I've been a Callaway man since the original Big Bertha metal woods came out in the late 80's. My 3 year old 10 degree Hawkeye VFT works better for me than any of the newer drivers you listed. Earlier this year I almost purchased the new ERC Fusion ($499.00 at the time) but I couldn't see parting with that much cash for a club that was, at best, marginally better than the one I have.
I recently read where Callaway isn't happy with the sales of the ERC Fusion and plan to release a larger version (over 400cc). Until Callaway comes out with a driver that I hit consistently better, and therefore worth the significant investment, my VFT stays in the bag.
LOL..Leaguegolf..I too LOVED my VFT. I had a 10 deg. firm flex. It was by far the best driver I have used and loved the "smack" sound it had..not your typical Cally' "ping"..BUT
You have to try the GBB II (in the 10 deg/firm). Although it doesn't have the "smack" sound..it's more muted..it goes about 1o-15 yrds further. I'm a skeptic when it comes to golf technology but the GBB II is no joke. The ball seemd to stay up in the air a little longer. My "average" drive was 250. Also I noticed that it is a little more forgiving than the VFT. Shots off the toe satyed more on line and still got some distance.
Your point about the GBB II is well taken. Here's my theory on drivers. Today's technology has surpassed my VFT and it is near the end of it's lifespan with me. Callaway has several "levels of technology." The lower level has good clubs, priced moderately (if there is such a thing) which target the average player. There's not much risk in marketing these clubs. The upper level is on the cutting edge and is more of a hit or miss proposition (i.e. the C4 and the ERC Fusion). These clubs are marketed as a "must have" item, but are usually followed soon thereafter by a "new and improved" model. Every couple of years the leaps in technology provide club makers an opportunity to experiment with high priced clubs. Some work and some don't, but golfers eat that stuff up.
I love the looks of the ERC Fusion and I'm patiently waiting for it's "Big Brother." Until then....it's just me and my VFT.
Gonna have to say GBB II darn Callaway driver in my opinion. Golfed with a very good member at my club that has this club and i gave it a rip and hit it the same if not farther than my Hawkeye VFT with a mediocre hit with the club at best. Then he let me give it another rip and launched it, very solid club. Never heard a good reveiw about the Fusion or C4 so never hit them. But the Big Bertha isn't bad either, but not as good as GBB.
i play with the GBBII in 8º with the stock callaway firm shaft, and its a great driver.
goes miles on a well-struck shot, and miss-hits dont really punish you the much. a friend of mine plays with the ERCII, and he loves it. i've hit it, and without a doubt i prefer the GBBII.
i'd love to play a round with the ERC Fusion, but it's just too much money IMO.
i just bought the big bertha titantium, and i love it. I haven't really had the chance to try out lots of new big name drivers, but it beats the daylights out of my adams redline and my old jazz drivers. Its not bad for the price, theres probably better out there though.
Last edited by ForgedRbest : August 3rd, 2004 at 10:29 PM.
i would have to say at the moment i like the GBB II 380 i have a demo in that own a GBB II 415 both with the same shaft. I love the 380 i played last thursday and had the absolute best driving day i have had I wasn't always in the fairway but most of the time i wasn't far off and really long I cut the corner (not much of a corner really) and almost drove the green on the first hole a par 4 somewhere close to 340yds.
tour has a square to open face and upgraded shaft.
The club was not mine, it was a touring pro friend of mine, he was back in Australia so I had a hit of it aswell as his TP. The 415 just goes high and long. I was hitting it with a Fujikara Vista Pro and it went like a rocket.
August 2nd, 2004, 04:26 PM
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