Taylormade 300 tour

Equipment Technology and the Titanium Age
1

I just wanted to chime in on the subject of modern drivers. I’ve seen a decent amount of you guys talking about the older titleist models being more along the lines of persimmon and I just wanted to suggest the Taylormade 300 tour version. Smaller head (not sure on exact size), great feel and a much nicer thump of a sound compared to all the new crap. Sets up dead square. Every once in a while you can find one on ebay. I’ve played around with most of those older Titleist models too and I always liked the look but never got quite as strong of a flight as I do with the taylormade.

2

Thanks for that. Do you know how it compares to the R510 or R510TP in terms of size? I’m looking for the smallest head possible.

3

The 300 is smaller than the 510 tp. I like that one too though. Those are the only two drivers I own anymore in fact. If you’re looking for exact numbers I think I remember hearing the 300 is 360 cc and 510 is 390. Have you played the 510 tp?

4

I actually use a Taylor made 200 series as my gamers in tour events in the 13 degree and 17 degree

5

That’s interesting Two. I have actually been looking for a nice little workable 4/5 wood. I might have to look into those. Any other suggestions as far as modern fairway metals?

6

Good call on that TM 300 Tour. I used it for a few years and it is very soft and has a really solid sound as you mentioned- it had an old school feel to it. I regret getting rid of it now that you mention it. I also used the that early Titleist 975D(?) driver for a few years- in fact I only got rid of it when I get that TM. They were very comparable, but the Titleist has a more classic look. There may have been a bit more in the TM as far as distance goes- but that may have been the shaft upgrade as much as anything else. The TM felt a little softer than the Titleist imo, and had just the best sound I’ve heard in a ‘modern’ driver.

7

I always wanted to keep the Titleist in the bag because of how it set up but I just lost too much compared to the TM. That TM tour is the only modern driver I have ever been able to play in the wind and not lose much. Everything else just floats out into the breeze and dies.