The Titleist Pro Titanium 905R came out in 2005 [1]. Its headline idea was Titleist's first 460cc driver head, the most forgiving of the 905 family. That was 21 years ago, so the questions now are different: is it still worth buying used, and how far behind is it compared with the Titleist GTS2?
The Pro Titanium 905R in 2005: what it was
The Pro Titanium 905R was built around Titleist's first 460cc driver head, the most forgiving of the 905 family. It sat on the forgiving side of the lineup, for players who wanted help on off-centre strikes. The 460cc head is the same size limit drivers are built to today.
Then vs now: Pro Titanium 905R vs Titleist GTS2
| Spec | Titleist Pro Titanium 905R | Titleist GTS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2005 [1] | 2026 [2] |
| Head size | 460cc | 460cc |
| Adjustable hosel | No (glued) | Yes (SureFit) |
| Weighting | — | Fixed forward + back weights |
| Lofts | See listing (fixed per head) | 8°, 9°, 10°, 11° |
| Launch price (new) | — | $699 ($899 premium shaft) |
| Price | Check Price | Check Price |
We list only specs we could tie to a source. A dash means we could not confirm the figure. We do not have our own launch-monitor numbers for either club.
What Titleist changed after the Pro Titanium 905R
The models below are the Titleist drivers we cover that came after the Pro Titanium 905R. Each one is a step you skip by buying the old club.
| Year | Model | Main change | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Titleist TS2 | Speed Chassis: a thinner crown and face that made the TS Titleist's fastest driver at the time | Check Price |
| 2019 | Titleist TS1 | A lightweight build for moderate swing speeds | Check Price |
| 2020 | Titleist TSi2 | An ATI 425 titanium face and a high-MOI shape | Check Price |
| 2021 | Titleist TSi4 | A compact 430cc low-spin head with forward weighting | Check Price |
| 2022 | Titleist TSR3 | SureFit CG track for draw or fade bias | Check Price |
| 2022 | Titleist TSR4 | A 430cc low-spin head | Check Price |
| 2023 | Titleist TSR1 | A lightweight build for moderate swing speeds | Check Price |
| 2026 | Titleist GTS2 | Current model | Check Price |
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Is the Pro Titanium 905R worth buying in 2026? Only at a very low price
The head is a full 460cc, so it is still forgiving, but the glued hosel means the loft on the head is the loft you get, and the shaft can't be swapped easily. Worth it only as a cheap first driver for a beginner.
Who should still buy one?
- Buy it if you want a forgiving club on a small budget and can try it before you pay.
- Skip it if you can stretch to a recent used model (the last three or four years) — the forgiveness gap is bigger than the price gap.
- Skip it if you need a different loft than the one stamped on the head; it can't be changed.
Buying a used Pro Titanium 905R: checklist
- Loft: read the loft stamped on the sole. Because the hosel is glued, that number is final.
- Face: look for cracks, dents or a caved-in look at the centre. A cracked face can't be repaired.
- Crown: sky marks and paint chips are cosmetic; dents are not.
- Shaft and grip: check the flex label. A worn grip costs little to replace; a shaft that is too stiff costs you carry.
- Price check: we could not verify current used prices, so compare recent sold listings before you buy (eBay sold listings).
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FAQ
When did the Titleist Pro Titanium 905R come out?
2005.
Is the Titleist Pro Titanium 905R still a good driver?
Only at a very low price. The head is a full 460cc, so it is still forgiving, but the glued hosel means the loft on the head is the loft you get, and the shaft can't be swapped easily. Worth it only as a cheap first driver for a beginner.
Is the Pro Titanium 905R adjustable?
No. The hosel is glued, so loft and lie are fixed.
What replaced the Pro Titanium 905R?
Titleist's current equivalent is the Titleist GTS2 (2026). Launch price: $699 ($899 premium shaft).
Sources
- Titleist UK — Previous driver models (official release years)
- Titleist Newsroom — Titleist Introduces NEW GTS Drivers (13 May 2026)