Titleist GTS300 Mini Driver

Titleist GTS300 Mini Driver is a modern mini driver designed for players who want more control from the tee than a standard driver, while still getting more distance than a typical 3-wood. From our point of view, it is a very interesting club for golfers who want a safer tee option without giving up significant distance.

GTS300 sits between a driver and a fairway wood. It has a smaller head and shorter shaft than a standard driver, which can help players gain more control, accuracy, and confidence from the tee. At the same time, it has more volume and more power than a traditional fairway wood, so it can still deliver excellent distance on tighter holes.

The 305 cc head is larger than the previous GT280 Mini Driver and is designed to offer more stability and forgiveness. Titleist moved the centre of gravity deeper to increase MOI and improve consistency on off-centre strikes. For the player, this means less precise shots should produce more stable flight and less performance loss.

A major advantage is the Forged L-Cup Face, which helps maintain ball speed and launch especially on lower-face impacts. This is very important in a mini driver because the club is intended to be playable not only from the tee, but also from the turf. Low-face strikes are common from the ground, and the L-Cup construction helps preserve performance on those shots.

The aerodynamic head shaping is designed to support speed. GTS300 has a more pronounced tail section that helps reduce drag and support a more efficient clubhead movement. The result is intended to be a combination of speed, control, and stability without requiring the player to change their swing.

Another important technology is the dual-weighting system. The combination of 11 g and 3 g weights allows the centre of gravity position to be adjusted. A heavier forward weight can support lower launch and spin, while moving the heavier weight back can increase launch, spin, and stability. This gives a fitter or experienced player room to tune the club to the desired flight.

Titleist GTS300 Mini Driver has a 13.0° loft, standard men’s length of 43.5", and 56° lie. The length is shorter than a regular driver, which can help improve contact control, while still being long enough to generate strong tee-shot distance.

We recommend this mini driver to players who often look for a safer tee club, play tighter courses, or do not feel fully confident with a full-size driver. It can also make sense for players who rarely hit a 3-wood from the fairway and would rather carry a stronger tee option with occasional turf use.

Who we recommend this mini driver for

• players who want more control from the tee than with a standard driver,
• golfers looking for a longer alternative to a 3-wood,
• players who often play narrow holes and need a safer tee shot,
• golfers who want a mini driver playable from both tee and turf,
• better recreational and performance players who want a more accurate top-end club,
• players who have less confidence with a full-size driver,
• golfers who want a specialised club for controlled distance and more fairways.

Who we would not recommend it to as a first choice

• players looking for the maximum distance of a classic 460 cc driver,
• golfers who need a very easy-launching higher-lofted fairway wood,
• beginners who do not yet have consistent contact and need a simpler forgiving club,
• players who want a club mainly for fairway shots rather than tee shots,
• golfers who already carry a driver and strong 3-wood and do not want another specialised club.

Main benefits

• more tee-shot control than a standard driver,
• more distance than a typical fairway wood,
• larger 305 cc head with more forgiveness than GT280,
• Forged L-Cup Face for performance on low-face strikes,
• deeper centre of gravity and higher MOI for more stable flight,
• dual-weighting system with 11 g and 3 g weights,
• playable from tee and turf,
• shorter 43.5" length for improved contact control,
• Titleist SureFit compatibility with fairway hosel sleeve.

Disadvantages to consider

• will not offer the same maximum distance as a standard driver on perfect strikes,
• from the fairway, it will still be more demanding than a 5-wood or higher-lofted fairway wood,
• not every player will need a specialised club between driver and 3-wood,
• to use the settings properly, fitting or launch monitor testing is recommended,
• it may take a bag slot from a club the player needs more often in another distance gap.

Our recommendation

We recommend Titleist GTS300 Mini Driver to players who want more tee-shot control and accuracy without giving up too much distance compared with a driver. It makes the most sense on courses with narrow fairways, in windy conditions, or as a safer option on holes where a standard driver brings too much risk.

If you rarely use a 3-wood from the fairway and would rather have a powerful, controllable tee club, GTS300 can fit very well into the bag. However, if you are looking only for the easiest possible club from the fairway, a 5-wood, 7-wood, or hybrid may be more suitable.

Technical specifications

• Type: mini driver
• Brand: Titleist
• Model: GTS300 Mini Driver
• Head volume: 305 cc
• Loft: 13.0°
• Dexterity: right hand and left hand
• Lie: 56°
• Standard length: 43.5" men’s, 42.5" women’s, 41.5" junior according to Titleist specifications
• Face: Forged L-Cup Face with ATI 425 titanium insert
• Weights: 11 g and 3 g adjustable forward/back weights
• Adjustability: compatible with Titleist Fairway SureFit® hosel sleeve
• Purpose: more tee control, more distance than a fairway wood, playable from the turf as well

Titleist GTS300 Mini Driver is a specialised club for players who want to combine driver-like distance, fairway-wood control, and greater versatility from both tee and turf.