Callaway FT-i

[stinkbob]

oh well right now i use the f/speed driver from cobra and hit an average of atleast 210 yards but with the SQ sumo2 i hit it about 240-250 each time so maybe it is just the shade of the Callaway and Nike those will be the top sellers

[stinkbob]

These new nike SQ sumo2 is a great club and im sure the Ft-i will be too but i am very eager to try the original sumo

[HXCarib56]

Personally, (and this is coming from a HUGE Callaway fan), I think it's a marketing gimmick. I think these companies are pushing square clubs on us as an attempt to jumpstart the market again, while they figure out ways to scientifically improve their clubs and staying withing the driver conforming guidelines of the USGA. Before, it was big-bigger-biggest.....then titanium-titanium/mix-composite etc....Square clubs will die down (if you remember there already was some square drivers a few years back) once these companies get a handle on the restrictions....imho. I think lack of change/breakthrought technology that stays within the limits is what lead to the screws that are moveable in drivers, and now the "square-ness". It's all about spiking the market and bucking the trend...And hey, if it gets you pumped and you pound it- then they did their job.

-Johnny

[warbirdlover]

Well, I got a new Ping Rapture in October. I spent a whole afternoon on the launch monitor and hit every club in the store and every loft and every shaft. I had 3 salesmen taping up club after club for me to hit. The Rapture was the only NEW technology there.

Friends, the clubs were all "grouped" into a circle in regard to results and that Rapture was FAR beyond them in every desireable category. I bought it.

Bottom line, I think my Rapture will be as good or better then these square drivers BUT those three clubs (Sumo squared, Ft-i and Rapture) will outdo ANYTHING out from last year. I had a G5 and the Rapture is FAR beyond that.

I stopped by to say hello to my golf teacher the other day. He NEVER changes drivers and has been playing a G2 9.5 with a Graf Blue stiff shaft for two years. Yup, he's now got a Rapture 9º in the bag with an Aldila stiff VS Protopype shaft.

If he's got one it's good. He's one of the best in the state of Wisconsin.

[stinkbob]

so how much is the Callway FT-i going to be?

[novogolf]

It's a great driver and I had the chance to hit it! Long and straight no question!

If you can get beyond the looks it's an awesome driver. I currently play the FT3 with a Diamana 63 stiff and crush the ball. The FTi was effortless and very long! I will definitely make the switch!

[novogolf]

  stinkbob said:

so how much is the Callway FT-i going to be?

FTi will be 499.99

[ipark1303]

Expensive! We are going to have drivers costing as much as used iron sets!!!!

[kafka01]

Waiting is over - next week i finally can buy an FT-i and then straight off to golfing vacation - perfect timing - thanks Callaway.

[arsenic954]

Golfsmith said Callaway's new stuff isn't coming out until mid-March... How can you get one next week? I'm intrigued haha.

[Guest]

This is the ugliest club I've seen for ages. I'll probably buy one when the price comes down!

What's in my bag?

Irons: Titleist 775.cb
Wedge: Titleist 775.cb Gap
Wedge: Titleist 56.10 Spin Milled Vokey
Putter: Odyssey White Hot XG #7
Driver: King Cobra F Speed 460 9.0*
Fairway: Taylor Made V Steel 3 Wood

[kafka01]

I really dont know much about distribution of golfing equipment so i cant answere this question. Do they have different release/pre order shipments in US and Europe?

[wingman]

Had a chance to demo both the FT-5 and the FT-i side by side during a fitting session. Both were damned impressive drivers, but the FT-5 outperformed the FT-i. The FT-i generated more backspin due to the square shape, and flew a bit straighter as a result, but this also caused a very slight loss in distance when compared to the FT-i. i hit both in 10- and 9-degree with stiff shafts (swing speed 104 mph) and the FT-5 10 degree was comparable in ballflight and distance to the F-Ti 9 degree. The 9-degree FT-5 gave a bit more roll as a result of the lower ballflight, and ended up about 10 yards further than the FT-i. Your mileage may vary.