Yes, can you tell me what the difference is if any is there between the FT-9 and the FT-9 Tour thanks.
Roy
06/30/2009 12:41 PM
Thank you for your question regarding the Callaway Ft-9 and Ft-9 tour drivers. The main difference is the head setting at address. The regular head will be set to 1 degree closed at address while the tour head will be 1 degree open.
Golfballs.com Employee: Andy
07/02/2009 2:58 PM
Can you please expand on the "real" difference between the FT-9 tour Neutral and FT-9 Tour Draw. I understand there is some weight distribution differences, but can you please tell us how m
Mike
06/23/2009 2:51 AM
The Callaway Golf Tour head is set at address to 1 degree open. When you select neutral the weight is mainly positioned at the center of gravity. The draw bias weight will position weight toward the heel. The draw version will help add some right to left spin (as a righty) if you experience a slight push/fade. Thanks, Andy
Golfballs.com Employee: Andy
06/24/2009 5:00 PM
Hello,
I understand most drivers come in a 10.5 and 9.5 degree loft. I use a 10.5. When teeing off, my ball usually has a lot of loft and goes really high in the air, should I switch to a 9.5 degree
Anonymous
05/31/2009 11:46 AM
Thank you for your question.
Is it worth testing out? Absolutely. Will the 9.5 give you a more penetrating ball flight is the question. Most golfers would kill to have more hang time but I know how you feel. I was in the same boat at one time and tested different lofts much like you. I ended up staying with the higher loft though. I would test it prior to officially making a move.
Play Well,
Johnny
Golfballs.com Employee: Johnny
06/03/2009 6:33 AM
The higher loft will also be more controllable of the tee..
Mid Handicap Golfer: Howard
10/02/2009 5:37 AM
If you are not a low handicap golfer, where you play can make a lot of difference in driver loft choices. In the northern US. especially on the plains, wind can be a huge factor in driver loft effect. We have 160 yd par 3's where 10/12 handicap golfers are using drivers straight into a 35 mph wind. I use a 9.5 TM Burner draw. But I have a Titlist 10.5 I take to Phoenix (low or no wind) and FL (tree lined courses). High trajectory on windy links courses can really beat you up with a high loft. //
Mid Handicap Golfer: Don
10/12/2009 12:47 PM
In general, the 9.5 degree will tend to give a lower ball flight. However, the shaft also contributes to launch angle. Find a Golf shop that has a simulator that can measure your swing path, launch angle, club-head speed, ball speed, spin and distance. With this information, your Pro can tell you if you need a different club, or just a new shaft.
Mid Handicap Golfer: Jim
03/10/2010 1:02 PM
I have traditionally hit a neutral faced club, I'm currently playing an FT-5 10 degree Reg flex. My swing has changed over the years, but I used to hit draw to snap hook on a bad swing. Now it's neu
Anonymous
05/28/2009 12:09 PM
Phil, thank you for your inquiry in regard to the Callaway FT-9 Driver. The draw bias head will assist you in squaring the club face at impact to reduce your slice tendancies.
Golfballs.com Employee: Andy
05/29/2009 9:07 AM
I currently hit a G5 7.5 deg with an aldila NV 65 and my club head speed is 110. My ball flight is high, carries 250 to 260 yds with minimal roll. I am considering a FT9 8.5 degrees with a fubuki or a
Anonymous
05/27/2009 1:00 PM
Thank you for your question. How your ball flight is high with that Ping G5 combination is beyond me. The Aldila NV is one of the lowest launching shafts on the market, that combined with a 7.5 head should keep your ball flight around knee cap height. Any of the Callaway heads are going to promote higher ball flight for optimum carry and spin control. Combine a low launching Mitsu Fabuki 73 or the Graphalloy PLR 65 and you will see the lowest launch conditions possible from that head but unfortu
Golfballs.com Employee: Andy
05/27/2009 4:53 PM
Whats the difference between the FT-9 9 degree nd the 8.5? I have been using the 8.5 FT-5 but will I notice a diiference with a 9 degree
Anonymous
05/27/2009 12:45 PM
Thank you for your inquiry in regard to the Callaway FT-9 driver. The only difference is the face angle setting and the shaft that the club is equipped with. The 8.5 degree is considered the tour version and is set to .5 degree open. The 9 is considered the standard version and the face angle is 1 degree closed. The tour version will also come equipped with a heavier shaft which is designed for the higher club head speeds and more consistent ball strikers.
Golfballs.com Employee: Andy
05/27/2009 4:45 PM
my avg swing speed is about 80 to 90 . what would be the best Shaft Flex for me
Anonymous
05/23/2009 7:25 PM
Thank you for your question.
You would fall in the 'Regular' flex category based upon your swing speed.
Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Thank you,
Johnny
Golfballs.com Employee: Johnny
05/25/2009 8:53 AM
You're definitely a regular flex
Senior flex starts from 70-80
Regular is from 80 to about 100
Stiff 100 to 115ish
X-stiff 115+
Low Handicap Golfer: Jamie
06/15/2009 3:17 AM
My driver swing speed is 90mph, straight ball flight, and using the Burner driver, I need a stiff shaft. With the regular I do not have the same control as with the stiff shaft and distance is almost identical. Try one out on a range or on a monitor. Swing speeds do not always reflect the correct shaft for your swing. It's only a generic number but is a good starting point.
Low Handicap Golfer: Bill
03/16/2010 12:36 AM
try the mizuno shaft fitting
Mid Handicap Golfer: Matt
04/25/2011 4:44 PM
I have used the YS-6 shaft in the 905T and the FT-i with pretty good success. Can you name me a couple other shafts that you think would give me the same "feel" and control? Thanks.
Anonymous
05/23/2009 5:44 AM
Thank you for your inquiry. There are a few other brands that have similar weight and launch profiles of the Graphite Design YS series. You should notice that the Aldila NVS 65, the Graphalloy ProLaunch 65, the UST V2 67, and the Fujikura E360 are all very comparable.
Golfballs.com Employee: Andy
05/26/2009 1:42 PM
i have the graphalloy prolaunch 65 and it works great!is is very flexible.
Mid Handicap Golfer: alfred
06/28/2009 10:34 PM
why is it when i take practice swings before my actual shot they are always perfect then when i take my shot i tend to hit the ground before the ball?
Anonymous
05/22/2009 1:10 PM
Simple.
Nerves. While practicing you're typically not thinking about your swing, you're just swinging. It's always different on the course. When you get to the point that your swing matches what's on the range then you're golden.
Play Well,
Johnny
Golfballs.com Employee: Johnny
05/22/2009 2:51 PM
Tried clubs at demo day --- I have a 90 - 95 swing speed --- they recommended the 11 Degree ft 9 with a stiff shaft. Do you think I would benefit more from 10 degree with a regular shaft?
Anonymous
05/19/2009 7:38 AM
Thank you for your inquiry. Your club head speed is at the border for stiff and regular flex and going with the lower loft may decrease your launch conditions ultimately cutting your carry distance short. If you have a typically low ball flight, I would stick with the 11 degree in stiff flex.
Golfballs.com Employee: Andy
05/19/2009 10:20 AM
When will the FT-9 driver be aval. with
7or 8 degrees and left handed like the one that phil m uses?
Anonymous
03/10/2009 8:03 PM
Thank you for your inquiry. I apologize but the FT-9 is not being offered below 9 degree. the Tour version is offered at 8.5 degree but that is the lowest available option. The left handed variety are only available in 9.5 in the tour version.
Golfballs.com Employee: Andy
03/11/2009 1:52 PM
what is your best driver to date
Anonymous
03/07/2009 8:34 AM
The most technologically advanced driver on the market currently is the Callaway FT- IQ. It is the longest, straightest driver Callaway has ever produced.
Golfballs.com Employee: Andy
03/11/2009 1:56 PM
My avg club speed was measured to be 108 mph , should I be looking at a extra stiff shaft
Anonymous
02/21/2009 5:01 PM
That clubhead speed is considered to be high enough for an extra stiff. Typically speaking, anyone who can swing their driver 105+ should be in extra stiff.
Golfballs.com Employee: Andy
02/24/2009 2:00 PM
which shaft is better between regular and stiff
Anonymous
01/19/2009 11:12 PM
Great Question. Everything is subjective to your swing though. Do you tend to swing slower or more quickly? The rule of thumb is that if your swing speed is slower than 95mph then you should probably get a regular flex driver and if your swing is over 100mph then you should probably get a stiff flex driver. That leaves a little grey area that you from 95 to 100 where you can use either flex.
I hope this helps.
Golfballs.com Employee: Johnny
01/20/2009 3:26 PM