Description The Callaway Golf® FT-i and FT-i Tour Drivers represent a quantum leap in driver design. To exploit our proprietary Fusion® Technology — the superior weight-shifting science developed by Callaway Golf...
Summary: I bought this driver for 350 dollers from callawaypreomwned.com, very disspointing, may work well for other but not for me, it didnt go no where near as far as my old Nike Sasquatch tour, the sound is very off putting, and the square design isint that amazing, dont believe the hype, and my nike is back in the bag
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Review Date May 22, 2008
Overall Rating 1 of 5
Value Rating 1 of 5
Reviewed by: Carsten Bolgann(Unregistered User)
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Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed: Callaway FT-i
Summary: On my 1. round with my new driver it made a sound from inside the head as if something was loose.
And on hole 16 half the head flew of... Fortunately nobody was hit as it flew into a group of trees.
When I tried it, before ordering it, Í hit it very well.
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Review Date May 13, 2008
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 3 of 5
Visitors rate this review 3.00 of 5,
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Reviewed by: Peet Viviers(Unregistered User)
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Shoots in the 70s
Model Reviewed: Callaway FT-i 9 degree stiff
Summary: Why do I like this driver?
Accuracy: It is really straight, even off-centre hits go very straight with minimal shape
Launch Angle: This club launches the ball very high with low spin. Consider trying a lower loft than you would usually try.
Looks: Many people may differ, but I love the square look. It feels to my like the square flat face encourages a nice sweeping driver swing
Shaft: I chose the standard fit Fujikura Speeder Stiff shaft and it has improved my accuracy dramatically. There are many shaft options, get the right one for you.
Custom fitting: Having the correct shaft and grip size makes a huge difference
Dislikes
Price: The club is expensive!
Sound: The sound is something to get used to (but I am being very critical)
Workability: Difficult to draw/fade (perhaps it is not such a bad thing if it just goes straight)
I eventually chose the neutral option, but saw very little difference in ball flight when hitting the draw and fade bias options
Conclusion
With out a doubt I am driving the ball better than EVER before. This club will not appeal to everybody, but for me it is perfect. However, it over priced in my opinion, but is there really a price on a long straight drive? I can’t wait to hit it again on Saturday.
Summary: Been playing for 5 years. Handicap's reduced in stages 28-24-20-16-13. My swing is owned. I understand it and work well with it. I know when it's right and i nknow what to do when it isn't. Swing averages 98mph, ball speed averages 142mph and ball spin vaires on the driver being used but is around 3200rpm. Launch angle is usually between 12 and 14 degrees and I constantly fight a slightly open face on impact. I've owned 4 fti drivers. They're so much better than any other driver that it's almost cheating. My latest one is 9.5 degrees with the stiff 686 shaft set to neutral. Simply put, I don't miss faiways with this baby and my carry is around 230 to 240 - roll outs take it to between 240 and 275. If my iron play was better I'd be Cat 1. Can't recommend this driver too highly. If you're serious about your golf - there really isn't a better driver out there (I've owned the FT3, FT5, Hi-bore, R7, 905T, etc etc). Absolutely amazing forgiveness and carry. If Tiger played with this club he'd win 20 tournaments a season.
Similar Products Used: FT3, FT5, R7, Cleveland Hi bore, Titleist 905T.
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Summary: Have struggled with moving the ball too much from right to left. To the point of no longer being able to consistently hit a fade. I've been playing the Ping G-5 (great club) for the last few months and have been in the left side of the fairway at best and trouble left more often. Decided to try an FT-I (pre-owned for just $200, nice deal if you can get it)9.5 degree with the speeder 686 x-stiff shaft. After three rounds one thing is clear, this club will keep you in the fairway. I found more in 3 rounds than in my last 10 with the G5. I mentioned the shaft because it is a key component in distance and ball flight. The speeder 686 is a low ball shaft that seems to be a good combination with the deep CG FT-I head. My ball flight is similar to my G5 (10.5 Aldila NVS 65 stiff). So far it does appear that my maximum distance has gone down, but my average has gone up. I am tending to drive the ball 240 to 260 in the fairway vs closer to 280 maximums with the G5 but quite a few shots that are considerably less than that. I plan to test out on a launch monitor to find out if my backspin is too high.
Similar Products Used: Ping G-5
Sasquatch 1st generation
Adams 460 cc (movable wt)
Callaway X460 tour
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