buyer's remorse

[plark]

My first driver was an FT-5 and I broke it and I was really upset. The FT-5 Driver is perfect for learning to swing. It has a nice feel as the ball comes off it as well, and although the FT-5 isnt the most forgiving it makes you learn how to swing a driver and when you do its very rewarding, I'd say give it time you'll learn to love it..

[gmanuel25]

If you're a beginner, you're worrying about this a lot more than you need to.
Keep the driver and work on developing a repeatable swing. At your skill level, you're putting too much stock into equipment.

[michaeljerb]

i agree with the first guy that replied.. whats the point of having a club that you don't want? If you can afford it get the driver that you want, it's all about confidence.

[jet pilot]

I would keep it for a while and see how it works for you. If you don't hate the club, throwing more money out the window is probably not the answer. Good luck!

[pxc]

I hit the range today and really focused more on turning my hips in my swing. I also teed up the ball a little higher. I got a few good, straight-ish drives in and about two where I really smacked the ball, farther than I ever remember hitting it. The range has flags but no numerical distance markers so I don't know exactly how far, but the two big ones hit the back fence.

It isn't consistent yet, not at all, but at least I know it is possible. I'll hang onto it for now, it doesn't look like I'd even get $100 for it anyway.

edit: thank you everyone for your input, I appreciate it. Sometimes it helps to hear several takes on a situation to figure out the best one for me.

[plark]

  pxc said:

I hit the range today and really focused more on turning my hips in my swing. I also teed up the ball a little higher. I got a few good, straight-ish drives in and about two where I really smacked the ball, farther than I ever remember hitting it. The range has flags but no numerical distance markers so I don't know exactly how far, but the two big ones hit the back fence.

No problem man thats what we're here for its a good driver I hope it works out for you.

[pxc]

Back from the dead!

I got an email back from Callaway indicating that they'd prefer that I give the FT-5 a fair shake, but that exchanging it was not necessarily out of the question.

Here's what I'm thinking - I should go demo an FT-i alongside my FT-5 somewhere this weekend and really see which one feels better. Then I can just choose to either keep the FT-5, or exchange it for the FT-i. Pretty simple. I'm just surprised Callaway is even entertaining the idea.

[Replay]

I would sell it, especially because it's a draw driver.

I'm more into learning how to use the driver properly or using a 3-wood to build technique.

Also check out the new Dymo2. I love the new nike golf range!

p.s. the FT-5 driver is an excellent square head driver!!

[Big_M]

you should have bought from Callaway pre-owned instead of Dick's... 90 day playability program, could have easily switched to the FT-i... not to mention the FT-i is only about $150 right now. You could see your FT-5 for maybe $100 and throw in another $50 to order the FT-i...