The new Titleist GTS3 delivers marginally higher clubhead speed (~0.5-1 mph) and slightly more optimized spin compared to the GT3, but real-world carry and total distance are practically identical. It is an incremental upgrade rather than a major leap forward.
Their scorecard
Forgiveness: 5/5 — Fractional gain on off-center efficiency
Distance: 5/5 — 301 yd avg carry
Sound & feel: 5/5 — Identical feel and acoustics to GT3
Looks at address: 5/5 — Clean, premium players profile
What they rate
Slight aerodynamic gain yields ~0.5 to 1 mph faster swing speed
Extremely consistent efficiency and forgiveness across off-center strikes
What they don’t
No noticeable increase in carry distance over the previous GT3
Feel, look, and sound at address are almost identical to the previous generation
The new Titleist GTS3 delivers marginally higher clubhead speed (~0.5-1 mph) and slightly more optimized spin compared to the GT3, but real-world carry and total distance are practically identical. It is an incremental upgrade rather than a major leap forward.
Slight aerodynamic gain yields ~0.5 to 1 mph faster swing speed