Any Callaway FT-3 Fusion fans? Tell us what you like about the driver

[easyyy]

Pics!!!

Who plays this head? What do you think about it and why are you playing it?

[Johnny]

Still the number one driver for me.... has took on all comers so far...not the most forgiving but has the hottest face so far ..for me.

 

last 2 it beat were Tourstage 435 and X460 Tour... next is Hi-bore

[Johnny]

agree with what Champ says...go up in loft.. mine is 9.5 but spec to 11 degree and 2* open and I hit it like other 9.5 degree drivers.

 

good thing 10.5 Tours are coming retail this year from what I hear, because there is a need.

[Siteseer2]

This club just leaves me conflicted... I like (in no particular order) the Nike 460, the Bstone 460, the Cleveland 460, and then this is like way behind... maybe Im missing something...

[Johnny]

This club just leaves me conflicted... I like (in no particular order) the Nike 460, the Bstone 460, the Cleveland 460, and then this is like way behind... maybe Im missing something...

 

 

dont blame the club site... ho's are always conflicted :drinks:

[jwalker497]

I have it in the draw and it corrected my slight fade and it's giving me distance I never thought I'd have a year ago. approaching 250.

[Dyno]

I like this head alot - FT3 Tour 9.5*, reshafted with Accra Tour 60 M4.

 

Shape is typical of Callaway....like the fat end of an egg. Face angle 0.5* closed, loft dead on spec.

 

Face area is relatively small given the large displacement.

 

Sound is not nearly as offensive/unusual as I thought it would be - in my judgement as a picky audiophile type of guy. Mine emitted a rather muted doink at an enclosed range and rather less on the course.

 

The head seems exceedingly stable on any kind of hit. Distance and trajectory seems similar to other top heads biased alittle low. I have no problem using a J33R 9.5* for reference. This is based on hitting a 9.5* demo with NVS65 Stiff. Mine has seen very little mileage...most of it as a jalopy due to my on course swing issue. LOL

 

Overall I prefer my J33R for now but interestingly, at the range using a PureFlight swingspeed monitor, the Callaway consistently produced ballspeeds 2-4mph faster than the J33R.

[JHR]

I agree with those that said this is one of their #1 Driver's.

 

As long as any, as workable as any.

 

Sound is a little unusual and needs some getting used to, but hit a couple deep with this driver and you won't even notice it.

[herkyjerk]

I cannot say enough positive things about this club. Very long, and I find it to be very forgiving. I know some players don't feel it is, but I find it more forgiving than my 983K or my Launcher 460. I did swap out the stock shaft, just felt too light plus I'm a shaft whore. I love the sound of this club. There are 1,000 drivers on the market that sound like breaking glass, and ONE that sounds like a cork popping. I gues I like that it's different. Beautiful high power fades all day off the 11* neutral head. Just smooth it & watch it bomb. Demo this stick & you will be reaching for your wallet.

[tickyboy]

I wanted to try this driver. I still very much like the looks of it, but they took 2 months to almost deliver a custom shaft on mine so I said forget it. I'm sure I'll try one out this year, I love the looks, but I am floored at their stock shaft offering...they don't even offer an X flex in their top of the line??? Give me a break.

[joey3108]

I've played this club for a bout a full season.

 

It may not be the best look due to unconventional design and may not be the best sound due to construction and material but w/ the right shaft...this driver can be a monster of the tee.

 

I've make enough people stunt over the set up i have. Johnny can probably agree w/ that LOL! :drinks:

 

Low spin just like Champ says , w/ the right shaft combo to get the right launch angle and spin rate...I've seen the smash factor went to a crazy spot.

 

 

JOe

[Golfwolf]

Good info guys. I almost bought an FT-3 a month or so ago, I bought the SQ instead. Since golf season is not even here yet I still wonder if I made the right choice. There is a good possibility that a FT-3 will be in my possession soon, god knows I really don't need another driver but the ho urge continues. :drinks:

[marltonfjm]

I've been thru 4 different combo's of this driver and I just can't consistenly dial it in. When I'm on it's the best driver I've ever hit for accuracy and explosive distance. When I'm off I struggle across the board. I really think I need to go up to 10.5 but that of course is not yet available. Anyone have an ETA for the Tour 10.5 FT-3?

[fsiracusa]

All I can say is that this club (FT3 stock) got me the lowest spin rate, best launch angle and overall longest carry of any of the clubs I tested. (905R, F Speed, Launcher...). It was enlightening to see the numbers. Feel and sound were fine (different) but ooooooooooo the numbers. Time to get out and put it to use!

[easyyy]

Good info guys. I almost bought an FT-3 a month or so ago, I bought the SQ instead. Since golf season is not even here yet I still wonder if I made the right choice. There is a good possibility that a FT-3 will be in my possession soon, god knows I really don't need another driver but the ho urge continues. :drinks:

 

 

3,2,1 ... did you get it yet? :crazy: That is how it works for me somethimes. Then I get both and have a battle royal at the range till one rises to the top.

[881430]

I have the FT-3 in draw configuration, but it is so easy to play a nice high fade. This driver can do it all!

[curryj]

i'd definitly recomend it also. I had always used titleists in the past since the 975d,975j, &983k. When they released the 905t i tried it but never liked it so i had a look at some of the others. The distance combined with the forgiveness made the FT-3 a clear winner for me. The sound takes a bit of getting used to sure but you can't argue with results.

I'll try the 905r when i get a chance but it's going to have to be something special to make me give up the FT-3

[Golfwolf]

Good info guys. I almost bought an FT-3 a month or so ago, I bought the SQ instead. Since golf season is not even here yet I still wonder if I made the right choice. There is a good possibility that a FT-3 will be in my possession soon, god knows I really don't need another driver but the ho urge continues. :drinks:

 

 

3,2,1 ... did you get it yet? :crazy: That is how it works for me somethimes. Then I get both and have a battle royal at the range till one rises to the top.

 

Not yet, going to have another look tonight, not looking good for the bank account!

[Twiggy]

This club is just OK. I had the 9* Neurtral with a YS-7 X-Stiff. I wasn't a big fan of the look of the club at set-up. The face was too closed. I probalbly should have gotten the Tour model. Also, the impact felt soft and dead. I did have very good distance with this club, but no consistency. I just went to the X460 Tour and am having much more success with this model. Better feel, sound, trajectory, and accuracy. Still, the FT-3 is not a bad choice.

[Golfwolf]

This club is just OK. I had the 9* Neurtral with a YS-7 X-Stiff. I wasn't a big fan of the look of the club at set-up. The face was too closed. I probalbly should have gotten the Tour model. Also, the impact felt soft and dead. I did have very good distance with this club, but no consistency. I just went to the X460 Tour and am having much more success with this model. Better feel, sound, trajectory, and accuracy. Still, the FT-3 is not a bad choice.

 

Damn, another club added to the mix! :drinks: How does it compare distance wise to the FT-3?

[kkhere]

I love the aluminum bat sound that is unique about this driver. Some dislike that part of hte driver but i think its really cool

[b_riedy]

I saw above that someone mentioned a 10.5 Tour is coming out. Does anyone know the timeline for this offering?

[Johnny]

I saw above that someone mentioned a 10.5 Tour is coming out. Does anyone know the timeline for this offering?

 

sorry dont know the timeline, but I have seen a few 10.5 with stock NVS's..with serial number...so they are out there.

[craigs]

I've got a 9 degree, stiff shaft, neutral configuration. I am still trying to figure it out. If I catch it just right, its really long. I wish I would have known about the low spin vs. going up a degree or so in loft. That may explain some of the inconsistancy. Why doesn't the manufacturer tell you about that? I do love the sound and feel of it - agree with other folks - get tired of the car crash sound of some of the Ti heads.

[grumpy123golf]

I've played this club for a bout a full season.

 

It may not be the best look due to unconventional design and may not be the best sound due to construction and material but w/ the right shaft...this driver can be a monster of the tee.

 

I've make enough people stunt over the set up i have. Johnny can probably agree w/ that LOL! :crazy:

 

Low spin just like Champ says , w/ the right shaft combo to get the right launch angle and spin rate...I've seen the smash factor went to a crazy spot.

 

 

JOe i have a 9.5

i have a 9.5 tour ft3 with reg nvs - i hit the club very straight but a bit high = thinking of putting fuji fit on 11 six in = stiff = my sw speed 92/94 anybody tried this combo == =thoughts pls :drinks:

[hungrymarine]

The 10.5 Tour FT-3 is available for sale on TGW.com now. Says expected on 4/1.

[sharkiesj]

I have a 10* draw config. w/ ProLaunch S. This driver is an absolute beast. A monster. It truly is an amazing driver, and I've hit 'em all.

 

Although I will say this. I think this driver is the hardest to dial in to get the right head/shaft combo to work for you. I realize you can say this about ANY driver but the Fusion is at the top of the list because it's such a low spin head, and the different weight config's make it tough to dial in. But once you get it right, OH MY GOD, it's a beast!

 

Yes, it makes a funny sound. Yes, it's different. It's not the most forgiving driver. It's 460 but it plays smaller than that. But it's so solid, so stable thru impact. One driver can't do everything well, but this Fusion comes the closest for me. Long, solid, workable and controlable. I'm a club ho to the bone, so I buy/trade and get rid of drivers all the time, but I'm never getting rid of my FT-3. It's a keeper.

[longball300]

Well I hit my longest drive in regulation with this driver. Mine was a Callaway FT 3 Tour 9.5. This drive has tonnes of roll, it is not overly forgiving but thats not an issue for me. I liked it, but the fusion composite stuff will past. I like good ol' titanium drives better like the Cleveland 460, Titleist 983K and TM drivers.

[nlacross]

I have no intentions of dumping my FT-3 anytime soon. I love the appearance it gives over the ball and something that is very important to me is the sound. I love the click it gives on well struck shots.

 

Anyone that has played the X-460, does that driver give the same click like the FT-3????????

[Twiggy]

X460 Tour is a totally different sound than FT-3. More in line with other all Titanium large head drivers in terms of sound. Also, a firmer feel at impact.