does the Callaway FT-IZ replace the FT-IQ?

[localhawaii]

Does anyone know if the Callaway FT-IZ replace the FT-IQ? It seems its listed on the Callaway Australia site but not yet under the US site. Would this still be classified as a "Square Head" driver? TIA

[Cody Hancock]

It looks very similar to the Titleist 907D1.

[Cody Hancock]

European Tour Pros get a first look at the FT-iZ Driver

[localhawaii]

Thanks Cody! Looks like its half FT-9 and half FT-IQ. I've been a big fan of the FT-I and then onto the FT-IQ, but I am not too sure about this IZ. I guess I got to wait for the regular joes to chime in instead of listening to tour pros on Ytube.

[Cody Hancock]

No problem. How do you find the FT-iQ stacks up against the FT-i? I'm debating on whether or not I should take my trusty FT-i out of the bag.

[Big_M]

No problem. How do you find the FT-iQ stacks up against the FT-i? I'm debating on whether or not I should take my trusty FT-i out of the bag.

I didn't like the FT-iQ... not a terrible club, just not one I would buy... much prefer my FT-i Tour LCG

I would like to hit the FT-9 Tour and Adams Speedline... both should be comming WAY down in price here pretty soon. Honestly though... I love the shaft on this driver and I don't see switching next year unless something rocks me.

[localhawaii]

Cody,

I had the FT-I and loved it, including the big bang that comes with it (although a lot of people seemed to hate it). But I got such a good deal on the IQ when it came out, I couldnt pass it up. Well, with the new FT-IZ coming out, there is no doubt in my mind that you'll probably find a great deal on the IQ. If you make the leap, I would suggest to go with the tour version cause the non-tour seems super closed at address. Also the tour version allegedly has a real Fubuki shaft versus a Fubuki by Callaway shaft.

[HoosierGolfer]

The FT-iz is the replacement for the FT-iq. Callaway is making this move to get away from the square head. The iz will have the highest MOI of any Callaway driver offered, just like the iq but without the square style.
Bottom line is; square does not sell. Don't look for these in the US until after the PGA show in Orlando.

[andef]

The FT-iz looks like a new club between the FT-9 and the FT-iq. It looks like an addition more than a replacement of the FT-iq. Unless Callaway is moving away from square headed drivers the FT-iz is another addition to their range. But it's also true that the FT-iq is on sale everywhere and the FT-9 isn't...

[Redstar2112]

The technology used in both the FT-IQ and FT-iz (and the rest of the Fusion drivers) is aall based on multiple materials being used to displace the weight. After that, they go in all directions. I own both of the clubs in the original post and while they perform similarly for me, the feel is quite different.