Titleist makes four versions of the GT driver. That’s not unusual for a major OEM but it does create a challenge for players trying to narrow down which one is best to buy.
So we tested all four in our 2026 Most Wanted driver test alongside 38 other drivers. What came back was clearer than expected. The GT lineup actually sorts itself out pretty neatly by swing speed.
How We Test
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- Titleist Pro V1 golf balls are a key component in testing. Every shot hit in Most Wanted utilizes these golf balls. They have long been the gold standard in golf ball quality, and it is the only ball we trust to complete our Most Wanted testing.
- Foresight GC Quad – Foresight is the gold standard in camera-based launch monitor technology because it produces data we can rely on with every shot hit.
- The Indoor Golf Shop’s SIGPRO Premium – All of our testing is done indoors at our HQ in Yorktown, Va. With each test, our screens take an absolute beating. Thus, we need high-quality, durable impact screens to handle the workload. SIGPRO Premium exceeds our expectations.
- UNRL Apparel – The official staff apparel partner of MyGolfSpy, we rely on UNRL to keep staff comfortable and focused at providing the world-class testing.
If you swing under 90 mph
GT1 ranked ninth overall out of 42 drivers in our slow-speed testing, the best result of any GT model in this bucket. The reason is forgiveness. GT1 posted a strong forgiveness score and a 95.2 percent playable shot rate. Nearly every shot our testers hit ended up somewhere manageable.
GT2 led the GT lineup in total distance at slow speeds with 200.8 yards. However, the forgiveness score was much lower. That’s what pushed it to 18th in the full field. If you’re a slower swinger who makes consistent contact, GT2 is worth considering. If you miss the center of the face more than you’d like, GT1 is the smarter call.
If you swing 90 to 105 mph
GT2 ranked 10th in the full 42-driver field at mid speeds. The numbers tell you why: 253.6 total yards, a forgiveness score of 92.5, and 83.8 percent playable shots. It’s the only GT model at mid speeds that scores well for distance and forgiveness.
GT3 edged GT2 on raw distance by a few yards but its straight-shot rate dropped to 45.0 percent. For a mid-speed player who hits it consistently, GT3 is a legitimate option. For everyone else, the forgiveness gap is likely too much.
The GT1 ranked closer to the bottom of the list. It had the highest spin rate of any GT model at mid swing speeds. If you swing 90 to 105 mph and you’ve been playing a GT1 because it seems like the safe choice, the data says it’s the wrong one.
If you swing over 105 mph
The GT3 ranked third overall out of 42 drivers, the best result of any GT model across any speed bucket in the entire test. It led on distance at 293.2 yards, posted a 77.0 percent playable shot rate and a high forgiveness score. At fast speeds, GT3 isn’t just a good driver. It’s one of the best options in the market.
GT4 ranked sixth and had a 52.4 percent straight shot rate. If shot-shaping performance is your priority, GT4 is the pick. For most fast swingers who want the full package, GT3 is the better call.
GT2 at fast speeds is worth a specific mention. It ranked 37th in the field with a playability rate of 61.9 percent. The spin characteristics become a liability when club speed increases. It’s the clearest example in this test of how much swing speed changes what a driver does.
The bottom line
For a full look at how each of these Titleist drivers did in their test, here are the complete results:
Hopp Man
3 weeks ago
Plenty of GT drivers out there to purchase at a substantial discount compared to the GTS, and many test show not a lot of differences. Save the $$$.
These are results from this year’s test, that is why the ZGTS isn’t mentioned, not thst hard to figure out.