Titleist releases the GT1 3TOUR fairway wood, plus new Vokey Black Vapor wedges
With the release today of the new GT1 3TOUR, Titleist has added another option to a crowded space in the golf equipment world: strong-lofted 3-woods.
What makes this club especially interesting is that Titleist already released something similar this season, the GT280 mini driver. However, these clubs are made for different types of players: the low-profile, 14.5-degree GT1 3TOUR was designed for players who want a lower-spinning, flatter-flying option that can work off the tee and from the fairway while the larger, deep-faced, 13-degree GT280 is ideally suited for fast-swinging players who plan to use the club exclusively off the tee.
We've seen other brands release strong-lofted 3-woods and mini drivers this season too, like the Callaway Elyte mini driver, Cobra DS-Adapt LS, Ping G440 LST, PXG Secret Weapon mini driver and TaylorMade r7 mini driver. If you are a moderate or slower-swinging player who struggles to get your 3-wood airborne, these clubs are probably not for you. However, as more and more brands enter this space, it's clear that manufacturers see strong-lofted fairway woods and mini drivers as a category that is here to stay. And for players and fitters, the more options that are available to golfers, the better.
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