{"id":707497,"date":"2026-06-01T09:26:22","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T09:26:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/707497\/"},"modified":"2026-06-01T09:26:22","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T09:26:22","slug":"titleist-gts2-fairway-wood-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/707497\/","title":{"rendered":"Titleist GTS2 Fairway Wood Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Titleist GTS2 fairway wood blends high performance with ease of use.\u00a0 Larger footprint and shallower face make it inviting to hit off the turf.\u00a0 More adjustable than previous \u201c2\u201d fairway woods.<\/p>\n

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Introduction<\/p>\n

Matt Meeker and I have been reviewing golf clubs for a while.\u00a0 We each have a strong knowledge of our game, our equipment needs and preferences, and those of the other.\u00a0 As we each headed to our Titleist GTS fittings, we would have bet heavily that he stayed with the Titleist GTS2 fairway wood and I with the GTS3.\u00a0 But, due to some substantial changes in the Titleist lineup and our evolving swings, we flipped.\u00a0 Find out why the GTS2 fairway wood is competing for a spot in my bag, not his, in this review.<\/p>\n

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Looks<\/p>\n

While Titleist clubs always steer toward classic, traditional looks, there are a couple big changes to the Titleist GTS2 fairway wood.\u00a0 Most obvious is the face.\u00a0 Where the GT2 FW [review HERE<\/a>] had a black face, the GTS2 has a silver face.\u00a0 Titleist calls this a \u201cHigh Polish Face\u201d and says that it came about as a result of Tour demand.\u00a0 The lighter color makes the face look larger, which can promote confidence at address.<\/p>\n

Speaking of larger, the Titleist GTS2 fairway wood has a larger footprint than its predecessor.\u00a0 It has the same total volume, but the face is shallower allowing for a bigger appearance at address.\u00a0 This was another change that was fueled by the Tour, as many Tour players loved the larger size of the GT1 FW [review HERE<\/a>].<\/p>\n

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In spite of these two big changes, there\u2019s a lot about the GTS2 FW that is line with their previous offerings.\u00a0 The crown is gloss black, interrupted only by the small \u201cGTS\u201d alignment aid.\u00a0 The sole design is clean and sharp \u2013 a mix of matte and gloss black with modest branding and two movable weights.<\/p>\n

Titleist also manages to continue making black, white, and red look modern and fresh on the headcover.\u00a0 With its asymmetric design, the GTS cover looks both classic and new. [See Price \/ Buy<\/a>]<\/p>\n

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Sound & Feel<\/p>\n

Of all the ways I thought to describe the impact sound of the Titleist GTS2 fairway wood, my favorite is \u201ca grown up \u2018tink’\u201d.\u00a0 We all know that high, tinny, metallic fairway wood sound.\u00a0 There are echos of that here, but they\u2019re faint.\u00a0 The GTS2 FW has more bass, more robustness.\u00a0 It\u2019s still metallic, but it\u2019s metallic crossed with woodsy solidity.\u00a0 The sound is also extremely consistent, becoming dull only on the edges of the heel or toe.<\/p>\n

The feel of impact is also a balance, giving the sensation of both speed and a strong, solid hit.\u00a0 Even though this is a fairly stable head, the feedback through the hands is good.\u00a0 I knew immediately when my strike was poor, and I was able to differentiate good from great after a little time with the club.<\/p>\n

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Titleist GTS2 Fairway Wood Fitting<\/p>\n

Where my driver fitting required a bit of work, my Titleist fitter was quite decisive about the GTS fairway wood that I needed.\u00a0 Once the\u00a0GTS2 driver [review HERE<\/a>] was dialed in for me, he handed me the Titleist GTS2 fairway wood.\u00a0 He explained the two big, Tour-driven aesthetic changes \u2013 the larger footprint and the silver face \u2013 and he showed me the Dual Weighting System.<\/p>\n

The first option he gave me was the traditional 3W at 15 degrees.\u00a0 This was us checking a box \u2013 he saw the 4W in my bag and knew I needed more loft to optimize my distance.\u00a0 He skipped past the 16.5 degree 4W and went straight to the 18 degree 5W.\u00a0 As you can see in the graphic below, I was still launching this on a very strong, flat trajectory with moderate spin.\u00a0 Using less loft would actually cost me distance.\u00a0 Once more for those in the back: sometimes less loft means less distance, not more.<\/p>\n

After a little tinkering with shaft options \u2013 length, model, and weight \u2013 we locked in a fully stock 5W as the best Titleist GTS2 fairway wood for my game.<\/p>\n

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Performance<\/p>\n

Quick note for those that skipped the last section: the numbers above are for an 18 degree 5W, not the normal 15 degree 3W.<\/p>\n

Much like the drivers, the GTS fairway woods feature even more composite than their GT counterparts.\u00a0 Titleist calls this a \u201cWraparound Composite Crown.\u201d\u00a0 If you go to a Titleist fitting, ask to see the exploded pieces of the head.\u00a0 It\u2019s jarring how little weight is in the crown and perimeter of this club.\u00a0 All this weight saving allows for the low CG and Dual Weighting System.<\/p>\n

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Let\u2019s start with the low CG.\u00a0 Per Titleist, it \u201cproduces faster speed, higher launch, and lower spin.\u201d\u00a0 In my testing, every part of that rang true.\u00a0 Despite the added loft, the GTS2 FW produced elite smash factors and ball speed.\u00a0 Also, the spin was controlled.\u00a0 I thought I might see the occasional weak, floaty shot, but that wasn\u2019t the case.\u00a0 Even at 18 degrees, I wasn\u2019t seeing high launch, but the added loft did help to get some air under the ball more consistently.<\/p>\n

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Everyone expects a Titleist club to be excellent on a perfect swing, but the Titleist GTS2 fairway wood impressed me with its predictability.\u00a0 The head stayed stable on mishits, keeping shots fast and on their intended line.\u00a0 Thin strikes got airborne.\u00a0 Most impressive to me was the spin consistency.\u00a0 From thin to pure, toe to heel to flush, I saw very similar ball flights.\u00a0 What I saw on the range was confirmed on the launch monitor: the spin numbers were robust across a huge range of strikes.<\/p>\n

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Something new for the Titleist GTS2 fairway wood is the Dual Weighting System.\u00a0 Moving weight left and right used to be reserved for the \u201c3\u201d model but not anymore.\u00a0 In my GTS2 FW, I have weights of 5 and 11 grams.\u00a0 Titleist does not make additional weights available to the public, but you can experiment with a variety of weights in your fitting.\u00a0 In testing with my GTS2 FW, I found that swapping the 5 and 11 made a modest difference in shot shape.\u00a0 It\u2019s not going to erase your slice, but it can provide a little insurance against the worse misses.<\/p>\n

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More dramatic adjustments can be made with the SureFit hosel.\u00a0 This time-tested adjustment system has 16 settings, allowing golfers to remove 0.75 degrees of loft or add up to 1.5 degrees.\u00a0 You can also modify the lie and face angles.\u00a0 With the combination of the SureFit Hosel and the Dual Weighting System, you can go a long way toward making the Titleist GTS2 fairway wood hit the exact trajectory and shape that you prefer. [See Price \/ Buy<\/a>]<\/p>\n

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Conclusion<\/p>\n

Meeker and I may have failed in our predictions, but Titleist succeeded in building a fairway wood that makes it easy to elevate the ball and send it a long way.\u00a0 For players looking to reach more par 5s and long par 4s, the\u00a0Titleist GTS2 fairway wood is a powerful tool with more than enough adjustability to dial in the perfect fit. [See Price \/ Buy<\/a>]<\/p>\n

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Designed for the golfer who wants maximum playability, GTS2 fairway pairs a larger profile with a shallower face to promote easier launch and added confidence. Now with lower CG and higher stability, GTS2 is ideal for players with a more sweeping swing\u2014or anyone who tends to make contact low on the face<\/p>\n

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Editor In Chief at Plugged In Golf<\/p>\n

Matt has worked in nearly every job in the golf industry from club fitting to instruction to writing and speaking.<\/p>\n

He founded Plugged In Golf in 2013 with the goal of helping all golfers play better and enjoy the game more.<\/p>\n

Matt lives in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with his wife and two daughters.<\/p>\n

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