John Letters TR47 Driver Review

2013 Drivers Test

Even on the higher lofts, testers commented how little loft was visible at address. Chris felt his 10.5˚ looked more like an 8.5˚, which reduced his confidence. Testers enjoyed the classic head shape, but the lack of stand-out features reduced shelf appeal in Graeme’s opinion. James observed how the face sat closed, which would benefit slicers.

First Look Test

The titanium won’t become brittle – losing you performance – for up to five years. The face does sit shut at address and looks less lofted than the number suggests.

Manufactured from 15-3-3-3 titanium, one of the finest available, and features a custom UST Mamiya shaft and grip designed specifically for the TR47 to minimise torque, optimise the ball flight and harness the powerful head design.

For the first time, John Letters is using high-grade titanium in its driver. The material they’ve chosen is naturally high in elasticity; it’s designed to be strong but to bend and flex like an aeroplane’s wings.

When we tested the pre-launch version of the club earlier this year, it was well-liked for its classic look and closed face, which would benefit serial slicers of the ball. Each driver has a polished head design offering a sleek and distraction-free look at address. A four-piece cup face enhances distance. It comes as standard with a UST Mamiya V2 graphite shaft.