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 that uses multiple materials in clubhead construction — the design demanded a new shape. With the revolutionary 460cc Complete Inertial Design, the FT-i Driver pushes the boundaries of shape, of our imagination, of the rules. This design precisely positions weight to the extreme corners of the clubhead, producing the highest Moment of Inertia of any Callaway Golf driver, resulting in unparalleled forgiveness. Our largest, most robust CT/VFT Titanium cup face is designed to the legal limit as defined by the USGA Characteristic Time test, resulting in increased ball speed, distance and forgiveness. Also incorporated into the FT-i Driver is 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 FT-i Tour Driver features a slightly open face angle for a look preferred by more accomplished players. Designed by the industry’s leading minds, the FT-i Driver will break barriers of performance, distance and forgiveness.
460cc Complete Inertial Design
Positions discretionary weight to the extreme corners of the clubhead, raising the MOI for unparalleled resistance to twisting both horizontally and vertically, providing forgiveness on shots hit all over the face.
OptiFit Weighting System
Enables golfers to customize their driver by giving them three different CG locations to choose from in most lofts: Draw for promoting a draw or reducing a slice/fade; Neutral for maximum workability; or Fade for promoting a fade or reducing a hook/draw. Fusion Technology
Proprietary technology creates maximum perimeter weighting and more discretionary weight for precise positioning of the CG and exceptional stability on off-center hits, enabling ball flight customization for optimal individual performance. CT/VFT Titanium Cup Face
Modified version of VFT® Technology in which face thicknesses are designed specifically to maximize performance under the new USGA Characteristic Time test, resulting in our largest most robust face for increased ball speed on shots hit all over the face.
Carbon Composite Body
The material used to make the body is significantly lighter than titanium, allowing Callaway Golf engineers to move discretionary weight where it is needed most, resulting in better stability and distance.
Reviewed by: Dave DeCoste(Unregistered User)
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Shoots in the 100s
Model Reviewed: Calloway FT-i 9.5*
Summary: Very new to the game,(3 weeks) but totally addicted. I go to the driving range 4-5 times a week and play 9 or 18 holes the other 2 days. I ask a lot of questions where ever I'm at because I want to learn as much as I can when I can. Off the tee I only hit 150-160 yards on the fly, if I really get into one, 180-190 on the fly. One of the local pro's suggested I use this club for consistency, and I can't thank him enough. Consistent 150-175, but STRAIGHT, way easier to control than the taylormade r580 10.5 my friend gave me. I will work my way up to the r580. I actually hit further with the r580, but I don't have the control. For a beginner, this club rules, and I shot 109 today with it, which I was told was pretty good for only 3 weeks. This thing is loud on impact, kind of cool...
Customer Service: No need yet...
Similar Products Used: Taylormade r580 10.5, Big Bertha Hawkeye 11.0
Once you learn how to properly swing the club, you should be able to drive at least 200 yds with this club depending on your strength. Best way to lower your score is to practice from 100 yds out from a green and your putting. 109 after 3 weeks is a good score
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Review Date September 4, 2009
Overall Rating 3 of 5
Value Rating 2 of 5
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Reviewed by: Dan(Unregistered User)
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Shoots in the 70s
Model Reviewed: Callaway FT-9 Tour Driver
Summary: The Callaway FT-9 Tour driver has a ton of pop off the face. I switch from the Titleist 905r to the FT-9 at the beginning of the season. (6 handicap) The FT-9 added 10 yards to my drive. The only draw back to this driver is DURABILITY!! I have had 2 of these drivers break in the past 5 months. Driver #1- Broke during my 3rd round playing the club. Driver #2: Broke 4 months later. Both drivers broke in the same place….on the bottom of the club where the carbon fiber meets the titanium. I love the driver and the Callaway brand....BUT....they need to work out the durability issue with this club.
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Review Date September 6, 2008
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
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Reviewed by: Michael O'Neill(Unregistered User)
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Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed: CALLAWAY FT-I LCG 9.5 DEGREE DRIVER OZIK STIFF
Summary: Absolutely brilliant, low penetrating ball flight, loads of distance and gun barrel straight ... once you get used to the set-up. I found that I needed to move the ball further back into my stance (around 4 iron point) and use a more upright swing to get the desired control - almost like swinging a gaint putter. The noise off the club face is a tad off-putting but the results silenced the on-lookers pretty quickly. On average I gained around 20 metres, but this was more due to the better flight than speed off the clubface. If you get the chance give one of these a go ... but note that it may take a couple of round before you get the feel of the club.
Customer Service: Purchased on Ebay for US$160 (mint second-hand), the same club in Australia would have cost me upwards of $700.
Similar Products Used: Taylor-Made R7 - same sort of power off the club face but lost a lot of distance due to ballooning flight.
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Summary: Before I purchased this new Callaway product i was s inconsistant with a driver that I ended up not even bringing one to the course with me. I began using my 3 wood off the tee and although I could hit it well, it was no driver. A good friend of mine had recently won this club in a golf outing and said he didn;t need it. Well I figured it's a driver so how am I gonna use it. So i took it to the range and every shot was nearly perfect. So I bought the driver from my buddy and I'm 280 off the tee almost everytime. Callaway really did well this club.
Similar Products Used: Nike Sumo Squared and Nike Sasquatch. Couldn't hit either of them and thought I was never gonna hit a straight drive.
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Summary: One of my clients is a Golf Pro Shop, and he recently had his Demo day where the Reps for all the golf companies show up. He said the highest reviews were for the FT-i series drivers. Today I had some free time and went down to GolfGalaxy to hit some used drivers in the driving range simulator. I tried out the FT-i 9.5 that they had, and wow! I hit about 30 balls, 27 of them were on the fairway and consistantly 250-260, had a couple in the 280's. I normally hit about 230-240, and rarely get 260 with most drivers. I have to say this driver lives up to the hype. Needless to say I bought it for 299.00 used. The Shaft on it I might change out, its a Prolauncher Blue Regular, I like Stiff better. Anyways I would recommend that you first give it a try out at a driving range, it works very well for me and can't wait to get on the course and play it. Great work Callaway.
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