One word commonly associated with Titleist is “consistency”, and this description fits them in various ways. In the golf ball segment, Titleist is highly regarded for the consistency demonstrated by the Pro V1 and Pro V1x over the past 20+ years. On the club side, their reputation revolves around tighter tolerances that help golfers achieve more consistent results, even with less precise contact.
Away from the course, Titleist’s consistency is also seen in their product releases. Golfers have learned to anticipate when to check the calendar for their traditional launch dates. In a world where we appreciate Titleist’s predictable release schedule, the company took a different approach this time, fast-forwarding the release of their new GTS metalwood lineup.
By now, you’ve likely had the chance to read our breakdown of the new driver lineup. While drivers usually attract the most attention during any metalwood release, it’s important to remember that the new GTS2 and GTS3 fairway woods are also available alongside the new GTS drivers.
Shared Technologies Across the Lineup
Wraparound Composite Crown
Titleist may not have been the first company to adopt a composite crown design. Still, with their second release featuring this innovation, they are highlighting the benefits of moving away from steel. In the GTS fairway woods, the wraparound composite crown significantly reduces weight by using more composite material around the crown and extending towards the sole. This weight reduction allows the clubs to achieve a lower, deeper center of gravity in both models. The lower center of gravity contributes to higher launch angles and reduced spin, while the increased depth enhances forgiveness.
L-Cup Face
The forged L-Cup face, which wraps around the leading edge, further supports the combination of ball speed, launch, and forgiveness. The L-Cup is particularly effective for low strikes, as it helps maintain ball speed and enables those shots to fly higher. Many amateur golfers often struggle with low strikes when hitting a fairway wood from the turf. While the L-Cup face may not be the most recognizable piece of technology, it is likely to provide significant benefits for your game.
“Just like in GTS drivers, the first key to better performance in GTS fairways is the multi-material construction. The new crown wrap gave us about 16 grams of discretionary weight, and we needed that to hit our CG targets.”
– Stephanie Luttrell, Titleist’s Senior Director of Metalwood R&D.
Titleist GTS Fairway – SureFit Hosel & Dual-Weighting System
Both the GTS2 and GTS3 fairway woods allow golfers to fine-tune and customize their ball flight. A hallmark of Titleist, the SureFit hosel system is included, offering 16 different loft and lie combinations. For even greater adjustability, both models feature a dual-weighting system with weights positioned on the heel and toe sides. Regardless of the model, the standard setup includes an 11-gram weight in the heel and a 5-gram weight in the toe.
Polished Clubfaces
Perhaps more than any other company, Titleist proudly discusses what the face of their metalwoods looks like. This is evident in their GTS drivers, which tout their new high-contrast graphics. For the fairway woods, we get a tour-inspired polished silver face, which, Stephanie Luttrell explains, is an aesthetic that actually led to some performance benefits.
“A lot of people are going to like it for the looks, but there’s a real performance benefit. JJ Van Wezenbeeck, Senior Director of Club Promotions, brought out silver-faced prototypes on tour, and they had a real impact on how some players delivered the club. When they saw more loft, they started hitting down on the ball more and just struck it better overall.”
– Stephanie Luttrell, Titleist’s Senior Director of Metalwood R&D.
Titleist GTS2 Fairway
As soon as you remove the head cover, you’ll notice the GTS2’s new shape. Compared to the GT2, the design is slightly more elongated and flatter, featuring a shallower face. This design combines the aesthetics of both the GT2 and GT1, resulting in a more appealing overall appearance. Titleist has indicated that the decision to adopt a shallower face was based on feedback from tour players, as this new design aims to benefit golfers who tend to sweep the ball rather than hit down on it.
There is one exception to the shallower face height: the 13.5° model. Through extensive testing, Titleist has found that golfers who select this specific loft often use it off the tee rather than opting for a mini driver. Therefore, Titleist pushed their advanced technologies found in the other GTS2 fairways, while maintaining a taller face to preserve the unique benefits sought after with this club.
Available Lofts: 13.5°, 15.0°, 16.5°, 21.0°
Titleist GTS3 Fairway
The GTS3 has a more compact, deeper-face design, making it ideal for golfers who prefer a downward-striking motion rather than a sweeping swing. Both models feature a flatter sole profile, which improves contact and makes launch off the turf easier. While discussions about Titleist fairway woods have primarily centered around launch, spin, and forgiveness, Titleist seems to be shifting its focus to emphasize the angle of attack.
“We’ve seen both on tour and in fittings that there are players who like shallow-faced fairways and others who like a deeper face. We wanted to separate the two models a bit more to have a clear option for both preferences.”
– Stephanie Luttrell, Titleist’s Senior Director of Metalwood R&D.
GTS3 has notably shifted away from the track weight system used in TSR2, TSi3, and GT3 fairway woods, and instead uses the same 11-gram and 5-gram sole weights found on the GTS2.
The GTS3 fairway line now includes a new 7-wood option that was not available on the GT3.
We have noticed a growing trend among both professional and amateur golfers: higher lofted fairway woods are becoming more common in golf bags. These higher lofted woods are generally easier to hit and help golfers achieve a higher trajectory, leading to a softer landing on the green. With the introduction of the 21° option in the GTS3, golfers can select a fairway wood shape that best suits their needs, although the 13.5° model remains exclusive to the GTS2.
Available Lofts: 15.0°, 16.5°, 18.0°, 21.0°
Titleist GTS Fairway Woods – Shaft Options
Featured shafts:
Project X Titan Black
Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White w/ Rip Technology
Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Blue w/ Rip Technology
Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Red w/ Rip Technology
Premium shafts:
Graphite Design Tour AD DI
Graphite Design Tour AD VF
Graphite Design Tour AD FI
Final Thoughts
Titleist recommends that golfers get fitted for their latest and greatest metalwoods. Although it has been a while since I last participated in a Titleist fitting, I can say it was one of the most thorough fittings I’ve experienced. It led to a successful combination that I wouldn’t have chosen on my own.
Titleist GTS Fairway Woods – Pricing and Availability
Starting today, the entire GTS lineup will be available for fitting opportunities and pre-orders. The price for stock models with featured shafts from Project X and Mitsubishi Chemical is $399. Those opting for a premium shaft will see the price increase to $599.
More information on the brand new Titleist GTS Fairway Wood lineup can be found at titleist.com.
