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Old June 1st, 2009, 10:31 PM
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Callaway FT-iQ Driver

I'm picking this club up this weekend and was wondering if anyone has hit this driver yet. I heard it is way better then the FT-i.
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Old June 2nd, 2009, 08:52 AM
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Re: Callaway FT-iQ Driver

Guess you bought it without trying it eh? But not to worry. If you are plying the original FTi, there is a greater than average chance you will like the FTiQ.

You did not mention how you configured it, but the Fubuki 63 - not the 60 - is a shaft that has pleased many people, and confused others - on par for the sport! The FTiQ isn't a miracle worker, but it does come close. A bad swing will give you a bad shot no matter what you are hitting, but the FTiQ is certainly very forgiving.

I hope you like it and it works for you! Good Luck!
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Old June 2nd, 2009, 08:58 AM
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Re: Callaway FT-iQ Driver

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Guess you bought it without trying it eh? But not to worry. If you are plying the original FTi, there is a greater than average chance you will like the FTiQ.

You did not mention how you configured it, but the Fubuki 63 - not the 60 - is a shaft that has pleased many people, and confused others - on par for the sport! The FTiQ isn't a miracle worker, but it does come close. A bad swing will give you a bad shot no matter what you are hitting, but the FTiQ is certainly very forgiving.

I hope you like it and it works for you! Good Luck!
Actually my FT-i was damaged and Callaway is warranty it out with the FT-iQ. I kind of have no choice (in a good way) which is why I was asking about it.

It will be 10 degree loft with a Reg flex shaft. Not sure if that is the 60 or 63 Fubuki shaft.

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Old June 2nd, 2009, 09:03 AM
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Re: Callaway FT-iQ Driver

Well, awesome upgrade for you. I never hit it, because I knew if I liked it, I would have to spend 500.00 on a new driver, and that's not gonna happen.
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Re: Callaway FT-iQ Driver

i LOVE mine... besides being obnoxiously loud, and people at the range asking "what the **** is that" (because of the sound) its one of the best drivers ive ever used!
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Re: Callaway FT-iQ Driver

I don't like them. They seem really clanky.
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Old June 5th, 2009, 08:34 AM
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Re: Callaway FT-iQ Driver

If its a 10 degree you are getting the 60 shaft. The "Tour" models are on the "half" degree. Still - the iQ is a better club than the FTi. I didn't find the sound offensive. I came from using a HiBore Xl, and that, to me, is a much more clanky sound.

enjoy it!
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Old June 22nd, 2009, 02:16 PM
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Re: Callaway FT-iQ Driver

Well I got and have been using it. First impression was it looked a lot better at address then the FT-i, not so sqaurish. The sound at impact is tons better. Overall I really like this driver. Feels better, sound better, and I'm more confident in hitting it then I was with the FT-i.

I give it a big over the FT-i
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Old June 27th, 2009, 09:06 PM
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Re: Callaway FT-iQ Driver

a couple weeks ago i cracked my ft-i tour driver...i took it in and callaway sent me back the ft-iq tour back...i hit it about 15 times today...i really like it alot better than the ft-i tour
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Old June 28th, 2009, 01:40 PM
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Re: Callaway FT-iQ Driver

th iq gets alot better contact than the regular, i just bought mine today =)
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Re: Callaway FT-iQ Driver

I am just getting back inot the game after a long hiatus. I needed new woods and was eyeing the FT-IQ. I demoed it and chili-dipped the first 5 shots.
I was hesitant about spending $500 on a driver but they were having a "buy the driver and get 2 free fairway woods" offer. So I bought it.
Went to the range and again, chili-dipped the first 5 shots. I figured that I maybe swinging a lot harder since the club is soooooooo much lighter than my 20 year old driver.
I slowed my swing down and WAM!
After I got used to the club I was hitting them long & straight. In fact, straighter then I have ever hit drives.
Great club. The sound isn't objectionable either. Some of those drivers on the range are down right LOUD and clanky.
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Old August 18th, 2009, 11:13 PM
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Re: Callaway FT-iQ Driver

The first things that comes to notice are the sound and the feel. It's a very quiet driver, and it feels like you're not hitting anything at all, that's how smooth it feels. It is pretty straight, but still workable. For me, it was alsoan average of 10-15 yards shorter than a titanium driver.

All in all, a very nice driver, but not the club for me.
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