The sleak looking new callaway ftiq driver has been designed using influences from lamborghini supercars and stealth jet fighters and the sample obtained by the todays golfer golf equipment team certainly. Hit both at a demo day and the ft9 was more solid and ball went farther. The innovative technology made its way into three driver heads making it suitable for a larger audience after the epic had just focused on one driver head. Average driver for the average player, easy to use, the aldila stiff shaft feel a bit too soft, lost alot of distance when compare to the callaway ft9 9degree stiff shaft and r7 limited. Cobra golf is a leading golf club and golf equipment manufacturer, committed to providing superiorquality, high performance products for avid golfers of all abilities. The ft9 driver is the latest evolution in clubhead design. The first ball that i hit with it was high up on the face of the driver at no time did the ball contact the top paint on the driver causing the paint to chip from the top of the driver. With artificial intelligence and machine learning leading the way, callaway drivers provide next level distance, ball speed, and forgiveness.
One of the biggest innovations youll see on the callaway xr driver is the new speed step crown, which creates less drag by holding air closer to the club head through the down swing. In responce to j, if u go to the callaway website you will find out that most tour pros consider using this club when their driving is a little off, and lefty carries a ft5 and fti depending on the course with his 2 driver system so most tour pros consideruse it. The ftiq is the straight hitting box shaped driver, while the ft9 is the shot making, shot shaping round head driver. Every shot has unprecedented feel, consistency, stability, and distance. Fusion technology that delivers professional shotshaping and tour distance, for a finetuned game. If you absolutely want a of the year not too expensive driver get this cobra, otherwise the taylormade r7 limited price drop is quite a good offer. Callaway ft9 driver tour spec x flex stiff imix neutral 9.
The callaway golf ft9 driver expands on the success of the ft5 driver. Versatility, distance and control all in one spaceage package. I saw a new callaway hyper x driver and a new ft5 driver in a closeout bin for a great price due to their age and was about to buy the hyper x because it was my understanding it was a bit more forgiving. Unlike most other composite drivers, the sound was very. Mar 01, 2018 callaway rogue vs callaway epic driver test the technology callaway had huge success with what they call jailbreak technology in the epic drivers. Unlike past ft models, the ft9 looks very good and more powerful at address. The ft9 driver was designed to deliver the most creative shotmaking you can think of. Jun 15, 2007 in responce to j, if u go to the callaway website you will find out that most tour pros consider using this club when their driving is a little off, and lefty carries a ft5 and fti depending on the course with his 2 driver system so most tour pros consideruse it. From time to time, and for whatever reason, you might need to replace a graphite shaft on a callaway club. In our tests it certainly does keep offcentre hits straighter and they also get a good level of distance. The ft3 tour driver is available in righthand only in 8.
The callaway fti driver has had a lot of hype and rightly so as it was the first introduction of a new type of driver focussing on a high moment of inertia moi to reduce twisting of the club head at impact, particularly on offcentre hits. Both use a titanium cup face with a composite body. Callaway golf also owns topflite golf company, odyssey putters, ben. How to reshaft a callaway ft9 driver driver blicks. I have the callaway ft9 driver with 10 loft and the stock regular shaft in neutral set up in my bag now for the past 10 weeks and i can honestly say that i am now hitting the ball at least 510 yds further than my older ping g10 driver. When fowler, bryson dechambeau and lexi thompson are using this driver on tour, they want it to be instantly recognisable. Top that off with a gold rating by golf digest hot drivers list, and youve got a potential winner here that will make a big impact this spring the carbon fiber shell provides a an overall improvement to the. You always can spend the money by having it done at your local pro shop or sporting goods store, or you can save money by doing it yourself. The companys founder, ely callaway, had a mission to produce clubs that were of superior quality.
My last driver was a taylormade r7 superquad which i felt was too lunky for my swing. This moi is a measure of how resistant the face is to twisting when the ball is struck offcenter. Feb 15, 2010 the callaway ftiz driver is certainly full of technology and cutting edge styling. Callaway ft9 neutral drivers in stock for next working day delivery. It was the entrance of the oversized metalwood that defied convention in terms of shape, materials and volume. The callaway fti driver is for players who need extra forgiveness off the tee, for good shots no matter where the ball is struck on the clubface. The razr fit to me combines the best combination of looks, forgiveness and distance performance ive seen to date in a driver and was worth the wait. The ft9 tour also features a slightly open face angle and produces stronger, more penetrating trajectories preferred by highly accomplished players. Jun 22, 2017 5 years of callaway golf drivers tested. Callaway golf mens drivers clubs official site specs. While manufacturers have continued to push the limits of. Callaway imix fti driver head discount prices for golf.
Save money by replacing a graphite shaft on a callaway club at home. This is the perfect golf equipment for golfers looking for a serious edge. Callaway ft9 imix tour driver head take command of your game with your attitude at your course on your day, every time you play with imix. Callaway are readying what it describes as its straightest ever driver for the 2009 golf season in the form of the callaway ftiq driver. The square design allows weight to be moved to the extremes for a maximum moment of inertia. When i hit this driver the first thing that i noticed was that when you hit the ball on the toe of the club which is where i often mishit that the golf ball seemed to work its way back towards. From the use of ai in equipment, to sustainable course architecture, to the rise of interactive screen golf, forefront explores the revolutionary trends in golf that are driving the future of the game. When ely callaway first introduced his big bertha driver 20 years ago, the golfing world changed forever. It is an attractive looking driver for callaway, but the shaft length is too long at 46 inches you can order it at 4545. Jailbreak technology went up a notch when the rogue was released. The full manufacturers warranty from callaway is only valid when the callaway fti driver is purchased from an internet authorized dealer. Callaway rogue vs callaway epic driver test the technology callaway had huge success with what they call jailbreak technology in the epic drivers.
Specs the callaway big bertha fusion ft3 driver is available in standard and tour models in a choice of draw, neutral and fade configurations. Callaway indeed does deliver the good with this new bigstick. The ft9 tour drivers let you choose between draw or neutral configurations with the help of external web weighting that helps precisely position the center of. Big bertha drivers were just the beginning of a wave of technology and innovation found in callaway drivers, and that tradition of ideas and designs to maximize.
I had a chance to see and hit the new callaway ft tour driver yesterday. Out on tour, golf clubs are dynamic, allowing every pro to have the ideal driver setup for specific course conditions. Localized polar weighting at the front and back of the driver for a heavy face and inline rear power source. The new callaway ft9 driver is in my bag the breakfast ball. Ball speed across the entire club face has been dramatically improved thanks to the addition of hyperbolic face technology. The ft9 driver has the option of draw or neutral configurations to allow golfers to choose the desired trajectory and ball flight they are looking for. Callaway epic fusion big bertha 816815814, xr, xr16. I cant wait to get this thing outside on the range. Callaway driver golf clubs for sale shop with afterpay ebay. It consists of two titanium bars which connect the crown and the sole to stiffen up the head and allow the face to take more of the load. Now a publicly traded company, callaway is one of the most visible names in golf with a product line that encompasses the full spectrum of equipment and accessories including drivers, irons, wedges, putters and balls. Jan 23, 2009 the callaway ft9 driver is one of the best composite material drivers we have tested.
The ft9 driver represents the latest evolution of fusion technology, a multimaterial process that gives callaway golf engineers the utmost freedom in design. The v2 should have been in an is line up at a lower price for the better player. Callaway golf imix fti fti tour interchangeable driver head. The callaway ft9 driver is one of the best composite material drivers we have tested. Browse the entire selection of callaway golf clubs to find the right models for your playing style. Callaway blows ping put of the water with its new driver the ft9 the callaway easily shows the buyer the technology that justifys the premium. Callaway ft9 neutral driver callaway drivers golfbidder. The ft9 and ftiq are the newest additions to the line.
Callaway golf has been on the cutting edge of driver technology for years, and was the driving force behind the advent of oversize, titanium drivers that are ubiquitous in golf today. Our golf clubs offer golfers a competitive performance advantage and functionality through innovative design, such as e9 face technology, adjustable flight technology and baffler rail technology. The callaway ft9 tour draw driver features a 460cc fusion technology head that creates maximum perimeter weighting with a carbon composite body and titanium cup face, allowing for precise center. D esigned with a focus on speed, callaways xr driver features a slew of technologies that promote longer distance off the tee. Official callaway golf site golf clubs golf equipment. The ft9 driver comes stock with the fujikura zcom shaft which has plenty of use on the pga tour. The standard ft9 is available in 9, 10, 11 and degree lofts, while the tour version comes in 8. The ft9 driver features hyperbolic face that is 1 degree closed, visible external web weighting, and fusion technology, and choice of two cg center of.
How to reshaft a callaway ft9 driver it may not be perfect you are still taking a chance, but would probably be ok. Callaway golf also owns topflite golf company, odyssey putters, ben hogan and strata brands. Draw or neutral ball flights, letting golfers hit longer and more accurate drives. With 74% of the clubhead weight in the face and rear of the club, we found the polar weighting really helped with the forgiveness of the ftiz driver. Callaway driver golf clubs for sale shop with afterpay.
The callaway ft9 driver is created with workability in mind with the combination of a titanium cup face and a carboncomposite body. The callaway ft9ta has long been the king of drivers in my bag and this may soon change with my latest shaft change to the razr fit. Nov 26, 2015 5 out of 5 callaway ft9 driver 21 june 2009. The callaway ft9 tour driver lets golfers hit longer and more accurate drives.
Select between clubs with regular, stiff and senior flex in the shaft to match your swing speed. Unlike most other composite drivers, the sound was very solid and the flight of the ball was excellent. Callaway claims that the speed step can deliver up to 5mph faster ball speed. Callaway ft 9 driver great all around driver, switched from a custom driver and now am hitting driver consistantly in the 250270 yard range as opposed to 220230 with my old one. The ftiz fairway woods continue callaways legacy of technologyleading fairway woods. Callaway ft9 tour imix driver head available to buy from uk golf shop golf online. Callaways fusion technology is now in its 4th generation. Callaway sells a series of ft9 drivers, including clubs with 9, 10, 11, and degree lofts, with flex options that include stiff, senior, and regular.
Nov 26, 2015 callaway are readying what it describes as its straightest ever driver for the 2009 golf season in the form of the callaway ftiq driver. Explaining callaway golf technologies callaway golf makes unique use of carbon composite material in the body of fusion drivers. Mar 05, 2010 callaway ft tour driver i had a chance to see and hit the new callaway ft tour driver yesterday. The idea behind the technologywhich took 10 years of research to perfecthas always been to move weight from. Fusing versatility, distance, and control in a single spaceage package, the callaway ft9 driver is the club that serious shot makers crave. Anyway, by the time you get a new r9, taylormade will have a new improved driver on the market. Sometimes, when competing with other golfers, using a club such as a callaway golf club gives you the needed edge to come out on top. Business on top, party on the bottom, is what rickie fowler said when he was first shown this driver. How to replace a callaway graphite golf shaft golfweek. Callaways ft9 driver combines versatility, distance, and control to help you hit long, precise shots.
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