Hi James. I purchased the GT 2 fairway wood after my fitting. I have a 16.5 fairway wood in the GT 2. It arrived last week and I was so excited to try it. I love it. I’m hitting the ball higher and longer than a regular 15 degree 3 wood.
I have the TSR2+ 13*, so was expecting this to be in the range. Nice that it's a little bigger again. The TSR2+ is a bomber off the tee and really nice to hit.
I have both 3 wood and mini driver. Off the tee, I prefer the mini driver off the tee for those short holes that I cannot use driver. On the fairway, I still use my 3 wood as I feel a lot more confident in my ball striking even if it is 20-30 yards shorter.
I've done what you're testing here. My bag is nearly all Sub70 clubs and they do have a 3+ wood in the Pro Fairway range. The 3+ has a 13 degree loft and a slightly longer shaft than the standard 3W. It's definitely more of a fairway finder than my driver, which can't find a fairway with a map and compass.
Ive had the Ai smoke 3 weeks. Fitted with a red velocore driver length senior shaft. Swing speed 80-85mph. Switched the weights around. Awesome. Never misses fairway and ranging 200-230. Coupled with Titleist Tour Soft ball. Age 67 playing off 8.2 index
I saved my money, got my local pro to cut 3/4 of an inch off my standard TSR2 driver at a cost of £4.50 and then adjusted the loft up 1.25 degrees. I now have a mini driver length club, losing no distance and I'm splitting fairways.
So many people should try this. I have played a 45 inch driver for nearly 10 years. I got fitted for an AI Smoke Triple Diamond in stock length back in February. I fought it and tried to make it work for months. I finally gave in and swapped out the shaft for my old cut down Whiteboard. IMMEDIATELY noticed the difference. It's amazing how much easier it is for me to hit fairways with a 45 inch driver. I'm also hitting it further. Assuming it's because I can swing with confidence now and not second guessing it every time I'm on the tee box.
I have the Callaway Mini and I got another 12g weight for the back as well. I haven't tried it yet though. Looking forward my next opportunity to play to see what happens.
That GT2 2-wood is a rocket. Yes, Titleist say on there website it is a 2-wood (FW2). I tested it with the UB 7X shaft. If I buy one I will put the UB 6X and play it at 43.75 in.
I can't believe he was allowed to just drive the golf cart up to the green haha. I have a TM mini driver and love it, but play it at 9-10 degrees. I did just purchase the gt 3+ wood (still waiting on shipment after 2 weeks) and hope it can do as well as my tsr fairway woods as I tend to hit those pretty well.
I recently stopped playing my driver in favour of a cobra big tour . So much more consistency and on average no distance loss. My longest driver is longer than the longest big tour but on average there is nothing in it . Plus confidence is worth its weight in gold
James, regarding stroke index... The general rule in the US is odd numbers are used on the front 9, even on the back, so the #2 index could be harder than #1. I didn't look this up for the R&A.
The Callaway Mini driver is the most accurate metal/wood off the Tee than any club ever made by man. It just is. The new GT2 three wood is the best made by man off the turf. It really is. (Some smart engineer copied the old callaway XR16 three wood model which is still good ten years later) Trust me, these are the best, use them in tandem, mini for off the tee and GT2 three, five and seven woods off the turf. Keep your driver for long par holes, the mini for short doglegs or very narrow fairways. It’s in the name, they don’t call me Old Crow for nothing.
I could easily game either one of these clubs mainly because they both look awesome, if I was just using it off the tee though then I would go with the callaway just because of the size of the head, cracking video though mate
Where I play, the difference between #1 handicap hole and #2 handicap hole is just front nine versus back nine. Odd numbers on the front, even numbers on the back. May not be the same in your country. Cheers!
Paradym triple diamond 3 wood set to 12.5 loft using autoflex shaft can get me 270 average. 300 max on the tee. 255 off the deck. CG on mini drivers is not low enough for me to use in the fairway
I would have the GT 3 set up at 13.5 deg. I love a 3 wood set up with 13.5 degrees I go away back to 1984 with a Taylor-made spoon set at 13.5 degrees. Mike from Australia 6 Hcp
These mini drivers have been interesting to look and watch other people swing them. Couldn't you hypothetically speaking just get a shorter 3 wood shaft? Or a shorter driver shaft?
Most folks benefiting from a mini driver aren't going to be very good with a 3 wood off the ground. A mini driver works great for the person whose best long club off the ground is a 5 wood or 18 to 19 hybrid. Most people I know or have ever played golf with were best served by their 3wood off a tee because it almost always cost them shots when used of anything less than a perfect lie in the fairway. The mini driver is a driver, period. It's not really meant to be dual purpose or a second driver. It's for folks that will benefit from a shorter length and smaller head driver. And there are plenty of those people out there. Now, most of them would never admit it and they'll use the one out of fifty shots with a standard driver that were longer and more accurate than the mini drivers fifty shot average to prove it but that doesn't change reality. Just choking up on a regular driver or cutting off length without adjusting swing weight or loft and lie for the new length and swing speed can ruin a driver rather than help you with it. People love to pretend that a test done by a very skilled pro means they will get the same results but having built clubs for years I can tell you the average Joe won't do better with a hacksaw and a new grip or simply gripping down.
I don't know if you're in Europe for the United States but in the United States if you Google search Callaway Minnie Driver they are all over the place
I hate this mini driver crap, its a two wood, 10 1/2 degrees is the maximum for a driver, 2 woods are 11 to 13 degrees, 3 woods 14 to 15 degrees, 16 to 17 is 4 wood, just dumb stupid marketing that idiots fall for
The sheer genius and utter hubris of today’s golf equipment manufacturer is something to behold. What suckers we are.
Hi James. I purchased the GT 2 fairway wood after my fitting. I have a 16.5 fairway wood in the GT 2. It arrived last week and I was so excited to try it. I love it. I’m hitting the ball higher and longer than a regular 15 degree 3 wood.
I have the TSR2+ 13*, so was expecting this to be in the range. Nice that it's a little bigger again. The TSR2+ is a bomber off the tee and really nice to hit.
I like the Taylormade as a nice middle ground. I have had it in my bag for a couple of seasons and it is great off the tee or the ground.
I have both 3 wood and mini driver. Off the tee, I prefer the mini driver off the tee for those short holes that I cannot use driver. On the fairway, I still use my 3 wood as I feel a lot more confident in my ball striking even if it is 20-30 yards shorter.
I've done what you're testing here. My bag is nearly all Sub70 clubs and they do have a 3+ wood in the Pro Fairway range. The 3+ has a 13 degree loft and a slightly longer shaft than the standard 3W. It's definitely more of a fairway finder than my driver, which can't find a fairway with a map and compass.
Ive had the Ai smoke 3 weeks. Fitted with a red velocore driver length senior shaft. Swing speed 80-85mph. Switched the weights around. Awesome. Never misses fairway and ranging 200-230. Coupled with Titleist Tour Soft ball. Age 67 playing off 8.2 index
Age is just a number…. There’s about 20 70+ at our club low single digits. Consistency is key and they have it in abundance
Way to go
Keeping the old man away
Sowgelder how is that driver holding up? It looks like same stats as mine including age. My driver same distance but not accurate. Thoughts?
@michaelreplogle9526 still working great. I have the 3 5,7 woods as well. Best I have ever had.
I saved my money, got my local pro to cut 3/4 of an inch off my standard TSR2 driver at a cost of £4.50 and then adjusted the loft up 1.25 degrees.
I now have a mini driver length club, losing no distance and I'm splitting fairways.
well played. many could save money by not changing clubs every year.
Did you change the weight in the head to compensate swingweight loss?
@@cliveg8350 no mate, however I have ordered an 11g weight to see if there's any difference
So many people should try this. I have played a 45 inch driver for nearly 10 years. I got fitted for an AI Smoke Triple Diamond in stock length back in February. I fought it and tried to make it work for months. I finally gave in and swapped out the shaft for my old cut down Whiteboard. IMMEDIATELY noticed the difference. It's amazing how much easier it is for me to hit fairways with a 45 inch driver. I'm also hitting it further. Assuming it's because I can swing with confidence now and not second guessing it every time I'm on the tee box.
The TaylorMade Burner (copper color) is everything I could have hoped for. Definitely earned a permanent place in my bag!
Wait til you see the micro driver next.
thanks your showing pull hard left and not editing it out.
I have the Callaway Mini and I got another 12g weight for the back as well. I haven't tried it yet though. Looking forward my next opportunity to play to see what happens.
That GT2 2-wood is a rocket. Yes, Titleist say on there website it is a 2-wood (FW2).
I tested it with the UB 7X shaft. If I buy one I will put the UB 6X and play it at 43.75 in.
just tried your idea with the strip off the ball as a aid it worked fantastic was straight and 15 to 20 yards longer thanks for that
I can't believe he was allowed to just drive the golf cart up to the green haha. I have a TM mini driver and love it, but play it at 9-10 degrees. I did just purchase the gt 3+ wood (still waiting on shipment after 2 weeks) and hope it can do as well as my tsr fairway woods as I tend to hit those pretty well.
I recently stopped playing my driver in favour of a cobra big tour . So much more consistency and on average no distance loss.
My longest driver is longer than the longest big tour but on average there is nothing in it . Plus confidence is worth its weight in gold
James, regarding stroke index...
The general rule in the US is odd numbers are used on the front 9, even on the back, so the #2 index could be harder than #1.
I didn't look this up for the R&A.
The Callaway Mini driver is the most accurate metal/wood off the Tee than any club ever made by man. It just is. The new GT2 three wood is the best made by man off the turf. It really is. (Some smart engineer copied the old callaway XR16 three wood model which is still good ten years later) Trust me, these are the best, use them in tandem, mini for off the tee and GT2 three, five and seven woods off the turf. Keep your driver for long par holes, the mini for short doglegs or very narrow fairways. It’s in the name, they don’t call me Old Crow for nothing.
Cobra also has a low lofted fairway wood, I would be interested to see your review of the Darkspeed LS 3+
Callaway is 43.75" vs GT2 is 43", but pretty close. That is a really odd way to compare length.
I could easily game either one of these clubs mainly because they both look awesome, if I was just using it off the tee though then I would go with the callaway just because of the size of the head, cracking video though mate
Two things are mini drivers actually maxi fairway woods (13.5 deg) 🤷 and if it’s close put the 3wood in and stick another wedge in the bag
Where I play, the difference between #1 handicap hole and #2 handicap hole is just front nine versus back nine. Odd numbers on the front, even numbers on the back. May not be the same in your country. Cheers!
Paradym triple diamond 3 wood set to 12.5 loft using autoflex shaft can get me 270 average. 300 max on the tee. 255 off the deck.
CG on mini drivers is not low enough for me to use in the fairway
James when is the next tour 100 as you haven't put it up for Sunday just gone
I have been really liking the Taylormade mini driver (13.) for a 3 wood replacement and its bee great on and off the tee, but that GT2 is on my radar
Should compare these against the Ping G400 Stretch 3W.
Would you recommend a mini driver to go with a 9 degree driver and a 5 wood
New drinking game. Shot for each time James says potentially and jam packed. Great videos though.
Bit awkward if James posts a video at 8.00am
I hear a lot about low spin. Aren’t low spin clubs geared for better golfers?
The GT fairways are the best I’ve ever hit
Is there a Ping model that compares to these? I don’t like mixing brands 🫤
For me probably the fairway wood, it is a more versatile club. I haven't tried a mini driver yet, but I would like to.
Mini drivers are basically just 2 woods.
Just bought a new stealth Titanium 3 wood Turn it down to 12°And Have a hazardous gen 4 Shaft, @ 42 1\2 Length. It's an absolute low spin bomber 🏌🏌🏌🏌
That’s a sweet set up!! 💪🏽
Come and try hole 17 at Ross golf club James, it’s a killer at the end of the round
Paradym HL because I can barely hit a 3 wood so I need 16.5° 😅
I can relate. I hear dudes talking about hitting 3 woods 250, 260, etc… I just think “maybe one day…” 😅😂
The Titleist Shaft is Tour AD DI about £250 upgrade - not really a great comparison ?
Both fitted… it’s the perfect comparison
Looks like you swing the AiSmoke better, not sure why; you seemed to swipe across the Titliest
never noticed that callaway crown was ugly until you put them side by side 😮
You'll soon be able to start your own second hand club shop 😂
I would have the GT 3 set up at 13.5 deg. I love a 3 wood set up with 13.5 degrees I go away back to 1984 with a Taylor-made spoon set at 13.5 degrees. Mike from Australia 6 Hcp
shot tracker forty yards deep in the woods but we are driving up to our eagle putt 😂
It’s literally at the flag you donut 😂 your looking at the left flag it’s a double green
These mini drivers have been interesting to look and watch other people swing them. Couldn't you hypothetically speaking just get a shorter 3 wood shaft? Or a shorter driver shaft?
It would be the 3 wood. 😂
My Taylormade rbz 3 wood is as good as any
compare to the old g400 stretch
I’ve actually dropped my 3w in favor of a 5w.
50-60yards longer? 🤣
Those 2 trees on fairway are annoying
Having golfed for more than 50 years I can attest that this is not a mini driver, it’s just smaller than the monster drivers we now use…
A smaller driver. One might say its...miniature.
agree tofsyd mini driver head is bigger than the timber woods we started out with
It's a two wood, club descriptions are determined by loft
Boomer
@@hamishhoskins Very original, congrats.
Should have had three clubs , third being Taylormade Mini ??? Just sayin
Test all 3 together James😮 ⛳️
Most folks benefiting from a mini driver aren't going to be very good with a 3 wood off the ground. A mini driver works great for the person whose best long club off the ground is a 5 wood or 18 to 19 hybrid. Most people I know or have ever played golf with were best served by their 3wood off a tee because it almost always cost them shots when used of anything less than a perfect lie in the fairway. The mini driver is a driver, period. It's not really meant to be dual purpose or a second driver. It's for folks that will benefit from a shorter length and smaller head driver. And there are plenty of those people out there. Now, most of them would never admit it and they'll use the one out of fifty shots with a standard driver that were longer and more accurate than the mini drivers fifty shot average to prove it but that doesn't change reality. Just choking up on a regular driver or cutting off length without adjusting swing weight or loft and lie for the new length and swing speed can ruin a driver rather than help you with it. People love to pretend that a test done by a very skilled pro means they will get the same results but having built clubs for years I can tell you the average Joe won't do better with a hacksaw and a new grip or simply gripping down.
Couldn’t agree more 👍
The Callaway Mini Driver is irrelevant because you can not find one for sale, they are sold out.
I don't know if you're in Europe for the United States but in the United States if you Google search Callaway Minnie Driver they are all over the place
I found one 😊
I hate this mini driver crap, its a two wood, 10 1/2 degrees is the maximum for a driver, 2 woods are 11 to 13 degrees, 3 woods 14 to 15 degrees, 16 to 17 is 4 wood, just dumb stupid marketing that idiots fall for
You can adjust the 11 degree down to 9 degrees
Does it matter what they call it?
@@andybt3989 mini driver for mini brains