Titleist TSi1 Hybrid vs TSR1 Hybrid
Proven Forgiveness or Steep High Flight?
Which to choose
The biggest difference is how sure reviewers are about forgiveness and feel. Testers agree the TSi1 is very forgiving and keeps yardages predictable across the face, with a soft, muted strike. Forgiveness results for the TSR1 were mixed. It feels solid, but it gives little feedback through the hands and sounds louder and more metallic than most hybrids.
Both are light, high-launch hybrids for moderate and slower swingers, and both are 40.5 inches long at the listed lofts. The TSR1 is known for a steep, high flight that holds greens. Its light head can be hard to sense, so fitting the shaft and head weight is recommended. The TSi1 has a clean, wood-like black head with no alignment aid.
Choose the TSi1 Hybrid if…
you want the most dependable forgiveness and consistent yardages on off-center hits, along with a soft, muted feel at impact.
Choose the TSR1 Hybrid if…
you're happy to get fitted for shaft and head weight, and you want a high ball flight that lands steeply enough to hold greens.
Common questions
- Which is more forgiving?
- The TSi1. Reviewers consistently call it very forgiving, with consistent distances across the face, while forgiveness results for the TSR1 were mixed.
- Which feels and sounds better?
- The TSi1 has a soft, muted strike. The TSR1 feels solid but gives little feedback and sounds louder and more metallic than most hybrids.
- Which is better for a faster swinger?
- Both are aimed at moderate and slower swing speeds. Reviewers say faster or stronger players should get the TSR1 fitted for shaft and head weight, because the stock shaft may feel too light.
Written by golfclubase with AI from our summaries of published reviews and test videos and the makers' published specs (Oct 25, 2026).
Key differences
- Lie angle: the TSR1 Hybrid is 0.5° lower than the TSi1 Hybrid
Specs side by side
TSi1 Hybrid: 18°; TSR1 Hybrid: 20° (US models).
| TSi1 Hybrid | TSR1 Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Loft | — | 20° |
| Lie angle | 57.5° | 57°−0.5° |
| Club length | 40.5″ | 40.5″ |
Values are as published by the makers. Sources are listed on each model's page.
The Numbers, Visualized
Where They Sit Among Hybrids
Compared with the reference club of every model in Hybrids on golfclubase (US specs; 18° / 20°). The line is the full range, the band the middle half, the tick the median.
TSR1 Hybrid ranks #14 highest of 59.
TSi1 Hybrid ranks #15 lowest of 62. TSR1 Hybrid ranks #5 lowest of 62.
Both rank #17 shortest of 62.
What reviewers say
TSi1 Hybrid
What reviewers like
- Launches the ball high with little effort
- Very forgiving, keeping distances consistent across the face
- Light, smooth feel with a soft, muted impact
- Clean, understated black head with a wood-like shape
- Easier-to-hit replacement for long irons
Watch out for
- No alignment aid on the crown
- Expensive, especially if you buy several
- Limited left-handed options
TSR1 Hybrid
What reviewers like
- High launch that gets the ball airborne easily, higher than the TSR2
- Steep, high flight that helps hold greens
- Competitive distance with fairly consistent carries
- Clean glossy black crown with no distracting graphics
Watch out for
- Light head can make it hard to sense the clubhead
- Louder, more metallic sound than most hybrids
- Limited feedback through the hands at impact
- Stock shaft may feel too light for firmer swings
Lofts and clubs offered
- TSi1 Hybrid
- 18° / 20° / 21° / 23° / 24° / 26° / 29°
- TSR1 Hybrid
- 20° / 23° / 26° / 29°