Which company produces the #1 hybrid played on the PGA Tour? Here’s a clue, it’s the same company as the #1 golf ball. That’s right, Titleist, and they have been in that spot since 2014. When their TSR drivers and fairway woods hit the store shelves in the fall, one piece was missing that kept the TSR line from being a complete metalwood family. Today, that void gets filled as we first look at the new TSR2 and TSR3 hybrids.

“TSR2 and TSR3 hybrids offer players options at the top end of the bag,” says Tom Bennett, Principal Product Manager – Fairways & Hybrids. “Players can choose between the more classical shape and high launch of the TSR2 or the refined profile and adjustability of the TSR3. Both clubs provide a fast, forgiving, and high-launching long-iron alternative that gives the golfer the confidence to pull off any shot.”
Titleist TSR2 Hybrid
Following the naming patterns of the rest of the TSR family, the TSR2 is billed as the hybrid that will be the faster and more forgiving option of the two. With a larger footprint and longer blade length, this hybrid is more geared towards the player who tends to attack hybrids with a more sweeping motion, as if they are a direct extension of the fairway wood. Titleist engineers worked to establish a deeper center of gravity so that the TSR2 could launch higher and have that extra forgiveness built in. Their goal for the TSR2 was a club that would launch high and land soft.

Both hybrids in this range will benefit from reworking the sole design, which saw Titleist include some sole relief pockets. By removing some material and reducing the surface area, players should be able to get through the turf easier, whether in the first cut of rough, a fairway bunker, or even in some areas that are a bit nastier than that. If your golf ball only seems to find the fairway, then these sole pockets will also help make that turf interaction on the short grass much smoother.

Titleist TSR3 Hybrid
TSR3 features a refined shape that looks more iron-like than the TSR2 does. While the blade length is not as long and the center of gravity is not as deep as its counterpart, it still has plenty of stability thanks to a higher inertia body, which helps reduce twisting on off-center strikes.

One advantage that the TSR3 has over the TSR2 is the presence of a new 5-position SureFit Adjustable CG Track System, which adds two additional tuning positions from the previous version. Between the new shaping and this widened adjustability, the TSR3 sets up best for golfers who prefer a flatter trajectory, like to hit multiple shot shapes, and will enjoy the precision that this club has to offer.

Shafts
Titleist places a big emphasis on fitting, so it should be no surprise that we get several shafts suited for multiple player types. Mitsubishi has two shafts available in the Tensei 1K Black 85/95g, which will be the best low launch/low spin option, and the Tensei AV Blue 65g profiles out to be more mid spin/mid launch. HZRDUS fans can look to either the HZRDUS Red 60g for a Mid-High launch or the Black 4G 80/90g for a low-mid launch with low spin.

The Details
TSR2 and TSR3 hybrids will be making their PGA Tour debut this week at The American Express. For us amateurs, they will be available for pre-orders and fittings starting on February 2, 2023 and in stores on February 23, 2023 for $299. Both models come in three lofts, 18°, 21°, and 24° for the TSR2 and 19°, 21°, and 24° in the TSR3. All loft combinations are available in both right and left-handed configurations.
I have had some struggles at the 4i spot in my bag in the Apex Pro series CB testing. I’ve hit the best shot I’ve ever hit with a long iron with it, but can’t get any consistency. Tested it today with a carry of 193, low ball flight, hard to control and took about 15 shots to get 7 suitable, playable shots. I tested the 5 iron that took 11 shots for same data set due to heel misses.
Enter the the TSR3 21 degree that put itself back into the bag. 5 shots all within 20 feet of target. Target is a 210 yards. The 5 shot numbers were 203, 207, 203, 205, 207….. Its back in the bag. Maybe a UT would cause me to reconsider but its just so damn good for a true iron replacement. Peak heights just over 90 feet high
Bumping this one backup. Going into the Titleist event with yardages played the hybrid might come in handy. I bought a TSR2 21° with Axiom 105s shaft. Arrived yesterday. Took it to range and first round today. Might very well be best hybrid I’ve ever owned.
It did however cost me an OB call on 1st hole. My normal hybrid from lie I had would have faded just a bit. This one was dead straight and longer than expected. This we will get over.
With current prices available if your in the market do yourself a favor and check them out.
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Bumping this one backup. Going into the Titleist event with yardages played the hybrid might come in handy. I bought a TSR2 21° with Axiom 105s shaft. Arrived yesterday. Took it to range and first round today. Might very well be best hybrid I’ve ever owned.
It did however cost me an OB call on 1st hole. My normal hybrid from lie I had would have faded just a bit. This one was dead straight and longer than expected. This we will get over.
With current prices available if your in the market do yourself a favor and check them out.
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Since it’ll likely be Spring before GT hybrids are released, it’s very much worth it to get a TSR hybrid fitting.
The Titleist hybrids don’t get mentioned much but if I didn’t try to be Superman with the CB 4 iron I’d still be gaming the TSR3 21 degree. Great golf clubs.
TSR3 hybrids, 18 and 24, with Fuji Atmos shafts, have really solidified the top of my bag. Didn’t know what I was missing until I made the upgrade. ?????
Heading home from Hidden Creek from Titleist GT driver and fairway event. Hidden Creek has some long par 4s and some 200ish par 3s. In my opinion before now the 200 yard par 3s were pure evil. In prep for event I bought the TSR2 21°hybrid. I’ve talked about it before on forum. We had a 210 yard par 3 yesterday into a slight head wind. Pure strike off tee ball lands 5 past pin on slight down slope and rolls out about another 5. It has become one of if not my favorite club in my bag. Will add a 5 hybrid when GT come out.
going to have to take a closer look at the TSR3 hybrid if I ever make it to a brick and mortar store that has them
New to THP, all the info here are so good. Headed to PGA store to test out the tsr2 hybrid. Thanks
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New to THP, all the info here are so good. Headed to PGA store to test out the tsr2 hybrid. Thanks
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The TSR2 hybrid that’s in my bag is by far the best hybrid I’ve ever owned. 4 hybrid point and shoot easy 200 off the fairway and a little more off tee. 200 yard par 3s used to scare me to death. Not anymore. Hit it once yesterday. Target was 204 with water behind that. Ball ended right at 200. Playing partner was saying get down. I said it’s perfect. Perfect it was. I will be adding a 5 hybrid when the GTs release. Want to compare the GT to my current TSR. With prices that the TSRs are going for they are a great buy now.
Not any dealings with the TSR2 but the TSR3 was grossly underrated. I’ll check out the GT lineup when released because it was so good.