Titleist T100, T100•S, U•505 irons at the 2021 Travelers Championship
CROMWELL, Conn. – The 2021 U.S. Open is in the books and the PGA Tour is in Connecticut for the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands. Titleist traditionally has used this time to introduce new products to its Tour staff, and that tradition continues this week.
Titleist’s PGA Tour reps are busily fitting players, answering questions and building sets of the updated T100 and T100•S irons, along with new U•505 utility irons. Typically, pros like to test new irons for a few weeks at home or in practice rounds at Tour events before they make changes, but there are always a few guys who immediately put new clubs in play.
Golfweek’s David Dusek was at TPC River Highlands on Tuesday morning and was able to take several close-up photos of the new clubs.
Titleist T100
Titleist T100 (David Dusek/Golfweek)
The original T100 iron was released in 2019 and replaced the Titleist AP2. The updated version, which hit the PGA Tour on Monday at the Travelers Championship, has a more-refined look on the back.
Titleist T100
Titleist T100 iron topline (David Dusek/Golfweek)
Designed for accomplished players, the T100 has a thin topline and minimal offset, which should appeal to golfers who prefer traditional looks and want to be able to shape shots.
T100•S
Titleist T100•S (David Dusek/Golfweek)
The original T100•S was released in January of 2020 and was billed as a longer-hitting version of the T100. The lofts were designed to be about 1 degree stronger through the set while maintaining the same sole design.
Titleist T100•S
Titleist T100•S topline (David Dusek/Golfweek)
Like the updated T100, the T100•S has a thin topline and minimal offset.
T100•S
T100•S and T100 irons (David Dusek/Golfweek)
The updated T100•S appears to have a polymer or rubber-like material inserted behind the hitting area that the T100 lacks. It could be there to help soften feel and enhance sound, but Titleist has not provided any specific details about either club.
Titleist U•505
Titleist U•505 (David Dusek/Golfweek)
The new Titleist U•505 appears to be a hollow-bodied driving iron. The word Forged is etched into the hosel, but Titleist has not said if the face is forged, the body is forged or both.
Titleist U•505
Titleist U•505 sole (David Dusek/Golfweek)
The Titleist U•505 has a wide sole that could allow Titleist designers to drive down the center of gravity using internal tungsten weights. The sole also would help the club work through turf more easily.
Titleist U•505
Titleist U•505 topline (David Dusek/Golfweek)
Unlike the T100 and T100•S, the U•505 has moderate offset and a thicker topline. At address, players will be able to see a small portion of the back of the head.
1
1
