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BuckeyeNut

By BuckeyeNut
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BuckeyeNut Great Member

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YIKES!!!

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I blew it up........LOL

I really loved this driver too!!!! (callaway FT-5)  It's been in my bag for a few years now because I kill the ball with this thing.  Now I really killed it.

What's in Paul's Bag:
- Callaway Big Bertha Alpha Driver
- Big Bertha Alpha 815 3-wood
- Callaway Razr Fit 5-wood
- Callaway Big Bertha 4-5 Rescue Clubs
-- Mizuno Mx-25 six iron-gap wedge
- Mizuno Mp-T4 56degree SW
- Mizuno Mp-T11 60degree SW
- Putter- Ping Cadence Ketsch


BuckeyeNut Great Member

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Originally Posted by indybuckeyefan

wow that sucks

probly be a pain finding another one you really like

bucs have a tough one next week.

hopefully sparty took some of the badgers steam



Yea.... it sucks.  I think the Wisky game next week will suck too.  I think the bucks will get throttled, but ya never know.  I'm definitely not optimistic.....

What's in Paul's Bag:
- Callaway Big Bertha Alpha Driver
- Big Bertha Alpha 815 3-wood
- Callaway Razr Fit 5-wood
- Callaway Big Bertha 4-5 Rescue Clubs
-- Mizuno Mx-25 six iron-gap wedge
- Mizuno Mp-T4 56degree SW
- Mizuno Mp-T11 60degree SW
- Putter- Ping Cadence Ketsch


tristanhilton85 Great Member

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Dang! That's crazy... I guess it's time for a new driver.

Tristan Hilton

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Titleist TSR2 Driver (Fujikura Pro 2.0 TS; 10.5°) · PXG 0211 FWs (Diamana S+ 60; 15° and 21°) · PXG 0211 Hybrid (MMT 80; 22°) · Edel SMS Irons (SteelFiber i95; 5-GW) · Edel SMS Pro Wedges (SteelFiber i110; 56°, 60°) · Edel Classic Blade Putter (32") · Maxfli Tour Ball · Pinned Prism Rangefinder · SuperStroke Grips · Flightscope Mevo · TRUE Linkswear Shoes · Vessel Player V Pro 

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DoGolf Jonathan Member

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Wow, that is insane?  How hard were you swinging?!  My friend broke his driver at the range one time and the head cracked off and flew 95 yards.  The starter box had to annouce to everyone to stop swinging so that he could jog out onto the driving range to grab his club head!


JetFan1983 Incredible Member

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I use the same driver (so far it's been my only driver). I'm expecting it to die soon. But it's a nice club. Not a huge fan of the sound, but still, it goes a long way. Sorry to hear about your "loss." At least now you can shop for a new one.

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Shorty Super Member

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The composite callaway drivers are notorious for doing that.

I know of 7 that have ended up looking like hockey sticks when the face separates from the body.

There are serious QC issues with Callaway drivers.

In the race of life, always back self-interest. At least you know it's trying.

 

 


BuckeyeNut Great Member

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It was killing me knowing my primary driver was ruined and it's no fun pulling old clubs out of retirement so I went out and did some driver testing this afternoon in front of a launch monitor. My favorite store has the high end launch monitors that PGA tour players use and a pro on staff to assist customers. I tested the TMade R9, R11, Callaway RAZR, FT Tour, and the Nike Red Victory. The numbers produced by the R9 were as consistent and good as any of the newer models so that's what I bought.......straight from the bargain bin for only $200 .  I figured why pay $400 for a driver when the results were the same with the older R9.  I plan to play tomorrow, so it'll be interesting to see how it flights the ball in person and not on a computer screen...LOL

What's in Paul's Bag:
- Callaway Big Bertha Alpha Driver
- Big Bertha Alpha 815 3-wood
- Callaway Razr Fit 5-wood
- Callaway Big Bertha 4-5 Rescue Clubs
-- Mizuno Mx-25 six iron-gap wedge
- Mizuno Mp-T4 56degree SW
- Mizuno Mp-T11 60degree SW
- Putter- Ping Cadence Ketsch


saevel25 Incredible Member

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Man i have owned drivers for years now, and i never had that happen..

Matt Dougherty, P.E.
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Driver; :pxg: 0311 Gen 5,  3-Wood: :titleist: 917h3 ,  Hybrid:  :titleist: 915 2-Hybrid,  Irons: Sub 70 TAIII Fordged
Wedges: :edel: (52, 56, 60),  Putter: :edel:,  Ball: :snell: MTB,  Shoe: :true_linkswear:,  Rangfinder: :leupold:
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Shorty Super Member

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Originally Posted by saevel25

Man i have owned drivers for years now, and i never had that happen..


That's because most drivers aren't designed like the Callaway FT ones where there is a join between the carbon fibre part and the metal face.

In the race of life, always back self-interest. At least you know it's trying.

 

 


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Originally Posted by BuckeyeNut

It was killing me knowing my primary driver was ruined and it's no fun pulling old clubs out of retirement so I went out and did some driver testing this afternoon in front of a launch monitor. My favorite store has the high end launch monitors that PGA tour players use and a pro on staff to assist customers. I tested the TMade R9, R11, Callaway RAZR, FT Tour, and the Nike Red Victory. The numbers produced by the R9 were as consistent and good as any of the newer models so that's what I bought.......straight from the bargain bin for only $200.  I figured why pay $400 for a driver when the results were the same with the older R9.  I plan to play tomorrow, so it'll be interesting to see how it flights the ball in person and not on a computer screen...LOL


I've got the R9 Supertri and absolutely love it, in fact i've got two with speeder shafts, I saw an 11.5 degree head on ebay for only £40 and snapped it up! Its no fun when you ruin a favourite club, but who doesn't like buying new gear - good luck with the TM

R9 Supertri 10.5 Fubuki Alpha Stiff Shaft

Mizuno JPX Fli Hi 3, 4, 5

Mizuno MX300 Irons, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, PW

Mizuno MX300 Gap Wedge

Mizuno MP R12 56 Sand Wedge

Scotty Cameron Kombi Putter.


BuckeyeNut Great Member

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Originally Posted by papswing

I've got the R9 Supertri and absolutely love it, in fact i've got two with speeder shafts, I saw an 11.5 degree head on ebay for only £40 and snapped it up! Its no fun when you ruin a favourite club, but who doesn't like buying new gear - good luck with the TM



The super-tri is the exact same version I chose!!  (mine has much lower loft) Performance aside, the all black finish beats the looks of the all white R11 by 10x..LOL  I tested both drivers with the same launch monitor results.  IMO.....a no brainer....give me the good looking black version from the discount bin!!!!   Hahahaha

IMO...this is pure driver beauty:

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BLACK BEAUTY is sexy!!

What's in Paul's Bag:
- Callaway Big Bertha Alpha Driver
- Big Bertha Alpha 815 3-wood
- Callaway Razr Fit 5-wood
- Callaway Big Bertha 4-5 Rescue Clubs
-- Mizuno Mx-25 six iron-gap wedge
- Mizuno Mp-T4 56degree SW
- Mizuno Mp-T11 60degree SW
- Putter- Ping Cadence Ketsch


Gresh24 Dedicated Member

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You can get a brand new FT-5 for $100, or a used one in excellent condition for < $50.

Driver:  :callaway: Diablo Octane
Fairway Wood:   :adams: Speedline 3W
Hybrid:   adams.gif A7OS 3 Hybrid 
Irons:   :callaway:  2004 Big Bertha 4-LW


BuckeyeNut Great Member

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Originally Posted by Gresh24

You can get a brand new FT-5 for $100, or a used one in excellent condition for < $50.



yea...ya think?  With that said, the FT-5 is now considered an old model.  I understand the need to move forward..did ya know I can buy a John Daly Wilson Killer whale for <$30?

Believe-u-me...I know the deal...........LOL...sheesh!!  That is why I moved on without question............I can buy a Freddy Couples Linx BoomBoom for $10 used....but no thanks.  Understood?

What's in Paul's Bag:
- Callaway Big Bertha Alpha Driver
- Big Bertha Alpha 815 3-wood
- Callaway Razr Fit 5-wood
- Callaway Big Bertha 4-5 Rescue Clubs
-- Mizuno Mx-25 six iron-gap wedge
- Mizuno Mp-T4 56degree SW
- Mizuno Mp-T11 60degree SW
- Putter- Ping Cadence Ketsch


Gresh24 Dedicated Member

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Originally Posted by BuckeyeNut

yea...ya think?  With that said, the FT-5 is now considered an old model.  I understand the need to move forward..did ya know I can buy a John Daly Wilson Killer whale for <$30?

Believe-u-me...I know the deal...........LOL...sheesh!!



Sorry....Sheesh.  Just tryig to help replace a club that "you kill and love!!!".  If you have to have a new model, go for it...wow

Driver:  :callaway: Diablo Octane
Fairway Wood:   :adams: Speedline 3W
Hybrid:   adams.gif A7OS 3 Hybrid 
Irons:   :callaway:  2004 Big Bertha 4-LW


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Pretty rough on the guy for just trying to help you out.

Originally Posted by BuckeyeNut

yea...ya think?  With that said, the FT-5 is now considered an old model.  I understand the need to move forward..did ya know I can buy a John Daly Wilson Killer whale for <$30?

Believe-u-me...I know the deal...........LOL...sheesh!!  That is why I moved on without question............I can buy a Freddy Couples Linx BoomBoom for $10 used....but no thanks.  Understood?



Joe Paradiso

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BuckeyeNut Great Member

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Originally Posted by Gresh24

Sorry....Sheesh.  Just tryig to help replace a club that "you kill and love!!!".  If you have to have a new model, go for it...wow



yea...I was maybe being over-dramatic, but I don't cling to old technology.  Yes...I killed the FT-5, but I will find better.   Drivers get better every year!!

PS....I was shocked the R11 didn't beat the R9 on the monitor. .......because drivers keep improving..

What's in Paul's Bag:
- Callaway Big Bertha Alpha Driver
- Big Bertha Alpha 815 3-wood
- Callaway Razr Fit 5-wood
- Callaway Big Bertha 4-5 Rescue Clubs
-- Mizuno Mx-25 six iron-gap wedge
- Mizuno Mp-T4 56degree SW
- Mizuno Mp-T11 60degree SW
- Putter- Ping Cadence Ketsch


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