Ahead of its time (Titleist Titanium 975D)

Member Name: bobby_2807

Product:	Titleist Titanium 975D
Date:	19/02/09 (67 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Feel, sound, shaft offerings

Disadvantages: Forgiveness

I know I am writing this review almost a decade after this driver came to prominence, but I can safely say it changed the face of golf. The 975D was the first premium driver I bought. I went for the 7.5 degree with a Grafalloy ProLite X flex shaft.
Full titanium construction was a major selling point for this driver, as many of its competitors at the time were still manufacturing with steel. One of its main characteristics was the penetrating flight from the driver, wind was never an issue with this club. Combined with the low flight was the solid feel and muted sound at impact. I genuinely don't believe any driver released since has offered such feedback as this clubhead gave, with maybe the exception of the Taylormade 510TP deepface.
The 975D paved the way for a decade of Titleist drivers up until the (unsuccessful) release of the 907 series. The latest models, the 909, have a deep faced version, the D3, which harks back to the 975D era both in shape and feel.
The Prolite shaft is a classic, the most popular shaft on tour of all time to date. The profile of this shaft is what the recent Grafalloy Red was based on (although with lower torque ratings to compensate for todays 460cc driver heads).
In summary, this driver was ahead of it's time, and although it is far less forgiving than todays offerings, it is great value for money at todays prices. You would not pay more than £30 for a good example, therefore making this club a bargain.

Summary: Benchmark for future drivers