There is no reason Titanium wouldn't be a good club ride/century bike, it is all a matter of perspective and the allure that Titanium has as a "bling" building material.
If 953 is lighter than Ti, I can't see a single reason to go with Ti other than bling. Your tires first and your geometry second probably make up 90% of ride comfort, so take all building material discussions with a grain of salt.
Then again, if you are going to get a full racing bike and can afford Ti but don't like the stigma of this heavy metal on a race bike, then GET CARBON.