+ 50 x flex
when rick did 5 generation driver testing i think the only company that improved from model to model was titleist - so while these might not be out of this world i respect the fact they do improve no matter how small and are not brining our new gear every 6 weeks
Cobra did also. He did Cobra f9, then Cobra Speedzone, then Cobra LTDX and each step up he would gain 5 yards or so on average carry distance. F9 was around 285, SZ was around 290-300, and the LTDX was 300 - 307 I think was his longest with it
Rick. Before watching any of your videos I was a walking billboard (on the course) for Titleist. Because of you, I have opened up my eyes and started testing / using new brands. Currently have a Cobra driver and a TaylorMade wood. Trust that your videos are serving a great purpose to a lot of golfers, at all different handicaps. Thank you for your honest feedback.
Friend of mine played on tour back in the day. At the start of the season he got a gross (dozen dozen), brand new Titleist balata's just to use as his practice balls for the next few months. My eye's spun, but since then always try and use the best quality balls I can to practice with, especially short game. Can't believe people who practice short game with range balls.
practice provs are $30 a dozen instead of $48. not exactly cheap but if your just practicing short game its not out of the question and well worth it. i bought 2 dozen just to practice chips, bunker shots and pitches
One of my local pros told a guy who asked him if "THIS Driver" which he had in his hands, really added 20 yards, and his reply was, if that was the case, by now I'd be hitting a driver over 600 yards...fixing your swing and contact spot adds yards....get lessons, fix that swing, then get fitted and that will add yards.
I was swinging an old Cleveland Hibore with a R flex shaft. Used to hit it a ton. I was out of golf for awhile and I’ve gained weight and gotten a bit stronger. I went and got fitted for a new driver. Out of 5 different brands I swung the TSi3 improved me the best. My dispersion was great and I went from 105mph club head speed to 114mph with the Hzrdus smoke RDX 6.5. Spin down from 5800!!! To 2700. Went from 240 carry to 285 carry. It’s amazing how different clubs work for different people!! Cheers! Love the content!!
Rick you are by far my favorite instructional, reviewer, and ball tester out there. You helped me with your videos I was shooting high 80s to mid 90s and you helped me shoot mid 70s and low 80s now thank you. But I have to have up playing the game for awhile now because my irons and hybrid where stolen from me and I don’t have that kind of money to spend to get the same irons and hybrid my friend lended me his ping irons for the time being but hes starting to play more now so I had to return them back to him.My heart hurts because I love this game you helped me enjoy and grow with this game, and even that my irons and hybrid was stolen from me I will still love this game. Thank you for helping me grow with this game and making me a better player and making me a better person. Thank you rick you have a fan for life
Do you know what’s crazy about that tailor maid already sent me back three irons but I turned them down because I didn’t earn them because a good friend of mine heard what happened I didn’t even tell him and Rick told a story about how one of his clubs got stolen and so that just reminded me of that time so before you pass judgment on somebody please know the meaning behind it
And plus not only that I got a hold of Rick’s email and I sent him an email telling him do not send me any free gear if you ever read it telling him I just remember that story that Rick had said and how he had a quick golfing for a little bit I don’t need I don’t want anything for free Because after I sent that comment I realize that’s what it looked like so I can understand your hate and then I sent him that email
Luckily, managed to pick up a fitted TS3 recently for roughly half the RRP of TSI3. Absolutely love it and will use the savings to put towards lessons to improve my skills (much more limiting in my case than the latest tech).
Just came back from a fitting. Great experience. Tried all the new drivers and the TSi2 came out on top for me. Did not expect it at all especially against the g425, Rogue Max Cobra LTD and Stealth. It makes such a big impact on confidence.
Me too, but it was the TSi3 for me. I had been using a 913 for years, and it was just too spinney. The fitter was a bit perplexed as to why since my swing is pretty neutral, but of all the drivers we tried (Mizuno, Callaway, Cobra, Ping, Titleist) it was the best. The Ping was close, and more forgiving, but on the best swings the Titleist was the winner. Of course the TSR's will be out soon, but from this video I bet they will be very close in performance to the TSi series.
Bought the TS2 which was an upgrade from my 913 and I'm getting almost 20 more yards on it. The technology put into the TS series is hard to get better when it's already near the top! Love my Titleist driver and bought it a few weeks ago when they're clearing them out... If you can get a ts2 or 3 do it for a fraction of the price!
Lol. In fairness, he did mention he felt he lost too much distance-wise and didn't like the sound off the face. Plus it launched higher which he probably wouldn't want. Probably the Speedzone Extreme suits him better in those aspects.
Rick- a couple years ago I purchased a TS1 after being fitted by the assistant pro at my home club. I absolutely love it. I need a forgiving driver as I am a high handicap golfer (25) with a slower swing. It only carries about 160-180 yards, 200 yards if I really hit it well, but much straighter. With watching your videos on hitting a driver, I have improved a lot this summer. Keep up the good work. Jim
Had a custom fitting yesterday and left with the TSi3. My original driver was a 20-year-old Titleist 983k which I love. Did I notice a difference. OH YES! Amazing. You may not notice much if you change every year or two. 20 years? Night and Day. Awesome driver. 25 yards more carry, tighter dispersion. A keeper!
Hit the TSi2 and TSi3 drivers today. i I think you nailed the review! Higher handicapper and found the TSi2 more forgiving for me with a tighter landing distribution. Had more issues with control on the TSi3, so my preference was the TSi2. My distance on each was similar with about 250 carry and 260-270 total (trackman, 10-12 deg launch, low spin rate)
Yes totally enjoy Rick on everything he does but his Tech talk I truly love he's honest don't push the product just gives you the numbers...another great video Rick...Thank you Sir
When i test drivers i don't really look at distance a hole lot i like to look at look of club the feel and how accurate i am with it. I'm willing to give up 10 yards if I'm putting the ball in the fairway consistently. And I'm able to shape the ball consistently.
I bought the TSi3 to replace the 915. I personally noticed a 10 to 20 yard carry difference. however for me I was able to get a much straighter ball flight and the sound was so much better. Meaty is an accurate description. Quite satisfying. I gave the 915 to a good friend who is undyingly grateful so a win win for me. Thanks Rick for a great review. You are the best!
Can always count on Rick to give the honest, no BS feedback. I hope people watch this and realize that really manufacturers are just after the “but maybe this will make me better” golfer. Ain’t the arrow, it’s the archer folks.
I had done quite a bit of reading before I went for a fitting today. I had figured I would leave with the G425, but came home with the TSi2. In all I was fitted for: Rouge, G425, TSi2, and Stealth. The Titleist was far and away the most consistent for me and second only in distance to the Stealth. Absolutely love the sound and feel of the TSi2, again, not what I expected, as it wasn’t even on my short list. Happily surprised. Thanks for the review, Rick.
I’ve just had a full bag fitting, had in mind what I thought I wanted and what would suit my game and came out with none of it! I soon realised just going for the brand you like won’t help you! Keep up the great content mate your coaching videos have helped me out massively!!!
Hard to explain why Tommy Fleetwood and other tour pros who are not contracted to a specific brand have out thin in their bag in and removed the TaylorMade Sim driver. 🤷🏻♂️ The TSi3 was the most popular driver at this years US OPEN. Go have a look at the TXG review.
The TXG club reviews are great. There are a lot of tour pros (not contracted) that put a TSi driver in their bag for a reason. The review from Rick was a let down...I don’t believe that he was even fitted for the drivers. Fitters want spin rates to be closer to 2000 rpms for his swing speed and the backspin on his TSi2 was at 2800 rpms.
Seems like a lot of these comments are negative. Thank you Rick for you honest experience. Honest opinion. That’s why I watch your videos. There are plenty of sales pitch videos to watch.
Rick, I took out my old Ben Hogan persimmons driver the other day and was hitting it farther than my current driver. And, I was right there with everyone else! I was REALLY surprised at how far I was hitting it. I've been playing for over 40+yrs and I just don't think they can do any better. Weights/head shapes, speed slots, material etc...it's ALL been done before. Just my take. Thanks.
That makes no sense at all in terms of strokes gained.... You'd be approaching every green with an iron 2 clubs longer.. so would have a massive effect on you GIR
I was just fitted into the Tsi3. I told the fitter to find me the best head / shaft combo. I never would have imagined because i originally wanted the ping G410 LSTbut the Tsi3 gave me an average of 4-5 extra mph in ball speed over anything else i tried. I recommend!
just 1 round in on my tsi3....better than any of my other drivers of 2020...thats saying quite a bit. my mishits went far and straight. when i got used to it by the back nine i hit 2 balls farther than i ever have on my home course and it was 38 degrees out....thumbs up..
Your review videos keep getting better! Love it! I think it would be cool if you started incorporating more mid to high handicapper data in your reviews. I’m sure most of your subscribers are in that range and it would be interesting to see what this new tech does for a golfer with lower swing speed and higher chance of missing center of the club. Maybe not the best time to start doing it due to quarantine/social distancing but it would be cool to see more of it when you feel it’s safe.
I know quite a lot of the time he goes at the crack of dawn just as the sun has come up. I’m guessing he’ll also avoid weekends and play early/late midweek But I know what you mean, sometimes you see other golfers in the background and I wonder the same haha
@@alexbooth1539 there must have been some awkward moments where he’s had to explain to people on the same tee as him about there been a load of golf balls down the fairway 😂
Yeah I agree, only if you game a driver from a few years ago and want to upgrade, you’ll see some results, but year on year back to back, the only thing that changes is the looks and the price going up 🤣
@@sportsguy23 unfortunately there’s way too many golfers who are happy to pay the price. Golf brands are taking the piss these days with pricing and it won’t change until a lot more people refuse to pay it. If we all didn’t upgrade for 2 years they would be half the price 😂
Very true Keith, I think it’s admirable titleist only has new club releases every two years because they recognize this. Taylormade on the other hand has a new gimmicky driver they release with stupid names every season
Titleist are known for being the ‘shorter’ driver. Never boasted about 20+ yards a year distance. You even said yourself how consistent you were with it...
Thank you Rick for the honest review! Your honesty is a nice change from the gimmicks they try to sell on golf channel commercials. I'm happy to be a subscriber! Thanks!
Broke my Mizuno JPX850 at the driving range and decided to get fitted for a new driver, I really wanted the new Callaway Big Bertha but the Titleist TSi2 fit me best. It's expensive but it looks, sounds and performs great, it's very accurate and about 12 yards farther than my old driver.
I like the drivers I need a new one, going on a full bag fitting next year, but as far as you testing them goes I think the weather has a lot to do with it and what your carry distance and over all ends up being, cause whatever the weather is in the UK which I’m sure is pretty chilly, you will lose distance compared to when It’s right in the middle of the summer, but keep doing what your doing I love your videos keep being out great new content
Yes I do agree with that, I mean I’ve seen different videos were people have gain anywhere between 20 and 40 yards of carry distance, but he’s only losing 3 to 5 yard in carry distance in slightly colder weather.
I'm still hitting nice bombs with my Taylormade SLDR 🤷🏾♂️. There's only so much that can be done to clubs these days. Your pretty much paying for the brand and look.
This is why I like your reviews, you do what you do so we can decide what we will or will not do as pertaining to Golf Santa and whether he or she will strike or not. Good stuff Rick, thanks.
Hey Rick, I watch all of the review videos and am a golf professional myself. I really enjoy and appreciate the direction you have taken the channel. Holding companies to the claims they are making. Keep it up 👍
SO I went through my fitting today for TSi. I walked in with a TS3 and it's for sale. TSi was better in every way. Looks, sound (oh my god it sounds perfect), the feel was 1000x better, the ball speed was only a couple MPH higher, but launch came down 3º, spin came down a couple hundred RPM and I got an extra 18 yards, mostly on the ground thanks to the flatter flight, It's MILES better than TS3
Rick’s instructional videos have helped me hit more fairways this year! Unfortunately, I’m so used to hitting out of the rough, I’ve never really learned to hit off of the fairway 😆 Now looking for fairway iron and wood vids.... Another good review here! Thx!
Good honest feedback as always, shows it's not worth wasting money on latest clubs that don't reward with big enough results, there are not any bad clubs from the big brands so best to get fitted to the clubs that suit and give best results overall.
@@Peter-ff1tp There's something to be said for seeing the numbers with different settings and shafts. Guys are dropping the consensus longest drivers of 2020 for it.
@@Peter-ff1tp That's a bit harsh to say about someone who has amassed the number of subscribers that he has. Especially in the golf space. He's been a grinder and has done some really good work. So I will be specific in my criticism. I disagree with his take about this line of drivers. I don't think it's fair to make the statement he did based on such a small sample size. I would almost guarantee that he could get better numbers with some shifting of weight and a shaft change. Is it possible that he is taking the contrarian stance when everyone else so far is raving about it? Of course it is. I wouldn't be surprised to see a "Revisit" video in the future when the TSi3 is being considered the "Driver of the Year"
I'm opposite I've been through several since 905, just got TSi4 which I never thought would be for me and it's amazing still have that explosive feeling of the face. 2016 M2 was only thing close but not as easy to hit.
I very recently just did a Titleist full bag club fitting. I hit both TSi2 and TSi3. I personally loved the feel of the TSi2, it felt like butter when connecting, it was amazing. I new immediately I liked that driver head. I then hit the TSi3, and it felt like I was hitting a brick, didn't feel good on the connection at all. I'm also coming from a Titleist D913 or 915 I can't remember. Either way, very old tech. The sound is definitely muted on the new drivers compared to my current one. It all comes down to preference, but yes if it isn't going to make that much of a difference for you, then there is no point in switching.
Honest review. Glad to see a comparison with TS3 which I have in the bag. I said I will keep it in the bag for a long time and it kind of assures me that this is the right thing to do. TSi became quite popular on tour and I guess it is because it performs consistently rather than giving you outragous distances which most Tour Players already have. Still, TSi 3 looks sexy though
Rick - You can’t possibly expect the TSI2 to carry a decent distance when your spin rate is 2800... you’re not giving these clubs a fair shake and it’s not an accurate narrative... especially when you are catering to golfers that aren’t gear heads.
I just said the same thing! Not to mention TSi2 is for players who need more spin to carry the ball longer, Rick is definitely a TSi3 player. Clearly he was not correctly fitted for these drivers
Completely agree with you. The reviews by Rick and Peter Finch were a joke...the launch and spin rates were not optimized. The TXG reviews are the most accurate with Ian being a master fitter.
You gave me the information I needed. I have TS3 and will just keep that in the bag. It is an awesome driver and still looks amazing. Thanks for the video.
Rick don't know how you can keep saying that new equipment isn't impressing you. Your performance has plummeted over the past 7 years I have watched your channel. Love your videos for sure but there is a reason why Peter Finch waxes you on the course. You've become complacent in your game while he has honed his
Goes to show how important it is to get fitted. I went in a few days ago and hit almost everything. The TSi3 was among the longest and most forgiving driver head I hit. The other 2 contenders were the TSi4 (which I didn't choose because I wasn't in love with the shape at address), and the Ping G425 LST (which I didn't choose because of the sound and it wasn't as long as the TSi3). But the Sim2, Rad, and Epic weren't even contenders after comparing them (for me).
So let me get this straight bud....you got "professional fitted" hence, customer fitted, for both of these drivers and then you went go out, hit the range in order to find which one is better, goes farther etc...etc. In addition, what is this BS about "no data?" Hmmmmmm exactly whom and where did you get fitted that failed to give you the data in regards to how you hit each of these driver heads, shafts used....? Come here bud....pull my finger? Who exactly was this "professional fitters?" Did they not have a QC Quad or Tracman...or was it that you just hit off the old POS lie board? Those of us that watch you and know a thing or two about club fitting were laughing at your comments....in regards to this clip. I'm a big fan of your Rick but this review was way sub par!
I firmly believe, although some people don’t use Callaway or feel the same. They found some secret formula in drivers/woods they got hot faces and go far
When it comes to drivers it's all about the spin, then feel & looks. All drivers from the big manufacturers are going to get the same ball speed w/in 1 mph or so. COR is maxed out so speed off the face is not going to change. All they can work with is spin, forgiveness and launch by moving weight around. You need to get it dialed in to the right spin rate for you and then it's down to feel and looks. I picked up a G410 and it slots right into the 200-2200 rpm range for me and it goes about as far as a driver can go with my 90-95 mph swing speed. Very happy with it.
Great feedback and insight on both new Titleist drivers. Still in search for a low spinning driver as good and consistent as the the Taylormade SIM. Still haven’t found it. You the man Rick!
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Thanks for the videos!! I came back for golf after almost a decade and now because of you!! I'm happy but with more expenses lol thanks for the club review, currently using 913 9.5 diamana D+ 50 x flex
Keep up the good work
Can only dream of hitting a drive an average of 277y I've just had my ball retriever re-gripped lol
Underrated comment
I just put more string on my trimmer I’m ready for the rough
practice makes perfect
one of the greatest comments I have ever read...well done Jimmy!
Ball go deep.
when rick did 5 generation driver testing i think the only company that improved from model to model was titleist - so while these might not be out of this world i respect the fact they do improve no matter how small and are not brining our new gear every 6 weeks
Cobra did also. He did Cobra f9, then Cobra Speedzone, then Cobra LTDX and each step up he would gain 5 yards or so on average carry distance. F9 was around 285, SZ was around 290-300, and the LTDX was 300 - 307 I think was his longest with it
Rick.
Before watching any of your videos I was a walking billboard (on the course) for Titleist. Because of you, I have opened up my eyes and started testing / using new brands. Currently have a Cobra driver and a TaylorMade wood.
Trust that your videos are serving a great purpose to a lot of golfers, at all different handicaps.
Thank you for your honest feedback.
Poupous?
@@josephh2796 lol. I don’t know where that came from.
I love how real you get in these reviews, you give us golfers real answers and not a sells pitch. Bless you Rick!!🙌🙌
I too aspire to one day be able to casually practice driving at the course with my bag of ProV1s 😭
Get 1.3 million CZcams followers, and you can do that and buy drivers just to give away....
😢 same
Friend of mine played on tour back in the day. At the start of the season he got a gross (dozen dozen), brand new Titleist balata's just to use as his practice balls for the next few months. My eye's spun, but since then always try and use the best quality balls I can to practice with, especially short game. Can't believe people who practice short game with range balls.
Then become a PGA member...I did
practice provs are $30 a dozen instead of $48. not exactly cheap but if your just practicing short game its not out of the question and well worth it. i bought 2 dozen just to practice chips, bunker shots and pitches
One of my local pros told a guy who asked him if "THIS Driver" which he had in his hands, really added 20 yards, and his reply was, if that was the case, by now I'd be hitting a driver over 600 yards...fixing your swing and contact spot adds yards....get lessons, fix that swing, then get fitted and that will add yards.
Ironically, a mars rover is more affordable
There is actually nothing better when rick tests a product and talks about it in the office 👍👌
look at TXG Channel and Golf Sidekick. Combination of Rick and those 2 channels has everything you need and you will love it :D
‘Unlike the mars rover, these drivers are not out of this world’ - RS 🤭
Haha that’s funny
ha you could see his smirk at his dad joke. so great
It has received great reviews from other channels like TXG and Crossfield
@Huw chardon Rick’s review was not great on the TSi. Just pointed out that others gave them high marks. I have no dog in the fight
Just the price maybe??
I was swinging an old Cleveland Hibore with a R flex shaft. Used to hit it a ton. I was out of golf for awhile and I’ve gained weight and gotten a bit stronger. I went and got fitted for a new driver. Out of 5 different brands I swung the TSi3 improved me the best. My dispersion was great and I went from 105mph club head speed to 114mph with the Hzrdus smoke RDX 6.5. Spin down from 5800!!! To 2700. Went from 240 carry to 285 carry. It’s amazing how different clubs work for different people!! Cheers! Love the content!!
Rick you are by far my favorite instructional, reviewer, and ball tester out there. You helped me with your videos I was shooting high 80s to mid 90s and you helped me shoot mid 70s and low 80s now thank you. But I have to have up playing the game for awhile now because my irons and hybrid where stolen from me and I don’t have that kind of money to spend to get the same irons and hybrid my friend lended me his ping irons for the time being but hes starting to play more now so I had to return them back to him.My heart hurts because I love this game you helped me enjoy and grow with this game, and even that my irons and hybrid was stolen from me I will still love this game. Thank you for helping me grow with this game and making me a better player and making me a better person. Thank you rick you have a fan for life
All that to try and scrounge some free golf gear. 😂
Do you know what’s crazy about that tailor maid already sent me back three irons but I turned them down because I didn’t earn them because a good friend of mine heard what happened I didn’t even tell him and Rick told a story about how one of his clubs got stolen and so that just reminded me of that time so before you pass judgment on somebody please know the meaning behind it
And plus not only that I got a hold of Rick’s email and I sent him an email telling him do not send me any free gear if you ever read it telling him I just remember that story that Rick had said and how he had a quick golfing for a little bit I don’t need I don’t want anything for free Because after I sent that comment I realize that’s what it looked like so I can understand your hate and then I sent him that email
Luckily, managed to pick up a fitted TS3 recently for roughly half the RRP of TSI3. Absolutely love it and will use the savings to put towards lessons to improve my skills (much more limiting in my case than the latest tech).
Just came back from a fitting. Great experience. Tried all the new drivers and the TSi2 came out on top for me. Did not expect it at all especially against the g425, Rogue Max Cobra LTD and Stealth. It makes such a big impact on confidence.
Me too, but it was the TSi3 for me. I had been using a 913 for years, and it was just too spinney. The fitter was a bit perplexed as to why since my swing is pretty neutral, but of all the drivers we tried (Mizuno, Callaway, Cobra, Ping, Titleist) it was the best. The Ping was close, and more forgiving, but on the best swings the Titleist was the winner. Of course the TSR's will be out soon, but from this video I bet they will be very close in performance to the TSi series.
Bought the TS2 which was an upgrade from my 913 and I'm getting almost 20 more yards on it. The technology put into the TS series is hard to get better when it's already near the top! Love my Titleist driver and bought it a few weeks ago when they're clearing them out... If you can get a ts2 or 3 do it for a fraction of the price!
I just bought a TS2 driver and 3 wood for the price I'd have to pay just for a TSi2 driver on it's own
2:50 thank you. I don’t know why other reviewers can’t do something this simple yet informative.
Agreed. I like how Rick gets to the point with solid information.
I love how ricks been trying to be hitting more fairways and then then he's complaining about a driver that offers that😅
I'd like to see face to face comparison between tsi3 and speedzone too
Lol. In fairness, he did mention he felt he lost too much distance-wise and didn't like the sound off the face. Plus it launched higher which he probably wouldn't want. Probably the Speedzone Extreme suits him better in those aspects.
@@elchipotle623 ye if it doesn't suit it just doesn't suit
Hitting fairways is so overrated.
@@Me-uv6kc Unless you can hit fairways.
"Do you know when you hit a driver and it pops off the face?"
No. No I don't......😭😭
"do you know when you hit a driver and you have to go looking for the ball?" YES!
@@Nasiello 🤣🤣
Your words cut me deep Rick... you cut me deep 😭
🤣🤣🤣 snap
The know when I hit a driver and it pops UP off the face. lol
Rick- a couple years ago I purchased a TS1 after being fitted by the assistant pro at my home club. I absolutely love it. I need a forgiving driver as I am a high handicap golfer (25) with a slower swing. It only carries about 160-180 yards, 200 yards if I really hit it well, but much straighter. With watching your videos on hitting a driver, I have improved a lot this summer. Keep up the good work. Jim
Had a custom fitting yesterday and left with the TSi3. My original driver was a 20-year-old Titleist 983k which I love. Did I notice a difference. OH YES! Amazing. You may not notice much if you change every year or two. 20 years? Night and Day. Awesome driver. 25 yards more carry, tighter dispersion. A keeper!
Rick: "bucket of prov1's"
Me: "bucket of range balls and luckily finds a scuffed prov1"
Hit the TSi2 and TSi3 drivers today. i I think you nailed the review! Higher handicapper and found the TSi2 more forgiving for me with a tighter landing distribution. Had more issues with control on the TSi3, so my preference was the TSi2. My distance on each was similar with about 250 carry and 260-270 total (trackman, 10-12 deg launch, low spin rate)
I play the TS2. I tested it against TM, Cally and Cobra and it won by a mile. I am looking forward to the TSi2.
a mile or a few yards?
Yes totally enjoy Rick on everything he does but his Tech talk I truly love he's honest don't push the product just gives you the numbers...another great video Rick...Thank you Sir
"hitting a bucket of Pro-V1 balls." bruh i have like 2 that I found in the woods.
same m8, same...
You can buy a recycled pack of 12-15 at wall mart for $5-$10
And I only use em on the green 😂😂😂
When i test drivers i don't really look at distance a hole lot i like to look at look of club the feel and how accurate i am with it. I'm willing to give up 10 yards if I'm putting the ball in the fairway consistently. And I'm able to shape the ball consistently.
I bought the TSi3 to replace the 915. I personally noticed a 10 to 20 yard carry difference. however for me I was able to get a much straighter ball flight and the sound was so much better. Meaty is an accurate description. Quite satisfying. I gave the 915 to a good friend who is undyingly grateful so a win win for me. Thanks Rick for a great review. You are the best!
Can always count on Rick to give the honest, no BS feedback. I hope people watch this and realize that really manufacturers are just after the “but maybe this will make me better” golfer. Ain’t the arrow, it’s the archer folks.
TXG speaks highly of the TSi3 you might need to get a new GC quad Rick.
Also TXG guy hits the ball 30 more yards farther than Rick don't forget that
I’ve honestly really missed a good Rick Shiels club review. Best golf channel by far Love from Philly
Yes completely agree. More reviews please Rick. What about ping g425 ;)
I had done quite a bit of reading before I went for a fitting today. I had figured I would leave with the G425, but came home with the TSi2. In all I was fitted for: Rouge, G425, TSi2, and Stealth.
The Titleist was far and away the most consistent for me and second only in distance to the Stealth.
Absolutely love the sound and feel of the TSi2, again, not what I expected, as it wasn’t even on my short list.
Happily surprised.
Thanks for the review, Rick.
I’ve just had a full bag fitting, had in mind what I thought I wanted and what would suit my game and came out with none of it! I soon realised just going for the brand you like won’t help you!
Keep up the great content mate your coaching videos have helped me out massively!!!
Hard to explain why Tommy Fleetwood and other tour pros who are not contracted to a specific brand have out thin in their bag in and removed the TaylorMade Sim driver. 🤷🏻♂️
The TSi3 was the most popular driver at this years US OPEN.
Go have a look at the TXG review.
The TXG club reviews are great. There are a lot of tour pros (not contracted) that put a TSi driver in their bag for a reason. The review from Rick was a let down...I don’t believe that he was even fitted for the drivers. Fitters want spin rates to be closer to 2000 rpms for his swing speed and the backspin on his TSi2 was at 2800 rpms.
@@lookkool I agree. These days you need to be fitted for all the clubs in your bag if you want to optimise performance.
@@myopenmind527 *optimize
@@jaymoore2853 UK spelling not US. In fact optimise is also used in Canada.
@@myopenmind527 oh ok I learn something new everyday
Did you pick your T-shirt to match the head cover? 😂
...and the studio background: black/white
Seems like a lot of these comments are negative. Thank you Rick for you honest experience. Honest opinion. That’s why I watch your videos. There are plenty of sales pitch videos to watch.
Rick, I took out my old Ben Hogan persimmons driver the other day and was hitting it farther than my current driver. And, I was right there with everyone else! I was REALLY surprised at how far I was hitting it. I've been playing for over 40+yrs and I just don't think they can do any better. Weights/head shapes, speed slots, material etc...it's ALL been done before. Just my take. Thanks.
The TSi3 looks phenomenal. Beyond that, the price is a lot to ask for though.
Robert Pierson, I got fitted, the TSI 3 was the driver that fit me best. Its an absolute fairway finder $600
I'm thrilled with it
I would give up 10-15 yards all day to hit the fairway more often
Use a 3 wood then 🤣🤣🤣
@@markroper1956 I am worse with a 3 wood lol
Get out the stone ages and SMASH IT
That makes no sense at all in terms of strokes gained.... You'd be approaching every green with an iron 2 clubs longer.. so would have a massive effect on you GIR
@@gaviscon999 Careful, brain detected. Don't scare them
Love the TSi2. I picked up 30-40 yards over my Calaway Rogue. No problem now playing a 370 - 400 yard par 4 at par and I'm 70.
I was just fitted into the Tsi3. I told the fitter to find me the best head / shaft combo. I never would have imagined because i originally wanted the ping G410 LSTbut the Tsi3 gave me an average of 4-5 extra mph in ball speed over anything else i tried. I recommend!
Rick: y'know when you hit a driver and it just "pops" off the face?
Me: No.
LOL
I was raising my hand.. i thought he said "plops" off the face... thats me !! Lol
You should do a video testing the M1 against the SIM.
Love the honesty of this review. When thinking should I be a Magpie and change?? The answers is 100% NO!!!! Thanks Rick.
That applies to most drivers.
just 1 round in on my tsi3....better than any of my other drivers of 2020...thats saying quite a bit. my mishits went far and straight. when i got used to it by the back nine i hit 2 balls farther than i ever have on my home course and it was 38 degrees out....thumbs up..
Your review videos keep getting better! Love it!
I think it would be cool if you started incorporating more mid to high handicapper data in your reviews. I’m sure most of your subscribers are in that range and it would be interesting to see what this new tech does for a golfer with lower swing speed and higher chance of missing center of the club. Maybe not the best time to start doing it due to quarantine/social distancing but it would be cool to see more of it when you feel it’s safe.
I’ve always wondered how Rick works around other people playing on the course and how he always seems to get the course to himself
I know quite a lot of the time he goes at the crack of dawn just as the sun has come up. I’m guessing he’ll also avoid weekends and play early/late midweek
But I know what you mean, sometimes you see other golfers in the background and I wonder the same haha
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I don’t understand why he skipped his standard durability test where he hits 10 balls out of the bunker
@@alexbooth1539 there must have been some awkward moments where he’s had to explain to people on the same tee as him about there been a load of golf balls down the fairway 😂
@@Robbie-th9ni hahaha imagine walking up to tee and man like Shielsys just chucked 24 pro V1s onto deck
Just picked up a brand new ts3 fairway wood and it’s been wonderful. With tool and head cover $125 shipped as well. Can’t lose.
Love the clear honesty of your review Rick - legendary!
You just get to the point of diminishing returns with these drivers these days. They're all literally within a few specs of one another.
I just mentioned the same thing in my comment, it seems like manufacturers at best gain one yard per year with driver. 🤜🏼🤛🏼
Yeah I agree, only if you game a driver from a few years ago and want to upgrade, you’ll see some results, but year on year back to back, the only thing that changes is the looks and the price going up 🤣
@@SAABguyMD Totally. I'm not sure why they think we'll keep buying them.
@@sportsguy23 unfortunately there’s way too many golfers who are happy to pay the price. Golf brands are taking the piss these days with pricing and it won’t change until a lot more people refuse to pay it. If we all didn’t upgrade for 2 years they would be half the price 😂
Very true Keith, I think it’s admirable titleist only has new club releases every two years because they recognize this. Taylormade on the other hand has a new gimmicky driver they release with stupid names every season
Titleist are known for being the ‘shorter’ driver. Never boasted about 20+ yards a year distance. You even said yourself how consistent you were with it...
Funny. Just watched TXGs video and their guy was hitting it miles. 🤷♂️
Thank you Rick for the honest review! Your honesty is a nice change from the gimmicks they try to sell on golf channel commercials. I'm happy to be a subscriber! Thanks!
Broke my Mizuno JPX850 at the driving range and decided to get fitted for a new driver, I really wanted the new Callaway Big Bertha but the Titleist TSi2 fit me best. It's expensive but it looks, sounds and performs great, it's very accurate and about 12 yards farther than my old driver.
Soo Rick are you giving these drivers away 👀
I wouldn't count on it lol..
you should watch the last video..
@@JoseHernandez-pu3vr oh, I've seen it.
@@JoseHernandez-pu3vr saw the last video, but I must admit these look so smart
@@krismorin743 wishful thinking mate 😂
I like the drivers I need a new one, going on a full bag fitting next year, but as far as you testing them goes I think the weather has a lot to do with it and what your carry distance and over all ends up being, cause whatever the weather is in the UK which I’m sure is pretty chilly, you will lose distance compared to when
It’s right in the middle of the summer, but keep doing what your doing I love your videos keep being out great new content
Rick needs to baseline it with his own driver in the same session
Yes I do agree with that, I mean I’ve seen different videos were people have gain anywhere between 20 and 40 yards of carry distance, but he’s only losing 3 to 5 yard in carry distance in slightly colder weather.
Just bought the TSi2 for my first driver
Thanks for being so honest! Shoutout to the Cleveland Launcher Turbo driver! You had the same ball speed with that thing for half the price!
Been waiting a while for a good review video.. maybe review some of those Taylormades?
Liked Rick, keep the content coming please - only thing keeping me sane! too wet to play golf!!
Rick you do a fantastic job of testing the equipment and I just wanna let you know it’s truly appreciate it.
Who is giving these videos thumbs down?? Rick, you are my favorite golf personality on CZcams.
TXG did a review and got 8 yards more carry than Matt’s gamer. The driver was even fitted.
I like TXG a lot. Ian is very knowledgeable, but remember that they are selling a product. Expensive fittings and custom shafts. Just saying...
@@johnmagnell8902 I understand what they do, but their tests are usually more accurate than Rick’s.
I'm still hitting nice bombs with my Taylormade SLDR 🤷🏾♂️. There's only so much that can be done to clubs these days. Your pretty much paying for the brand and look.
You must be the exceptional. Didn't they demonize the SLDR?
Still one of the best bombing drivers you can get! Only 'downside' is that you get punished when not hitting the middle of the face :)
@@joshydep84 what you mean demonize it? And no I'm not exceptional lol. I'll give you a good 88-90 score lol
@@Bjbarend that's true but I keep my adjustable directly in the middle of fade and draw to keep a little bit of balance lol
Hands down the best driver Taylor made ever made!!
This is why I like your reviews, you do what you do so we can decide what we will or will not do as pertaining to Golf Santa and whether he or she will strike or not. Good stuff Rick, thanks.
Hey Rick, I watch all of the review videos and am a golf professional myself. I really enjoy and appreciate the direction you have taken the channel. Holding companies to the claims they are making. Keep it up 👍
For driver testing, I'm glad Rick doesn't get the pipe cutter out.
Here from the facebook live
SO I went through my fitting today for TSi. I walked in with a TS3 and it's for sale. TSi was better in every way. Looks, sound (oh my god it sounds perfect), the feel was 1000x better, the ball speed was only a couple MPH higher, but launch came down 3º, spin came down a couple hundred RPM and I got an extra 18 yards, mostly on the ground thanks to the flatter flight, It's MILES better than TS3
I absolutely love my TSI 3. It's definitely a fairway finder, extremely consistent
Taylormade: I’m about this mans whole career. 😳
Rick, how much does temperature and humidity make when testing these things?
Was thinking the same. Check out the difference Vs Rick's review of the TS3 in the warm studio 2 years ago
I’ve looked at three other reviews, your the only one who doesn’t think it worth upgrading from last years models...thanks for being honest
Rick’s instructional videos have helped me hit more fairways this year! Unfortunately, I’m so used to hitting out of the rough, I’ve never really learned to hit off of the fairway 😆 Now looking for fairway iron and wood vids.... Another good review here! Thx!
They look absolutely clean but I’ll still slice into the next fairway
You can fix that I fix my slice it one day and I am a junior
Look, try to like hit the ball at the end of the club face, I did that and I never slice the ball now
@@prod.by.mozalf so address the ball nearer the toe and swing like normal?
Next time just try hitting the ball straight and keeping it on the fareway.
Hey Rick, you should give a couple of these bad boys away
I can tell you were delighted with that last line. And rightly so!
Good honest feedback as always, shows it's not worth wasting money on latest clubs that don't reward with big enough results, there are not any bad clubs from the big brands so best to get fitted to the clubs that suit and give best results overall.
TXG thought it was the best Titleist they ever tested
TXG will be fitting/selling these drivers....
@@Peter-ff1tp There's something to be said for seeing the numbers with different settings and shafts. Guys are dropping the consensus longest drivers of 2020 for it.
@@Peter-ff1tp That's a bit harsh to say about someone who has amassed the number of subscribers that he has. Especially in the golf space. He's been a grinder and has done some really good work. So I will be specific in my criticism. I disagree with his take about this line of drivers. I don't think it's fair to make the statement he did based on such a small sample size. I would almost guarantee that he could get better numbers with some shifting of weight and a shaft change. Is it possible that he is taking the contrarian stance when everyone else so far is raving about it? Of course it is. I wouldn't be surprised to see a "Revisit" video in the future when the TSi3 is being considered the "Driver of the Year"
I don’t know why, but Titleist drivers never do it for me.
I'm opposite I've been through several since 905, just got TSi4 which I never thought would be for me and it's amazing still have that explosive feeling of the face.
2016 M2 was only thing close but not as easy to hit.
Honest and straight as always, glad you don’t get bought off or anything by these companies so you can give us honest reviews
I very recently just did a Titleist full bag club fitting. I hit both TSi2 and TSi3. I personally loved the feel of the TSi2, it felt like butter when connecting, it was amazing. I new immediately I liked that driver head. I then hit the TSi3, and it felt like I was hitting a brick, didn't feel good on the connection at all. I'm also coming from a Titleist D913 or 915 I can't remember. Either way, very old tech. The sound is definitely muted on the new drivers compared to my current one. It all comes down to preference, but yes if it isn't going to make that much of a difference for you, then there is no point in switching.
CZcams tech reviewer “so this is my daily driver”
Rick Shiels.......
The TS3 and TSi3 are both gorgeous to look at. Too bad they're not all that impressive with distance.
Have you been under a rock? Ts3 is long... not quite sim long, but almost.
Honest review. Glad to see a comparison with TS3 which I have in the bag. I said I will keep it in the bag for a long time and it kind of assures me that this is the right thing to do. TSi became quite popular on tour and I guess it is because it performs consistently rather than giving you outragous distances which most Tour Players already have. Still, TSi 3 looks sexy though
Was never really a fan of your swing over the years, but ive started liking it alot. Crunching it!
I love how wide the reactions are to this driver:
Rick: 😒
Mark cross field: 🧐
Txg: 🤯
Mr short game: 😌
the reason is obvious
Michael Newton: 👍
Mark was really excited about it getting to 160. Mattie boy from TXG could hit a cardboard tube 300 carry so of course he loves most drivers
Rick - You can’t possibly expect the TSI2 to carry a decent distance when your spin rate is 2800... you’re not giving these clubs a fair shake and it’s not an accurate narrative... especially when you are catering to golfers that aren’t gear heads.
I just said the same thing! Not to mention TSi2 is for players who need more spin to carry the ball longer, Rick is definitely a TSi3 player. Clearly he was not correctly fitted for these drivers
Completely agree with you. The reviews by Rick and Peter Finch were a joke...the launch and spin rates were not optimized. The TXG reviews are the most accurate with Ian being a master fitter.
You gave me the information I needed. I have TS3 and will just keep that in the bag. It is an awesome driver and still looks amazing. Thanks for the video.
I like my 913 driver .... I'm getting 230yds out of it .... I'm happy ... good review Rick
I can't say this makes me want to upgrade to them. Sad that after 2 years this is all they could come up with.
Rick don't know how you can keep saying that new equipment isn't impressing you. Your performance has plummeted over the past 7 years I have watched your channel. Love your videos for sure but there is a reason why Peter Finch waxes you on the course. You've become complacent in your game while he has honed his
Meh, he's a coach + youtuber. Pretty sure he's not allowed to like new drivers.
Goes to show how important it is to get fitted. I went in a few days ago and hit almost everything. The TSi3 was among the longest and most forgiving driver head I hit. The other 2 contenders were the TSi4 (which I didn't choose because I wasn't in love with the shape at address), and the Ping G425 LST (which I didn't choose because of the sound and it wasn't as long as the TSi3). But the Sim2, Rad, and Epic weren't even contenders after comparing them (for me).
Fascinating review. It went from optimistic expectation to objective review.
Good job Rick!
Maybe you weren't fitted properly. You don't discuss the shafts and settings you chose. Not convinced about your conclusions.
So let me get this straight bud....you got "professional fitted" hence, customer fitted, for both of these drivers and then you went go out, hit the range in order to find which one is better, goes farther etc...etc. In addition, what is this BS about "no data?" Hmmmmmm exactly whom and where did you get fitted that failed to give you the data in regards to how you hit each of these driver heads, shafts used....? Come here bud....pull my finger? Who exactly was this "professional fitters?" Did they not have a QC Quad or Tracman...or was it that you just hit off the old POS lie board? Those of us that watch you and know a thing or two about club fitting were laughing at your comments....in regards to this clip. I'm a big fan of your Rick but this review was way sub par!
I firmly believe, although some people don’t use Callaway or feel the same. They found some secret formula in drivers/woods they got hot faces and go far
Great review as always Rick. The best golf club reviews on CZcams in my opinion!
Well done for the comparison with TS3. Not sure many would have done it in the same video. Would love to see it against Mavrik.
TXG put numbers up against a fitted Mavrik
@@TrevorDandy. just seen it. Cheers.
When it comes to drivers it's all about the spin, then feel & looks. All drivers from the big manufacturers are going to get the same ball speed w/in 1 mph or so. COR is maxed out so speed off the face is not going to change. All they can work with is spin, forgiveness and launch by moving weight around. You need to get it dialed in to the right spin rate for you and then it's down to feel and looks. I picked up a G410 and it slots right into the 200-2200 rpm range for me and it goes about as far as a driver can go with my 90-95 mph swing speed. Very happy with it.
I swing driver about the same speed as you. Just curious, what carry and total distances do you average? Mine are about 235 carry and 250 total
Best outro on CZcams. We'll done mate.
Great feedback and insight on both new Titleist drivers. Still in search for a low spinning driver as good and consistent as the the Taylormade SIM. Still haven’t found it. You the man Rick!