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Titleist TS2 Vs Callaway Big Bertha BB23 Driver Comparison Overview

When compared to the new Callaway Big Bertha BB23, the Titleist TS2 driver is devoid of a lot of bells and whistles.

And this is understandable since the TS2 driver came out in 2018 and the BB23 is the newest Big Bertha driver from Callaway.

We know the TS2 driver to be one of the most forgiving drivers in the TS line from Titleist. But without all the modern tech, can it really stand up against the Callaway Big Bertha BB23? Read on to find out.

Titleist TS2 Driver Overview

“The TS2 driver has a somewhat elongated rear head area and a nice symmetrical shape (from heel to toe) at address.

The glossy black finish on the crown lets you know you’re looking down at a Titleist driver. Behind the ball, the TS2 driver looks very forgiving and yet very clean. The face profile is fairly deep; but not as deep as the BB23 driver.

The TS2 features an adjustable hosel sleeve and a fixed rear weight. And that’s about as complicated as the tech that went into this driver gets. And while the shot dispersion is pretty tight, we were getting higher spin numbers from the TS2 compared to the BB23. This hindered total distance a bit. The TS2 also launched slightly lower than the Callaway Big Bertha BB23 driver.

Callaway Big Bertha BB23 Driver Overview

“The Callaway Big Bertha BB23 features a triaxial carbon crown, forward weighting, AI design forged titanium face and a jailbreak bracing system.”

The look behind the ball is definitely beefier than the TS2; but the BB23 feels lighter in the hands. The forged titanium face also made it very hard to lose ball speed on mis-hits. The average off-line divergence for the BB23 was 10.8 yards compared to 12.3 yards from the TS2.

The BB23’s spin numbers were significantly lower than those of the TS2; but the carry distance wasn’t much different. On average, the BB23 played only 4.9 yards longer than the much higher-spinning TS2.

“Dispersion and distance are very similar between these two drivers. Where the Callaway Big Bertha BB23 really takes the lead is in the forgiveness department.”

Even when you swing out of your shoes, it’s very easy to find the sweet spot and affect a straight shot or high-arcing draw. The Titleist TS2 is still a long, better-sounding, better-feeling, good-looking and worthwhile driver; but it would seem that all the tech that went into the BB23 really does make it the superior driver.

Titleist Tsi2 First Impressions

At first, the Titleist Tsi2 doesn’t look like much. But it’s a driver that has to be swung to be believed.

One of the things that really helps bump this driver up a few points is the adjustable hosel.

It is no secret in the golf world that the majority of tour pros that aren’t sponsored are using Titleist and it is the majority of the winners too.

The Tsi2 provides an excellent blend of forgiveness, feel and distance to take your game to the next level.

This customization of loft and lie angles adds instant value to this driver.

However, it’s the feel of this driver at impact that really steals the show.

The Tsi Family

The Titleist Tsi2 is the most ofrgiving driver in the Tsi fanily which also includes the Tsi1, Tsi3 and Tsi4.

The Tsi4 is for lower handicap players and features a 425cc head.

The Tsi3 would be best for mid to low handicap players and the Tsi1 is a lightweight version but produces considerable spin off the tee.

Callaway Big Bertha BB23 Driver – First Impressions

“Against all odds, it appeared at first that the Callaway Big Bertha BB23 actually had a bigger footprint than the 2022 Big Bertha driver.”

Behind the ball it looks like you simply can’t miss. It looks very confidence-inspiring at address even with the slightly reflective carbon fiber crown.

So our first impression of the Callaway Big Bertha BB23 was that high handicappers are going to love the way this club looks.

And when we hit right outta the guts with this driver, it produced high launch with a sweet little draw – something else that high and mid handicappers are sure to love.

Titleist Tsi2 Selling Points

Aerospace grade titanium
Vertical MOI enhancements
Adjustable hosel
460cc head
Aerodynamic head shape

Callaway Big Bertha BB23 Selling Points

Triaxial carbon fiber crown
Low/forward CG placement
Easy launch
Wishbone jailbreak bracing
Forged titanium face
Large footprint
460cc head
Lightweight graphite stock shafts

Titleist Tsi2 – Who is it for?

The Titleist Tsi2 would be best for low to mid handicappers who want a great-feeling driver.

While some workability is lost in the architecture of the face and size of the head, there’s no denying the awesome feel and reaction of the face.

The forgiveness is there too. You will find that the Tsi2 will still yield impressive distance on shots around the sweet spot.

Tsi Drivers

All of the drivers in the Tsi family feature the same aerospace-grade titanium face construction.

However, the Tsi2 is probably the most congenial for beginners and high handicappers.

Distance: 94/100

Accuracy: 95/100

Forgiveness: 92/100

Feel & Control: 93/100

Overall Rating: 94/100

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Who is the Callaway Big Bertha BB23 Driver for?

“Callaway has thought of a very interesting way to keep the ball straight.”

You usually see forward CG placement in player’s performance clubs. But it makes sense that by eliminating spin, you also reduce your chances of pushing and pulling the ball.

First and foremost, the Callaway Big Bertha BB23 is a great driver for players who simply want to stay on the fairway.

But beyond that, it’s a great driver for players who simply want to drive the ball further than ever before.