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Titleist GT2 Fairway vs GT1 3Tour Fairway

Turf Sweeper or Driver Stand-In?

Titleist GT2 Fairway

Titleist

GT2 Fairway

2024 model

Release date
Aug 23, 2024
MSRP at launch
$399.00
GT2 Fairway details →
Titleist GT1 3Tour Fairway

Titleist

GT1 3Tour Fairway

2025 model

Release date
Aug 7, 2025
MSRP at launch
$399.00
GT1 3Tour Fairway details →

Which to choose

The biggest difference is adjustability and purpose. The GT1 3Tour is a tour-style fairway wood with flippable weights and an adjustable hosel for tuning launch and spin. It's often pitched as a stand-in for a driver on tight holes. The GT2 is Titleist's mainstream fairway wood, and it has no adjustable sole weight.

The GT2 (13.5°) has a classic teardrop head, consistent and controlled spin, and clean turf contact that suits sweepers. The 3Tour (14.5°) keeps spin low, is easy to shape both ways and needs good swing speed. Neither is a max-forgiveness club: reviewers rate both below the standard GT1. Both are 43 inches long.

Choose the GT2 Fairway if…

you're a mid-to-low handicapper who sweeps the ball and wants a traditional-looking fairway wood with controlled spin and clean contact from tight lies.

Choose the GT1 3Tour Fairway if…

you're a confident, faster-swinging ball striker who wants low spin, adjustable weights and hosel, and a fairway wood you can also use off the tee instead of a driver.

Common questions

Which one can I adjust?
The GT1 3Tour has flippable weights and an adjustable hosel for tuning launch and spin. The GT2 has no adjustable sole weight.
Is either one a max-forgiveness fairway wood?
No. Reviewers say both are less forgiving than the standard GT1, so players who want maximum forgiveness are pointed to that model.
Which works better as a driver alternative off the tee?
The GT1 3Tour. It's built to be hit off the tee as well as from the fairway, and it's often pitched as a stand-in for a driver or mini driver on tight holes.

Written by golfclubase with AI from our summaries of published reviews and test videos and the makers' published specs (Oct 25, 2026).

Side by Side, Aspect by Aspect

Launch and Spin: Both Pair Height With Low Spin

Reviewers split on the GT2's launch. Two written reviews call it mid-launch, with enough height to play from different lies. In three testing videos it launched high, and one tester said the flight was high without being floaty. Reviewers describe its spin as consistent and controlled, though one tester saw spin rise and launch drop on a low heel strike. On the GT1 3Tour, one reviewer saw a penetrating flight that holds up in wind, and another got a very high peak height with spin close to their driver's. A third found that moving the weight forward or back lowered or raised launch. The main difference is that you can tune the 3Tour's flight with its weights, while the GT2's flight is set.

Forgiveness: Neither Is a Max-MOI Option

For the GT2, one reviewer rated forgiveness solid but not top of its class: ball speed and start line held on heel and toe misses. Another said it gives a good margin for error but is less forgiving than the GT1. One video praised it on thin and off-centre hits, then said it isn't the most forgiving option on the market. For the 3Tour, opinions are split too. One reviewer found it less forgiving than expected, punishing mishits more than the standard GT1. Another saw distance spread noticeably across the face. A third found toe strikes lost little ball speed. The 3Tour's reviews include more warnings that it needs centred strikes.

Feel and Sound: Crisp Crack vs Solid Thud

The GT2's feel and sound got consistently positive reviews. One reviewer described a deep, crisp crack and ranked it among the best-sounding fairway woods of the year. Another called the strike solid and responsive, sharper than the GT1. In testing videos it felt strong and stable and sounded crisp without being harsh. The 3Tour was also well liked. One tester called it buttery smooth, with mishits feeling different enough to help with adjustments, and heard a crisp, metallic click. Another said it sounds different from typical fairway woods but gives a solid, pleasant thud. The GT2 sounds more like a classic fairway wood, while one reviewer found the 3Tour's sound less conventional.

Looks at Address: Classic Teardrop vs Tight-Lie

Reviewers describe the GT2 as a compact, classic teardrop with a glossy black crown and a refined, premium look. One video said it sits square, and another warned the understated design may feel too subtle for some golfers. One tester also noted it is a bit larger in profile at address. Opinions on the 3Tour's size are split. One reviewer saw a compact pear shape with a matte crown that cuts glare. Another described a traditional tight-lie look, shallower than the GT3. A third found its footprint noticeably larger than a usual 3-wood. In one comparison, the 3Tour had a bigger profile than the GT2.

Shot Shaping: The 3Tour Is the Shotmaker

Only one reviewer discussed shaping with the GT2. They said it is easier to shape than the GT1 but less workable than the GT3. Another tester said nothing about draw or fade bias, and no reviewer described a built-in bias. With the 3Tour, shaping was a clear strength in two testing videos. One reviewer called it very workable: it was easy to hit a small cut into tight pins or let a draw go on longer par fours, and the slightly open look helped them picture shots. The other hit a draw into the wind and an intentional fade on command. Workability gets much more attention in the 3Tour's reviews than in the GT2's.

Written by golfclubase with AI from what review articles and test videos said about each model, aspect by aspect (Oct 25, 2026).

Key differences

  • Loft: the GT1 3Tour Fairway is 1° higher than the GT2 Fairway

Specs side by side

GT2 Fairway: 13.5°; GT1 3Tour Fairway: 14.5° (US models).

GT2 FairwayGT1 3Tour Fairway
Loft13.5°14.5°+1°
Lie angle56.5°56.5°
Face materialSteel—
Club length43″43″

Values are as published by the makers. Sources are listed on each model's page.

The Numbers, Visualized

Where They Sit Among Fairway woods

Compared with the reference club of every model in Fairway woods on golfclubase (US specs; 13.5° / 14.5°). The line is the full range, the band the middle half, the tick the median.

LoftGT2 Fairway 13.5°/GT1 3Tour Fairway 14.5°
13°21°

GT2 Fairway ranks #2 lowest of 76. GT1 3Tour Fairway ranks #7 lowest of 76.

Lie angleGT2 Fairway 56.5°/GT1 3Tour Fairway 56.5°
55°60°

Both rank #17 lowest of 78.

Club lengthGT2 Fairway 43″/GT1 3Tour Fairway 43″
41.5″43.5″

Both rank #17 shortest of 80.

What reviewers say

GT2 Fairway

What reviewers like

  • Solid, responsive feel with a crisp, powerful sound
  • Clean, classic teardrop shape with a premium glossy finish
  • Fast ball speeds with consistent, controlled spin
  • Holds ball speed and start line on off-centre strikes
  • Clean turf interaction from tight fairway lies

Watch out for

  • Less forgiving than higher-MOI rivals and the GT1
  • No adjustable sole weight to tune ball flight
  • Premium price compared with many fairway woods
Full overview of the GT2 Fairway →

GT1 3Tour Fairway

What reviewers like

  • Low, controlled spin for an efficient, wind-resistant flight
  • Solid, satisfying feel with strong ball speed on good strikes
  • Easy to shape draws and fades on command
  • Flippable weights and adjustable hosel for tuning launch and spin
  • Versatile off the tee and the fairway as a driver alternative

Watch out for

  • Punishes off-centre strikes more than the standard GT1
  • Needs good swing speed to get the most from it
  • Tight lies and hardpan demand precise contact
Full overview of the GT1 3Tour Fairway →

Lofts and clubs offered

GT2 Fairway
13.5° / 15° / 16.5° / 18° / 21°
GT1 3Tour Fairway
14.5°

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