Callaway FT-3 vs. Nike Sumo 5000

[Amoretti]

Alright, so I've had an interesting oppurtunity fall upon me...

I currently play with a Nike Sumo 5000, that I got for an incredible deal brand new, and is still in mint condition. 10.5*, R Flex

My boss is looking to upgrade and has offered me a decent deal ($75) for his Callaway FT-3. 10*, R Flex

Now; I really like the Sumo 5000, and I also really like his FT-3. The only reasons I'd switch to his club are because it matches my fairway woods (lame, I know), and it doesn't make that "baseball bat" clunk that the Sumo does. Also, I think it's generally nicer looking than the Sumo. I'm sure I could sell my Sumo for ~$100 so the cost wouldn't be an issue, I'd actually profit.

The only thing is, his FT-3 isn't in MINT condition like my Sumo is. It's got a few noticeable scratches (nothing major, but noticeable none-the-less) in a few different spots on the club head. I like my equipment in MINT shape, that's how I keep it, that way I get the most out of it when I go to re-sell.

What do you guys think is the better club to hang on to in my situation? I'm headed to the range right now to see which one I think I hit better. Do any of you think that one club is significantly better than the other? I know my Nike is a year or two newer, if that has anything to do with it.

Any advice is appreciated.

[flap]

I'm biased but I have had a FT-3 in my bag since they first came out and I have not found anything to knock it out of my bag yet.I am trying the FT-9 when it comes out next week but it will have to be great to knock the 3 out of my bag.

[Amoretti]

I'm biased but I have had a FT-3 in my bag since they first came out and I have not found anything to knock it out of my bag yet.I am trying the FT-9 when it comes out next week but it will have to be great to knock the 3 out of my bag.

I saw the FT-9 at Edwin Watts today. One of the employees at the shop said it was supposed to be more similar to the FT-3 than to the FT-5 as far as spin and launch trajectory.

[Ben]

Why switch? If you already own the Nike why not just buy the FT-3? It is a great driver. At least for a change if you feel the need. There is a kid that plays the local College team that played the FT-3 until just a few months ago, he bombed that thing. So yeah, have them both. I'd recommend looking at ebay for a deal on one though.

Flap , I've got an FT-9 on the way. Fingers are crossed to get it around the 17th, may be a few days later though. Anyway, I'll be sure to make a thread to share my experiences with it.

[flap]

I called callaway and asked about the tour model in lefty and they now tell me mid march