While the new TSR drivers are sure to get the largest share of initial attention, make no mistake, Titleist knew they had their work cut out for them to take the immensely popular TSi fairways and improve upon them for this release as well.
How did they do it? By focusing on what they call the “Four F’s”, Flight, Feel, Form, and Forgiveness.
Say hello to the three new TSR fairway metals.
Titleist TSR Fairways
A major focus with this release was in trying to perfect the CG within each model, what Titleist ended up with is the lowest CG they have ever built into a fairway. By achieving this, they have created a higher launching clubhead which means more playable for golfers of all types.
This CG movement was of course done by removing and replacing weight elsewhere in the heads, to do that Titleist created what they are calling their “Open Hosel Construction”. Typically, a lot of weight is located in the hosel region of a design, Titleist has removed a significant portion of that by opening the hosel and moving that weight into specific locations depending on the clubhead in the lineup.
The TSR fairway release is made up of three different clubheads, but no, they are not the same as the drivers. Here, Titleist is introducing the TSR2, TSR2+, and TSR3 fairway metals.
Titleist TSR2 Fairway
The follow up to the incredibly successful TSi2 fairways, the TSR2 builds on that same foundation of easy launch, massive forgiveness, and impressive distance. This clubhead is the lowest CG of the three TSR fairway designs, in fact, Titleist is also calling it the lowest CG ever for an all-steel design. The TSR2 is a high-launch and mid-spin club which offers the company’s SureFit adapter for additional adjustability. Worth noting, like the TSR2 driver, gone is the grey finish which the TSi2 had as now the look blends with the whole lineup.
Loft Options: 15.0, 16.5, 18.0 RH/LH, 21.0 RH Only
Titleist TSR2+ Fairway
This one is going to turn some heads.
Listening to its Tour Staff, Titleist went to the design table and came back with an answer to their clamoring for a tee-biased fairway metal which could still be used off the deck. While it won’t be for everyone, this stronger lofted design fills a need in the TS family that is sure to excite many.
The TSR2+ has a larger overall profile than the TSR2, including a taller face. What it also offers over its sibling? More forgiveness. Due to its profile, this club features the deepest CG location of any Titleist fairway, that means maximizing long and straight. In all, it is a 13-degree rocket launcher. As is the case with the whole lineup, the SureFit adapter will also allow some fine-tuning.
Loft Options: 13.0 RH/LH
Titleist TSR3 Fairway
Finally, the TSR3, the precision instrument of the new TSR fairway metals. This head not only features the SureFit adapter, but also the new five-point Adjustable CG Track System which adds to the precision aspect. A mid-high launch and low-spin design, this is the players fairway that showcases not just power but workability for the demanding golfer. With a classic and sleek shape as well as a compact look at address, the TSR3 rounds out the lineup very well.
Loft Options: 15.0 and 16.5 RH/LH, 13.5 and 18.0 RH Only
The Details
Like the drivers, the TSR fairway metals will release on 9/23/2022 and feature the same wide-ranging, no upcharge and custom shafts. As standard, the lineup will offer Project X’s HZRDUS Red CB and HZRDUS Black 4G, as well as the Mitsubishi Chemical Tensei AV Blue with Xlink and Tensei 1K Black. More than that, for a $200.00 upcharge the Graphite Design Tour AD UB, Tour AD IZ, and Tour AD DI will also be available. Yes, there is a full catalog of other full upcharge shafts, but the Graphite Design “Premium” level option is quite cool to see. The TSR fairways will be priced at $349 for the standard options, and $549 for premium.
Do the TSR fairways catch your attention? Which model(s) do you plan on giving a go? Jump in and let us know all your thoughts in the comments below or directly on the THP Community!
With what you’ve written I assume you don’t have a comparison picture @Jman so we can see what the taller face looks against the old models.
Man that TSR2+ does not disappoint. For people that like to tee a 3W it could be a game changer. So easy for how much of a rocket it is. I think it sits really interesting too. Looks great, with the rear heal giving the impression of sitting real flat to the ground. It’s cool. Makes it seem shallow without being it.
Haven’t got on as well with the Tensei 1k Black in the fairways. It’s a different feel than I’m used to, but the new Hzrdus Black has been good. It seems like they get a little easier by generation.
They both sound awesome, but I might prefer the 2 over the 3 again this time. Haven’t played a fairway in a while, but this
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is getting a serious look.
And I think it is highly, HIGHLY underappreciated that theirs are adjustable for the price that they are. Not just in being able to find tune, but also to shaft swap. So much better than bonded in one, and then adjustable at a much higher price in the other like some do. Feels like you get a lot with these.
Maybe 2023 will be the year Titleist takes over the top of the bag?!
In general, the TSR2 fairways reduced the dragging feel that I had with the TSi fairways coming through impact. They just glide across the turf and I don’t feel like I am losing any efficiency.
I’m possibly more excited about it than I am the TSR4 which will be waiting at Ballyhack for me.
It’s a cannon. And my fitter made it a point for me to fit off the deck with it, proving its versatility even at 13.0
Wasn’t in the release photos, that said, in 11 days myself and a bunch of THP’ers will be able to get those shots for you in hand.
I know you too well ?
Are the fairways making an appearance at Bally as well?
That sounds about perfect!
Me: “Stand back!! That’s not a golf club, sweetheart. That’s a 13-degree rocket launcher!”
? LFG!
Indeed! Will be fun to see what everyone ended up in
This will be in the bag for sure. I need this for a tee weapon in my life stat.
It really is, probably the most impressive I’ve hit since the Callaway X Hot 3 Deep for a tee based strong 3 wood and it is far easier to hit off the deck than the Callaway was.
My fitter, who is a friend, flat out told me I was stupid when he saw my TSi2 4w experiment ?
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How does that work off the deck for you? Personally I struggle a bit with deeper faced fwy’s off the deck
To prove their design point on this driver my fitter actually had me do most of the fitting off the turf. I’ve never had an issue with low lofted fairways off the deck, this was the same but with more playable spin numbers for versatility for me.
I was also told to never mess with a 4w again ?
Haha nice. I don’t have a problem with the loft its the deeper face that I struggle with. I like lower profiles
OK here’s the other part of my fitting – see the driver thread for my driver results.
TL;DR:
Fitting result: TSR2 16.5*, Tensei 1K Black 65 stiff, B1 setting (stated loft, 0.5* open, 0.75* flat)
—NOTE: I am not 100% sure on the shaft/setting, as I didn’t receive fitting email results and wasn’t sure if I was allowed to take pictures. Will confirm this once club is in hand.
Numbers: 4000-4500 spin (down 1500+ vs current), descent angle ~45* (similar to current), ~230-235 carry (+5-10 yds vs current), ~102mph SS (don’t know all these numbers)
The fairway was somewhere I was really curious about, as I currently carry a 3W and 5W and it was feeling excessive. My 5W is by far the more consistent club, so I went into the fitting comparing to that. I carry it around 220-225 and 3W around 240-245, but the 3W again is much less consistent. With 4h at around 210-215, I was looking to plug a 4W in at 230-235 with the same consistency I see with the 5W.
With my 5W, Sean and I were seeing very consistent numbers for carry but really high spin – like 6000+, which was causing ballooning trajectory and no rollout basically. We went to the TSR2 16.5* head with the Tensei Blue and saw a bump up to 230yd in carry with spin dropping a good bit to around 5K. He noted I take a pretty aggressive cut at fairway woods with a little quicker tempo than my driver, so I was generating a little more spin than expected. He then plugged in (what I think was) the 1K Black and the spin came down to 4500 or a little less and carry jumped to in the 235 range – but crucially, with a really nice descent angle as well to hold a green. The head is a little high spin for me in 4W, but the 1K Black was a great choice to bump that spin down a little more optimum, while giving me the extra forgiveness and launch from the TSR2 vs going to a TSR3.
Not a big distance gain here, especially knowing that we decreased loft vs 5W, but we hit the gap I wanted perfectly and this lower spin level will play much better into wind, while still being able to hold a green when needed. Plus, I can add an extra wedge now!
Oh it’s unfair. That’s life for the other companies though.
It is not overly deep faced, I spent a lot of time today at the range hitting it off the deck just to get a feel for it since I am almost exclusively 5 wood from the fairway now.
What was wrong with the 4w? Did he just like that the 3 goes farther? I stuck with the 16.5 because the 3 goes crazy far. What shaft did you get in the 3w?
I hit a 4w too high, to a point of diminishing returns. The strong 3 is more viable for what I want off the tee, and I’ve got no issues hitting 13 off the turf. He knows why my bag has historically been set up with a strong 3, he simply confirmed it for me.
Ordered HZRDUS Black 7X (6.5) but will be putting my LINQ Proto that is in the 4w into it, it gave best numbers.
I will let you know when mine comes in.
TSR2+ HZRDUS Smoke Black 60 5.5 MCC+4 Grey
I hope it is a bomber for you!
Haha … 4Ws are awesome (see below). They just don’t fit in @Jman‘s bag, since he can crush 3Ws.
Nothing. Most golfers carrying a 3w would benefit more from a 4w.
But, in personal fit? A 4w is diminishing returns for me.
They are on the Titleist site.
Sorry brother, just saw this!
The 2+ is 190cc and the 2 is 175cc. I don’t have the info on the 3, but, I’ll find it.
Thanks- I’m confused since your witb lists a tsi2 4w:
Titleist – TSi2 16.5 – UST Mamiya LIN-Q Blue Proto 7F5
It’s only the tsr 4w that is diminishing returns?
I have the same tsi2, but much different shaft – obviously.
However, his witb has a 4w in it: Titleist – TSi2 16.5 – UST Mamiya LIN-Q Blue Proto 7F5