In player testing with the fusion, callaway found that 30% of golfers were longer with the shorter shaft. Not only does the cup style give you more speed, but it also helps you drive the ball a further distance. After trading in my fti driver for reasons mentioned above, my ft5 draw 9 with a speeder 757 stiff shaft arrived. As shaft length increases, it is common for players to deliver the club more from the outside and on a shallower angle of attack. Aug 30, 2016 the callaway big bertha fusion driver will be available in lofts of 9, 10. Titanium and carbon composite combine to save a massive 50 grams of discretionary weight to correct or enhance your shape of golf shot. For the rest of us choking down is probably the most cost effective way to shorten your driver. Despite the fact that the model i tested was a few years old, he insisted that it had a reputation as a very forgiving driver that should improve my accuracy dramatically. I had the same thing happen with a taylormade drivermany have defects. Callaway golfs unwavering commitment to innovation and the creation of new golf technologies is wellestablished. The fusion is really for all levels of player as it comes in 9. Callaway has made a shaft switch with these new drivers, moving from the. Then our fitting process will identify the specifications like loft, face angle and shaft length that optimize spin rates, shot shape and launch angle to give you consistent performance off the tee.
Head weights were changed with shafts to make testing, more or less, swing weight. The use of titanium and carbon combine to form a composite which save a massive 50gms of. Played my first round with it, and i made the right decision. But his iron shafts were a little short, causing a consistent pull. Others enquire as to why the shafts in tour players drivers are shorter than those offered at retail to amateur golfers. Testing was done using a stock callaway big bertha fusion driver with ust recoil 450f4 stiff flex shaft. Nov 23, 2016 testing was done using a stock callaway big bertha fusion driver with ust recoil 450f4 stiff flex shaft. 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. Jun 15, 2007 after trading in my ft i driver for reasons mentioned above, my ft 5 draw 9 with a speeder 757 stiff shaft arrived.
For righthanded players, it helps you hit from right to left. That looks like a great club with similar technology, i just cant afford it. The new callaway ft 5 driver has maximised fusion technology in a traditional shapt. The all new callaway ft5 driver has been launched to maximise the fusion technology in the traditional shape. Verification that your certified preowned purchase is 100% callaway golf. The 460cc big bertha ft 3 driver is a combination of an ultrahot titanium cupface for blazing distance with fusion technology for incredible. Designed to meet the demands of golfs most accomplished golfers, the ft tour driver incorporates callaways best technologies into a conventionally shaped, high performance driver thats been selected by top tour pros like phil mickelson and ernie els for use on the tour. Callaway drivers are engineered with supreme stability. Get the best deal for callaway golf club shafts from the largest online selection at. A massive 50 grams of discretionary weight has been created using a carbon fiber body creating the optifit weighting system that produces the perfect center of gravity position for any. An open face angle, reduced face progression and a fulllength hosel mirrors the type of clubs preferred by pros. It has a penetrating flight but the shaft doesnt feel like a board. Callaway ladies fusion ft5 driver fusion technology quick find code. It feels solid on hands with a balanced weight, wich i believe is consecuence of the correct marriage between the head and the fujikura fit on e 150 stiff.
I have the tour spec version of this with the stiff 63 x5 fubuki. Ball speed across the entire club face has been dramatically improved thanks to the addition of hyperbolic face technology. The new ft5 and ft5 tour drivers are the latest evolution in clubhead. The end result is exceptional distance, performance, accuracy and. Callaway ft5 vs ft9 driver clubs, grips, shafts, fitting. Its large 440cc head has a smaller footprint than many models and a deeper set face. The new ft 5 driver is the latest evolution in clubhead design, utilizing callaway s revolutionary fusion technology. The ft5 tour driver has a slightly open face for a look preferred by more accomplished players. Features and benefits of the callaway ft 5 draw driver include a titanium and carbon composite combine to save 50 grams of discretionary weight that is repositioned to help optimise your. The square fti takes moi to the max but the more traditional ft5 is still a very stable driver. Hot stix golf helps golfers with miura irons, callaways i. The face of the club is at the limit for characteristic time, the measure of how hot it is, to give the fastest possible ball speed. Combined with a full length tour hosel, an open face angle and less face progression. The best way to describe the ft5 is to call it a tweaked version of the previous ft3 its longer and more forgiving than the ft3 callaway is able to get the most out of the vft face.
Again, on my pro s recommendation, i was fitted for a new shaft. I went with a bassara v63 s flex and i couldnt be happier. Callaway ft5 draw driver, with pro launch blue graffaloy launch. Callaway golf company used golf clubs, preowned drivers. Unfortunately, my ft5 busted within the club head after only about 20 rounds of. Call to action the callaway ft5 driver from 2nd swing.
Callaway golfs unwavering commitment to innovation and the creation of new golf technologies is. Hit it square and it goes, and with off center hits, less mileage lost as compared to the ft i. It feels solid on hands with a balanced weight, wich i believe is consecuence of the correct marriage between the head and the fujikura fit on e 150 stiff flex shaft. Replacement shaft mpf code 2002 great big bertha ii driver gbb gem 50 callaway l 51. The reason xeno got a ft9 and not a ft5 is because the post was from 2009. The graphite shaft of the callaway ft5 driver helps you drive further and. Find golf club tradein and resales values for over 4,000 models of used golf clubs at the pga value guide, from leading manufacturers such as callaway, taylormade, taylor made, titleist, ping, odyssey, nike, cleveland, mizuno, cobra, adams, wilson. I saw a new callaway hyper x driver and a new ft 5 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. My clubs were standard length with the 680s and callaway achieved a consistent within less than 0. The ft5 driver utilizes their revolutionary fusion technology. Nov 26, 2015 the callaway fusion ft 3 driver has a 460cc head which combines the power of titanium with the forgiveness of carbon composite.
Apr, 2010 the ft5 and ft5 tour drivers are the latest evolution in clubhead design utilizing our revolutionary fusion. Callaway stands behind their products like the other big ones taylormade, cleveland, etc. The ft 9 driver has the option of draw or neutral configurations to allow golfers to choose the desired trajectory and ball flight they are looking for. This corrects or enhances the shape of your golf shot. Send shots on nice, high flights with faster balls speed and less spin. The ft 5 driver utilizes their revolutionary fusion technology. Callaway wasnt manufacturing the ft5 in 2009, so callaway replaced the ft5 with the ft9. The callaway golf ft 9 driver expands on the success of the ft 5 driver. It gets no better for a lefty looking to buy a new club.
The callaway ftiq is certainly one of the most interesting drivers of 2009. From the use of ai in equipment, to sustainable course architecture, to the rise of interactive screen golf, forefront explores the. Callaway mavrik aldila rogue driver shaft stiff flex 70s wadapter brand new c. The callaway golf ft9 driver expands on the success of the ft5 driver. Swing the driver appropriately and the golf ball jumps off the tee, long and straight. Head weights were changed with shafts to make testing, more or less, swing weight neutral. Callaway ft5 driver golf club for sale online ebay.
I like the feel and look of the ft 5 better than the ft 9. Year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex shaft wt. Presales begin september 9 th, with full retail availability starting 930. My last driver was a taylormade r7 superquad which i felt was too lunky for my swing. 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. The new ft5 and ft5 tour drivers are the latest evolution in clubhead design. Founded in 1982 by the late ely callaway, the mission of callaway golf is to passionately pursue advanced, innovative technologies to sell the worlds best golf clubs, balls, and accessories.
Rogue 34 aldila synergy 60 hyb graphite stiff ironswedges. Ive tried both the ft 3 and ft 5 but not with that shaft. Because of the companys success in producing easy to use, forgiving golf clubs for every player, there are many imitations. The best part of my purchase was the very low cost of the ft 5, the way dave the sales person answered my questions and the pristine condition of my new driver. The all new callaway ft 5 driver has been launched to maximise the fusion technology in the traditional shape.
A massive 50 grams of discretionary weight creates the optifit weighting system that produces three center of gravity configurations draw, neutral and fade enabling golfers to choose a combination to best suit their individual game. The use of titanium and carbon combine to form a composite which save a massive 50gms of discretionary weight. 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. The new ft5 driver is the latest evolution in clubhead design, utilizing callaway s revolutionary fusion technology. Callaway golf mens drivers clubs official site specs. Testing was done with drivers in the neutral 9 loft position. Take some time to improve your swing and then the stock standard driver will work for you.
To get the very best out of this wonderful big bertha driver, especially if you struggle to keep your drives straight is this, firstly make sure you have the correct shaft fitted, as the standard one. While we dont guarantee that we can hit swing weights, we will do our best to accommodate your request. The callaway ft 5 driver uses fusion technology to move discretionary weight around to produce different center of gravity configurations. The callaway fusion ft3 driver has a 460cc head which combines the power of titanium with the forgiveness of carbon composite. Ive tried both the ft3 and ft5 but not with that shaft. The callaway fusion ft5 driver is a traditionallyshaped titanium and carbon composite driver, with 50g of discretionary weight and optifit weighting system. A new driver to the golf scene, the callaway ftiz tour driver with features inspired by tour pros. The only one i would get instead of the ft 5 is the ft iz. Official callaway golf site golf clubs golf equipment.
A massive 50 grams of discretionary weight creates the optifit weighting system that produces three center of gravity configurations draw. The larger, high velosity face and optifit choices of draw or neutral, enable. He may have cut it down, at the tip or maybe at the butt to affect the. The callaway fusion ft 5 driver is a traditionallyshaped titanium and carbon composite driver, with 50g of discretionary weight and optifit weighting system.
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