2010 Callaway Equipment

[phelps22]

[quote name='CPCfitter' post='1915873' date='Aug 26 2009, 04:41 PM']I have pics on my phone of the new Diablo Forged irons. Will post later. Also the putters will be FULLY milled face. I saw 1 model today being a Sante Fe style.

Diablo Forged irons will have a price tag around $999.[/quote]


Tell us more about the putters. Will they be a new Callaway line or an extention of the Odyssey Tour Authentic line?

[Skeeter]

Why are they going away from the square driver idea back to the triangle head? I thought square heads are "where its at"

[tbowles411]

[quote name='Skeeter' post='1916767' date='Aug 26 2009, 11:46 PM']Why are they going away from the square driver idea back to the triangle head? I thought square heads are "where its at"[/quote]
Oddly enough, the Ping rep explained it better than anyone I heard. They said square does work. As long as you hit on a decent swing. If you missed, you got all of the distance, but it was a block left or right. Since there was no curvature of the head, there was nothing to attempt to bring the ball back on line. That's why Ping never went square, and probably won't. The triangle shape is a much more beneficial shape. I loved my FT-iQ. Straight all day long, but the G15 is such a better driver for me.

[smackygolf]

[quote name='Brockman21' post='1911475' date='Aug 24 2009, 04:54 PM']My buddy is a Callaway rep. and he did indeed say they were coming out with two new drivers for next year. A triangle shaped driver (ft-ix) will be replacing the ft-iQ and there will be a new Diablo as well. He also said a new ft iron will be coming out. As for the other things mentioned, I am not sure.

I sure hope this that Callaway isn’t following Taylormade’s lead by introducing a new driver every year and making that $500 driver you just bought worth $100.[/quote]
They have to do it, or they'll be gone. TM has more market share now than ever, and Callaway is the one hurting. TM has NEVER had market this high, in units or dollars. As much as we b**** about it, the average consumer likes being able to buy a great driver for $140.

[HoosierGolfer]

[quote name='Goldenhawk' post='1912667' date='Aug 25 2009, 08:50 AM']Callaway, like everyone else, will be releasing new irons and wedges that will have to conform to that new, stupid groove rule.

+1 on the iX ball. Keep it. I need it to hit the long ball off the tee.[/quote]
It is my understanding that the new "Jaws" wedges [b]WILL NOT[/b] be conforming. They will only be sold for one year and will be replaced in 2010 with a conforming wedge. Jaw's was already in the works so it will come to market. At least we can enjoy them for several years to come.

[gedgem3]

I havent seen any new clubs yet, but have seen shoes and bags, and both look solid. The new FT Hybrid bag looks great. As does the Hyperbolic SL shoe. Pretty neat stuff. Callaways sales meetings are the week of labor day I believe. We should know everything for clubs then.

[RangerEsq.]

[quote name='CPCfitter' post='1916311' date='Aug 26 2009, 05:30 PM']Enjoy![/quote]

Looks like a Taylormade.

[Slapjax7s]

[quote name='gedgem3' post='1918066' date='Aug 27 2009, 04:56 PM']I havent seen any new clubs yet, but have seen shoes and bags, and both look solid. The new FT Hybrid bag looks great. As does the Hyperbolic SL shoe. Pretty neat stuff. Callaways sales meetings are the week of labor day I believe. We should know everything for clubs then.[/quote]


I will have IN HAND pics of the new line next week. I will have my camera with me to get better quality for you guys.

I have the bags and shoe pics from a catalog I can post today.

[Slapjax7s]

Some Bags,Shoes, etc.

The new 3.0 hyper bags will be 3lbs...

enjoy these!

[TheMoneyShot]

Those new shoes look kind of sweet!

[elnino82]

Is there any confirmation to new FT irons?

[gedgem3]

Should be new ones as it is the end of their 2 year product cycle. Sales meeting is the week of the 7th.

[Goldenhawk]

[quote name='golftolivelivetogolf' post='1911454' date='Aug 24 2009, 05:45 PM']I heard if you buy a sleeve of golf balls, you get a share of the company for free.[/quote]

At the current cost of Callaway stock, I worry about Callaway being purchased by another company again. Nike might try to buy Callaway again. Nike tried a couple of years ago and the stock holders rejected the offer.

[rehberg]

I know that most of the reps are headed to Cali for a meeting in about two weeks to talk new equip and introduce the new stuff. My rep and everyone elses rep will be coming back after that with info I'm sure.

I wouldnt imagine a release until after the PGA Merch show.

[seasidenick]

Does anyone know if the 2010 golfbags have a better shoulder strap system? The current Izzo straps are not comfortable compared to bags from SM, Titleist and others.

[snappy30]

[quote name='rehberg' post='1921140' date='Aug 29 2009, 09:38 AM']I know that most of the reps are headed to Cali for a meeting in about two weeks to talk new equip and introduce the new stuff. My rep and everyone elses rep will be coming back after that with info I'm sure.

I wouldnt imagine a release until after the PGA Merch show.[/quote]


I think it will be BEFORE the PGA show I expect Oct-Nov release as the better amatuers and guy in mini-tours who are not sponsered will be looking to get the new conforming equip to get ready for 2010. I know the TOUR guys right now using non conf. stuff but after the Fed Ex Cup is over I expect a lot of players to switch during the fall "silly season" except for the guys fighting for a card. They don't have much time to get used to the new equip before Jan. 1. The only reason I say this is I've heard about Titleist releasing equipment in Nov and I figure everyone else will try and stick with them.

SNAPPY

[rehberg]

May be right on that. I will not know anything till my rep gets back from Cali. Just speculation since he hasnt even seen the new stuff and last year they released the FT9 after the PGA Show. I m sure the pros will have it sooner, but I just talkn about the release.

[Slapjax7s]

[quote name='snappy30' post='1926287' date='Sep 1 2009, 12:38 AM'][quote name='rehberg' post='1921140' date='Aug 29 2009, 09:38 AM']I know that most of the reps are headed to Cali for a meeting in about two weeks to talk new equip and introduce the new stuff. My rep and everyone elses rep will be coming back after that with info I'm sure.

I wouldnt imagine a release until after the PGA Merch show.[/quote]


I think it will be BEFORE the PGA show I expect Oct-Nov release as the better amatuers and guy in mini-tours who are not sponsered will be looking to get the new conforming equip to get ready for 2010. I know the TOUR guys right now using non conf. stuff but after the Fed Ex Cup is over I expect a lot of players to switch during the fall "silly season" except for the guys fighting for a card. They don't have much time to get used to the new equip before Jan. 1. The only reason I say this is I've heard about Titleist releasing equipment in Nov and I figure everyone else will try and stick with them.

SNAPPY
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[quote name='rehberg' post='1926514' date='Sep 1 2009, 08:04 AM']May be right on that. I will not know anything till my rep gets back from Cali. Just speculation since he hasnt even seen the new stuff and last year they released the FT9 after the PGA Show. I m sure the pros will have it sooner, but I just talkn about the release.[/quote]

All your local sales reps will be showing the new equipment in 2 weeks from today.

[schmidlack]

I think the Jaws wedges are a good marketing idea. Kind of a last chance to buy the latest design of agressive grooves before they can no longer manufacture them anymore. I know I'll be stocking up on a few.

[rehberg]

[quote name='CPCfitter' post='1926747' date='Sep 1 2009, 10:33 AM'][quote name='snappy30' post='1926287' date='Sep 1 2009, 12:38 AM'][quote name='rehberg' post='1921140' date='Aug 29 2009, 09:38 AM']I know that most of the reps are headed to Cali for a meeting in about two weeks to talk new equip and introduce the new stuff. My rep and everyone elses rep will be coming back after that with info I'm sure.

I wouldnt imagine a release until after the PGA Merch show.[/quote]


I think it will be BEFORE the PGA show I expect Oct-Nov release as the better amatuers and guy in mini-tours who are not sponsered will be looking to get the new conforming equip to get ready for 2010. I know the TOUR guys right now using non conf. stuff but after the Fed Ex Cup is over I expect a lot of players to switch during the fall "silly season" except for the guys fighting for a card. They don't have much time to get used to the new equip before Jan. 1. The only reason I say this is I've heard about Titleist releasing equipment in Nov and I figure everyone else will try and stick with them.

SNAPPY
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[quote name='rehberg' post='1926514' date='Sep 1 2009, 08:04 AM']May be right on that. I will not know anything till my rep gets back from Cali. Just speculation since he hasnt even seen the new stuff and last year they released the FT9 after the PGA Show. I m sure the pros will have it sooner, but I just talkn about the release.[/quote]

[b]All your local sales reps will be showing the new equipment in 2 weeks from today.
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Bingo.

[Triplebogey16]

FT-9 confirmed along with a Diablo TA with hosel.

[Golfdoctor]

I've been playing a 10.5* Diablo Tour Authentic (with hosel) since May, I even got the Free fairway wood to. I would like to see the Diablo irons sold here in the USA.

[jwfgolfpro]

They will be

JWF

[phunk311]

From Callaway Japan's website:

 

[Robbkingsley]

MUST...HAVE...THESE!!! I'm on Staff with Callaway, and these are some sweet looking wedges...Kudos for getting them out before the new regulations take effect...

[150yardbomb]

Those remind of the prototype irons. I gotta get some of those!

[callawayforelife]

these are suppose to coform to the new rules, something to do with the way the grooves are milled that provide the spin

[slicktry]

[quote name='TheMoneyShot' post='1918664' date='Aug 27 2009, 09:06 PM']Those new shoes look kind of sweet![/quote]

A bit of an understatement!!! WOWEEEE!!!

God Bless
Jer

[golfdad907]

Reading this confrims my plan, going back to my X- Tours tomorrow. Was looking at them today, like my FTs but soemthing about those X-Tours and being forged, I just miss it.

I bought 2 sets when getting phased out, as I knew they were destined to be 'classics', not in a blade sense, but overall great iron.

[HoosierGolfer]

[quote name='callawayforelife' post='1938353' date='Sep 7 2009, 08:28 PM']these are suppose to coform to the new rules, something to do with the way the grooves are milled that provide the spin[/quote]
The "Jaws" wedges do [b]NOT[/b] have the new grooves. These will only be sold for a year. There will be another new wedge introduced that will be conforming.