Titleist GT Hybrids – GT1, GT2, GT3

There has always been a mixture of reactions to Titleist’s staggered release strategy keeping hybrids separate from drivers and fairways, specifically since it keeps some from purchasing everything at once. However, upon taking a step back you might soon realize that this move not only builds anticipation, but it subsequently brings the rest of the line back to the forefront of thought for golfers worldwide when they do release. 

No matter what side of opinion you sit on, it is once again that time, so, let’s say hello to the GT1, GT2, and GT3 hybrids from Titleist. 

Titleist GT Hybrids

Creating the Titleist GT Hybrids Family

With TSR, Titleist differentiated the hybrids well, but GT does that and then some. The primary design motivator was to add more stability along with increasing forgiveness. In that however, they made sure to not lose that definitive audience for each model, making sure every design had a different player profile focus. 

For whatever reason, when it comes to hybrids there are companies who get so lost in chasing distance that they forget most golfers are using them as scoring clubs rather than tee only. Titleist isn’t one of those companies. For GT they have refined the shape of each clubhead working to improve MOI across the line and according to their internal testing have achieved 5%, 10%, and 15% more in each respective model.

Titleist GT Hybrids

Besides shaping changes, the key to achieving the design goals rests within the new dual CG weight system. While we have seen Titleist use weights in their hybrids before, the dual system has unlocked another gear of performance and fitting for the brand. In the GT1 they have created what they call “forward and aft” weighting (front and back), while the GT2 and GT2 both use heel-toe locations. All three come standard with 11g and 5g weights, though Titleist fitters will have access to 3g, 7g, 9g, and 13g as well. 

Without further ado, lets dive into the nuance of each GT hybrid design. 

Titleist GT1 Hybrid

The GT1 has a refined focus and embraces its place as the bigger footprint  of the lineup. Interestingly, it is also longer heel-to-toe than the TSR1, which helps with lateral forgiveness. Combined with that is the inclusion of front/back Dual Performance Control Settings into the head. 

Titleist GT Hybrids - THe GT1

Each GT1 hybrid comes with 11g and 5g weights with the heaviest first placed in the rear port. That orientation helps give the GT1 hybrid the deepest CG of the lineup, on top of increasing MOI 5% from its predecessor. With the weight forward, it essentially tests out in line with what the TSR1 was. 

Taking it further, Titleist is also using .335 adapters in the GT1, meaning fairway wood shafts. The reason for that is these shafts typically play softer with higher balance points, both things that give the target audience exactly what they need. Fret not though, .370 adapters fit and any of the shaft options from the GT2 and GT3 can be ordered custom for the GT1 hybrid. 

Titleist is making the GT1 hybrid available standard with the Fujikura Air Speeder Next Gen (50g – R2, R, S or 40g – R3/W, JR) and in 20, 23, 26, as well as 29 degree lofts in RH/LH. 

Titleist GT2 Hybrid

The GT2 has the highest MOI of all three models, which may surprise you, but the “in-between” sizing compared to the other two heads is key to making that possible. Compared to the TSR2, this has a more enhanced shaping as well as a sole that sits more flush/flat to the turf. 

Titleist has managed to increase the MOI of the GT2 by 10% compared to its predecessor, and when you mix that with the deeper CG the results are higher ball flights that can be further tuned with the dual weighting design. The 11g weight will come initially installed in the toe of the GT2 to add some fade bias as well as put more mass where better golfers tend to miss on the face with a hybrid. 

Loft options on the GT2 are 18, 21, and 24 degrees (RH and LH). Shaft options include the Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Black HY (85 – S, X), Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Blue HY (65 – R, S), Project X HZRDUS Black 5th Gen HY (80 – 6.0, 6.5), and Project X Denali Red HY (50 – 4.0 and 60 – 5.0, 5.5, 6.0). 

Titleist GT3 Hybrid

Just because it might be the most compact design of the trio, doesn’t mean it is any less powerful. The GT3 is the shot makers hybrid option from Titleist with its iron-like shaping and size. There was also considerable attention given to flattening the leading edge to improve the interaction from a variety of lies. 

Titleist GT Hybrids - The GT3

Believe it or not, the GT3 saw the biggest MOI jump compared to its TSR counterpart, increasing by 15% despite being 6% smaller. As with the other two models, the secret sauce there is the perimeter weighting as well as the heel-toe CG adjustability. Like with the GS2, the heavy weight (11g) comes standard in the toe initially to add fade bias and put more mass where stronger swingers tend to strike it most. 

Titleist will be offering the GT3 in 19, 21, and 24 degrees (RH and LH). Shaft options include the Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Black HY (85 – S, X), Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Blue HY (65 – R, S), Project X HZRDUS Black 5th Gen HY (80 – 6.0, 6.5), and Project X Denali Red HY (50 – 4.0 and 60 – 5.0, 5.5, 6.0). 

The DetailsTitleist GT Hybrids

As you can see, they may have made everyone wait, but the result is pure Titleist with three unique hybrids that cover the entire range of wants and needs. The GT hybrids will come to retail everywhere worldwide beginning 2/21/25. Pricing on each model is $329. 

For more information visit their website at www.titleist.com.

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James is a staff writer for The Hackers Paradise along with being a professional educator. With his background in education James seeks to broaden his own knowledge while also sharing it with all those who share his passion for the game.