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**bahrain41** · 07-10-2011, 03:44 PM

I have a 10.5° which I am finding to get the ball a little too high.

I hit my buddy's 8.5° Callaway FT-3 last week and absolutely crushed it and loved how it sounded. Plus, it looked like it was shaped like a boxing glove, which I found pretty cool.

Has anyone hit this club before?

**nicegirlflor** · 07-10-2011, 03:51 PM

I have not hit the Calloway FT-3 yet, but have hit 8.5° drivers before. Be wary of the low degree of loft. You do lose control, and miss hits are accentuated. One way you can get the ball lower without changing your stance or swing is going with a stiffer shaft.

If you are happy with the control at 8.5, That's awesome. I love hitting low screaming drives, much easier to manage on windy days.

**Shemker394** · 07-10-2011, 03:52 PM

I haven't, but 10.5 is too high for my tastes. 8.5-9.5 is better. Of course, that isn't the case for everyone.

**pavlik** · 07-10-2011, 04:03 PM

I have a 10.5° which I am finding to get the ball a little too high.

I hit my buddy's 8.5° Callaway FT-3 last week and absolutely crushed it and loved how it sounded. Plus, it looked like it was shaped like a boxing glove, which I found pretty cool.

Has anyone hit this club before?

I have an FT-3, I love it. Mine is a 9 degrees. But like SUNT said lower degree drivers are not for everyone, but I tend to hit my drivers kinda high also.

I don't think the make the FT-3 any longer, mine is like 6 years old. I think the current models are RAZR HAWK, FT-IZ and DIABLO. But I am sure one is somewhat similiar to the FT-3.

**DialOne** · 07-10-2011, 04:09 PM

I have an FT-3, I love it. Mine is a 9 degrees. But like SUNT said lower degree drivers are not for everyone, but I tend to hit my drivers kinda high also.

I don't think the make the FT-3 any longer, mine is like 6 years old. I think the current models are RAZR HAWK, FT-IZ and DIABLO. But I am sure one is somewhat similiar to the FT-3.

You could probably find one for fairly cheap online for discontinued models.

**ApporpSothe** · 07-10-2011, 05:14 PM

You could probably find one for fairly cheap online for discontinued models.

I'm sure you could.

**Julik19** · 07-10-2011, 05:20 PM

A more casual player should definitely stick with a driver with a greater loft. The less loft, the harder to hit and control. 10.5 should generally be optimal for a weekend warrior or anyone with a handicap over 15.

**Jenisoisy** · 07-10-2011, 05:45 PM

I hit mine fine, but I really need to look for a lower loft for next season. I think they are up to the FT-9 or something. We are getting a Dicks soon, so I will have to go look at what they have when I get a chance...or go to Annapolis and check out what is cheap on the sale rack.

**ffflyer** · 07-10-2011, 05:47 PM

I hit mine fine, but I really need to look for a lower loft for next season. I think they are up to the FT-9 or something. We are getting a Dicks soon, so I will have to go look at what they have when I get a chance...or go to Annapolis and check out what is cheap on the sale rack.

I'd maybe check out to see what you like at Dick's or wherever, but you can find them so much cheaper online.

**imawlBoli** · 07-10-2011, 05:56 PM

I have a 10.5° which I am finding to get the ball a little too high.

I hit my buddy's 8.5° Callaway FT-3 last week and absolutely crushed it and loved how it sounded. Plus, it looked like it was shaped like a boxing glove, which I found pretty cool.

Has anyone hit this club before?

I can't hit 10.5 drivers. I've tried them all. The ball balloons on me and then drops straight down with no roll. I can't figure it out. I hit my 9.5 30 yards farther on the average.

**sicheAscems** · 07-10-2011, 06:01 PM

I can't hit 10.5 drivers. I've tried them all. The ball balloons on me and then drops straight down with no roll. I can't figure it out. I hit my 9.5 30 yards farther on the average.

mine does too, which is part of why I want to change. I am perfectly fine with buying an older model.

**wp6Eg2Fm** · 07-10-2011, 06:09 PM

mine does too, which is part of why I want to change. I am perfectly fine with buying an older model.

You can get a fairly new Taylor Made Burner pretty cheap. Even the brand new models are priced pretty good.

**tactWeiccaf** · 07-10-2011, 06:12 PM

You can get a fairly new Taylor Made Burner pretty cheap. Even the brand new models are priced pretty good.

I have a fairly new Burner now. I don't mind it, but I also like to be different so I may look at something else.

07-10-2011, 03:44 PM	#1
bahrain41 Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 419 Senior Member	Driver ° I have a 10.5° which I am finding to get the ball a little too high. I hit my buddy's 8.5° Callaway FT-3 last week and absolutely crushed it and loved how it sounded. Plus, it looked like it was shaped like a boxing glove, which I found pretty cool. Has anyone hit this club before? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-10-2011, 03:51 PM	#2
nicegirlflor Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 373 Senior Member	I have not hit the Calloway FT-3 yet, but have hit 8.5° drivers before. Be wary of the low degree of loft. You do lose control, and miss hits are accentuated. One way you can get the ball lower without changing your stance or swing is going with a stiffer shaft. If you are happy with the control at 8.5, That's awesome. I love hitting low screaming drives, much easier to manage on windy days. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-10-2011, 03:52 PM	#3
Shemker394 Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 492 Senior Member	I haven't, but 10.5 is too high for my tastes. 8.5-9.5 is better. Of course, that isn't the case for everyone. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-10-2011, 04:03 PM	#4
pavlik Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 423 Senior Member	I have a 10.5° which I am finding to get the ball a little too high. I hit my buddy's 8.5° Callaway FT-3 last week and absolutely crushed it and loved how it sounded. Plus, it looked like it was shaped like a boxing glove, which I found pretty cool. Has anyone hit this club before? I have an FT-3, I love it. Mine is a 9 degrees. But like SUNT said lower degree drivers are not for everyone, but I tend to hit my drivers kinda high also. I don't think the make the FT-3 any longer, mine is like 6 years old. I think the current models are RAZR HAWK, FT-IZ and DIABLO. But I am sure one is somewhat similiar to the FT-3. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-10-2011, 04:09 PM	#5
DialOne Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 454 Senior Member	I have an FT-3, I love it. Mine is a 9 degrees. But like SUNT said lower degree drivers are not for everyone, but I tend to hit my drivers kinda high also. I don't think the make the FT-3 any longer, mine is like 6 years old. I think the current models are RAZR HAWK, FT-IZ and DIABLO. But I am sure one is somewhat similiar to the FT-3. You could probably find one for fairly cheap online for discontinued models. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-10-2011, 05:14 PM	#6
ApporpSothe Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 408 Senior Member	You could probably find one for fairly cheap online for discontinued models. I'm sure you could. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-10-2011, 05:20 PM	#7
Julik19 Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 468 Senior Member	A more casual player should definitely stick with a driver with a greater loft. The less loft, the harder to hit and control. 10.5 should generally be optimal for a weekend warrior or anyone with a handicap over 15. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-10-2011, 05:45 PM	#8
Jenisoisy Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 411 Senior Member	I hit mine fine, but I really need to look for a lower loft for next season. I think they are up to the FT-9 or something. We are getting a Dicks soon, so I will have to go look at what they have when I get a chance...or go to Annapolis and check out what is cheap on the sale rack. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-10-2011, 05:47 PM	#9
ffflyer Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 419 Senior Member	I hit mine fine, but I really need to look for a lower loft for next season. I think they are up to the FT-9 or something. We are getting a Dicks soon, so I will have to go look at what they have when I get a chance...or go to Annapolis and check out what is cheap on the sale rack. I'd maybe check out to see what you like at Dick's or wherever, but you can find them so much cheaper online. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-10-2011, 05:56 PM	#10
imawlBoli Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 528 Senior Member	I have a 10.5° which I am finding to get the ball a little too high. I hit my buddy's 8.5° Callaway FT-3 last week and absolutely crushed it and loved how it sounded. Plus, it looked like it was shaped like a boxing glove, which I found pretty cool. Has anyone hit this club before? I can't hit 10.5 drivers. I've tried them all. The ball balloons on me and then drops straight down with no roll. I can't figure it out. I hit my 9.5 30 yards farther on the average. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-10-2011, 06:01 PM	#11
sicheAscems Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 378 Senior Member	I can't hit 10.5 drivers. I've tried them all. The ball balloons on me and then drops straight down with no roll. I can't figure it out. I hit my 9.5 30 yards farther on the average. mine does too, which is part of why I want to change. I am perfectly fine with buying an older model. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-10-2011, 06:09 PM	#12
wp6Eg2Fm Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 531 Senior Member	mine does too, which is part of why I want to change. I am perfectly fine with buying an older model. You can get a fairly new Taylor Made Burner pretty cheap. Even the brand new models are priced pretty good. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-10-2011, 06:12 PM	#13
tactWeiccaf Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 581 Senior Member	You can get a fairly new Taylor Made Burner pretty cheap. Even the brand new models are priced pretty good. I have a fairly new Burner now. I don't mind it, but I also like to be different so I may look at something else. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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