Titleist GTS3 vs TaylorMade Qi4D: Are These Already The Best Drivers of 2027?

Chapters:
0:00:00 Intro and waffle
0:02:59 Masters tickets every year, or play Augusta National once every ten years?
0:07:32 Joe's new putter and the effects of a putter shaft
0:14:49 What's the best 'budget' zero torque putter?
0:19:17 Project X Titan Black and Yellow shafts review
0:37:49 Titleist GTS3 vs TaylorMade Qi4D driver
0:52:17 Ask The Pod and your best vibesman bags of the week

We kick things off with a massive head-to-head driver test, comparing the Titleist GTS3 and the TaylorMade Qi4D. With both models staying in their respective lineups for next year, are we already looking at the two best drivers of 2027? We break down how these two giants deliver top-tier performance through completely different designs, visual setups, and forgiveness characteristics. Joe also shares his latest putter journey as he tests out the Odyssey Square 2 Square Tri-Hot #7, aiming to fix his lag-putting feel without losing that incredible short-range alignment. Plus, he digs deep into the world of stout shafts, testing out the ultra-stiff Project X Titan Black and Yellow models, which leads us into a debate over the realities of shaft fitting. As always, we cap off the show with Ask The Pod, reading through your comments on zero-torque putters and analysing another incredible "Sprezzatura" golf bag setup that brought absolute retro perfection to the studio - enjoy!

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