Titleist TS3 Fairway Wood

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Technology

Tour Fairway Wood

The TS3 was Titleist's fresh start in 2018. After years of the 915 and 917 drivers, the company tore things down and rebuilt around one goal, speed, and the TS line was the result. TS3 is the adjustable, lower-spin head in that family, the one built for players who already deliver decent speed and want to fine-tune ball flight rather than chase forgiveness.

What makes it a player's driver is control. The head shape is a touch more compact and pear-like than the TS2, and it sits behind the ball in a way faster swingers tend to prefer. Titleist thinned the crown to free up weight, then pushed mass low and back to add ball speed without ballooning spin. That combination gives you a penetrating flight that holds up in wind.

This is not a set-it-and-forget-it driver. The SureFit hosel and the moveable CG weight in the sole mean you can dial loft, lie, and shot bias to match your swing. If you like to tinker, or you work with a fitter, the TS3 rewards that. If you want maximum help off center, look at the TS2 or a max-forgiveness model instead.

• Mid-to-low handicap players with faster swing speeds who spin the driver too much with standard heads
• Golfers who want a lower, more penetrating ball flight that cuts through wind
• Tinkerers and anyone getting properly fit who will actually use the hosel and CG weight settings
• Players who prefer a slightly more compact, traditional head shape over an oversized game-improvement look
• Anyone who consistently finds the center of the face and doesn't need maximum off-center forgiveness

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between the Titleist TS3 and TS2?

The TS2 is the more forgiving, straight-flight head with a fixed weight and a slightly larger footprint, aimed at a wider range of players. The TS3 is more compact, spins a little less, and adds the moveable SureFit CG weight so you can shift bias between draw, neutral, and fade. TS3 is the better-player option; TS2 is the more forgiving all-rounder.

Is the TS3 a low-spin driver?

Yes, relatively. It's built to reduce spin compared to Titleist's earlier drivers and the TS2, which suits players who already generate enough speed and tend to launch it high with too much spin. It won't be as low-spin as a dedicated tour or sub-zero style head, but for a mainstream adjustable driver it runs on the lower end.

How does the adjustable weight on the TS3 work?

The SureFit CG cartridge sits in a track on the sole and can be positioned to bias the center of gravity toward a draw, a neutral flight, or a fade. It changes shot shape and spin tendencies without touching your loft. That's separate from the SureFit hosel, which handles loft and lie through 16 settings.

What loft options did the TS3 come in?

It was offered in 8.5, 9.5, and 10.5 degree heads. Each one has the SureFit hosel on top of that, so the effective loft can be moved up or down about 1.5 degrees in either direction from the stamped number to fine-tune launch.

Is the 2018 TS3 still worth buying today?

For the right player, yes, especially used at a good price. The tech is a few generations old now, so newer drivers have picked up efficiency and forgiveness, but a well-fit TS3 still produces fast, low-spinning, controllable flight. If you value adjustability and a traditional head shape and don't need the latest carbon-face gains, it holds up.

Alternatives to the Titleist TS3

Other tour fairway wood models from different brands, closest to its model year.