The key feature of the new GTS fairway woods is the center of gravity (CG) design. The "wrap-around composite crown" extends the crown area to the sides of the club head, allowing for an additional 16 grams of mass to be redistributed to the bottom of the club head. This results in a lower and deeper center of gravity, achieving higher launch angles, lower spin rates, and improved forgiveness. The lowered CG helps maintain a stable trajectory even on strikes made lower on the face.
The GTS fairway woods also support precise customization tailored to individual swing characteristics. A "dual weight system" allows for weight distribution adjustments through weights positioned at the heel and toe. The standard setup includes an 11-gram weight at the heel and a 5-gram weight at the toe, with various optional weights available for custom fitting to achieve desired shot shapes. Additionally, a "forged L-Cup face" design wraps around the bottom of the face, ensuring consistent ball speed and trajectory across various fairway lies. The sound and feel at impact have also been improved.
Notably, the new models feature a "silver face" instead of the previous black, based on feedback from tour players. This change enhances visual stability by making the face more recognizable at address. The shallow face design also gives the head a larger appearance, reducing psychological pressure on the golfer. Furthermore, the newly improved sole design allows the leading edge to sit naturally against the grass, aiding in consistent shots.
The GTS fairway woods are available in two head designs to match different player swing types. The "GTS2" features a lower face height and larger head size compared to the previous generation, designed for high forgiveness and ease of launching the ball, making it suitable for golfers with a shallow attack angle. However, the 13.5-degree model retains a relatively higher face height to accommodate player preferences.
The "GTS3" is optimized for golfers with a downward strike and those seeking precise ball control, featuring a deeper face and compact head design. A new 21-degree model has been added, expanding loft options. Additionally, the GTS3 adopts the same heel-toe flat weight system as the GTS2, allowing for easy and precise adjustments to the center of gravity.
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