While the next generation of Titleist drivers has only just been revealed, the company are already well on the way with the next piece of their tour validation process with the Titleist GTS 300 Mini Driver
It seems that 2026 is going to be the year of surprises from Titleist. We’ve only just had the confirmation of the next family of metalwoods with the GTS models making their debut on the PGA and DP World tours, already early in the season for the normal company cycle, and now we’re being treated to a new Mini Driver to match – the Titleist GTS 300.
Listed on the USGA website on Monday, May 4, the new mini is taking clear visual cues from both the driver and fairway woods, in an interesting combination of both styles. While the crown and dark finish face are very much in the fashion of GTS 2, 3, and 4 models, the scoring lines are more in-line with what we’ve seen in previous generations of Titleist fairways, specifically the deeper-faced GT3 and the currently available mini – the GT280.
Speaking of the GT 280, which Equipment Editor Alex Lodge loved when he put it through it’s paces last year, there’s obviously a name change for the Titleist GTS 300, but is there more to it than just an update to match a new model?
Bigger and better?
“GTS 300 represents the latest synthesis of Titleist’s metalwood technologies and continued collaboration with the game’s best players – including Cameron Young and Justin Thomas, whose feedback and testing helped influence the new model’s final design.” – Titleist R&D
While Titleist have made some small statements on the GTS 300 now being available for professionals and ambassadors as part of their Tour Validation program, the technologies and design details are still thin on the ground.
We’ll probably learn some more once we find out what’s new with the whole GTS family later this month, but there’s definitely enough here to speculate on.
The first is the name. GT 280 was so named for it’s 280cc head size; small when compared to other options on the market, like TaylorMade’s R7 mini, but still far bigger than the fairway woods in Titleist’s line-up.
We think it’s safe to assume that the company have likely brought the new GTS mini closer to those alternatives, given the name, and most reasonably to provide more forgiveness and possibly lower Center of Gravity.
Additionally, you’ll see the same front and rear weights that have also been spotted in the GTS2 driver, making for adjustable launch and spin characteristics within the same head. From the USGA listing, it would appear that the Titleist GTS 300 will only be available in the single 13º loft option, so changing ball flight through weight will be an essential aspect on the new mini driver.
Finally, there is also a listing for a Left Hand model, so those that stand on the right side of the ball (in every sense) can also benefit from the new mini when it launches in July, 2026.
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