What you need to know: Titleist’s Generational Technology lineup of woods is complete. In keeping with the conventions of the Titleist Speed Project naming conventions, the just-announced GT1 driver, fairway wood, and hybrid are high-launch, ultra-lightweight configurations designed for maximum forgiveness.

Titleist GT1 drivers

Titleist achieves GT1’s ultra-lightweight configuration via a weight-saving design that allows engineers to position the center of CG low and deep in the driver, fairway wood, and hybrid heads to deliver high launch and mid-spin with forgiveness.

Weight savings from the G1 driver’s Seamless Thermoform Crown, which is made from the company’s Proprietary Matrix Polymer (PMP), allowed engineers to position the CG for desired launch and spin conditions — as well as greater forgiveness.

As with the other GT drivers, a Split Mass Construction, Speed Ring, and VFT technology aid in the objective.

As is standard in its “1” series of offerings, GT1 is outfitted with lightweight shafts and grips designed to boost clubhead speed and enhance launch conditions — both of which are welcome for players with moderate swing speeds. For those seeking a more traditional setup, the GT1 also comes in a standard build, offering a 15-gram (+6) headweight option along with conventional shaft and grip choices.

Aerodynamics takes center stage with the GT1, thanks to refined crown and sole shaping and a shallower face depth. These adjustments are engineered to reduce drag and promote faster clubhead speeds, making the GT1 a standout option for players seeking a blend of speed and stability.

GT1 drivers feature an interchangeable back weight to allow fitters to adjust headweight.

Titleist GT1 fairway woods

Titleist touts its Dual Performance Control Settings — new adjustable forward-aft flat-weights — in the GT1 fairway woods, which allow golfers to adjust launch conditions. The standard configuration features the 11-gram weight position in the rear of the club and the lighter three-gram weight in the front, but the configuration can be flipped for great ball speed and lower spin.

In the fairway wood, GT1’s deep CG design makes it easier for moderate-swing-speed golfers to elevate the ball from the tuft. A shallower face profile contributes here as well.

As with the driver, a lightweight shaft and grip are standard to allow golfers to maximize swing speed. A standard build is available as well.

Titleist GT1 hybrids

The launch of GT2 and GT3 hybrids coincides with the GT1 announcement. As would be expected, the GT1 is the highest-launching offering in the lineup.

Relative to the TSR1 design, GT1’s clubface is longer from heel to toe, giving golfers more real estate and a better chance of better ball speed on off-center strikes.

Also new: Forward-aft weights to better control (and adjust) launch.

As with the driver and fairway woods, a lightweight grip and shaft are standard.

A final fitting note: GT1 hybrids have a .335-inch tip section standard for fairway wood shaft insertion. Titleist’s thinking is since fairway wood shafts play softer and have a higher balance point, they’re a better fit for those with lower swing speeds. A hybrid standard .370-inch tip is available as well.

What Titleist says

“When we began thinking about how we evolve and improve upon the ‘1’ models, we started by tapping into our global network of fitting specialists to understand what it is that would really advance performance for GT1 players,” said Stephanie Luttrell, Director of Titleist Metalwood Product Development. “The resounding feedback that we heard across the board for the driver, fairways and hybrids is that anything we can do to increase launch is going to help this player improve their overall trajectory, consistency and distance. Making the line launch higher, while maintaining optimal spin rates, is really going to benefit both the moderate speed player as well as the player that is naturally low spin.”

“With the GT1 fairways, we received feedback from fitters that having two CG positions would be a real benefit,” said Tom Bennett, Principal Product Manager, Titleist Metalwoods. “Having the option to move that weight forward in the fairway really gives fitters a good opportunity to fit different types of players into GT1 than we could have with TSR1. We’ve done a lot of consumer testing and what we found was that about 60 percent of players preferred the heavy weight in the aft, while 40 percent preferred it moved forward. That tells us that having both options makes a big difference.”

Titleist GT1: Pricing, specs, availability

GT1 driver specs

Head volume: 460cc
Lofts: 9.0, 10.0, 12.0 degrees (RH and LH)
Standard length: 45.5 inches (Men’s), 44.5” (Women’s), 43.5” (Junior)
Standard lie: 59 degrees
Featured grip: Golf Pride TV 360 Lite Gray Flat Cap
Weight options: 9-gram flat weight (nominal) with +6, +4, +2, -2, -4, -6 options
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Featured Shafts:

Fujikura Air Speeder Next Gen 40g (Men’s – R2, R, S)
Fujikura Air Speeder Next Gen 35g (Women’s – R3)
Fujikura Air Speeder Next Gen 35g (Jr./Youth)
Project X Denali Red 50 (Men’s – 5.0, 5.5, 6.0)
Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Blue 55 (Men’s – R, S)

GT1 fairway wood specs

Head volumes: 180cc, 180cc, 165cc, 165cc
Lofts: 15, 18, 21, 24 degrees (RH and LH)
Standard lengths: 43 inches, 42 inches, 41.5 inches, 41 inches
Standard lies: 56.5, 57.5, 58.0, 58.5 degrees
Featured grip: Golf Pride TV 360 Lite Plus Dark Gray Flat Cap
Weight options: 11-gram flat weight (Aft) / 3-gram flat weight (Forward), with +6, +4, +2, -2, -4, -6 options
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Featured Shafts:

Fujikura Air Speeder Next Gen 40g (Men’s – R2, R, S)
Fujikura Air Speeder Next Gen 35g (Women’s – R3)
Fujikura Air Speeder Next Gen 35g (Jr./Youth)

GT1 hybrid specs

Head volumes: 138cc, 138cc, 133cc, 133cc
Lofts: 20.0, 23.0, 26.0, 29.0 degrees (RH and LH)
Standard lengths: 40.5 inches, 40 inches, 39.5 inches, 39 inches (1” under standard for Women’s, 2” under for Junior)
Standard lies: 57.5, 58.0, 58.5, 59.0 degrees
Featured grip: Titleist Universal 360
Weight options: 11-gram flat weight (Aft) / 5-gram flat weight (Forward), with +6, +4, +2, -2, -4, -6 options
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Featured Shafts:

Fujikura Air Speeder Next Gen 50g (Men’s – R2, R, S)
Fujikura Air Speeder Next Gen 40g (Women’s – R3)
Fujikura Air Speeder Next Gen 40g (Junior)

Price: Driver $649, Fairway $399, Hybrid $329

Pre-sale: February 4

At retail: February 21