How many elite tour players use golf clubs with stock specs. We will match any internet authorized dealers best price on the callaway ft 5 tour driver. Nov 23, 2016 testing was done using a stock callaway big bertha fusion driver with ust recoil 450f4 stiff flex shaft. This driver is in great condition with only ball marks and slight scratches on the sole from play. Titanium and carbon composite combine to save a massive 50 grams. I had the same thing happen with a taylormade drivermany have defects. Nate adelman is joined by john mlynarski iv and dave neville to talk about the new driver family from callaway golf, mavrik. For the rest of us choking down is probably the most cost effective way to shorten your driver. Awarded best driver for swing speeds 95 mph 105 mph and for swing speeds 94 mph and below by the golfwrx expert panel featuring topranked club fitters from around the country.
Hit it square and it goes, and with off center hits, less mileage lost as compared to the ft i. Using our shot area calculation as the metric, the 45. Rated 5 out of 5 by johnmac from very good to remove slice this is the fourth one i bought. Apr 29, 2009 the next generation of drivers dear frank, i purchased an 11degree callaway ft 5 driver with an aldila nvs 65r 350 shaft, based on a swing monitor analysis at a fitting center in dallas.
Can a shorter driver shafts say from 44 to 42 help or aid in driving the. How long should my golf driver be if i am 5 foot and 3 inches. Closest replacement shaft 2002 great big bertha ii driver gbb system 60 callaway r,f,s 6071. Driver length creep may be why you cant hit your driver.
Michael breed, host of the golf fix, answers a viewers email question on driver shaft length. Project x pxv rf lex shaft is a topquality graphite shaft installed in a taylormade sldr shaft adapter. This combination allows weight to be distributed to the far corners of the clubhead for unparalleled resistance to twisting, making it one of the most unusual and accurate drivers to date. Callaway wasnt manufacturing the ft5 in 2009, so callaway replaced the ft5 with the ft9. Easier to control a shorter shaft and its possible to even gain distance. The new ft 5 driver is the latest evolution in clubhead design, utilizing callaway s revolutionary fusion technology.
The all new callaway ft 5 driver has been launched to maximise the fusion technology in the traditional shape. The callaway fusion ft5 driver is a traditionallyshaped titanium and carbon composite driver, with 50g of discretionary weight and optifit weighting system. With artificial intelligence and machine learning leading the way, callaway drivers provide next level distance, ball speed, and forgiveness. I have the tour spec version of this with the stiff 63 x5 fubuki. The expert fitters at 2nd swing are certified in callaway product knowledge so they can recommend the driver thats right for you. When it comes to used or preowned golf drivers, callaway golf preowned has the deepest selection coupled with fast shipping and excellent customer service. Golf drivers used golf clubs callaway golf preowned. Donal took the dawn raider to carton house for the latest dawn raid. True temper dynamic gold tour issue x100 more photos of tiger s witb in. Please allow a 34 week lead time on all orders with these shafts. Most male golfers are wielding drivers that measure 45 to 48 inches, the maximum allowed under the united states golf associations rules of golf. The callaway big bertha fusion ft3 driver is available in standard and tour models in a choice of draw, neutral and fade configurations.
Callaway golfs unwavering commitment to innovation and the creation of new golf technologies is wellestablished. Just cut down my ust proforce shaft from 45 to 44 inches in a callaway ft 5. In this video we compare the same driver built first with a 45 shaft and then with a 47 shaft to see the differences in speed, distance, consistency and accuracy. Testing was done using a stock callaway big bertha fusion driver with ust recoil 450f4 stiff flex shaft. Get the best deals on callaway golf club shafts and upgrade your home workout gear with the largest online selection at. Head weights were changed with shafts to make testing, more or less, swing weight neutral. Callaway fusion ft 5 driver ladies available to buy from uk golf shop golf online. The standard length of a driver for men used to be 43.
That is why the cluboratory, our fitting center, has drivers of varying length. A massive 50 grams of discretionary weight has been created using a carbon fiber body creating the optifit weighting system that produces the perfect center of gravity position for any. Some say drive for show putt for dough but you cant get into birdie position without a long and accurate drive from a golf driver you trust. Driver shaft length are you shorting yourself using a 46. The reason xeno got a ft9 and not a ft5 is because the post was from 2009. Here are the 19 custom shafts you can get for great big. The only driver awarded 20 out of 20 stars in the 2019 golf digest hot list. However, in the 21st century a standard driver is considered to be 45 inches. Callaways top of the range model is designed to allow golfers at all levels to improve their driving.
Jun 15, 2007 after trading in my ft i driver for reasons mentioned above, my ft 5 draw 9 with a speeder 757 stiff shaft arrived. Callaway driver righthanded regular flex golf clubs ebay. Now a publicly traded company, callaway is one of the most visible names in golf with a product line that encompasses the full spectrum of equipment and accessories including drivers, irons, wedges, putters and balls. If you are 5 feet 4 inches tall with a 35inch wristtofloor measurement, the club. Length of shafts according to height in golf sportsrec. The callaway ftiq is certainly one of the most interesting drivers of 2009. Description the callaway ft i draw is a squareshaped driver and utilizes the innovative fusion technology. Driver shaft length is shorter better than standard length. As shaft length increases, clubhead speed also increases.
The new callaway ft 5 driver has maximised fusion technology in a traditional shapt. Womens golf clubs drivers, irons, hybrids, woods, putters. Callaway xr16 driver suggestions for replacing the shaft. Founded in 1982 by the late ely callaway, the mission of callaway golf is to passionately pursue advanced, innovative technologies to sell the worlds best golf clubs, balls, and accessories. With both callaway carbon drivers carrying shots over 295 yards, we reckon the company has been working to find extra power for everyday golfers. This driver is terrific and i love the idea that i can interchange the shaft if i feel like a change or find a better shaft.
Get the best deals on callaway driver mens righthanded regular flex golf clubs and upgrade your home workout gear with the largest online selection at. Because of the companys success in producing easy to use, forgiving golf clubs for every player, there are many imitations. Every golfer wants to hit the ball farther, and the quest for maximum length has led many 21st century golfers to opt for drivers with shafts that are 1 to 3 inches. Callaway golf pushes the limits of performance to develop drivers that are designed to make every golfer a. Verification that your certified preowned purchase is 100% callaway golf. Then our fitting process will identify the specifications like loft, face angle and shaft length that optimize spin rates, shot shape and launch angle to give you consistent performance off the tee. This is going to sound really bad and it is but i dont really know what the length of the shaft is in my driver since i havent measured it whatever the fujikua 62 green stiff flex was that golf galaxy had in the store at the time.
There is a point when the weight of a longer shaft, combined with the awkwardness of controlling the extra length, will result in diminishing clubhead. Tiger woods is meticulous when it comes to dialing in his clubs. Apr 17, 2010 at one time, the standard length of a mens driver for golf was 43. This item does not qualify for golfsmiths 9090 playability guarantee. Callaway says its designed to load energy on the downswing and unload with an extraordinary combination of power and precision through impact. The three discuss the three new driver heads standard, sub zero, and max, the innovative technology thats designed by a. Replacement shaft mpf code 2002 great big bertha ii driver gbb gem 50 callaway l 51. Drivers used by tiger woods, phil mickelson, ernie els and pga tours top 10 golfers. Shaft length plays an important role in clubs head speed, path, attack angle and the players ability to make solid contact. Not a whole lot is known about the first ever ust recoil driver shaft. Phil mickelson has always been a tinkerer with his gear, occasionally playing with two or no drivers and normally carrying a lob wedge of 64. Drivers used by tiger woods, phil mickelson, ernie els and.
Get the best deals on callaway driver righthanded regular flex golf clubs and upgrade your home workout gear with the largest online selection at. Though it is the same size 460cc as the ft3, the ft5 looks bigger at. For 5 of the 7 testers shown, dispersion was tighter with the 44. The full manufacturers warranty from callaway is only valid when the callaway ft 5 tour driver is purchased from an internet authorized dealer. The different length of stock shafts in drivers across manufacturers only reenforces the importance of a custom fitting. Driver specs stock graphite shaft loft length lie lefthand 9. I purchased in february 2016, my new driver callaway xr16 10. Callaway has made a shaft switch with these new drivers, moving from the aldila nvs that was the stock offering on the ft3 to a pair of shafts from fujikura. Witb accurate as of the 2020 waste management phoenix open driver. Callaway has made a shaft switch with these new drivers, moving. The epic flash driver employs a new flash face technology, created by artificial intelligence, to help golfers get more ball speed for more distance. It is an attractive looking driver for callaway, but the shaft length is too long at 46 inches you can order it at 4545. From time to time, and for whatever reason, you might need to replace a graphite shaft on a callaway club.
Official callaway golf site golf clubs golf equipment. Testing was done with drivers in the neutral 9 loft position. Played my first round with it, and i made the right decision. Aug 19, 2010 page 1 of 2 44 inch driver shaft posted in golf equipment. Open june 1215, finding the perfect blend of accuracy and power off the tee will be critical. Fitting a driver for shaft length miles of golf feels one of the very important parts of fitting a customer for a driver is the length of the driver. Year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex shaft wt. Whether you choose distance or control, the big bertha fusion driver offers two stock shaft options. The ft3 tour driver is available in righthand only in 8. The epic flash driver employs a new flash face technology, created by artificial intelligence, to help golfers get more ball speed for.
Plus, with the extralarge size, you will get a satisfying metallic sound with every hit. Callaway s ft5 tour is a 460cc driver available in three centerofgravity configurations. How to replace a callaway graphite golf shaft by bill herrfeldt. I have gained a more consistant ball flight and distance with my shorter than standard driver shaft. A powerful, lowspinning tourlevel driver thats also incredibly forgiving an unheard of combination. On and around the sweetspot, the epic flash drivers are fast and certainly seem to be the longest callaway driver to date after dialing in the head, shaft and loft combination. Im 6 feet 5 inches and play standard length clubs due to my arm length and. All returns on merchandise purchased through our retail stores, catalog, or website must be returned within 30 days of product receipt, accompanied by the original sales receipt and in new, unused condition.
My last driver was a taylormade r7 superquad which i felt was too lunky for my swing. The lightweight frame enabled designers to move the center of gravity for the neutral, draw and fade versions. Callaway golf also owns topflite golf company, odyssey putters, ben hogan and. Callaway golf mens drivers clubs official site specs. Use this chart to select the proper driver shaft 3d image video.
The driver is a callaway ft 5 with a fujikura graphite shaft. Model, loft, availability, standard length, lie, cc, total weight, swing weight. The carbon composite head of the callaway golf ft5 is both longer and flatter. The bottom cracked on the other three, but callaway replaced them free each time. I saw a new callaway hyper x driver and a new ft5 driver in a closeout bin for a great price due to their age and was about to buy the hyper x because it was my understanding it was a bit more forgiving. Check out breeds tip on how to determine whether your driver shaft length is too long or too short. A lighter shaft also doesnt hurt when youre trying to maintain back health. Apr, 2010 the ft5 and ft5 tour drivers are the latest evolution in clubhead design utilizing our revolutionary fusion. Callaway stands behind their products like the other big ones taylormade, cleveland, etc. Irons are 2014 callaway big bertha 4sw 9 irons total including the gap and sw these have callaway steel shafts and new golf pride tour wrap grips. Took it out for a hit without any swing weight checks or adjustments, and murdered it.
Callaway big bertha fusion drivers and fairway woods golfwrx. The longer shaft promises more speed but possibly less control while the. How to replace a callaway graphite golf shaft golfweek. Find golf club tradein and resales values for over 4,000 models of used golf clubs at the pga value guide, from leading manufacturers such as callaway, taylormade, taylor made, titleist, ping, odyssey, nike, cleveland, mizuno, cobra, adams, wilson. Callaway ft5 driver golf club for sale online ebay. The lightweight carbon body means weight is concentrated at the front and back of the head, which makes for a stable, consistent design.
Get your own callaway big bertha driver clubtest index. It is made of a combination of carbon fiber body and titanium face. The ft5 comes standard with a 45inch, 60gram fujikura e150 shaft that has mid torque and a mid kickpoint, available in light, regular and stiff flexes. Determine the correct length of the shaft and mark where you intend to cut it. Callaway rogue driver shaft length control and distance 45. The callaway ft5 driver is a titanium cupface and carboncomposite body combine for a neartraditional shape. When you carry a callaway driver in your golf bag, you can step on the first tee with confidence that your equipment will perform. Read more about the drivers and fairway woods below, which will be available in stores on september 30, and join the discussion about the clubs in our forums. From the beginning of the 20th century all the way through to the middle 1980s, the standard mens driver length stood at 43. Wishon notes that tiger woods generally plays a 43. Project x pxv is a replacement shaft designed to fit your taylormade sldr, r15, m1, or m2 driver. Callaway driver mens righthanded regular flex golf clubs.
Today, the standard driver is 45 inches, but most also come additional lengths such as 46. Callaway s latest driver against its closest cousin and distant relative. I bought a new driver last year from golf connection in lafayette but the guy talked me out of changing the shaft or shaft length he was a nice guy but i think he was just being lazy because he didnt check clubhead speed or anything for length id like to make sure the shaft length and make is correct for my swing if edwin watts will do that. Aug 30, 2016 whether you choose distance or control, the big bertha fusion driver offers two stock shaft options. He may have cut it down, at the tip or maybe at the butt to affect the.
Top that off with a gold rating by golf digest hot drivers list, and youve got a potential winner here that will make a big impact this spring the carbon fiber shell provides a an overall improvement to the. Callaway uses the new material in the crowns of both the drivers and the fairway woods, and in the soles of the drivers, too. Testing was done using a stock callaway big bertha fusion driver with ust. The ft5 comes standard with a 45inch, 60gram fujikura e150 shaft that has mid torque and a. Tiger woods made a secret equipment change that nobody noticed. Callaway gbb epic sub zero driver gbb epic sub zero is sonamed because it heralds a true paradigm shift. Alternatively, this is the difference between the length of the overall golf club and the length of the clubhead. Callaway fusion ft 5 driver available to buy from uk golf shop golf online. I still struglle a bit with consistancy in my line and distance. The different length of stock shafts in drivers across manufacturers only re enforces the importance of a custom fitting. We assemble and send the clubs within 48h during business days.
There is no question i have been an advocate for driver shaft length to be shorter than the current standard driver shaft lengths as offered by the various golf equipment companies. Callaways big bertha fusion driver against xr 16 and ft5. How many players on the pga tour use golf clubs with stock specs. How to measure driver shaft length the length of the golf clubs shaft in relation to the overall length of the club defines the length of the driver shaft. Save money by replacing a graphite shaft on a callaway club at home. I saw a new callaway hyper x driver and a new ft 5 driver in a closeout bin for a great price due to their age and was about to buy the hyper x because it was my understanding it was a bit more forgiving.
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