Hybrids are disruptive. Some golfers love them. Others hate them.
They are either a cure for long iron battles or a move away from permanent benching. To that end, Titleist believes its GT (GT1, GT2, GT3) family of hybrids has something for both proponents and detractors.
It starts with stability
For most players, hybrids are marker clubs. This is the guiding reality under which Titleist began the development process of GT hybrids. Eliminating the significant drop in ball speed on off-center shots is essential for the target golfer using hybrids not only off the tee, but also for approach shots. For this reason, Titleist sought opportunities to increase MOI with heels throughout the line, giving the rig more control over CG placement.
When you look at the bottom of the GT2 and GT3, you see two interchangeable weights – one in the heel and one in the toe. The neutral setting is with the most weight on the heel. Shifting heavier weight to the toe will produce more of a fade bias (or less draw) in flight. The other way of thinking is to approximate the CG to the impact location. So if a golfer tends to contact toward the toe, moving the CG in that direction produces more efficient impact. Regardless of the fit scenario, distance retention through increased stability is evident in each model, all of which have greater MOI than the previous generation.
Trajectory matching
Some brands have a single hybrid model, while others choose multiple head shapes and profiles. Titleist is the first, with three distinct models, each offering a unique footprint and trajectory.
Simply put, the GT1 is the longest tip from heel to toe and generates the highest flight. The GT3 is for the golfer who wants a hybrid that flies more like an iron (down, hole punch) and the GT2 sits between the GT1 and GT3.
Hybrid GT1
The GT1 Hybrid is the rinse and repeat of the freeway GT1. The shallow face model is offered in both an ultralight and standard weight construction and is built to hit the ball high. Aiding in this endeavor is a 0.335-inch tip adapter, which accepts road axles that tend to have a higher balance point and softer overall profile. Like the freeway GT1, the hybrid has two interchangeable weights – front and rear. Even with more weight in the forward position, the GT1 has almost the same MOI as the TSR1. With more weight in the rear, MOI is five percent higher.
Hybrid GT2
The workhorse of the GT hybrid family, the GT2 has the highest measured MOI of any hybrid currently available. (Although this factoid comes from Titleist, it doesn’t include any new models coming out in 2025.) That aside, what’s particularly impressive about the GT2 is that it’s slightly smaller than the TSR2, but boasts a 10 percent improvement in MOI.
Additionally, a flatter leading edge (along with flat weights) allows the GT2 to maintain a neutral stance at address, which is especially appealing to those of us who prefer hybrids that don’t show any visual signs of bias.
Hybrid GT3
Smaller than the GT2, the GT3 is reminiscent of the smaller, iron-like hybrids of Titleist’s past. If you got the 816, 818 or even the 585, you might get a tinge of nostalgia looking at the GT3.
Going back to TSi3, Titliest may have shrunk the footprint a bit too much. The TSR3 swung the pendulum in the other direction and now we’ve struck a happy balance. By removing the weight footprint, Titleist increased the perimeter weighting, leading to a 15 percent increase in MOI over the TSR3 while reducing size by six percent. Like GT2, the leading edge is flatter, promoting a more player-friendly look at address.
While other brands are moving away from the smaller hybrid, Titleist has built something of a dedicated contingent of iron-like hybrid props. So if nothing else, the GT3 is proof that Titleist continues to see value and opportunity in this space.
My $0.05
I have a troubled relationship with hybrids, which is a shame because I could probably benefit from (at least) one, if not two. Try as I might, it’s hard to convince myself to “hit it hard” as many have tried (and failed) to guide me. If it’s not iron, regardless of the loft, I’ll hit it like a fairway wood.
During my ride at TPI, the GT2 surprised me, even shocked me. By moving the heavier weight to the toe and going with a flatter lie angle, we eliminated the “left-left” shot and, as a result, I felt confident trying to hit different trajectory shots. different.
Between my 5-wood and 5-iron, I have many questions but few clear answers.
I’ve dealt with a 7-iron, 4-iron, iron and even some garden tools without declaring a final winner. Perhaps the GT2 hybrid could make a case to join the entry-level lineup.
The tallest freeway woods are all the rage. Many tournament pros hit a 7-wood, and we’ve even seen a few 9-woods make it into play. This shift in demand seems to have cooled the hybrid market a bit, but it still hasn’t affected the menu of options that Titleist believes are necessary to suit the widest range of players.
With three discrete models (all with multiple loft options), removable weights and SureFit hose adapters, it’s fair to argue that Titleist has the strongest hybrid family available.
Price and availability
GT1 Hybrid Lofts: 20.0, 23.0, 26.0, 29.0 (RH and LH)
GT2 Hybrid Lofts: 18.0, 21.0, 24.0 (RH and LH)
GT3 Hybrid Lofts: 19.0, 21.0, 24.0 (RH and LH)
The GT Hybrids are available in golf stores worldwide beginning Friday, February 21. MAP: 329 dollars
For more information, visit Titleist.com.
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