Description Butler Golf Forged Titanium SSTi Driver. This driver is long off the tee and accurate beyond belief, Sole Shafting with our patented Polyuretahne Shock Absorbing Ferrule and balanced 333cc aerodynamic...
Summary: I am an 8 handicap with a natural draw, and hit the ball high, so I was looking for a club with a lower ball flight that doesn't have the hook-face that most drivers have (I hate that). After doing some research on the web, and demo-ing a lot of drivers, the Butler SSti sounded perfect for me, and with these drivers selling for $49 on EBAY I had nothing to lose.
I bought a demo Butler SSti 8.5 with the Fujikura X shaft on ebay last year, and picked up at least 10 yards plus hit it a lot straigther, dropping my handicap index from 11 to 8. What a deal! The combination of the square face and the low torque high kickpoint X shaft is just what I was looking for.
For me, distance and accuracy are better than Titleist 983 and Taylor Made R5 clubs that I have tried, and the club looks great at setup, which always helps with confidence.
I am in between an S and an X shaft at 105 mph average clubhead speed; this makes it hard for me to find equipment. With the Fujikura X shaft, I can whale on it and hit it an extra 20 yards when I need to without losing it way left. On normal swings this driver goes 275 with mis-hits usually 260+.
Anyone who hits a slice or hits the ball low will hate this club, but if you hit high hooks with the typical hook-faced titanium drivers on the market, this club is the best deal on the planet. Butler went out of business, and is not well known, but these are still showing up on EBAY at rock-bottom prices; you can probably still pick one up for under $50.
Similar Products Used: Titleeist 983E, 975LFE
Taylor Made R510
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Review Date October 22, 2003
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Visitors rate this review 3.20 of 5,
5 votes
Reviewed by: Greg(Unregistered User)
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Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed: Butler SSTi
Summary: Best driver I have ever hit. I have 3 of them and 3 friends of mine purchased one after trying mine. Very forgiving and very long. I hook the ball off of the tee so I appreciate the squared face of this driver. Mine is a 9.5 degree and I have no trouble getting this driver airborne. Recently broke 80 3 times for the first time ever. It's easy when you hit driver pitching wedge on most holes. Get one if you can!
Customer Service: No dealings with.
Similar Products Used: Nothing compares to this driver that I have hit. Maybe the 48" killer bee.
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Review Date October 6, 2003
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Visitors rate this review 4.00 of 5,
1 votes
Reviewed by: Obi Wan(Unregistered User)
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Shoots in the 70s
Model Reviewed: SS Ti 333cc
Summary: Well, I’ve had this driver for one year now. I played with a SS driver for years & drove 245 yrds average. Because of technology, I had to get into the game. I now average 270 yrds. with the odd 300 yarders. I mostly hit it straight, it fades well, draw’s a little tougher. I can safely say, nothing has knocked it off it’s perch. From day one, I was amazed at the consistent drives. The amazing thing is the roll & bulge actually works. Though very few now, it self corrects my ugly hits. It still goes 250+. Those 2-3 stroke saved per game means a lot to me now. I have tinkers with my equipment and have tried other drivers. I have hit some latest & greatest drivers of 2003 at 4-5 X the cost. Some will match the performance, but have not find one that will exceed it. Some people will say this squared face driver’s trajectory is too low. The main reason is the advent of the closed faced drivers – If you square up those drivers, the loft increases. It’s just geometry. I had 2 other friends that tried my driver – hit straight & long. Now they’ve bought it. For what it’s worth, find the driver that will produce the desired trajectory. Go crazy – you’ll love this driver.
Similar Products Used: Many.
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Review Date September 30, 2003
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Visitors rate this review 2.50 of 5,
2 votes
Reviewed by: Bugs(Unregistered User)
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Shoots in the 70s
Model Reviewed: SSTI 330
Summary: I just got rid of my 983K, just wasn't right for me. I've been trying out quite a few drivers and came across the Butler on Ebay. Shoot, for $49 I decided to give it a try. I shafted it myself with a Fuji Vista Pro 70 stiff. Wasn't sure what to expect, but I did do quite a bit of research before buying. Heard good things. Well I played my first round with it yesterday and loved it! It has a very good feel, very solid. I generally hit my drives straight (meaning not a fade or a draw) and this club fits my swing well. It is made for a strong power fade or a straight driver. Not the easiest to hit a draw, but it is not impossible. Very solid feel and distance is easily comparible if not further than my 983K. Some say the club hits lower than the degree, but I think that is untrue, trajectory with my 9.5 was normal. This club is now in my bag permanently (well I guess until I get the urge to try something else). I would definitely recommend trying the Butler, you can get them DIRT CHEAP and they are very solid drivers!!
Customer Service: ?
Similar Products Used: 983K, 975D, King Cobra 310
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Review Date June 27, 2003
Overall Rating 4 of 5
Value Rating 4 of 5
Visitors rate this review 1.67 of 5,
6 votes
Reviewed by: Dahlmann(Unregistered User)
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Shoots in the 80s
, from Naples Fl. Collier
Model Reviewed: Butler SS Ti
Summary: I wont by a Butler.
Please let me now is it still
avalebel or not
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