I finally decided it was time to replace my trusty Biggest Big Bertha. I really like it, but I have had it for three years now and wanted to try something new. I could always hit it reasonably straight, but when I miss hit it I would lose a lot of distance, and sometimes cause a fade. I figured technological advances in drivers had increased enough in the past three years that I might be able to gain something from one of the new ones the market today.

I had narrowed my search down to two clubs - the TM 320 and the Callaway VFT. I was really looking forward to the introduction of the VFT as I really like Callaway products. I also use Callaway irons and a Great Big Bertha 4 wood. I demoed these two clubs at Haggin Oaks in Sacramento CA. Here they allow you to hit any of the clubs they carry out on their driving range. Much better test than hitting into a net.

I first hit the VFT but was not too impressed. It seemed like you needed to hit it right on the screws to get it to go. For some reason, Callaway has designed the VFT to be more forgiving up and down on the face, instead of side to side (the club is very tall). For this reason it does seem to be very forgiving if you hit it a little towards the toe or heal.

Next up was the TM 320. I noticed right off the bat that it seemed easier to hit than the VFT or my BBB. I proved that by hitting my BBB. To make a long story short, I did not have my best swing going that day. With my BBB I usually hit it pretty good. Today, however, I was missing the sweet spot with my BBB on every other shot, causing me to lose a lot of distance. With the TM 320, I would only get a poor shot off around every 5th or 6th swing. With the VFT I was having a hard time to get it to do anything. I stayed and hit balls for around three hours switching back and forth between the three clubs, and the TM 320 was the overwhelming winner. I bought it on the spot.

I played with it today on the course for the first time and it did not let me down. Most of the shots were down the middle or slightly left. With my BBB I could usually count on two drives per round that would fade to the right 10 - 20 yards off target. I had none of these with the TM 320. This was even more impressive since today we were playing in around 20-25 mph winds. Even drives into the wind or cross winds held their course much better than my BBB would have done. Since it was so windy today I even tried to hit it off the deck on a couple of the par fives. Wasn't too bad, but you must have a good lie.

In conclusion, these are what I believe the strengths of the club are:

- Very forgiving on off center hits.
- Very easy club to hit, even when you don't have your swing going. Distance and accuracy will still be decent (but not like when you hit it on the screws).
- When hit on the screws, the ball goes about 10-15 yards longer than my BBB, with a beautiful trajectory.
- Much more consistent than any other driver I have swung.

Now I can't wait to try out their new fairway woods!!!

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Callaway BBB, VFT

I demoed the 300, 320, and 360 today at Waehu Golf Club here on Maui. First I hit my old Cleveland VAS to get a baseline. The wind was blowing in about 40 mph, so I was able to get 200 yards max on the fly with their dead range balls, when my center hits are usually in the 275-300 range. The TM's were disappointing to me in that I couldn't get any more distance than my VAS, which does have a nice EI 70 shaft in it, and I'm very used to it. Feel was so-so. I play Firesole irons and fairway woods, and I wanted to add a Taylor Made driver to my bag to have a matched set. Feels like the shaft is the problem. A UST Proforce, or better yet a Fujikura shaft would probably fix it. I would hestitate to believe sales people who tell you you're going to get mega yardage from this club. Its a strong hitter, but not outrageous. The 300/320 probably felt the best. When I choked up on the 360 I hit some nice drives. I'll try it again, but on first review -- no sale.

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Ping Tisi, Titleist 975, Cleveland VAS, etc.

Played with one in FLA. FANTASTIC. Ball flight verging on too high but penetrating nonetheless. High quality for a high price. Please, does anyone out there know who manufactures the S90 Bubble Shaft for TM. I would really appreciate hearing. Thanks kindly. The club is a definite 5 star and a BUY

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Bought the 320 and immediately reshafted with Fujikura VistaPro 70 Stiff, 45", D4 Swingweight. WOW! This shaft matches beautifully with this clubhead. Lower, more penetrating ball flight than the stock Fujikura and much better, more vibrant feel. I'm absolutely booming this thing. Very well balanced, easy to square at impact, doesn't need to be overswung. And almost unbelievably forgiving compared to my Trimetal plus 9.5 degree w/EI-70. I'm addicted.

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Ti300, Trimetal Plus, VFT

This driver was just too much for me. I am a beginning golfer and the size of the head on this thing just seemed too big when at address. I hit it pretty good once in every 5 shots though so I suppose more experienced golfers may do alright with it. But for beginning golfers I think the Hawkeyes or SteelHead Pluses were easier to hit straight. I guess in the end it all comes down to feel and swing consistance which I am still gaining, but for now this club is par at best.

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HawkEye, VFT, Ping Ti

After reading all the hype and favorable reviews on the 300, I decided to try it and see if it merited changing from my current driver, a Callaway Steelhead . Bottom line: I can't say enough possitive things about this driver. I checked out the club on demo (9.5 degree with Grafalloy Prolite Stiff) for about two weeks and hit it every other day on the range and on the course. I also tried a few other loft and shaft configurations. Impact was solid and the ball really seemed to JUMP off the face. Distance far greater than my Steelhead, even when hit off the sweet spot. Forgiveness was incredible. AlsoI was hitting it fairly consistently, the 45-inch shaft is easy to control. In short, this stick is absolutely worth every penny of the 400 plus tax.

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ping tisi
cAllaway steelhead

i bought a 300 ti with an EI-70 stiff flex....i heard this club was for better players....thru extensive research i found that not exactly true...i talked with salesclerks, etc. and they said it would help lower my ball flight....i have a good swing and my score doesnt show it....i hit for the first time today and WOW....i really like this club...it is forgiving but not like the other models...but then again its a smaller head...bigger heads will be more forgiving....the balls i hit were rockets....good medium hit even with the EI-70 and 300 head....i would recommend it if u want to keep the ball down...i also had no problems fading or drawing the ball....this is a good club that will get better once i hit it more....my drives were still long (280 range or better)...i just wanted to find something that wouldnt balloon and this is it...its a great driver that looks great in my hands and bag..i even like the headcover....great product...i feel i have given an honest opinion...the others are draw biased...why not buy something u can improve ur game with(learn to fade and draw)..the sound was great too and so was the feel....try this one before u select from the 300 series...it fits my game great...try it...u might like it over the other models

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TM Firesole and 975D

I AM 13 YEARS OLD I WEIGH 180 POUNDS 5FT 11IN AND I AM HITTING THE BALL ABOUT 300YDS EVERY TIME I LOVE THIS DRIVER

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Being a short hitter (about 230 yards with a draw, swing speed about 92 mph), I decided to ask my mom for a new driver so I could start keeping up with the big boys (who drive 250-270) in junior golf. I am 15 yrs old, but I'm only 5'4, 100 pounds. My mom got me this driver for my birthday and I was very happy. I started hitting nice high draws that carried about 210-220, and rolling to about 240, 250 yards. But the best thing I like about this club is its forgiveness. Toe hits will start right but curve back to the middle of the fairway, losing about 5-10 yards distance. Heel hits are worse, but still playable (first cut of rough). This is the best driver I have tried, but I have only demoed a few. I do think, however, that this driver cost too much.

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Ping TiSi, Callaway Hawkeye, Titleist 975D...all very good clubs.

Ever since the Callaway VFT driver came out, I've been struggling with drivers. I tried the VFT 8 stiff and it was the worst, the 9 degree wasn't much better so I traded it in for the Taylor 320 which I bought from Roger Dunn with a grafalloy prolite 35s shaft. I loved this club at the start but as my swing started catching up with the shaft. I started ballooning the ball and hitting it with a fade. I then changed shafts to a harrison 3.5 and this problem got worse. My confidence in this club just dropped. I then went back to Dunn and they recommended the 300 with a factory installed pro force 65 stiff shaft. This shaft was extremely short, all of them were like that. I had it extended to 45" and went out this past weekend with it. This was the worst feeling driver I had ever hit, worse than the VFT. The kickpoint on the shaft was really weird and my buddy who is a 3 handicap hit it and made an ugly face when he did. Fortunately I had my old trusty Hawkeye driver with me, stock callaway shaft and hit it consistantly father than anything I have in the past three months. I took the 300 back to Dunn and was given store credit. I was just looking around and found a used 7 degree Biggest Bertha for 120 bucks. It was in fairly decent shape to I bought it and had a Pro Force 75 shaft put in it. I am waiting for it to see what it will be like.

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VFT, Taylor 320