By the time of the ft iz driver, released in 2010, callaway was back to the more typical clubhead shapes in its drivers. Gonna change the shaft and weight out to play longer to see if. Get the best deals on callaway supplies golf equip. The callaway ft 9 driver is one of the best composite material drivers we have tested. I just purchased the xr16 driver with the stock stiff shaft. The ultimate in interchangeability that allows golfers to select from numerous clubheads with fusion technology and dozons of shafts to find the correct driver that meets the challenge of the day. I tried quite a few shafts with the r9 and couldnt get it dialed in. Do i use the same wrench for changing the head on the shaft. It was followed by the callaway ft iq driver, which had a squareish head shape and was released in 2008. Founded in 1982 by the late ely callaway, the mission of callaway golf is to passionately pursue advanced, innovative technologies to sell the worlds best golf clubs, balls, and accessories. Should i specify a d2 swing weight if i order a 44 12 or shorter. Description the callaway ft 9 neutral driver features a 460cc fusion technology head that creates maximum perimeter weighting with a carbon composite body and titanium cup face, allowing for precise center of gravity positioning and more stability on offcenter shots. The only driver awarded 20 out of 20 stars in the 2019 golf digest hot list. Jan 04, 2019 demo and purchase the callaway epic flash sub zero driver at golftec.
The callaway ft 9 should be available starting in mid. Head weights of the epic and epic subzero callaway community. The callaway ft 9 driver is designed to deliver all of the shot shaping ability highly skilled players need to get the most out of their driver. New flash face technology for unprecedented ball speed callaway engineers applied learnings from artificial intelligence to create a new fairway wood face design that promotes increased ball speed for longer distance. I was play a round with a guy that plays the ft 5 on thursday and we compared the weight and the ft 9 was easily lighter.
Presales begin september 9 th, with full retail availability starting 930. When you carry a callaway driver in your golf bag, you can step on the first tee with confidence that your equipment will perform. Nov 26, 2015 5 out of 5 callaway ft 9 driver 21 june 2009. Aug 30, 2016 the callaway big bertha fusion driver will be available in lofts of 9, 10. Scratches and wear consistent with steady use but no dents or damage that will affect the weight or structural integrity of the club. I am 61 years old and have lost some of my flexibility, but have still managed to maintain a life long 12 handicap, mostly by maintaining a fairly good short game and my putting. The callaway ft9 driver is designed to deliver all of the shot shaping ability highly skilled players need to get the most out of their driver. The extra weight in the back and alignment features were designed to. First you probably should have been fit for the driver. The xr16 doesnt seem to go any further than the ft. With the addition of hyperbolic face technology, ball speeds across. Weights when you shop the largest online selection. The ft9 driver was designed to deliver the most creative shotmaking you can think of. The better ft 9 callaway will love the clean and meaningful look of the driver.
Callaway rep very good and pointed out the great, very light weight shaft. The easiest way would be to put a grip on that is about 5g heavier then the one currently on. Callaway 37 weights 12 callaway adapters 18 callaway ferrules 7 taylormade 39 weights. Custom golf driver weight for callaway gbb epic driver clubs head sliding weights 8.
A wide range of head screw in weights to fine tune swingweight and feel for the callaway big bertha and big bertha alpha driver heads. Weights for the callaway big bertha and big bertha alpha drivers. Versatility, distance and control all in one spaceage package. The ft 9 driver represents the latest evolution of fusion technology, a multimaterial process that gives callaway. Heres the straight dope on the callaway ft 5 driver. I am finding that i get more distance from my tee shots and i am also more accurate off the tee.
With the addition of hyperbolic face technology, ball speeds across the entire face have been dramatically improved to generate even more distance off the tee. The callaway ft9 tour driver lets golfers hit longer and more accurate drives. Dec 20, 2008 callaway golf recently released the new ft iq driver, but the company has two more drivers heading to pro shops near you later this winter. The ft9 driver features hyperbolic face that is 1 degree closed, visible external web weighting, and fusion technology, and choice of two cg center of gravity locations that promote a draw or reduce a slice. Weights when you shop the largest online selection at. The ft9 driver features hyperbolic face that is 1 degree closed, visible external web weighting, and fusion technology, and choice of two cg center of. Went to golf galaxy and tried out the diablo edge, ft iq and other drivers. Callaway sold the fusion driver in a standard length version and a shorter length version. Mar 05, 2010 callaway ft tour driver i had a chance to see and hit the new callaway ft tour driver yesterday.
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. Sep 11, 2019 callaway epic flash sub zero driver, 9 degrees. The hyperbolic face increases speeds across the entire clubface for. Remember you can upgrade your olg driver with us and receive free delivery on. The following driver specification information has been compiled from product brochures, golf magazines, and from inquiries to the manufacturers. The reason xeno got a ft 9 and not a ft 5 is because the post was from 2009. Ft 9 by far is more forgiving and pleasing to the eye.
Callaway ft9 tour neutral driver callaway drivers golfbidder. Proprietary technology creates maximum perimeter weighting and more discretionary weight by combining a carbon composite body. Shop our site for the best callaway adapters on the market. As advertised, it does want to hit a straight ball. Chances are that shaft may not be the right one for you.
The new callaway ft irons are the evolution of fusion technology, delivering the utmost in performance and playability in callaway golf irons for mid to low handicap players who demand the latest innovation with proven results. Callaway ft 9 driver, this is the driver the shot makers turn to. Callaway wasnt manufacturing the ft 5 in 2009, so callaway replaced the ft 5 with the ft 9. Mathematics and engineering combine to create our highest ever ball speeds across the entire face.
Callaway golf recently released the new ft iq driver, but the company has two more drivers heading to pro shops near you later this winter. The callaway ft9 driver is one of the best composite material drivers we have tested. This reminds me of previous ft drivers, but it is not my favourite look for alignment. Joe miller swings a golf club 150 mph, hits the ball 225 mph, and is the reigning world long drive champion. I previously had the callaway ft 9 fusion driver imix and found that driver very hard to part with. The best thing to do if you want to be really specific is to take.
Features and benefits of the callaway ft9 tour driver. Jul 15, 2009 the callaway ft 9 driver is one of the most technology advanced in the market today, combined with great control and stability makes this driver one of the best callaway has ever produced. Rated 4 out of 5 by bob from callaway preowned does it again i had an ft 5 driver and got the ft 9 as an upgrade. I have the callaway ft9 driver with 10 loft and the stock regular shaft in neutral set up in my bag now for the past 10 weeks and i can honestly say that i am now hitting the ball at least 510 yds further than my older ping g10 driver. He got his start lifting weights, took a job working at a driving range and ultimately ended up crushing golf balls further than anyone in the world. If youve the creativity in your game to imagine golfs most. The epic flash driver employs a new flash face technology, created by artificial. I cant wait to get this thing outside on the range. Fusing versatility, distance, and control in a single spaceage package, the callaway ft 9 driver is the club that serious shot makers crave.
Aug 11, 2009 this is the driver every shot makers turn to. Model, loft, availability, standard length, lie, cc, total weight, swing weight. This is a great driver, i have the tour version in 9. The dicks sporting goods across the street from my work is going out of business, so they were having a clearance sale with unbelievable prices on golf gear. The addition of stainless steel web weights at the rear of the sole precisely position the cg to generate the desired draw trajectory and ball flight, letting golfers hit longer and more accurate drives. Official callaway golf site golf clubs golf equipment. The fti is the driver many people are curious about, and i was excited to give it a try. I have the callaway ft 9 driver with 10 loft and the stock regular shaft in neutral set up in my bag now for the past 10 weeks and i can honestly say that i am now hitting the ball at least 510 yds further than my older ping g10 driver. I can hit the ft 9 off the deck easier than a three woodits got a very low and deep cog.
Unlike most other composite drivers, the sound was very solid and the flight of the ball was excellent. With many different head weights, you have combinations for fade, draw and. Counterweights for the sole and grip of his odyssey putter and weights for his callaway driver. The callaway ft 9 tour driver expands on the success of the callaway golf ft 5 tour driver and surpasses expectations. The callaway ft9 driver has a frame thats made from a carbonfiber composite. The callaway ft 9 womens driver expands on the success of the ft 5 and surpasses expectations. The ft 9 driver was designed to deliver the most creative shotmaking you can think of. The new callaway ft9 driver is in my bag the breakfast ball. This moi is a measure of how resistant the face is to twisting when the ball is struck offcenter. With artificial intelligence and machine learning leading the way, callaway drivers provide next level distance, ball speed, and forgiveness. With the addition of hyperbolic face technology, ball speeds across the whole face have been noticeably improved to allow even more distance off the tee. Unlike past ft models, the ft9 looks very good and more powerful at address. Is there anything special that needs to be done to change out the weight in a big bertha fusion driver.
I like the sound and feel of the r9 better but i get about 20 more yards with the ft 9 because i get better launch conditions. The ft3 tour driver is available in righthand only in 8. New head shape is designed to appeal to accomplished players with a thinner topline, higher toe and slightly less offset. Callaway golf mens drivers clubs official site specs. Callaway ft 5 vs ft 9 driver sign in to follow this. Callaway golf pushes the limits of performance to develop drivers that are designed to make every golfer a better player. The hyperbolic face increases speeds across the entire clubface for improved distance for shots hit on center and improved distance retention for shots not hit as squarely. The callaway ft i driver is for players who need extra forgiveness off the tee, for good shots no matter where the ball is struck on the clubface. A carboncomposite headed callaway ft9 driver and a titanium headed. About the ft 9 driver callaway sells a series of ft 9 drivers, including clubs with 9,11, and degree lofts, with flex options that include stiff, senior, and regular.
Ft 9 definately performed better for me according to their sim computer. Compared to the callaway ft 5, its 7 percent longer front to back. The ft 9 tour also features a slightly open face angle and produces stronger, more penetrating trajectories preferred by. Hyperbolic shaping is our cuttingedge driver face design.
The prices were so good that i ended up purchasing an ft 5 9. The square design allows weight to be moved to the extremes for a maximum moment of inertia. Callaway ft9 driver neutral, 9, righthanded, graphite, stiff. The callaway big bertha fusion ft3 driver is available in standard and tour models in a choice of draw, neutral and fade configurations. The xr16 doesnt seem to go any further than the ft 5 with the stock stiff shaft i had been using for 8 years. Jun 15, 2007 the ball flight and shot shape were very controllable, and its no surprise that this is the driver most callaway golf tour pros are using on a weekly basis. The ft iq and ft 9 heads represent the finest in driver technology callaway. Ive only hit it once and i like the solid feel of the club. I had the same thing happen with a taylormade driver. The ft 9 driver represents the latest evolution of fusion technology, a multimaterial process that gives callaway golf engineers the utmost freedom in design. Callaway stands behind their products like the other big ones taylormade, cleveland, etc.
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