FT-i Tour LCG

[justinp]

I'm thinking about picking up a 9.5* FT-i Tour LCG driver and I'm researching two options. The local Dick's has the i-Mix version w/ Aldila DVS 60-S shaft for $150. There is also a "like new" non i-Mix version on Callway Pre-owned with the Matrix Ozik Xcon-6 for $167. I've read good things about both shafts and was wondering if anyone had any helpful info for me.

I currently am using a Nike Sasquatch Sumo 460 with the stock Diamana stiff shaft. I get good distance out of it, but lack a bit of control. I'm looking to find more fairways without sacrificing distance.

[Robmc826]

That sounds like a great deal at dicks. Im going to have to go to my local dicks to check that deal out. hopefully they have that exact setup.

Robert

[PiKapp23]

I'll sell you the one I have for $125 (+ shipping**) if you want. It's the FT-i LCG 9.5 with Matrix Ozik XCon-6 shaft, Stiff Flex, Neutral Bias. It is not labeled as 'Tour', but as I understand it this model is basically identical to the model that was labeled as such. This is not the i-Mix, though.

I bought this right before they dropped the prices from $199 to $169. I played 2 rounds with it and went to the range 2-3 times back in late April/early May. I hit it OK, but just could not get used to the sound. I was planning on selling it on here at some point, but don't have a digital camera (my friend has had it for about a year now) so I was waiting to be able to take pictures. It looks as new as most new models as it has no scratches or anything on it. I would love to show you a picture but just don't have one available. It also has the headcover.

As luck would have it, my Dad also gave me another FT-i, this one a not the LCG model. It is a 10* Neutral with Aldila NVS 65-S 360 Shaft. It's in almost the same shape as the other. This one was used at a demo day at my Dad's club for one day. It has a couple very small scratches on the sole (not even noticable unless you are looking). I also have headcover for it. I would let it go for $115 (+ shipping). I actually liked the ballflight with this driver a little better. It was a little higher and shaft felt a little softer.

**I'm not sure about the cost of shipping since I've never checked. I do have a box to ship in, but I think the cost is somewhere close to $20.

[Guest]

I say go for it callaway is a way better golf brand than nike so i say do it just get a bucket of balls at your local driving range and figure out your callaway driver then go out there and lower your score

[LBlack14]

The LCG drivers are "Tour LCG" and are marked as such by their bias designation. The regular Fti drivers that are "Tour" only come in .5* lofts and NON "Tour" in whole * lofts.

[justinp]

Thanks for the input. For $150 I think I'm just going to pick one up and play with it. I'm not trading in my Sumo so I'll have that to fall back on if for some reason I don't like the FT-i Tour LCG.

The "Tour" is marked on the heel next to the bias marking. You can see it in this picture left of the bias. There is a little logo and it says "Tour Low CG" under it. The Tour models also have the Chevron logo on the club's face.

[justinp]

Wow, some further research makes this a no-brainer. That club better be there when I get to Dick's in the morning...

Checking CallawayGolfPreowned.com the trade-in value for the FT-i Tour LCG i-Mix head is $55 and the i-Mix Aldila DVS 60-S is $45. So, I can buy it brand new at Dick's for $150 and if for some reason I hate it, I could trade it in and I'm only out $50 for my troubles.

[Robmc826]

wow the shaft itself is selling for 180 on callaway preowned. i hope there is one there when i go this morning myself.

[justinp]

It's in my trunk

I'm going to take it out at lunch today and play 9 with it. I've been thinking about trying one for a while, but the investment part of it pushed me over the edge. Heck, if I don't like the FT-i head I could trade it in and put that $55 toward the purchase of a "like new" FT-5 i-Mix head from callaway preowned. They are going for $90-100 so I could pick one up for $35-45 after trade-in.

I just couldn't pass it up