Description The new FT-5 and FT-5 Tour Drivers are the latest evolution in clubhead design utilizing our revolutionary Fusion® Technology. A massive 50 grams of discretionary weight has been created using a Carbo...
Summary: I was glad to get the FT-5 driver this spring on special because of the reviews I read on the net. Left my Srixon 506 aside for the summer and tried to control this driver which I never could. Lost many yards driving and went from left to right. My handicap went down. After four months I went back to my Srixon 506 and got 25 yards more on my drives and they are all straight. So Callaway FT-5 is really not for me. I recommend that this driver should be tried out before buying.
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Summary: At the age of 39, I found myself relocating to Minnesota (and with plenty of free time.) I always wanted to take up golf, and decided to buy new clubs in June of 2009. I did A LOT of research on my own, however after consulting with a local golf pro and testing several "tour"-style drivers, he recommended I try the FT-5. Despite the fact that the model I tested was a few years old, he insisted that it had a reputation as a very forgiving driver that should improve my accuracy dramatically. He was right. I loved it, and purchased a neutral FT-5 with a stock shaft through Callaway pre-owned for around $200.) Again, on my pro's recommendation, I was fitted for a new shaft. I went with a Bassara V63 S Flex and I couldn't be happier. The shaft made a REALLY big difference. I'm not a big hitter (240-260) but after working with the pro on my swing tempo and mechanics my accuracy has gone through the roof! I recently shot a 94 (my previous best was 105) and hitting 13 of 18 fairways was the reason. This is a great club for somebody just getting into golf.)
Customer Service: This driver came with a 12 month warranty, and from what I've read here, Callaway seems like a very reliable company.
Similar Products Used: Prior to this I was using a six-year old Peak Oversized Titanium driver.
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Review Date July 6, 2009
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
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Reviewed by: Kolshack(Unregistered User)
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Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed: FT-5
Summary: I have gone through a lot of drivers over the years: TaylorMade R7, Nike Sasquatch, Cobra 460. By far, this is the best driver I've come across. First, it's just hot off the face. The ball seems to jump off the head. With the R7, I was averaging about 230 with a good shot going 250. With the FT-5, I'm averaging 250 and the good shots going 270-280. I got the draw bias model, and while it doesn't completely cure my slice, it keeps me in the fairway much more often.
I bought mine used at Roger Dunn for $200 and it was well worth the price. I would definitely try it out, especially if you're not that long off the tee. Before I got this club, I thought that I was the reason that I couldn't hit it 270. After buying this club, I know it was just getting a better driver
Customer Service: Great. I bought the club used for $200 from Roger Dunn. A few weeks ago, the head came loose from the shaft. I called Callaway and they immediately emailed me a UPS mailing label to ship them the club. They are now sending me a brand new replacement club. That's great customer service.
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Summary: I have been playing a Cobra Speed M and decided I wanted to try to get a little lower ball flight and get a driver with less sping and more distance. I had read many a rave review about the FT-5 so I decided to give it a try. BIG MISTAKE. For me this driver just did not work. The driver was much too light for my liking. It had no feel to the head and little feedback to the hands. I was not impressed with it at all. I had the 10.5 degree. I tried it for about two weeks and sold it on E-Bay for much less than I paid for it. I went back to my Cobra and it felt so nice. I have since tried a Ping G10. This is a very nice driver and I it will share my bag with the Cobra. It may eventually take the bag all it itself but I need more time to adjust to it. There may be Callaway driver fans out there but I am not one of them. Cobra and Ping both are miles ahead for feel.
Customer Service: NA
Similar Products Used: Ping G10 (excellent), Cobra Speed M (Excellent), Titleist 983K(very good), Callaway FT-3,(better than the FT-5), Ping ISIT(good), Cobra SS 380(good) Taylormade Draw (too light), Nike Sumo (too loud), Taylormade Firesole(hooking Machine), Titleiest S and T(both good).
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Review Date May 12, 2009
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 4 of 5
Reviewed by: eric(Unregistered User)
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Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed: Callaway FT-5 Draw
Summary: FT-5 Draw 11* w/ Prolaunch Platinum Stiff
Hit the various head and shaft combnations. The 11* Draw w/ standard E150 shaft felt very nice but the cobination hit too high/short for me. Tried the E360 stiff and it was too much shaft for me. Conventional wisdom might suggest that the 11* draw would hit too high and hook for a moderate to stronger swing but the head felt so nice I kept trying shafts. The Diamona Blue 63 stiff just didn't work for me (again too much shaft?). The fitter recommended I try a Grafalloy ProLaunch Platinum stiff...bingo...this shaft worked very nicely with the 11* head...the combo still hit a little high but I could relax my grip and just drop into the slot and swing away with power...normally this swing would result in a high fade but with the above combo I was able to swing hard and hit the ball straighter and longer than with any other driver/shaft combination...10 years ago I was fitted by Titleist to an 8.5* w/ EI-70 stiff shaft...I played that combo for a number of years with a power fade...today, I'm probably closer to a regular flex or a firm... the ft-5 11* draw w/ prolaunch platinum stiff is just the ticket...it has a wondeful solid feel, hits straight or with a slight draw and I've kept my distance!
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