Callaway FT-i

Reviewed by: fldback ,  Shoots in the 70s

Model Reviewed:
FT - I 9 Neutral

Summary:
I've got the 9 degree head with a Fujikura 686 Speeder shaft. I just played my first round with this driver. I definitely hit more fairways and found that I could work the ball both directions with ease. I couldn't hit a draw with any of my previous drivers. I found the head shape sets my eye up to make a swing that hits the ball where I want it to go. Yes, the sound is different, but when you look up and see the ball going where you want you forget all about the sound. If you are looking to hit more fairways, this is the club for you. I didn't notice a loss of distance that has been mentioned in other reviews.

Customer Service:
No experience with customer service.

Similar Products Used:
Previously played a Golfsmith Compressor 9 degree driver.

Reviewed by: bstjohn1350 ,  Shoots in the 80s

Model Reviewed:
Callaway FT-i driver

Summary:
I've read many reviews on this club because I was very interested in the "square head" hype. Up until I bought one, I was of the opinion that square heads were just a gimmick, if so, I've bought into it. Yes, like many other reviews, I've probably lost a few yards (5-10 maybe) but the extra fairways that I'm now hitting more than make up for it. I'll take 5-6 more fairways over 10 yards any day of the week, its a heck of a lot easier to hit a 9 iron off the fairway than a pitching wedge out of the rough. If you're the kind of guy that just has to "grip it and rip it" then this probably isn't the club for you but if you're looking for good control and more fairways then you simply must give this club a shot. My next purchase will be a 3 wood to match. The only thing left in my bag (other than my putter) that isn't Callaway is my Titleist 5 wood and it is soon to be replaced with a Callaway FT-i 5 wood. From a formerly hooked-on-Ping kinda guy, you need to seriously look at Callaway if you want to save some strokes.

Customer Service:
N/A, I knew what I wanted when I walked into the Golfsmith store.

Similar Products Used:
Callaway Big Bertha 2008 irons, Callaway Big Bertha 3 wood, Odyssey 2-ball putter.

Reviewed by: skyler1323 ,  Shoots in the 80s

Model Reviewed:
Callaway fti driver

Summary:
I liked this club alot when I first got it. The sleek look and the different noise it made when you hit the ball gives you a little attention on the driving range. Plus I could crush it off the tee. I guess I still do like it I just picked up this slice from somewhere and have still not gotten rid of it completley. I'm pretty sure its my fault not the club. I'm so tired of people saying it has an annoying sound when you hit it. Its not like its a constant sound and if thats all you think about after you hit it then you got problems maybe you should worry more about where the ball is going.

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