Titleist GT280 Mini Driver
GT280 features a Seamless Thermoform Crown, made from the same Proprietary Matrix Polymer (PMP) that comprises the crowns of GT drivers. The design allowed Titleist engineers significant weight savings while maintaining Titleist's signature player-preferred sound and feel. The mini driver has forward/aft weighting adjustability like that of the GT4 driver, giving fitters and golfers two distinct CG settings from which to choose. GT280 also has a forged L-Cup face design to maximize performance on strikes low on the face, and its profile features a lower leader edge to improve playability from the turf.
The model is named for its 280cc head volume, which sits between the head volumes of GT drivers and GT fairway metals. GT280 has 13 degrees of loft, and its stock shaft length – 43.5 inches – is two inches shorter than the stock GT driver shaft length.
Seamless Thermoform Crown
GT280’s clubhead has a titanium body, but it features a Seamless Thermoform Crown made from Titleist's Proprietary Matrix Polymer (PMP). This unique composite helps Titleist engineers achieve critical weight savings, allowing them to strategically position GT280’s center of gravity to promote ultra-fast ball speeds, high stability and optimal launch conditions. Due to its tunable acoustic properties, the PMP also works to preserve Titleist’s signature sound and feel.
Forward/Aft CG Adjustability
Like the GT4 driver, GT280 has forward/aft CG adjustability, giving fitters and golfers the ability to fine-tune launch conditions and swing weight. A heavier, 11-gram flat weight comes stock in the aft position, with a lighter, 3-gram flat weight positioned forward. Flipping the weighting setup will lower launch and spin for players seeking a more penetrating flight.
“What we saw with our tour players, some were only looking for performance off the tee – this is like a second driver to them,” said Bennett. “Other ones were really interested in performance off the turf. So having these two CG options to adjust is going to be very valuable in both tour and amateur fittings depending on player needs.”
Forged L-Cup Face
GT280 features a forged L-Cup face, which is comprised of a new insert that wraps around the bottom of the clubface. Because GT280’s face is deeper than that of a fairway wood, Titleist engineers put particular emphasis on improving performance on strikes low on the face. The L-Cup design helps retain ball speed, eliminate excessive spin and enhance sound and feel for such impacts, be them from the tee or the turf.
Lower Leading Edge
In addition to GT280’s L-Cup design, the club’s profile and shaping is also engineered to improve performance from the turf. GT280’s leading edge sits low to the ground, and Titleist engineers softened the sole curvature from heel to toe, creating a confidence-inspiring look at address and helping to raise strike location on the face. The profile changes also add forgiveness on off-center or low strikes.
“We took the leading edge of a typical driver and really dropped it closer to the turf,” said Bennett. “That’s been one of the first things players have noticed when they set it down at address. It looks more inviting to hit off the turf than a club with its face depth typically would.”
GT280 SPECS
Loft: 13.0 (RH and LH)
Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Blue (65g): R, S, X
Clubhead volume: 280cc
Standard lengths: 43.5” (Men’s), 42.5” (Women’s), 41.5” (Junior)
Standard lie: 56.0
Weight options: 11 Gram (Aft) / 3 Gram (Forward), with +6, +4, +2, -2, -4, -6 options
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