This is the full Titleist driver timeline, from the Titanium 975D of 1998 to the GTS line that reached shops in June 2026. Each year in the table is checked against Titleist's own list of previous models where possible, with a second source where Titleist does not give one.
The earlier version of this page had several years wrong (it put the 975D in 1996, the 910 in 2011 and the TS1 in 2019). Those are fixed below.
Titleist drivers by year: the full timeline
| Year | Models | What changed | Our reviews | Shop | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Titanium 975D | 260cc head, lofts 5.5° to 12.5° in one-degree steps | 975D review | 975D | [1] |
| 2001 | 975J | Followed the 975D, which Titleist lists as 1998–2001 | 975J review | 975J | [2] |
| 2002 | 975J-VS, 975 L-FE | The 975J-VS head was 312cc, at a time some rivals sold 500cc drivers | — | 975J-VS975 L-FE | [1] |
| 2003 | Pro Titanium 983K, 983E | 983K: larger, more forgiving; 983E: smaller and more workable | 983K review | 983K983E | [2] |
| 2005–06 | Pro Titanium 905R, 905S, 905T | 905R was Titleist's first 460cc driver | 905R review, 905S review, 905T review | 905R905S905T | [2] |
| 2007 | 907D1, 907D2 | D1 used a triangular high-MOI shape; D2 kept the classic pear shape | 907D1 review, 907D2 review | 907D1907D2 | [3] |
| 2009 | 909D2, 909D3, 909D Comp | First use of the D2/D3 naming | — | 909D2909D3909D Comp | [2] |
| 2010 | 910D2, 910D3 | First SureFit adjustable hosel | 910D2 review | 910D2910D3 | [2] |
| 2012 | 913D2, 913D3 | D2 460cc, D3 445cc | — | 913D2913D3 | [3] |
| 2014 | 915D2, 915D3 | Active Recoil Channel in the sole | 915D2 review | 915D2915D3 | [1] |
| 2015 | 915D4 | Low-spin addition to the 915 line | — | Check Price | [1] |
| 2016 | 917D2, 917D3 | SureFit CG adjustable weight added | 917D2 review | 917D2917D3 | [1] |
| 2016–17 | C16 | Premium limited model (sources differ on the year) | — | Check Price | [1] |
| 2018 | TS1, TS2, TS3, TS4 | Start of the TS era (Titleist Speed project) | TS1 review, TS2 review | TS2TS1TS3TS4 | [1] |
| 2020 | TSi2, TSi3 | ATI 425 titanium face | TSi2 review | TSi2TSi3 | [1] |
| 2021 | TSi1, TSi4 | Lightweight and low-spin additions | TSi4 review | TSi4TSi1 | [1] |
| 2022 | TSR2, TSR3, TSR4 | TSR3 adds a SureFit CG track | TSR3 review, TSR4 review | TSR3TSR4TSR2 | [1] |
| 2023 | TSR1 | Lightweight model added to the TSR line | TSR1 review | TSR1 | [1] |
| 2024 | GT2, GT3, GT4 | GT4 is a 430cc low-spin head; in shops from 23 Aug 2024 | GT2 review, GT3 review | GT2GT3GT4 | [4] |
| 2026 | GTS2, GTS3, GTS4 | Fitting and pre-sale from 13 May 2026, in shops 11 June; GTS4 grows to 460cc | — | GTS2GTS3GTS4 | [5] |
Sources sometimes disagree by a year, because some models launched in the autumn and went on sale the next spring. Where they differ we use Titleist's own year. A GT1 lightweight model is also sold in the GT family; we could not confirm its release date, so it is left out of the table.
The current lineup: Titleist GTS (2026)
Titleist announced the GTS drivers on 13 May 2026, with fittings and pre-sale from that day and full retail from 11 June. Titleist says more than 50 PGA Tour players switched into GTS in the first weeks, including Justin Thomas (GTS2, 9°) and Jordan Spieth (GTS2, 10°), and that Titleist has been the most played driver on the PGA Tour for seven seasons in a row [5].
| Model | Who it is for | Lofts | Weights / head | Shop | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTS2 | The most forgiving head; the one most players should try first | 8°, 9°, 10°, 11° | 11g forward + 5g back weight | Check Price | [5] |
| GTS3 | Adjustable: a SureFit CG track to move weight toward a draw or fade | 8°–11° | 8g track weight + 5g back | Check Price | [5] |
| GTS4 | Lowest spin, now full 460cc (the GT4 was 430cc) | 8°, 9°, 10° | 460cc | Check Price | [5] |
Price at launch: $699 with a standard shaft and $899 with a premium one [5]. The previous GT2, GT3 and GT4 launched on 1 August 2024 and reached shops on 23 August [4], so a GT driver is now the obvious "last year's model" discount buy.
How to read Titleist model names
- 975 to 917 (1998–2016): the number is the model year. 905 is 2005, 910 is 2010, and so on. The 917 broke the pattern by launching in 2016.
- D2 vs D3: D2 is the larger, more forgiving, higher-launching head. D3 is smaller and spins less. The 915D4 added an even lower-spin head.
- TS onward (2018–): the letters are the generation, the number is the head. 1 is lightweight, 2 is the forgiving head, 3 is the adjustable one, 4 is the low-spin head.
- SureFit: Titleist's adjustable hosel, from the 910 onward. A setting such as "A1" or "B1" is one loft and lie combination; tour WITB lists use these codes.
Buying a used Titleist driver: what to check
Most searches for old Titleist models come from people looking at a used club. These checks matter more than the model name:
- Is it adjustable? Drivers from the 910 (2010) onward have a SureFit hosel, so you can change loft and lie, and swap shafts with an adapter. Earlier models (975, 983, 905, 907, 909) are glued, so the loft on the head is the loft you get.
- Does the adapter match? Titleist has kept the SureFit system across many generations, but check with a fitter or the seller before buying a shaft separately.
- Head size. The 975 and 983 heads are small by modern standards; the 975J-VS was 312cc [1]. If you want forgiveness, start at the 905R, Titleist's first 460cc head [2].
- Face and crown condition. Look for cracks or dents on the face and sky marks on the crown. A cracked face cannot be fixed.
- Shaft and grip. A worn grip is cheap to replace. A shaft that is too stiff or too heavy for you is the more common problem with second-hand tour-style drivers.
These are general buying checks, not results from our own testing.
FAQ
What are the Titleist drivers by year?
In order: 975D (1998), 975J (2001), 975J-VS (2002), 983K/983E (2003), 905 series (2005–06), 907 (2007), 909 (2009), 910 (2010), 913 (2012), 915 (2014, 915D4 in 2015), 917 (2016), TS (2018), TSi (2020–21), TSR (2022–23), GT (2024) and GTS (2026). The table above has the sources for each year.
What is the newest Titleist driver?
The GTS line: GTS2, GTS3 and GTS4. Titleist opened fittings and pre-sale on 13 May 2026, and the drivers reached shops on 11 June 2026 at $699, or $899 with a premium shaft.
When did the Titleist 975J come out?
Titleist UK lists the 975J as a 2001 model. It followed the 975D, which Titleist lists as 1998–2001. The 975J-VS followed in 2002.
What is the oldest Titleist driver on this timeline?
The Titanium 975D from 1998. Titleist sold persimmon and steel woods before it, but the 975D is where its modern titanium driver line starts.
How do Titleist driver model numbers work?
From 905 to 917 the first digit or two is the model year (905 = 2005, 917 = 2016–17 launch). The D number is the head shape: D2 is the larger, more forgiving head and D3 the smaller, lower-spin one. Since 2018 the letters (TS, TSi, TSR, GT, GTS) mark the generation and the number does the same job: 1 is lightest, 2 most forgiving, 3 adjustable, 4 lowest spin.
Which Titleist driver is best for a used buy?
It depends on your budget, but adjustability matters most. Anything from the 910 onward has a SureFit hosel, so you can change loft and lie. See the used-buying section above for what to check.
Sources
- GolfLink — Titleist Drivers by Year
- Titleist UK — Previous driver models (official release years)
- Golfspan — Titleist Drivers by Year
- Titleist Newsroom — Titleist Introduces All-New GT Driver Line (1 Aug 2024)
- Titleist Newsroom — Titleist Introduces NEW GTS Drivers (13 May 2026)