As an ft3 player, the ft5 is a step forward, but probably not enough to justify buying a new driver if you still like the previous model which i really do. The callaway fusion ft3 driver uses different weight configurations to help players hit their desired type of shot. Head weights were changed with shafts to make testing, more or less, swing weight neutral. The lightweight carbon body means weight is concentrated at the front and back of the head, which makes for a stable, consistent design. With lighter and more forgiving club options, callaway golf offers selections that make golfing easier and more enjoyable than ever before. Fusion technology is all about the combination of two distinctly different materials in the club head. So what are your top 3 callaway drivers historically mine. The big bertha fusion driver is a material change in forgiveness and distance, led by our revolutionary titanium exocage and ultralight triaxial carbon crown, with a new and innovative shape, and industryleading aerodynamics. These scratches are common for the polished soles on most callaway golf woods. This titaniumgraphite driver comes in draw, neutral or fade versions. Callaway called it demonstrably superior and pleasingly different dpsd golf clubs. Testing was done with drivers in the neutral 9 loft position. The 460cc big bertha ft3 driver is a combination of an ultrahot titanium cupface for blazing distance with fusion technology for incredible accuracy. More forgiving than my momother, distance was pretty good just a shade less than my gbb but i was hitting way more fairways with the fusion and as a result scoring better.
Rated 5 out of 5 by longball from best driver callaway has ever made switched back from my big bertha diablo to an ft 3 tour and hit it about 40 yards further. Fusion ft3 technology is the superior weightshifting technology that uses multiple materials to move more weight where it provides the most benefit. The ft 3 has family resemblence to the vft but it is a. Through an unwavering commitment to innovation, callaway golf creates products and services designed to make every golfer a better golfer. Callaway ft3 draw driver callaway drivers golfbidder. I bought the fusion late last season and realy fell in love with it. I cant wait to get this thing outside on the range. Just bought it on friday and played my first round with it without practice on sunday. Nov 26, 2015 the 460cc big bertha ft 3 driver is a combination of an ultrahot titanium cupface for blazing distance with fusion technology for incredible accuracy. Pick up a callaway driver, a highperformance club that makes shooting balls down the fairway easy callaway has a single aim. My question is how does the epic stack up distance and for. Preowned callaway golf big bertha fusion ft3 tour driver. Oct 10, 2016 theyve also introduced some of the games most exciting new technology. Callaway big bertha fusion ft3 drivers description a big, lightweight, strong carbon composite body and forged titanim face fused to create the most advanced internal weighting technology ever achieved in a driver.
Have only smacked a few buckets at the range verdict. We have anything and everything for you to better your game and look great while doing so. Callaway golf pushes the limits of performance to develop drivers that are designed to make every golfer a. The big bertha name is gone from the ft5 and fti more on that bit of identity crisis later, but the design basics remain. This driver has great feel, does what you want it to, and hits the long ball. Presales begin september 9 th, with full retail availability starting 930. Ft 3 tour the driver that brought me back to callaway. Callaway big bertha fusion ft 3 tour drivers description the new big bertha fusion ft 3 tour driver combines a slightly open face and optimized center of gravity position for a trajectory preferred by more skilled players. The callaway big bertha ft3 fusion driver utilizes fusion technology, the superior weightshifting science developed by callaway golf that uses multiple materials in clubhead construction. Each weightloft combination on the callaway ft3 driver is uniquely designed to actively influence your specific ball flight and get you farther down the fairway and closer to the green. As a result, the ft3 drivers have 44 grams of discretionary weight which can be precisely positioned within the clubhead to maximize stability and generate. Callaway ft3 fade driver callaway drivers golfbidder. Lefthanded versions of the big bertha fusion ft 3 driver are available in 10 degree and 11 degree lofts. It was the companys most technologically advanced driver to date yet you just kind of had a feeling that callaway was capable of squeezing more out of their fusion technology.
Extensive use of graphite in the head frees up 44g of internal weight that. Description a big, lightweight, strong carbon composite body and forged titanim face fused to create the most advanced internal weighting technology ever achieved in a driver. There are draw, fade and neutral weight configurations for those that want to fight a slight slice or hook or those that want to retain ability to change shot shape on their own. Each weightloft combination on the callaway ft3 driver is uniquely designed to actively influence your specific ball flight and get you farther down the fairway. Ft3 drivers drivers clubs callaway preowned europe. Impress the ladies on the course with your new callaway golf clubs. The callaway fusion ft5 driver is a traditionallyshaped titanium and carbon composite driver, with 50g of discretionary weight and optifit weighting system. Fooled around with the ping rapture couldnt hit it straight. Callaway ft3 tour neutral driver callaway drivers golfbidder. Jun 15, 2007 lets start with the similarities between these two drivers. Callaway big bertha fusion ft3 draw driver 10 deg aldila.
The callaway big bertha v series driver is a lightweight driver designed to help golfers get more club head speed and more distance. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as cobra mens bio cell or ping g25 callaway big bertha fusion driver. Aug 30, 2016 callaway uses the new material in the crowns of both the drivers and the fairway woods, and in the soles of the drivers, too. Both are built on the fusion technology platform that begat the fusion driver in 2003 and the big bertha fusion ft3 driver two years later. Complete tradein process and select 2nd swing egift card as your preferred payment method. Rated 5 out of 5 by longball from best driver callaway has ever made switched back from my big bertha diablo to an ft3 tour and hit it about 40 yards further. Callaway fusion ft3 technology is the superior weightshifting technology that uses multiple materials to move more weight where it provides the most benefit. Callaway big bertha fusion driver vs 2017 mens gbb epic. Cant yet add the dbd as i only have a few rounds with it. I played with it for 6 years, 2025 rounds per year, absolutely loved it. Solid performance, good forgiveness, and fairly low spin. Browse the entire selection of callaway golf clubs to find the right models for your playing style.
Specs the callaway big bertha fusion ft3 driver is available in standard and tour models in a choice of draw, neutral and fade configurations. As a result, the ft 3 drivers have 44 grams of discretionary weight which can be precisely positioned within the clubhead to maximize stability and generate. With both callaway carbon drivers carrying shots over 295 yards, we reckon the company has been working to find extra power for everyday golfers. Callaway uses the new material in the crowns of both the drivers and the fairway woods, and in the soles of the drivers, too. Description i think callaway has a hit on their hands with this one. The lightweight carbon composite body creates the platform for maximum perimeter weighting with an incredible 44 grams of discretionary weight that is precisely. The ft3 has family resemblence to the vft but it is a. The callaway fusion ft3 tour driver uses different weight configurations to help players hit their desired type of shot. Dont get me wrong, i still hit it good and long for my swing speed when i hit the sweet spot, but with a little too much draw. The ultrahot titanium cupface provides blazing distance and fusion technology delivers incredible accuracy. The ft3 is incredibly forgiving but so is the cobra 460 sz. Callaway s fusion technology increases the moment of inertia moi and places the center of gravity cg at the perfect spot to produce longer, straighter shots.
Callaway ft3 tour neutral driver callaway driver golfbidder. The ft 5 was actually less accurate for me than the ft 3, and similar distance and launch. Callaway fusion ft3 tour driver 2nd swing ping golf. This time i did order on a friday and on the following monday the driver arrived in denmark from the states that is speedy. Rated 5 out of 5 by liquormen from callaway ft 3 i bought this driver new, the day it came out in 2005.
About the ft fairway wood callaway sells a series of ft fairway woods, including 3, 4, 5, 7, and 9woods. Mar 05, 2010 callaway ft tour driver i had a chance to see and hit the new callaway ft tour driver yesterday. Founded in 1982 by the late ely callaway, the mission of callaway golf is to passionately pursue advanced, innovative technologies to sell the worlds best golf clubs, balls, and accessories. Testing was done using a stock callaway big bertha fusion driver with ust recoil 450f4 stiff flex shaft. Callaway golf has followed up the successful ft3 driver with two new titaniumcomposite models. Callaway big bertha ft3 fusion tour driver pga value guide.
With the big bertha fusion, callaway is still bringing the goods in terms of innovation, but this time with a driver aimed at the masses. Callaway wanted a driver to not only replace the 454 but to also improve performance and provide an alternative to the ft3. I played the ft 3 all last year with a ust v265 stiff shaft, and went to golfsmith to demo all the new callaway drivers on the vector. The ft5 driver utilizes our revolutionary fusion technology. Callaway would deliver product himself from the back of his cadillac the commitment to innovation and quality remains. Titleist 909d2, monster xls, taylor made gcb max, superfast burner, wilson spine, nike dymo str8, callaway ft5 tour, ft9 tour, and ft3 tour. The ft5 comes standard with a 45inch, 60gram fujikura e150 shaft that has mid torque and. Nov 23, 2016 testing was done using a stock callaway big bertha fusion driver with ust recoil 450f4 stiff flex shaft. Read more about the drivers and fairway woods below, which will be available in stores on september 30, and join the discussion about the clubs in our forums. Callaway golf also owns topflite golf company, odyssey putters, ben hogan and. Lightweight carbon composite body establishes the platform for 44 grams of discretionary weight to optimize driver trajectory, distance and performance. Now a publicly traded company, callaway is one of the most visible names in golf with a product line that encompasses the full spectrum of equipment and accessories including drivers, irons, wedges, putters and balls.
Callaway should take the clubs back, sort the finish out, and issue new. This driver and callaway both rock i had a happy gilmour moment go bad at the range end with an exploded clubhead but callaway was nice enough to replace it for me custom shaft and all anyway ive been hitting the deepest drives ever since thanks callaway. Callaway ft tour driver i had a chance to see and hit the new callaway ft tour driver yesterday. Callaway golf launches the big bertha fusion ft3 driver. Select between clubs with regular, stiff and senior flex in the shaft to match your swing speed. The ft3 driver combines callaway golfs patented internal weightshifting technology with a precisiontuned face to deliver the new science of distance with. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as cobra mens bio cell or ping g25. The callaway big bertha fusion ft 3 driver is a 460cc multimaterial breakthrough driver designed to deliver the ultimatum in high performance. For most golfers, a higher loft club results in higher launch angle. Scratches and wear consistent with steady use but no dents or damage that will affect the. Find golf club tradein and resales values for over 4,000 models of used golf clubs at the pga value guide, from leading manufacturers such as callaway, taylormade, taylor made, titleist, ping, odyssey, nike, cleveland, mizuno, cobra, adams, wilson.
Rated 5 out of 5 by liquormen from callaway ft3 i bought this driver new, the day it came out in 2005. Sold the ft3 on ebay for what i paid at the beginning of the season. Get the best deals on callaway driver 10 loft golf clubs when you shop the largest online selection at. Callaway big bertha fusion ft3 driver pga value guide. The callaway fusion ft 3 driver uses different weight configurations to help players hit their desired type of shot. The ft3 has different internal weighting options that allow it to be customized to the golfer but so does the taylormade r5 dual. The ft3 remains callaway s flagship driver, but not everyone can get used to the corked sound of the titaniumcomposite driver. Most people would agree that callaway had a pretty good driver in the ft3. The first thing youll notice about the callaway big bertha fusion driver is the shape.
It is my thirds purchase from callaway preowned etc. The new big bertha fusion ft3 tour driver combines a slightly open face and optimized center of gravity position for a trajectory preferred by more skilled players. Callaway has made a shaft switch with these new drivers, moving from the aldila nvs that was the stock offering on the ft3 to a pair of shafts from fujikura. Lefthanded versions of the big bertha fusion ft3 driver are available in 10 degree and 11 degree lofts. The ft3 is long but so is the callaway big bertha 454 driver. Precisely placed discretionary weight allows golfers to select a weighting configuration that best suits their individual swings. This club was released in the year 2005, but despite being 12 years old, it still holds its own against the new callaway. Callaway has done that with a driver whose shape comprises multiple pieces of light carbon composite, including a crown made from a material thats 65percent lighter than titanium. Callaway has done that with a driver whose shape comprises multiple pieces of light carbon composite. Considering the description of the driver i was positively surprised of its condition, and i find it considerably better that my former ft5 driver.
The callaway big bertha fusion ft3 driver is a 460cc multimaterial breakthrough driver designed to deliver the ultimatum in high performance. Callaway big bertha ft3 fusion driver golf clubs woods golf. About the ft hybrid callaway sells a series of ft hybrids, including a 2, 3, 4, and 5hybrids. It certainly does the job and the face is more forgiving due the weight from the crown being moved back and lower in the club head. Callaway couldnt fix it, so i tried all their new drivers. Callaway big bertha fusion driver was released in 2016.
Fusion ft 3 technology is the superior weightshifting technology that uses multiple materials to move more weight where it provides the most benefit. The ft3 tour driver is available in righthand only in 8. Callaway big bertha fusion drivers and fairway woods golfwrx. The callaway big bertha fusion ft3 driver is an improvement on the composite fusion driver, but only its mother would love its looks.
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