Titleist U505 is a mixed bag of performance. It claims the distance title in our 2024 driving iron test. However, it simultaneously ranks towards the bottom for forgiveness, which is shocking due to its design. If distance is your number one priority, this driving iron is worth considering. Go through a professional fitting to ensure optimum performance across the board.
► You want distance: Distance will always be a determining factor for golfers when they buy a new golf club. No one wants to hit a golf club significantly shorter. Titleist U505 narrowly wins the title of best for distance in our 2024 Most Wanted Driving Iron. U505 is sneaky long and we say this because the design is more for playability as it has the largest iron profile of all the driving irons. The data reiterates its length. So, check it out if you’re looking for distance.
✖︎ You need forgiveness: Visually, Titleist U505 gives the appearance of having forgiveness. It possesses a large profile and more mass via a reengineered chassis. With this visual, it can give a golfer confidence at address. However, it lacks the shot to shot performance that we analyze for our forgiveness scoring category. We are evaluating deltas for ball speed, carry distance, backspin and dispersion. This is where Titleist U505 misses the mark.
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| Driver Titleist TSR3 | 3 Wood Titleist TSR3 |
| Driving Iron Titleist U505 | Irons (5-6) Titleist T200 |
| Irons (7-PW) Titleist T150 | Wedges (50, 56, 60) Titleist Vokey SM10 |
| Putter L.A.B. Mezz.1 Max | Ball Titleist Pro V1x |
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