Description The 983K driver features a 365cc full pear profile. The larger head size compared to the 983E, produces a moderate launch angle and higher moment of inertia for playability. The slightly heel-biased internal weighting and deeper CG produce a moderate spin rate and an easy-to-square face. The result is a highly playable driver with an ideal initial trajectory, and long downrange flight.
Reviewed by: ensoniqman(Unregistered User)
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Shoots in the 90s
Model Reviewed: Titleist 983k
Summary: After reading several reviews on this forum & several others, I decided to upgrade from my old Titleist 975d driver to this 983k. I compared it to a Cleveland 400 Launcher and a Great Big Bertha II. Both of those drivers seem to have bigger and more forgiving club faces, but definitely have higher ball flight. Whereas this Titleist 983k hits more on a lower trajectory like the old 975d. This is what I've been looking for! It seems on higher ball flights, my fades turn more into slices. It's not always the arrow, but the indian....so I did have to adjust my swing accordingly. I lowered the tee on the ball at the suggestion of another review (about 3/4" to 1") and that made a BIG difference in straightening out the ball. No need to kill your swing speed with this driver & it has a nice 'thunk' sound rather than 'pingggg'....so long as you hit it on the square middle. Feels with the shaft and head are a nice balance; not as light feeling as the Callaway. Play a full extended swing and low to the deck like a fairway wood and watch it go! Mine has the NV65 shaft in stiff flex, which I am well pleased. These clubs are a dime a dozen on Ebay and other used club places. Got this one from Edwin Watts used and very cheap + $6.00 ground shipping. Check them out if you get the chance. I would put this driver up against any 460cc model for distance, but better ball control and workability. I still have an old Callaway Titanium smaller head driver which I will keep as a spare, since it still plays well with shorter distance.
Customer Service: Haven't dealt with them yet.
Similar Products Used: Cleveland 400 Launcher
Great Big Bertha II
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Review Date August 14, 2011
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
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Reviewed by: James P(Unregistered User)
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Shoots in the 90s
Model Reviewed: Titleist 983K
Summary: I've played golf for 1 year now, started with this driver, I have a 10.5 with regular flex Titleist shaft. I paid $50 for it so value was excellent. I would say at the start I had a lot of issues with slices, definitely not the easiest club to hit when you are a novice golfer. After 3-4 month with it I started to get the hang of it and consistently hit 270-300 yards down the middle and sometimes with a little draw, but occasionally still get those dreaded slices. It is definitely where I position the ball and not making a full turn with my hips sometimes, so I don't blame the club I blame my own skills. My other driver is a Taylormade Tour Burner, it is definitely much easier to hit because of the bigger face, 460cc, plus I can hit it further with the Fujikura stiff shaft, around 325 yards, that's farthest it went. The problem is it doesn't have the feel of the 983k, for some reason Taylormade drivers feel very hollow and lack the feel at impact. If I want to upgrade I'll go with a Titleist driver, most likely the 910 D3.
Customer Service: None, didn't need it
Similar Products Used: Taylormade Tour Burner Driver, ENA (Crane Golf) Driver
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Review Date June 6, 2011
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
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Reviewed by: RussGriz(Unregistered User)
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Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed: 983k 8.5 deg S-flex
Summary: Nice, I feel like I can smash the ball with every swing. Beautiful sweet spot gets me right down the middle most of the time. I've noticed atleast 10 yrds further off the tee.
Summary: i really like this club. i played a 10.5 degree with NV65 and that was really good, however a brother in law used it and destroyed: idiot marks on top and a dent on the toe! anyhow, i found 9.5 degree head with ys-6 shaft, and this works. hit on a launch monitor at the golf store and the numbers were very good. overall, the feel of the shaft unloading is very good, the smaller head allows me to tee it lower if i want, and i feel the square head visually appealing. i'm not sure how accurate the numbers are, but carry was 270-280, backspin was 2950 which isn't bad for me, and launch was low at 9.2 degrees but i normally hit a 10.5 degree head. if i could do this on a golf course, i would be king of the public courses! i'll have to wait till spring to really try this. hopefully i won't be disappointed! you won't be either. this is a good club/shaft combo.
Customer Service: n/a
Similar Products Used: 905T
905R
909D2
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Summary: Used to play off 1 with the hot face 983K but handicap has slipped up to 3 with a 907 D2 over past 2 years.
Resurrected the hot face this winter to see if it was me or the club and am delighted to say it was the club. My mates were impressed with my driving but delighted I would have to give it up come competition time. However, Ive managed to source a legal version with the same Titleist 4560 shaft and its just as good. Haven't tried any other shafts but this one seems to work for my natural low ball flight.
Can't wait for the season to start, this driver is the best: Long, penetrating ball flight, looks good at address, workable and hittable off the deck. Really makes you realise that golf manufacturers are businesses which need to sell new "improved" products which are actually inferior. Bigger is not always better!
Similar Products Used: Titleist 907 D2
Titleist 983K HCoR
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