One big reason the Titleist GTS lineup takes a big leap from GT
Golf.com
Last updated: June 15, 2026
Titleist's new GTS drivers represent an evolution of their successful GT series, aiming to enhance performance for serious players. Key advancements include a redesigned "Speed Sync" face technology designed to improve ball speed and spin consistency, particularly for golfers who strike the ball high on the face.
- Titleist's previous GT driver series was well-received, particularly on the PGA Tour, for its speed and no-frills design aimed at skilled players.
- The author personally struggled with the GT series due to a lack of adjustability and feel, finding them unsuitable for their specific swing.
- The GTS drivers introduce a welded ring, dubbed "Speed Sync," as an evolution of the GT's "Speed Ring."
- This Speed Sync technology features an open, horseshoe-shaped top, allowing for greater face flex at the top of the hitting area, thereby increasing ball speed.
- This design also contributes to improved spin consistency, a crucial factor for players, especially those with a tendency to strike high on the face.
- The author, a low-spin player who often strikes high on the face, found the GT drivers exacerbated spin reduction in such instances due to their forward CG and lower MOI.
- The GTS drivers, with their Speed Sync technology, mitigate this issue, resulting in a more manageable spin reduction (approximately 150 rpms) and better launch conditions with increased speed compared to the GT series.
- The redesigned face provides a more forgiving environment for the author's strike pattern and common mis-hits.
