TITLEIST 917 D2

£450

www.titleist.co.uk Lofts: 8.5°, 9.5°, 10.5°, 12° Stock shafts: Aldila Rogue Max / Fujikura Speeder Pro / Mitsubishi Diamana Red, Blue, White Adjustable hosel: Yes How much loft change: +1.5°/-0.75° TECH: Titleist’s first adjustable CG driver. A Surefit weight cartridge can be flipped to allow the CG to be moved from toe to heel and back to front.

WE SAY: Titleist’s R&D guys have clearly done a decent job at maximising and maintaining ball speeds and carry distance. Our test data showed the D2 performed solidly for all three testers, yet didn’t post the quickest ball speed or carry for anyone. 60% of our over-£380 drivers now incorporate carbon-fibre (which frees up inefficient weight), yet the D2 has none. In our eyes, at this price point, that makes it lag behind its rivals a little, especially if your game could benefit from an added degree of forgiveness carbon-fibre can bring.

VERDICT: You can’t fault the D2, it’s a really solid driver. Some will say it lacks the “wow factor”, and its head shape is pretty wide. But as long as you get fitted it’s more than capable. The range of premium shafts at no extra charge is fantastic.