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Amazing and More Forgiving Callaway FT-9 Driver

Look at this words below,can you guess which driver it is."It is LONGER, MORE FORGIVING, and the sound and feel remind me of a persimmons wood. Best ever!Most forgiving driver I have ever owned.Gave me 20 more yards off my drive. I heard complaints about the price but if you want quality you have to pay for it and Callaway is quality."It is the reviews of the Callaway FT-9 Driver.

Fusion Technology that delivers professional shot-shaping and Tour distance, for a fine-tuned game.
This is the driver the shot makers turn to. Versatility, distance and control all in one space-age package. The FT-9 Driver was designed to deliver the most creative shot-making you can think of. Fade it. Draw it. Or take it over the trees. With the addition of Hyperbolic Face Technology, ball speeds across the entire face have been dramatically improved to generate even more distance. Choose between Draw or Neutral configurations with the help of external web weighting that helps precisely position the center of gravity to promote the desired trajectory and ball flight for the desired shot shape. The FT-9 Tour Driver features a slightly open face angle and produces stronger, more penetrating trajectories preferred by highly accomplished players.

Hyperbolic Face Technology
Hyperbolic shaping is our cutting-edge driver face design. Mathematics and engineering combine to create our highest ever ball speeds across the entire face.

Fusion Technology
Proprietary technology creates maximum perimeter weighting and more discretionary weight by combining a carbon composite body with the titanium face cup. This allows for precise positioning of the center of gravity, which increases stability on off-center hits and enables ball flight customization for shot-shaping control.

 

OptiFit Weighting System
Enables golfers to customize their driver by giving them two center of gravity locations to choose from: Draw for promoting a draw or reducing a slice/fade, and Neutral for maximum workability.

Visible External Web Weighting
Fusion Technology allows the web weights to be precisely positioned for a center of gravity that generates the desired Draw or Neutral ball flights, letting golfers hit longer and more accurate drives.

 

 

 

 

FT-9 Driver

Fujikura Z-Com 60

 

Loft Lie Weight Configuration CC Face Angle Available In Length Swing Weight

9º
58.0º

460
1.0º Closed
RH Only
45
D3

10º
58.0º

460
1.0º Closed
RH
45
D3

 

Manufacturer Flex Weight Torque Kickpoint

Fujikura
Regular (R)
59
mid
low

Fujikura
Stiff
59
mid
low

 

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I just got a new driver and I have lost 20 yards off the tee. Whats wrong?

I just got the new R9 460 with FCT, loft is10.5 and has a 65 gram stiff Fujikura shaft. I don't know if its the shaft that is not fit for my or what. I just don't seem to the same ball flight or distance. Don't get me wrong the feel off the tee is amazing, just i can't seem to get to the same spots where i did with my old driver. Help!!:)

Hard to answer this one without...
- Your swing speed
- Specs on your old driver (shaft stiffness, loft, etc)
- Handicap or skill level (could be a swing fault)

So, i'll go with the biggest issues....
1) Shaft flex - if shots are going high and right without a lot of distance, shaft could be too stiff.
2) Shaft weight - Too light of a shaft could be sending the ball sky high, with lots of spin, causing it to balloon.
3) Loft - More loft = More spin, less loft = less spin. Too much spin causes ballooning, too little spin causes shots to fall from the sky and not carry in the air long enough (might get more roll with less spin, but there is a tradeoff).
4) Actual club swingweight - Club could be heavier or lighter, throwing off your "normal" swing. Causing casting or other issues that zap power.
5) Draw bias - Did your last club have draw bias/closed face?
6) Last driver was simply longer.
7) With FCT, you have the ability to open the face, you might be putting too much sidespin on the ball.

#1 is usually the answer, but there are a host of other issues. Take a look then at the rest of the list. Compare your old driver to your new driver. A 20 yard drop is pretty significant considering you bought a very good club. Could be as simple as shaft flex, but you never know.

Adam Gray - In The Bag 2011

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