Titleist GT1 Driver, GT1 Fairway, GT1 Hybrid

Titleist has certainly found a pattern which works for them when it comes to their metalwood release timetables. Just as with TSi and TSR, the GT lineup of drivers and fairways hit the scene officially back in August, and after fast forwarding to present day, we are now getting the final piece of the puzzle with the Titleist GT1 driver, fairway and hybrid. 

Titleist GT1 Driver along with fairway and hybrid

The GT1 Story

Typically, when a company releases additional driver models after their core release, it has been met with a mixture of reactions from consumers. Titleist however, has seemingly found the perfect balance of generating intrigue while also adding a model which boosts its previously released siblings in the public eye. What started as a method of filling out a lineup by inserting a “1” model at a later date, has become that and much more with GT1. 

Being the next iteration of a release which focused on lighter weights and easier speed, it should be no surprise that at its core the GT1 lineup has that same foundational goal.  This time around though, they are keen to expand the audience, and a big part of that will come by all three clubs being offered in the expected lightweight build which has taken weight out of the head, shaft, and grips as well as a “standard build” option which adds weight back in. 

Titleist GT1 Driver

More than that however, all three of these clubs have the deepest center of gravity in their respective category within the GT arsenal. That comes in large part from the feedback Titleist received from their global network of fitters recommending that if they could change anything, it would be to increase the launch to aid with overall trajectory of the target audience. They not only accomplished that, but did so while also maintaining optimal spin. Such a change not only benefits moderate speed players, but also the stronger ones who are naturally very low spin. 

Of course, the best way to break the internal tech down is to take a closer look at each piece of the GT1 release. 

Titleist GT1 Driver

The GT1 certainly blends in seamlessly like a true part of the greater GT driver lineup. Sure, part of that is through its standard ultra-lightweight configuration filling a void, but another aspect is that this time around, the finish matches the rest of its siblings rather than standing apart with the grey accents. Additionally, it blends more than ever with the inclusion of the previously mentioned “standard build” which adds 6g of weight to the head. 

The sole of the Titleist GT1 Driver

Technologically, the Seamless Thermoform Crown made from Titleist’s PMP (proprietary matrix polymer) not only saves weight, but is also critical to achieving the look and sound which the brand is known for in their drivers. Internally, all the weight saved from the crown has been redistributed with extreme precision to help increase the launch by creating the deepest CG of the GT driver line, while also bringing more robust spin consistency, stability, and speed to the table. 

Part of that speed gain also comes from the refined aerodynamics of the Titleist GT1 driver which is the most shallow driver of the family. That altered face depth necessitated the aero shift which despite how unique it is compared to the other models, still flows perfectly with the other drivers, due in large part to that Seamless Thermoform Crown. 

Bringing it all together is a VFT (variable face thickness) designed just for the GT1 along with the interchangeable backweight which makes fine tuning as well as the “standard build” possible. At standard, the 460cc head will come with 9g in it, and +6 is added for the non-lightweight version. 

The GT1 driver uses the SureFit hosel and will be available in 9, 10, and 12 degrees (RH and LH) with a playing length of 45.5” for men’s and 44.5” for women’s models. Base shaft options include the Fujikura Air Speeder Next Gen (40g – R2, R, S or 35g – R3/W, JR), Project X Denali Red (50 – 5.0, 5.5, 6.0), or Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Blue (55 – R, S).

Titleist GT1 Fairway

The GT1 fairway wood has the same two ultralight or standard build options as the driver does, though this one might just find a wider audience more easily thanks to its new Dual Performance Control design. What is it? Well, it is precision weighting that in this case consists of forward or rear locations on the head. 

Moving to this weighting system also came from feedback of the best fitters in the Titleist network, in fact it was a constant feedback that if the company could implement something like this it would fit far more golfers beyond just moderate swingers. The lightweight version uses 11g and 3g weights with heavy back off the shelf to increase MOI/stability. Flipping it though, flattens the flight and brings more speed. 

Possessing the deepest CG of the GT family of fairway woods, this is also a “maximized inertia” head which brings increased launch as well as a more shallow face to help hitting it from the turf.

The GT1 fairway also uses the SureFit adapter in all lofts, and will be available in 15 (180cc), 18 (180cc), 21 (165cc), and 24 (165cc)degrees (RH and LH). The standard shaft is the Fujikura Air Speeder Next Gen (40g R2, R, S or 35g – R3/W, JR).

Titleist GT1 Hybrid

Finally, the hybrid spot. Interestingly, the GT1 is also being introduced by Titleist alongside the GT2 and GT3 hybrids, fitting into both releases. It is certainly a design with a refined focus as the bigger footprint is also longer heel-to-toe than the TSR1. Combined with that is the inclusion of front/back Dual Performance Control Settings into the head. 

Each GT1 hybrid comes with 11g and 5g weights (in the standard lightweight build) with the heaviest first placed in the rear port, that helps give the GT1 hybrid the deepest CG of the GT hybrids on top of increasing MOI 5% from its predecessor. With the weight forward, it essentially tests to perform in line with what the TSR1 was, meaning that this is an all around more playable design. 

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. 

The Details

It is pretty impressive to see what the “1” series has become for Titleist, what could have been a one trick pony of a release has become much deeper group of designs that are playable to a significantly broader audience as well.

The GT1 lineup begin pre-sale 2/4/25 with worldwide retail availability starting 2/21/25. Pricing on the Titleist GT1 driver is $649, fairway $399, and hybrid $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.