Speed and Forgiveness in One Head
The TS2's whole pitch was combining two things that usually trade off against each other: real ball speed and real forgiveness. The ATI 425 aerospace titanium face, a genuinely new material for Titleist at the time, was thinner and more responsive than the 6-4 titanium used in the D2/D3 generations, while the low, deep center of gravity kept the head stable and forgiving on off-center hits.
A High Price, But a Justified One
Contemporary reviews consistently flagged the TS2's price as a real drawback, but rarely questioned the performance behind it. The consensus was that it delivered on its "speed project" branding rather than being style over substance.
Look, Sound and Feel
Sound
The ATI 425 aerospace titanium face produces a crisp, solid impact sound that reviewers consistently linked to its genuinely faster ball speeds, without tipping into a hollow or tinny tone.
Look
A confidence-inspiring 460cc profile with a low, deep center of gravity that reads as stable and substantial at address, in line with its all-around positioning.
Feel
Players consistently described a stable, controlled feel through impact even on off-center strikes, a direct benefit of the low, deep CG design.
Pros
- Genuinely combines ball speed and forgiveness in one head
- ATI 425 aerospace titanium face was a real material step forward
- Fits the widest range of players in the TS lineup
Cons
- Relatively high price point even at launch
- Long discontinued; collector/secondhand market only
- Outperformed by any current Titleist driver on both speed and forgiveness
Who Should Use It?
- Golfers who want genuine ball speed without sacrificing forgiveness.
- Players comfortable paying a premium for Titleist's flagship "speed project" technology.
- Anyone who wants the widest-fitting head in the TS lineup.
Suitability by handicap
| High handicap golfers | Yes |
| Mid handicap golfers | Yes |
| Low handicap golfers | Yes |
Features and Benefits
Design and Aesthetics
A confidence-inspiring 460cc profile with a low, deep center of gravity, built to look and feel substantial without being unwieldy.
Technology
ATI 425 aerospace titanium face: thinner and more responsive than the 6-4 titanium used in the D2/D3 generations, the centerpiece of Titleist's "Speed Project" branding.
Performance
Genuinely combined ball speed and forgiveness in one head, backed up by consistent contemporary reviews rather than just marketing claims.
Distance
The ATI 425 face delivered a real, noticeable ball speed gain over prior Titleist generations, the core promise of the "Speed Project" name.
Forgiveness
The low, deep center of gravity kept the head stable and forgiving on off-center hits, fitting the widest range of players in the TS lineup.
Flight Accuracy
SureFit hosel adjustment combined with the stable CG design gave fitters real precision in producing consistent, accurate ball flight.
Who Is This For Today?
The TS2 is the most broadly useful of the TS-series legacy heads for collectors or budget secondhand buyers, but any current GT2 is a better real-world purchase.
Conclusion
The TS2 delivered exactly what its "speed project" name promised: a genuine step forward in ball speed without giving up the forgiveness Titleist players expect, even if the price raised eyebrows at the time.