Description Newest Callaway driver with the hyperbolic face technology for a larger sweetspot, hence the name hyper X. It's a 460cc titanium head with a fujikura fit-on 360 shaft with .350 tip, and standard callaway rubber grip, length of shaft is 45.5 inch. Callaway touts higher moi and square look at address which promotes more confidence. Tour models have 8.5, 9.5 and 10.5 degree lofts.
Summary: I've used a Titleist 905r (8.5º) for a few years - that is a long time for me (considering my compulsive / impulsive nature). I have (though) bought & sold about 5 others in this time and never felt the need to kick it out of the bag. My last callaway driver was the 454 model and I really missed it. Callaway hasn't made anything as good since; until I got my hands on this one. I found it on the callaway used website in brand new condition for $146. I bought he 9.5º Tour model with the Fujikura stiff 360 Fit On shaft. That is a very good shaft - very true & consistent, never unpredictable.
The main feature (the reason I bought it) is told in other reviews; it is the cure for hookitis. Who would ever think callaway would make such a thing? If you tend to slice, stay away from the tour model. What I like so much is knowing that tendency is not lurking when I set up to drive. And then I get to drive away hard without worry. THAT produces the added distance & accuracy. I dont believe the club itself is longer than others. I believe driver technology has stagnated. But if we find something like this, that takes away the doubt, we will hit it longer & better.
And even without the usual arrow decal on the crown, the set up is so clean and square, I think I prefer the spotless top of the head anyway. The club is a gem and should stay with me a while. I wont even consider anything new.
Customer Service: The callaway used site is superb. They have occasional sales (like i found) and deliver fast. If they describe it as new or very good, you can expect no less, usually better. There is comfort too in knowing you will not receive a fake.
Similar Products Used: Titleist 907D2 & 909D2, Callaway FT-9 & ft-i Tour & ADAMS Speedline.
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Summary: After reading all the reviews I noticed that most of the people that reviewed this club were either scoring in the 70's or 80's. I shoot mostly in the high 90', and let me tell you this club in the real deal. I was worried that after hitting a 5 wood off the tee for so many seasons that my old friend the "slice" would return when I started hitting this club, no way, dead straight and monster distance. Great look at address and really nice ball flight with 10* loft. I purchased this club so i could hit more short irons into the green on par 4's and hit my Cobra 4 hybrid on par 5's. Well after 2 rounds all things are going according to plan. Now if only my putting would come around, thats a whole other story. Great club.
Customer Service: Excelent I actually received this club because my Callaway X460 driver got a rattle in the head after a couple trips to the range, insted of replacing it with a X460 they gave a brand new Hyper X, no questions asked. I think they are about the same club, just weighted differently in the head.
Similar Products Used: X460
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Summary: This 8.5 degree club with the stock Fujikura stiff shaft was terrible for me. I could never tell where the head was and although it normally produced a fade, I never knew what I was going to get. Replaced with my normal UST Pro Force 65 stiff and it was like night and day. I now hit my usual slight draw with a penetrating trajectory and can create any shot I desire. It is now the longest and most controllable driver I've ever owned. As usual, the right shaft is the key.
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Summary: I probably hit it longer and straighter than most on this board. The club bores through the wind like no other I've tried. I get good roll which is rare for me. I hit the 8.5 model and it's perfect. I've never hit a driver more consistantly and it goes as far as any driver I've tried. I've had it for about a year now and love it.
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Review Date September 11, 2009
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Reviewed by: jim morrissey(Unregistered User)
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Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed: calloway hyper x tour
Summary: purchased the hyper x tour a month ago and never looked back used to hit in middle 90 ties now ten shots better
Customer Service: ok
Similar Products Used: tried diablo driver but not as forgiven
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