This is exactly why we break down driver test results by swing speed.
On paper, the Titleist GT2 and GT3 look like two similar drivers aimed at better players but their performance couldn’t be more different when you factor in how fast you swing.
The GT2 holds steady across the board. Whether you’re swinging fast or slow, you’ll get relatively the same performance. The GT3, on the other hand, is far more dependent on swing speed. At slower speeds, it underwhelms. At high swing speeds, it becomes one of the top-performing drivers in the entire test.
Let’s break it down.
GT2 versus GT3: Side-by-side comparison
| Model | Test Group | Overall | Distance | Accuracy | Forgiveness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT2 | All swing speeds | 9.5 | 9.8 | 8.6 | 8.2 |
| High swing speeds | 9.35 | 9.11 | 8.95 | 8.45 | |
| GT3 | All swing speeds | 9.4 | 9.5 | 8.8 | 8.0 |
| High swing speeds | 9.70 | 9.65 | 9.40 | 8.25 |
Distance
The GT2 was the longest driver in the full-field 2025 test and that holds across most swing speeds. At both low and mid speeds, it consistently delivered the best combination of ball speed and launch to maximize carry and total yardage. It earned a 9.8/10 distance score overall and posted 237.97 yards of carry, the best number in the test.
GT3, while not far behind, didn’t fully show off its potential until swing speeds increased. At higher speeds, it jumped to a 9.65 distance score with carry distance climbing over 277 yards, a few yards longer than the GT2 at the same swing speed.
Accuracy
Accuracy is where the GT3 shows the biggest swing speed-driven change.
At slower speeds, it scored below average (7.6) but earned an overall accuracy score of 8.6. At higher swing speeds, the GT3 became one of the most accurate drivers tested with a 9.40 accuracy score and just 1.55 yards offline on average.
GT2 was more consistent across both tests. It’s accurate enough at all speeds but it doesn’t have the same elite precision the GT3 shows at the top end. Faster swingers will see much tighter dispersion with GT3.
Forgiveness
Forgiveness scores didn’t change much between the swing speed groups for either model. GT2 scores were modest across the board and GT3 was slightly better at slower speeds and slightly worse at higher ones.
This isn’t unexpected. When drivers excel in distance (as these both did), we often see less consistency in their performance.
Should you buy the GT2 or GT3?
Now that we’ve seen how these drivers compare and how much better the GT3 gets with speed, here are some tips to help you choose which one is best for you.
Buy the GT2 if:
- You swing under 100 mph.
- Distance off the tee matters to you.
- You care more about the balance of performance than a breakout performance.
Buy the GT3 if:
- You swing 105-plus mph.
- You want elite distance and accuracy when you go after it.
- You’re a confident striker who doesn’t rely on forgiveness.
Final thoughts
The GT2 is steady. The GT3 is speed-sensitive.
If you’re a mid-swing-speed player looking for consistency, the GT2 might be the safer fit. But if you’re swinging fast and want to max out both distance and accuracy, the GT3 delivers and then some.
That’s why swing speed-specific testing matters.
Gerald Foley
12 months ago
I got fitted in December and my fitter was excellent putting me through lots of drivers/shafts. My previous driver was a TM M6 9 degree stiff Hazadous (forgot color). I used it for 4-5 years and was happy but found I needed more distance as my swing speed was slowing. My speed was measured at an average of just under 100. I hit several top models of TM, Cally but settled on Titleist debating between the GT2/3. I found my best ballflight and distance dispersion with the GT3 not the GT2. In play this year my driving is longer and tighter than last year. I can tell you I’m not a Titleist guy outside of balls. I’ve gamed TM woods for years and Mizuno irons forever. But these GT 3’s are really everything advertised.