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In this review, I’ll be taking a comprehensive look at the Titleist GT4 driver.
The GT4 is the low-spin model in the GT family, aimed at golfers who consistently see spin rates of 3000+ RPMs off the tee.
The driver is designed to reduce spin for more penetrating drives and more distance, and two weight ports in the front and back allow golfers to control the degree of spin reduction.
How does the GT4 driver actually perform in our evaluation? How does it compare to the TSR4? Who is it best suited for? Is it worth putting in the bag?
Here’s what will be covered in the review:
Read on to learn what you need to know to make an informed purchase.
Note: Unless otherwise stated, stock shafts and stock grips are used when evaluating this club. In most cases, the golf clubs reviewed on Golfstead are acquired temporarily for testing purposes and are not purchased. The review that follows is based on the personal experience and research of the author. Because everyone’s swing and body are different, results with a particular club may differ from person to person.
What are the reviews like?
The Titleist GT4 driver won a gold medal on the Golf Digest 2025 Hot List, and critic reviews are generally positive. This model seems to be one of the least played ones in the GT family.
What People Like
- super low spin
- highly workable
- powerful distance potential
- smaller head is visually appealing
What People Don’t Like
- some dislike the sound of the driver
- underwhelming accuracy
The Features
The key features of the GT4 driver are:
- Thermoform Crown: this unique composite crown made from a new proprietary matrix polymer saves significant weight in the crown which is reallocated to optimize performance. At the same time, this new crown maintains the sound and feel golfers have come to expect from Titleist.
- Split Mass Construction: the internal mass distribution of the GT4 is concentrated in the front and back of the club. Although some mass is located in the aft section for added stability, the overall CG is shifted forward for significant spin reduction.
- Speed Ring VFT Face: this technology combines an upgraded titanium Speed Ring, which stabilizes the perimeter to increase ball speeds in the center of the face, with a variable face thickness (VFT) design that maximizes speed across the entire face.
- Complete Adjustability: two interchangeable weight ports in the front and back of the club (11g and 3g weights) allow golfers to control the balance of stability vs. low spin, while an integrated SureFit hosel enables sixteen unique loft and lie combinations. This gives you plenty of room to fine-tune your ball flight.
Stock Info
The GT4 driver is available in 8°, 9° and 10° standard lofts at a compact 430cc.
The stock shafts offered are:
- featured graphite shafts: Project X Denali Red (mid-high launch), Mitsubishi TENSEI 1K Blue (mid launch), Project X HZRDUS Black 5G (low-mid launch), Mitsubishi TENSEI 1K Black (low launch)
- premium graphite shafts: Graphite Design Tour AD VF, Tour AD UB, Tour AD DI
The stock grip is the Titleist Universal 360.
Below are the specs of the Titleist GT drivers, including the GT4. Click or zoom to enlarge.
The Performance
In the sections that follow, I’ll talk about my experience with the GT4 driver. Let’s jump right in.
Distance
With the heavier sole weight in the front port, my field test predictably indicated that ball speeds are the highest in the GT family: 2-2.5 mph higher than the GT2 and GT3.
If you have a sufficiently high clubhead speed (100+ mph) and you normally generate a mid to high spin rate, the GT4 is going to get that trajectory down, and you’ll really be able to unlock the potential of this driver.
On the other hand, if you tend to mis-hit your driver frequently or have a clubhead speed of less than 100 mph, distance will likely be less than other drivers in the GT line.
Having said this, I didn’t notice a significant increase in ball speeds compared to the preceding TSR4 model. At best, it’s a very marginal gain of less than 1 mph.
Forgiveness
With the heavier weight forward, the GT4 is not a particularly forgiving driver. Poor strikes can be penalized pretty heavily, although I do find that ball speed retention on mis-hits is slightly improved over the TSR4.
With the heavier weight back, I consider mis-hit performance to be somewhat comparable to the GT3.
Overall forgiveness is what you would expect from a true low-spin driver — there are no surprises here.
Playability/Trajectory
The GT4 driver tends to produce a low-mid trajectory. The ball flight is very penetrating and holds up excellently in windy conditions.
With the heavier 11g weight in the front, spin is undoubtedly the lowest in the GT family: about 150-200 RPMs lower than the GT3 in my field test. Many golfers will see spin rates in the general neighbourhood of 2000 RPMs. Spin is around 40-50 RPMs lower than the GT3 with the weight back.
The GT4 is a highly workable driver. Whether it’s highs, lows, fades, or draws, the capability is there for competent players.
The Look
The GT4 driver has the most compact footprint in the GT family at just 430cc. It has a fairly traditional pear shape that is proportionally similar to that of the GT3.
The high-gloss crown is very simple, with nothing but a “GT” alignment marking sitting right behind the face. The overall look is clean, and the club sits square behind the ball.
The sole design is a little more streamlined compared to its sister models. The weight port in the front is clearly visible when looking down at the sole, but the back port sits on the rear skirt and can be difficult to see unless you look at it from a certain angle.
The overall look is fairly typical for a low-spin driver, although I did find the pear shape to be a bit more pronounced than it was on the TSR4.
The Sound & Feel
The feel of the GT4 when struck in the sweet spot is amazing. It’s pure, dense and solid, but there’s also a lightness to it, and of course, it’s very responsive, as if the ball is rocketing off the face. It’s certainly one of the best feels of any low-spin driver I’ve tested. Mis-hits feel firmer and less explosive.
The impact sound is a percussive “smack” that is similar to the GT2 but higher-pitched and a little tighter. This sound remains fairly consistent as you move away from the center of the face.
Feedback is the clearest and most informative in the GT family. You’ll be able to diagnose your misses with a good deal of precision.
Where To Buy This Driver Online
One of the best places to customize and order a GT4 driver is Golf Galaxy. They are one of the largest golf retailers in the world, offering a club trade-in program, a 90-day Play Guarantee, and other benefits.
With Titleist clubs, fittings are often recommended, and this may be especially relevant with the GT4. There are several different avenues to get fit or to understand which loft, length, shaft, etc. would be best for you.
You can also check the stock at Global Golf and PGA TOUR Superstore. These merchants may offer club trade-ins, points programs, or other perks to enhance your shopping experience.
Another place to check out the GT4 driver (new or used) is eBay. You can typically find deals there that you can’t find anywhere else.
Final Thoughts
The Titleist GT4 is certainly not weak when it comes to reducing spin. With the heavier weight forward, this driver will get your spin down majorly.
Raw distance potential isn’t markedly different from the TSR4, but it’s a little bit more forgiving and it has a slightly more appealing pear shape, so there are real improvements to speak of.
While I do recommend the GT4 for faster swingers with driver swing speeds of 100 mph or greater, it’s also strongly recommended to be a consistent ballstriker due to the lack of mis-hit forgiveness. Some higher handicappers can do well with this driver, but they will likely find themselves putting the heavier weight back for added stability.
Are you interested in the GT4 driver? Have you played it? What’s your experience? Let us know in the comments below.
