Ft-i vs ft-iq ?

[mrbillinoc]

Besides the price, has anyone who has had a FT-I tried a FT-IQ for comparison?

[localhawaii]

1. FT-I makes a big noise (love it or hate it) The IQ does not
2. FT-IQ stock Fubuki is more whippy than stock FT-I Fujikura Speeder
3. FT-IQ has a lot longer body from front to back (face to back) - This makes set up a bit awkward if you like to rest the driver head on the ground. If you are a floater on setup, you should be fine.
4. FT-IQ face technology is a bit "hotter" off the face than FT-I
5. FT-IQ (non-tour) appears ridiculously more closed than FT-I (non-tour) - The FT-IQ tour still looks closed compared to the non-tour FT-I even though the IQ is supposed to be .5 degree open.
6. I found the FT-IQ amplifys a hook a lot more than the FT-I

My buddy plays an FT-9 and he tends to slice. Thus the nicknames of FT-Hook for the FT-IQ and FT-Slice for the FT-9.

I use to play an FT-I for about 6 months before switching to the IQ back in December. If i remember anything else, i'll try and post more...

[Big_M]

I have the FT-i Tour LCG with the Matrix shaft... and I hit the FT-iQ tour in the store (w/ driving range)...

I agree for the most part with the above poster... I wouldn't call the tour version a hook machine, but it doesn't look open at address. Hitting it, balls went pretty naturally straight where with my FT-i I would still get my five yard fade. Overall the club feels less workable (and is) than the older version. I didn't like the iQ as much, but mostly because I don't like the head size. Also, the iQ had a higher ball flight for me, but not a ton. It just comes down to preference... and of course the FT-i can be had for under $150 on Callaway pre-owned right now.