I have purchased a number of the 9 deg C4's Stiff Flex on ebay over the past few months.The open face suits my stong left hand grip. This club despite been 6-7 years out of production is possibly the most user friendly and consistent, that I have hit, and also quite long off the tee. I hit approx. around 270 yards to 280 yards in summer conditions and I find very little extra lenght in any of the newer drivers, and I have tried most of them. My favourite C4 is fitted with a Graphics Design Y-7 stiff flex, 45" long.

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I had my first replaced by callaway, back in 2001, without any hassle, because a rattle appeared in the head.

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Bought my c4 driver in 2004 and have been using it since. It took some time to get used to it. It has been generating distances upto 300 yds on average with the slight unintentional draw. Am very satisfied with this one.

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I wouldn't mention anything but it seems this forum is still being read. I was out of golf for 5 years and am finally physically able to play.
1. The C4 makes a dull noise at slow speed, and is harder to launch for high handicappers.
2. The C4 makes a subdued crack sound when hit 100+ speeds which make it seem like you actually had a good swing.
3. It will roll your ball quite a bit on your worst swings imaginable. But will slice on non-full releases.


It's a weird club that looks and sounds and strange, but now that I am getting my swing speed returning I like it again. Too many kling klangs at the range.

I wouldn't really recommend to beginners, I think you need a smooth fast swing to hit it well. Stronger golfers with a more whipping motion in their drive will probably be disappointed.

To tell you the truth, I think the C4 is a failure becuase it works for so few people, but if you are one of the few, you get a great deal.

Beginners would probably like the Biggest, great big bertha's that are actually cheaper used, and easier to hit.

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I have played for many years as an average golfer with an average/slow swing speed. The driver is obviously the toughest club in the bag to hit. I have used numerous drivers from Taylor Made, Callaway, Adams, etc.. This driver is absolutely the best I have ever used. There is a definite distance increase because of the light weight and increased swing speed. Accuracy is outstanding - has to be great weighting in the club head. Unlike some other reviews, I belive this driver is perfect for the average golfer. It would be too light for a faster swinging better golfer. I have so much confidence in this driver, I purchased a second on Ebay just in case!

This is the longest most forgiving driver I have hit. I have never had confidence in my drives until now. I am only 5'6" ~160 lb and hit 260-270 yard drives regularly. Don't mind the sound at all. For $70, I can't think of a better way to go.

Bought a c4 in high school when it cost 500, and have had it for 5 or 6 years. Absolutely awful, the weight inside the club has detached 3 times. Club makes awful noise when you make contact. Shaft is so long, unless you are a pga pro you are at a disadvantage for making contact. Unless you get it for 10 bucks, dont buy it.

The C4 is forgiving on off center shots. As many others stated before me, the sound isn't as pretty as some other drivers, but I didn't purchase it for the sound it makes. I like the large face and light weight of the composite head.

I played for two years with the C4 and I will say that it is not very forgiving. The noise is a little strange but you have to remember that it is a composite faced driver. Also this driver is for golfer with a very fast swing speed. Which I believe it is around 110 mph or so. So if you cannot reach that swing speed this club is probably not for you. My experience with the C4 ended up being a pleasant one. Once I practiced and got everything where it should be so I could properly hit the C4 I hit it well. Out of a rating from 1-10 I would give the C4 an 8.

After finally being able to hit a driver 2 years ago, I found a great deal with the C4 driver! I still had the slice factor, but I was willing to put in the time and work it out. I would call this club inconsistant at best. From one round to the next, you don't really know what is going to happen. I then bought a Callaway Steel Head plus with a closed face. The head is smaller than the C4 but WOW is it consistant. I HATE to mention this but the sound of the C4 is terrible as well. I could care less about the sound if the ball flew straight! The people I was playing with all commented that they thought I was playing with a water logged ball! In my oppinion, the Callaway Steel Head Plus is by far the longer, straighter driver for anyone in the mid 80's. Hopefully you all have better luck with this club. I sure didn't. There is a reason why they took them off the market and improved them with the ERC.

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I have just finised playing 27 holes with my new C4 driver and could not be more happy. It is a wonderful feeling standing on the Tee and having the confidence you are going to hit the fairway. I have not used a driver as I just couldnt hit one. After talking with a salesman, I chose the C4 with 12 degree of loft and the regular graphite flex. Now, I am out in the fairway 240-250 yards and what a difference on approach shots to the green. As for the sound it makes at impact, I think it is similar to the sounds we heard years ago when a persimmon wood smacked a ball. This club is very forgiving and straight. I used to duck hook a lot and havent done this yet. Sure, I squibbed one but that was the fault of my swing, not the C4. If you are in the market for a new driver, I would give this one a serious look.

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Have not used yet but the correspondence with the Callaway PreOwned people was impressive.

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