Titleist 909D3 Driver Golf Club

As a Titleist enthusiast, I have purchased every new driver released since the original 975D, and they just keep getting better. I never thought they would top the 905R, and in a way they equalled it (in very different ways) with the 907D2, but the 909 series combines all of their R&D in one package. First and foremost, the feel and sound of the 909 is at a level I never expected to experience in a metalwood. An oxymoron, soft-explosive, might best describe this. It's sound is a multi-frequency blast devoid of any tinniness or "wood-blockiness" we've become accustomed to in the market, but still feels very soft. How can something sound so powerful and feel so pure? Titleist engineers have tuned (through weighting) these properties, something all manufacturers have been trying and trying for years, a sort of unattainable feat. Only Ping drivers come close in this category. Next is trajectory. New for this series is the absence of the bore-through hosel, which saved the weight (to be used elsewhere in the head) required for the sound/feel tuning, which also creates a higher initial launch but still feels extremely solid. I stayed with the same loft (9.5) and carried the ball 15 yards farther. The shallower blind bore shaft insertion gives more tip section resulting in a slightly softer and active tip through impact, but not enough to necessitate a change in shafts or flex (I might have it pulled and tipped half and inch). Lastly, the new darker grey metallic "fleckled" paint is just perfect, similar the 905 series but a few shades stronger, and not reflective like the black 907 series scheme. The 910's are coming, so the great deals on this gem are soon to be had! Hope this helps your decision.

Traditional looking shape. nice size head (440cc) compared to those 460cc monsters. Voodoo shaft has nice feel but needs a decent swing speed to get the most out of it (my current swing speed is low 100's to high 90's). Fairly forgiving driver, low ball trajectory and low spin (just like they advertised). Definitly easier to hit than the previous titleist drivers. Gained some yardage compared to my previous driver (Taylormade r7 425 w/vs proto shaft), but i feel the shaft has more to do with the yardage gain than the 440cc head. On the flip side, it tends to hook for me but that could just be my swing.

The 909 D3 is the most solid driver titleist has produced since the 975 series.

Beats all larger MOI clubs hands down. I have a high launch swing, and this driver helps keep the ball on a piercing tour trajectory.

Will be using this club for a long while.

The 909 D3 with the Aldila Voodoo shaft delivers on what it promises... less spin and more distance than my previous Titleist 905T driver with GD YS-6+ shaft. The 15-20 yds of extra distance and straighter tee shots have resulted in increased confidence on the tee box, 3-4 strokes less per round, and dropped my handicap to a 9. The 440 cc head size is jusssst right; you don't feel/look like you're swinging a monster-sized clubhead so you tend not to overswing. Thanks Titleist... once again you nail it!

I paid $180 including shipping for it. There is a brand new 909D2 in our local GolfGalaxy for only $150. But I paid more for the used 909D3 because of the Project X 7C3 shaft. I live in the Cleveland, Ohio area so I don't have a chance to test it on the course yet. But I did try it in GolfGalaxy by hitting into the simulator. The feel of the club is unreal. And I was driving the ball at least 15 yards longer than my old 983K. My 983K has a x-flex Fujikura 757 installed, it's great but has become a little too stiff for me last year. The Project X 6.0 seems to be a perfect fit for my swing speed of 100-110 mph. And with the bigger head, I am turning my shoulders more which gives me more club head speed and longer distance.

If you are seeking more distance from your driver, my advice is to get fit for a shaft that fits your swing speed. And make sure turn your shoulder as far as you can.