Titleist TSi1

Reviewer testing: the number one priority with these fairway woods is forgiveness, not workability — head offers a higher MOI than the forgiveness-spec sibling thanks to the shallow shape and repositioned mass. Manufacturer: deep CG locations have been optimized to generate the launch and spin needed by moderate speed players to carry the ball farther, while maximizing off-center ball speed through high MOI properties. Independent robot testing: MOI on the same level as the forgiveness-spec sibling, despite the lighter weight. Above-average forgiveness — purpose-built slow-swing max-forgiveness profile.

Manufacturer: expect a bit more head and ball speed (numbers at one mph and just under one mph, respectively), along with increased launch and mid-spin performance. Reviewer testing: 15° 3 wood tested at an average swing speed of 68.8 mph, the average ball speed was 102.2 mph with an average launch angle of 14.6° and average spin rate of 2,763 rpm. Mid-launch/mid-spin slow-swing fairway — gentle distance gains for the target swing-speed band, not a peer to the tour-spec siblings in raw distance.

Reviewer testing: the number one priority with these fairway woods is forgiveness, not workability. Independent robot testing: pancake profile — shallow top to bottom, longer from front to back, with a leading edge that sits close to the turf. Deep back-CG architecture biases launch over shape control. Slow-swing target audience doesn't get tour-CG shot-shaping. Below-average shape-control — engineering trades workability for forgiveness and easy launch.

Reviewer testing: head feels extremely light in hand and sounds great with all of the brand's signature technology wrapped up in a lightweight package. Reviewer testing: impact feel is excellent given the light weight of the club, and feedback in hands matches up to the sound distribution — every decent strike feels pure and the club head feels stable when contact was off. Average tour-tier feel — light, stable feel with good positional feedback, not the solid crack of the tour-spec siblings.

Reviewer testing: at impact, the head produces a metallic pop sound that has a bit of hollowness to it but is also firm enough to feel stable. Sound gets duller and less crisp as you move away from the sweet spot. Reviewer testing: sounds great with all of the brand's signature technology. Average tour-tier acoustic — metallic pop with light hollowness; not as refined as the successors.

Reviewer testing: head shape is more modern (aka bigger) than the other two and features high launch with mid-spin characteristics. Independent robot testing: pancake profile — shallow top to bottom, longer from front to back. Larger / shallower than the tour-spec siblings — designed to inspire confidence at address for slow-swing/high-HCP players. Standard gloss-black crown with clean alignment. Average tour-tier address profile — confidence-inspiring shallow head, less tour-clean than the tour-spec siblings.