Cauley was one of the earliest converts to the GTS2, making the move in his first start after its Tour launch at the Valero Texas Open. That week in Texas, he told reps he loved the stability and spin consistency he got compared to his old gamer, as well as the sound and feel. He noted a touch more launch as well in an 8.0-degree head with an 11g weight forward and a 5g weight in the rear.
Since his move, Cauley has jumped 44 spots in the PGA Tour’s SG: Off-The-Tee ranking, going from losing 0.138 strokes per round (109th on Tour) to picking up just under a tenth of a stroke (0.09, 65th).
Last week at the RBC Canadian Open, he gained more than two-and-a-half shots on the field (17th) as he won for the first time on the PGA Tour in 239 starts.
He’s far from the only player who will use a GTS driver at this week’s U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills. In addition to Poston, several of Titleist’s big-name staff players, such as Justin Thomas (GTS2), Jordan Spieth (GTS2) and Cameron Young (GTS3), have made the move to the new driver platform.
Even gear-free agents like Maverick McNealy (GTS3) and Harry Hall (GTS3) have added the driver in recent weeks. In total, more than 65 players currently game a GTS driver.
