The face of the fti is deep, but not as wide as the ft5. Dec, 2005 the taylormade r7 driver is and adjustable weighted driver that comes in 3 versions the 425, 460 and tp. Callaway mavrik max driver 9, aldila rogue white m. The ft5s construction was the same as the original fusion driver, but that tech never quite caught on as the acoustics sounded dull. Nate adelman is joined by john mlynarski iv and dave neville to talk about the new driver family from callaway golf, mavrik.
The new callaway ft 5 driver has maximised fusion technology in a traditional shapt. The epic flash driver employs a new flash face technology, created by artificial intelligence, to help golfers get more ball speed for. It gets no better for a lefty looking to buy a new club. Swing weight is all about perceived balance, and perhaps brooke feels more confident having a counterbalanced driver, which is essentially what she is. Played my first round with it, and i made the right decision. Year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex shaft wt. As the name suggests the 425 driver has a 425cc head with a compact look to it at address and this gives a good sound and feel at impact. Take your pick of even more shaft options when you build a custom tour authentic driver with our smart fit system. The callaway ft optiforce driver is designed for speed and follows the fairly simple tenet that if you make a clubhead lighter, more aerodynamic and add a longer shaft to it you will increase the clubhead speed to give greater ball speed at impact resulting in more distance. With both callaway carbon drivers carrying shots over 295 yards, we reckon the company has been working to find extra power for everyday golfers.
Testing was done using a stock callaway big bertha fusion driver with ust recoil 450f4 stiff flex shaft. I replaced my cobra same length irons with these and am happy i did. This thing is fantastic i didnt see the huge jump in distance that some folks are reporting some of these guys must be taking steroids as well, but much more importantly. 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. I had the chance to test standard versions of the ft5 and fti, and well get to my. Swing the driver appropriately and the golf ball jumps off the tee, long and straight. The weights in the back of the head are movable, but are closer together and lower. We admire all of the workers who are on the frontlines of the covid19 pandemic, and were committed to supporting organizations that are directly involved with relief efforts. Hit it square and it goes, and with off center hits, less mileage lost as compared to the ft i. I still struglle a bit with consistancy in my line and distance. This is going to sound really bad and it is but i dont really know what the length of the shaft is in my driver since i havent measured it whatever the fujikua 62 green stiff flex was that golf galaxy had in the store at the time.
With artificial intelligence and machine learning leading the way, callaway drivers provide next level distance, ball speed, and forgiveness. Old irons had stiff flex borongraphite shafts and custom heads and grips. Apr, 2010 the ft5 and ft5 tour drivers are the latest evolution in clubhead design utilizing our revolutionary fusion. Find golf club tradein and resales values for over 4,000 models of used golf clubs at the pga value guide, from leading manufacturers such as callaway, taylormade, taylor made, titleist, ping, odyssey, nike, cleveland, mizuno, cobra, adams, wilson. The reason xeno got a ft9 and not a ft5 is because the post was from 2009. It has a penetrating flight but the shaft doesnt feel like a board. The callaway ft5 driver uses fusion technology to move discretionary weight around to produce different center of gravity configurations.
To create the highest level of performance, it takes the brightest minds exploiting cutting edge materials, shapes and technologies. I cant say one is longer than the other but the direction and ball flight are much more reliable with the ft5. Head weights were changed with shafts to make testing, more or less, swing weight neutral. Callaway ft5 driver golf club for sale online ebay. The aeronautical design team at boeing aerospace have thrown their eye over the two latest driver heads from callaway and once you. Thanks callaway for making the perfect light weight driver. Not a whole lot is known about the first ever ust recoil driver shaft. The best way to describe the ft5 is to call it a tweaked version of the previous ft3 its longer and more forgiving than the ft3 callaway is able to get the most out of the vft face. The full manufacturers warranty from callaway is only valid when the callaway ft 5 tour driver is purchased from an internet authorized dealer. The square fti takes moi to the max but the more traditional ft5 is still a very stable driver. He may have cut it down, at the tip or maybe at the butt to affect the. The ft3 tour driver is available in righthand only in 8. Replacement shaft mpf code 2002 great big bertha ii driver gbb gem 50 callaway l 51. The new callaway ftiq driver advances the revolutionary ideas that went into the fti driver to become the straightest driver callaway golf has ever made.
With a driver, generally shorter shafts offer more control and longer shafts offer more distance. Aug 30, 2016 whether you choose distance or control, the big bertha fusion driver offers two stock shaft options. Callaway xr16 driver suggestions for replacing the shaft. The graphite shaft of the callaway ft5 driver helps you drive further and reduce mishits. Now a publicly traded company, callaway is one of the most visible names in golf with a product line that encompasses the full spectrum of equipment and accessories including drivers, irons, wedges, putters and balls. A massive 50 grams of discretionary weight has been created using a. The new ft5 and ft5 tour drivers are the latest evolution in clubhead design.
Callaway fusion ft 5 driver ladies available to buy from uk golf shop golf online. With all the advances in technology, most drivers are pretty forgiving for the majority of players. Callaway has made a shaft switch with these new drivers, moving from the. Callaway rogue driver help with shaft sign in to follow this. Callaways new big bertha fusion driver comes with the option of two stock shaft lengths. Callaway ft 5 for sale in uk 25 used callaway ft 5. Ive tried both the ft 3 and ft 5 but not with that shaft. I saw a new callaway hyper x driver and a new ft5 driver in a closeout bin for a great price due to their age and was about to buy the hyper x because it was my understanding it was a bit more forgiving. Its oversized 460cc head uses proprietary fusion technology to optimize perimeter weighting for maximum clubhead speed and stability, which produces longer and straighter drives. A small group from golftec had a chance to test the callaway epic flash driver and woods this fall at the ely callaway performance center in carlsbad, calif. The callaway ft 5 driver can help you play a good golf game and enjoy yourself. I am thinking of buying a used xr16 driver with the shaft two inches shorter than stock. The callaway fusion ft5 driver is a traditionallyshaped titanium and carbon composite driver, with 50g of discretionary weight and optifit weighting system. When you carry a callaway driver in your golf bag, you can step on the first tee with confidence that your equipment will perform.
Larger, high velocity face enable you to choose a powerful combination of accuracy and distance to get the best out of your game. Callaway wasnt manufacturing the ft5 in 2009, so callaway replaced the ft5 with the ft9. Ive used taylor made drivers for the past 78 years,the latest being a r7 460, and the callaway ft5 is without a doubt the most incredible driver ive ever used. Brand new never used beautiful callaway ft 5 driver for super value at 25. Heartsexplore idea listsexplore showroomdiscovertake the home style quiz. The only driver awarded 20 out of 20 stars in the 2019 golf digest hot list. Callaway s top of the range model is designed to allow golfers at all levels to improve their driving. Callaway tour authentic clubs are limited edition, actual tour clubs that have been uniquely designed for and played by some of the best players in the world. The all new callaway ft 5 driver has been launched to maximise the fusion technology in the traditional shape. I purchased in february 2016, my new driver callaway xr16 10. The new ft 5 driver is the latest evolution in clubhead design, utilizing callaway s revolutionary fusion technology. It meets golfs legal limit as defined by the usgas characteristic time test. Shaft length plays an important role in clubs head speed, path, attack angle and the players ability to make solid contact.
The callaway fti driver has had a lot of hype and rightly so as it was the first introduction of a new type of driver focussing on a high moment of inertia moi to reduce twisting of the club head at impact, particularly on offcentre hits. How to get the best from the new callaway xr16 driver. Callaway rogue driver help with shaft clubs, grips. The best part of my purchase was the very low cost of the ft5, the way dave the sales person answered my questions and the pristine condition of my new driver. Callaway s ft5 tour is a 460cc driver available in three centerofgravity configurations. I saw a new callaway hyper x driver and a new ft 5 driver in a closeout bin for a great price due to their age and was about to buy the hyper x because it was my understanding it was a bit more forgiving. Callaway ft5 draw driver callaway drivers golfbidder. Again, like the ft5 our pro hit it well and it stood up to most drivers on test but it didnt receive overwhelming praise from our testers and this keeps it back in the pack. In this video we compare the same driver built first with a 45 shaft and then with a 47 shaft to see the differences in speed, distance, consistency and accuracy. The three discuss the three new driver heads standard, sub zero, and max, the innovative technology thats designed by a. Callaway golf engineers were able to expand on the success of the ft5 and surpa.
Xr16 driver shaft 2 inches shorter callaway community. Plus, it lets you gain more forgiveness and stability. The lightweight carbon body means weight is concentrated at the front and back of the head, which makes for a stable, consistent design. I have gained a more consistant ball flight and distance with my shorter than standard driver shaft.
Jan 04, 2019 a small group from golftec had a chance to test the callaway epic flash driver and woods this fall at the ely callaway performance center in carlsbad, calif. It is made of a combination of carbon fiber body and titanium face. Titanium and carbon composite combine to save a massive 50 grams. Bought this driver 2nd had and loved it from the start till my son broke shaft. In 2006, golf magazine equipment editor robsauerhaft tested four drivers with lengths of 44, 45, 46 and 48 inches. If youve got the creativity in your game to imagine golfs most incredible tee shots, the new ft9 driver is made just for you. Callaway golf also owns topflite golf company, odyssey putters, ben hogan and. Youll be pleased to hear new bb fusion sounds much crisper and more. Club length can be altered up to one inch longer or shorter. Official callaway golf site golf clubs golf equipment. Titanium and carbon composite combine to save 50 grams of discretionary weight that is repositioned to help optimise your drives. Callaway stands behind their products like the other big ones taylormade, cleveland, etc.
To find out, we put big bertha fusion to the test with both 44. The callaway ft5 driver can help you play a good golf game and enjoy yourself. I had the chance to test standard versions of the ft5 and fti, and well. Then our fitting process will identify the specifications like loft, face angle and shaft length that optimize spin rates, shot shape and launch angle to give you consistent performance off the tee.
Get the best deals on callaway golf club shafts when you shop the largest online selection at. Folks, were in the home stretch of 2019 and rolling towards the 2020 pga show. A massive 50 grams of discretionary weight has been created using a carbon fiber body creating the optifit weighting system that produces the perfect center of gravity position for any. Miles of golf did a test on driver shaft length a while back and found that, surprise, there is no magic number for driver length. For the rest of us choking down is probably the most cost effective way to shorten your driver. Will a two inch extension placed at the grip end of the shaft alter the performance. Awarded best driver for swing speeds 95 mph 105 mph and for swing speeds 94 mph and below by the golfwrx expert panel featuring topranked club fitters from around the country. Callaway says its designed to load energy on the downswing and unload with an extraordinary combination of power and precision through impact. My last driver was a taylormade r7 superquad which i felt was too lunky for my swing. The graphite shaft of the callaway ft 5 driver helps you drive further and reduce mishits. Callaway golf mens drivers clubs official site specs. Callaways big bertha fusion driver against xr 16 and ft5. That means its release szn, so expect plenty more where this came from. The callaway ft 5 driver features a 25g weight that strategically positions the cg low and toward the heel for higher initial launch trajectory.
Jun 15, 2007 after trading in my ft i driver for reasons mentioned above, my ft 5 draw 9 with a speeder 757 stiff shaft arrived. Shaft length plays an important role in clubs head speed, path, attack angle and the players. Driver shaft length is shorter better than standard. We assemble and send the clubs within 48h during business days. Callaway golf tour authentic ft 5 t neutral driver. Proven technology from callaway is built into the ft5 for solid construction. Become a free subscriber to rick shiels now official apparel and footwear partne. The lightweight frame enabled designers to move the center of gravity for the neutral, draw and fade versions. By positioning weight to the extreme corners of the clubhead, the ft i driver produces the highest moment of inertia of any driver on the market today, resulting in unparalleled forgiveness. I do test other equipment but my bias and callaways performance keeps me with callaway. Callaway driver mens righthanded regular flex golf clubs. With the revolutionary 460cc complete inertial design, the ft i driver pushes the boundaries of shape, of our imagination, of the rules.
Callaway optifit 2 driver shaft xstiff flex aldila voodoo with score tech xvs6. Callaway fusion ft 5 driver available to buy from uk golf shop golf online. As shaft length increases, clubhead speed also increases. There is a point when the weight of a longer shaft, combined with the awkwardness of controlling the extra length, will result in diminishing clubhead. We will match any internet authorized dealers best price on the callaway ft 5 tour driver. Features and benefits of the callaway ft 5 draw driver. Testing was done with drivers in the neutral 9 loft position. Callaway s latest driver against its closest cousin and distant relative.
Get the best deals on callaway driver mens righthanded regular flex golf clubs and upgrade your home workout gear with the largest online selection at. Callaway has made a shaft switch with these new drivers, moving from the aldila nvs that was the stock offering on the ft3 to a pair of shafts from fujikura. Tempo people often think this is the time of the putt, but its not. Some are better with longer shafts and others with shorter. To callaway friends and golfers everywhere, we hope that you are doing well and staying safe in these unprecedented times.
Callaway ft 5 driver for sale in uk view 12 bargains. Here are a few key points that we found during testing the new callaway xr16 driver heads so you know how to get the best from it. The face of the club is at the limit for characteristic time, the measure of how hot it is, to give the fastest possible ball speed. Our reaction after hitting epic flash was collectively similar surrounding how it compares to rogue it feels more powerful and sounds better, especially on mishits. Get the best deal for callaway golf club shafts from the largest online selection at. Its not exactly one of those too good to pass up cyber monday deal, but its nonetheless exciting maybe that callaway s upcoming mavrik drivers and fairway woods have found their way to the usgas conforming clubs list. The graphite shaft of the callaway ft5 driver helps you drive further and reduce. I had the same thing happen with a taylormade drivermany have defects.