We will match any internet authorized dealers best price on the callaway ft 5 tour driver. Callaways top of the range model is designed to allow golfers at all levels to improve their driving. 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. 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. He may have cut it down, at the tip or maybe at the butt to affect the. Golf drivers used golf clubs callaway golf preowned. For the rest of us choking down is probably the most cost effective way to shorten your driver. Get the best deals on callaway golf club shafts and upgrade your home workout gear with the largest online selection at. How many players on the pga tour use golf clubs with stock specs.
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. Please allow a 34 week lead time on all orders with these shafts. The callaway ft5 driver is a titanium cupface and carboncomposite body combine for a neartraditional shape. Callaway stands behind their products like the other big ones taylormade, cleveland, etc. Callaway driver mens righthanded regular flex golf clubs.
Callaway uses the new material in the crowns of both the drivers and the fairway woods, and in the soles of the drivers, too. The all new callaway ft 5 driver has been launched to maximise the fusion technology in the traditional shape. The lightweight carbon body means weight is concentrated at the front and back of the head, which makes for a stable, consistent design. Drivers used by tiger woods, phil mickelson, ernie els and. Driver specs stock graphite shaft loft length lie lefthand 9. 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. 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. 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.
Callaway s latest driver against its closest cousin and distant relative. Callaway golfs unwavering commitment to innovation and the creation of new golf technologies is wellestablished. We assemble and send the clubs within 48h during business days. 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. 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. Check out breeds tip on how to determine whether your driver shaft length is too long or too short. The only driver awarded 20 out of 20 stars in the 2019 golf digest hot list. Callaway xr16 driver suggestions for replacing the shaft. I have the tour spec version of this with the stiff 63 x5 fubuki.
The different length of stock shafts in drivers across manufacturers only re enforces the importance of a custom fitting. Determine the correct length of the shaft and mark where you intend to cut it. Callaway gbb epic sub zero driver gbb epic sub zero is sonamed because it heralds a true paradigm shift. Drivers used by tiger woods, phil mickelson, ernie els and pga tours top 10 golfers. Here are the 19 custom shafts you can get for great big.
Callaways big bertha fusion driver against xr 16 and ft5. That is why the cluboratory, our fitting center, has drivers of varying length. Call to action the callaway ft5 driver from 2nd swing and get a great deal by taking advantage of our tradein program either online or in stores. Driver shaft length is shorter better than standard length. Head weights were changed with shafts to make testing, more or less, swing weight neutral. 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. 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. For 5 of the 7 testers shown, dispersion was tighter with the 44. Year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex shaft wt. Model, loft, availability, standard length, lie, cc, total weight, swing weight. With both callaway carbon drivers carrying shots over 295 yards, we reckon the company has been working to find extra power for everyday golfers. The reason xeno got a ft9 and not a ft5 is because the post was from 2009. Callaway big bertha fusion drivers and fairway woods golfwrx.
It is made of a combination of carbon fiber body and titanium face. 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. 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. Save money by replacing a graphite shaft on a callaway club at home. I had the same thing happen with a taylormade drivermany have defects. I still struglle a bit with consistancy in my line and distance. Closest replacement shaft 2002 great big bertha ii driver gbb system 60 callaway r,f,s 6071. I purchased in february 2016, my new driver callaway xr16 10.
The longer shaft promises more speed but possibly less control while the. The ft5 comes standard with a 45inch, 60gram fujikura e150 shaft that has mid torque and a. Testing was done using a stock callaway big bertha fusion driver with ust. Most male golfers are wielding drivers that measure 45 to 48 inches, the maximum allowed under the united states golf associations rules of golf. When it comes to used or preowned golf drivers, callaway golf preowned has the deepest selection coupled with fast shipping and excellent customer service.
Again, like the ft5 our pro hit it well and it stood up to most drivers on test but it didnt receive overwhelming praise from our testers and this keeps it back in the pack. 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. How to replace a callaway graphite golf shaft golfweek. The callaway big bertha fusion ft3 driver is available in standard and tour models in a choice of draw, neutral and fade configurations.
The lightweight frame enabled designers to move the center of gravity for the neutral, draw and fade versions. Hit it square and it goes, and with off center hits, less mileage lost as compared to the ft i. The carbon composite head of the callaway golf ft5 is both longer and flatter. However, in the 21st century a standard driver is considered to be 45 inches. The new ft 5 driver is the latest evolution in clubhead design, utilizing callaway s revolutionary fusion technology. 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. Nate adelman is joined by john mlynarski iv and dave neville to talk about the new driver family from callaway golf, mavrik. Driver length creep may be why you cant hit your driver. If you are 5 feet 4 inches tall with a 35inch wristtofloor measurement, the club. Testing was done with drivers in the neutral 9 loft position. Length of shafts according to height in golf sportsrec. The expert fitters at 2nd swing are certified in callaway product knowledge so they can recommend the driver thats right for you. 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. Get your own callaway big bertha driver clubtest index.
Callaway s ft5 tour is a 460cc driver available in three centerofgravity configurations. The new callaway ft 5 driver has maximised fusion technology in a traditional shapt. Callaway golf also owns topflite golf company, odyssey putters, ben hogan and. The standard length of a driver for men used to be 43. The three discuss the three new driver heads standard, sub zero, and max, the innovative technology thats designed by a. The callaway ftiq is certainly one of the most interesting drivers of 2009. Rated 5 out of 5 by johnmac from very good to remove slice this is the fourth one i bought. This driver is in great condition with only ball marks and slight scratches on the sole from play. Callaway golf pushes the limits of performance to develop drivers that are designed to make every golfer a. 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.
Today, the standard driver is 45 inches, but most also come additional lengths such as 46. 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. Project x pxv is a replacement shaft designed to fit your taylormade sldr, r15, m1, or m2 driver. Witb accurate as of the 2020 waste management phoenix open driver. 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. How to replace a callaway graphite golf shaft by bill herrfeldt. Nov 23, 2016 testing was done using a stock callaway big bertha fusion driver with ust recoil 450f4 stiff flex shaft. 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. This item does not qualify for golfsmiths 9090 playability guarantee. Wishon notes that tiger woods generally plays a 43. Verification that your certified preowned purchase is 100% callaway golf. Easier to control a shorter shaft and its possible to even gain distance.
Though it is the same size 460cc as the ft3, the ft5 looks bigger at. 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. Apr 17, 2010 at one time, the standard length of a mens driver for golf was 43. Donal took the dawn raider to carton house for the latest dawn raid. Took it out for a hit without any swing weight checks or adjustments, and murdered it. 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. Description the callaway ft i draw is a squareshaped driver and utilizes the innovative fusion technology. Driver shaft length are you shorting yourself using a 46. The full manufacturers warranty from callaway is only valid when the callaway ft 5 tour driver is purchased from an internet authorized dealer. Because of the companys success in producing easy to use, forgiving golf clubs for every player, there are many imitations. Callaway says its designed to load energy on the downswing and unload with an extraordinary combination of power and precision through impact. Titanium and carbon composite combine to save a massive 50 grams. Using our shot area calculation as the metric, the 45.
The latest driver, fairway and hybrids were compared against their. Aug 30, 2016 whether you choose distance or control, the big bertha fusion driver offers two stock shaft options. Callaway fusion ft 5 driver available to buy from uk golf shop golf online. Shaft length plays an important role in clubs head speed, path, attack angle and the players ability to make solid contact. Apr, 2010 the ft5 and ft5 tour drivers are the latest evolution in clubhead design utilizing our revolutionary fusion. With artificial intelligence and machine learning leading the way, callaway drivers provide next level distance, ball speed, and forgiveness. Played my first round with it, and i made the right decision. 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. 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. Womens golf clubs drivers, irons, hybrids, woods, putters. A powerful, lowspinning tourlevel driver thats also incredibly forgiving an unheard of combination. Open june 1215, finding the perfect blend of accuracy and power off the tee will be critical.
Tiger woods is meticulous when it comes to dialing in his clubs. Not a whole lot is known about the first ever ust recoil driver shaft. Callaway fusion ft 5 driver ladies available to buy from uk golf shop golf online. Tiger woods made a secret equipment change that nobody noticed. 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. 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. When you carry a callaway driver in your golf bag, you can step on the first tee with confidence that your equipment will perform. The bottom cracked on the other three, but callaway replaced them free each time. 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. From time to time, and for whatever reason, you might need to replace a graphite shaft on a callaway club. The different length of stock shafts in drivers across manufacturers only reenforces the importance of a custom fitting. Project x pxv rf lex shaft is a topquality graphite shaft installed in a taylormade sldr shaft adapter.
Callaway driver righthanded regular flex golf clubs ebay. Get the best deals on callaway driver righthanded regular flex golf clubs and upgrade your home workout gear with the largest online selection at. From the beginning of the 20th century all the way through to the middle 1980s, the standard mens driver length stood at 43. As shaft length increases, clubhead speed also increases. Whether you choose distance or control, the big bertha fusion driver offers two stock shaft options. 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.
Just cut down my ust proforce shaft from 45 to 44 inches in a callaway ft 5. Callaway has made a shaft switch with these new drivers, moving. Replacement shaft mpf code 2002 great big bertha ii driver gbb gem 50 callaway l 51. True temper dynamic gold tour issue x100 more photos of tiger s witb in.
The callaway fusion ft5 driver is a traditionallyshaped titanium and carbon composite driver, with 50g of discretionary weight and optifit weighting system. Can a shorter driver shafts say from 44 to 42 help or aid in driving the. The epic flash driver employs a new flash face technology, created by artificial intelligence, to help golfers get more ball speed for more distance. 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. Callaway wasnt manufacturing the ft5 in 2009, so callaway replaced the ft5 with the ft9. Im 6 feet 5 inches and play standard length clubs due to my arm length and. Aug 19, 2010 page 1 of 2 44 inch driver shaft posted in golf equipment. Callaway golf mens drivers clubs official site specs. Michael breed, host of the golf fix, answers a viewers email question on driver shaft length. How long should my golf driver be if i am 5 foot and 3 inches.
My last driver was a taylormade r7 superquad which i felt was too lunky for my swing. Alternatively, this is the difference between the length of the overall golf club and the length of the clubhead. 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. 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. The ft3 tour driver is available in righthand only in 8. It is an attractive looking driver for callaway, but the shaft length is too long at 46 inches you can order it at 4545. I have gained a more consistant ball flight and distance with my shorter than standard driver shaft. How many elite tour players use golf clubs with stock specs. Official callaway golf site golf clubs golf equipment. The driver is a callaway ft 5 with a fujikura graphite shaft.
The epic flash driver employs a new flash face technology, created by artificial intelligence, to help golfers get more ball speed for. A lighter shaft also doesnt hurt when youre trying to maintain back health. Use this chart to select the proper driver shaft 3d image video. Callaway ft5 driver golf club for sale online ebay. Callaway rogue driver shaft length control and distance 45.
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