Titleist's consecutive flagship drivers — one defined by its ATI 425 titanium face speed, the other by a complete face and sole redesign. Both offer serious performance on the used market. Here's what separates them.
Titleist drivers appeal to a specific kind of golfer: one who values precision engineering, a clean compact shape, and tour pedigree over headline-grabbing marketing claims. The TSi2 was a breakthrough in that tradition — its ATI 425 titanium face (the same alloy used in aerospace applications) delivered ball speeds that surprised many testers when it launched in 2021. The TSR2 kept the ATI face but redesigned the sole, added a SureFit CG weight, and increased the head volume for more forgiveness without sacrificing Titleist's trademark shape preferences.
The TSi2 can now be found used in the UK for £130–£180 — extraordinary value for a driver that competed with anything on the market at launch. The TSR2 holds value better and typically runs £200–£270 used.
| Category | TSi2 (2021) | TSR2 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Face Material | ATI 425 titanium | ATI 425 titanium (improved geometry) |
| Face Speed | Excellent — among fastest at launch | Excellent — marginal improvement |
| Head Size | 450cc (compact pear shape) | 460cc (larger, more forgiving profile) |
| CG Adjustability | SureFit hosel (loft/lie only) | SureFit CG weight + SureFit hosel |
| Adjustability Range | ±1.5° loft, 16 positions | ±1.5° loft + CG shift (draw/neutral) |
| Forgiveness | High for its size | Higher (460cc + CG weight) |
| Shape / Aesthetics | Compact, classic, tour-preferred | Slightly larger, rounder |
| Typical Used Price (UK) | £130–£180 | £200–£270 |
| Stock Shaft | HZRDUS Smoke Red RDX 60 | HZRDUS Black Gen4 60 |
Both drivers use Titleist's proprietary ATI 425 titanium alloy — a material significantly stronger than standard 6-4 titanium, which allows the face to be made thinner without sacrificing durability. Thinner face = more flex at impact = more ball speed.
The TSR2 refined the face geometry with improved variable thickness across the face — more precisely engineered hot zones that deliver ball speed further towards the toe and heel. The improvement over the TSi2 is real but incremental: in head-to-head testing, the TSR2 averages 1–2 mph more ball speed on off-centre strikes. On dead-centre contact, the two drivers are essentially equal.
The biggest functional upgrade from TSi2 to TSR2 is the addition of a SureFit CG weight in the sole. This 10g weight can be positioned in a draw or neutral setting, allowing golfers to influence ball flight without changing their swing. For players who consistently fade the ball, setting the TSR2 to draw-bias effectively reduces side spin by moving CG towards the heel.
The TSi2 has no such adjustment — it offers loft and lie via the hosel only. If you've ever wanted to dial in your ball flight without committing to a draw-biased head, this is a meaningful difference.
For most golfers, the TSi2 at £130–£160 is the smarter buy. It delivers ATI 425 face speed and SureFit loft adjustability at a price that represents extraordinary value for a Titleist driver. The TSR2 is the better driver — more forgiving, more adjustable — but at £200–£270 used you're paying a significant premium for incremental gains. If you're a lower handicapper who specifically wants CG adjustability or a larger footprint, the TSR2 earns its price. Otherwise, put the £60–£90 difference towards a shaft that suits your swing.
Titleist drivers hold their value well — even the TSi2, launched in 2021, rarely appears below £120 in any usable condition. When buying either, confirm which loft (8°, 9°, 10°, or 11°) and check the SureFit adaptor rotates freely. The stock HZRDUS shafts are tour-level quality and worth keeping. Both are available in standard (right-handed) and left-handed versions — left-handed examples are rarer and command a slight premium.
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