Callaway FT-9 Imix Driver - Draw version - Right for me??

BenEadir

Hi all,

I need to replace my old Big Bertha II 10 degree driver with something more modern and bigger. I also need a draw bias as I tend to have a fade.

What do people think of the Callaway FT-9 Imix Driver Draw version which is currently available from McGuirks for €169 reduced from €399 originally?? See http://www.mcguirksgolf.com/callaway-ft9-imix-driver/calc0613pd.html

A cheaper altermative would be the Cobra S2 Offset Driver for €149 also in McGuirks http://www.mcguirksgolf.com/cobra-s2-offset-driver/cobc0608pd.html

Thougts please?

I'm so tempted to just head up there and grab one of them for my round tomorrow but which one???

Ben

acejeff

Beneadir- the best piece of advice i can give you is that the shaft in the driver is the most important component by far. So number one make sure you have the right shaft in terms of flex, kick point etc. Also if you have a slice, you need to fix it with your swing and not the club. Those offset drivers don't fix slices, all they do is promote a draw. If your slicing from left to right then you have an out to inside swing.

Can I suggest a good drill for helping cure a slice.

Drill - put a paperback book in your armpit of your right arm (if your a right handed golfer) and just do a normal swing with your driver, but don't let that book fall out from your armpit. It keeps your right arm from flying out on you and keeps your swing more on path.

BenEadir

acejeff wrote: »

Beneadir- the best piece of advice i can give you is that the shaft in the driver is the most important component by far. So number one make sure you have the right shaft in terms of flex, kick point etc. Also if you have a slice, you need to fix it with your swing and not the club. Those offset drivers don't fix slices, all they do is promote a draw. If your slicing from left to right then you have an out to inside swing.

Can I suggest a good drill for helping cure a slice.

Drill - put a paperback book in your armpit of your right arm (if your a right handed golfer) and just do a normal swing with your driver, but don't let that book fall out from your armpit. It keeps your right arm from flying out on you and keeps your swing more on path.

Sound advice Jeff. I know my fade/slice has to be fixed by me and that no club will do it. I also don't really know what shaft to go for. How do I suss that out? I'd say I've an above average speed swing i.e. fast and I'm 6 feet exactly.

Ben

k.p.h

Hi Ben

I would not worry about the draw bias, the best thing to do to try remedy a fade or slice is a few lessons. Which I think you might be planning anyway so probably best to go for a non biased driver. After a few lessons their is a very good chance that you won't need a biased driver and might regret buying one.

Also I question the effectiveness of offset/biased driver anyway. The might turn baby fades into nice draws by closing the face a few degrees at impact. But if you have big fade or a slice to contend with you could just as easily end up with pull slices or straight pulls, either way you are not on the fairway. Anyway probably best not to get one IMO and work on the swing.

In regard to the driver and since you are not getting custom fit I reckon if you are going to spend 169e anyway I would put the extra few bob together and get the Ping G15 for 199e instead. The G15 is epic IMO.

That said the FT is pretty decent too according to what most reviews say, so the old whatever you feel comfortably with dose ring true also.

acejeff

Unfortunately I can't claim to be an expert on selecting shafts for others, I do know what works for me but I would not be comfortable making recommendations to others in the unlikely event that they listen to me and go off and invest based on my advice!! I do know however that there are three main things to consider when selecting shafts- swing speed, trajectory and spin rate you put on the ball. If you are considering a few lessons I would second what kph says above and also say the best thing to do would be to ask the pro / coach who is giving you the lesson what they might recommend in a shaft as they should have a good indication.

anticonno16

Personally I could never warm to Calloway.

Love Taylormade R9. Have a 8.5 degree with stiff shaft

Also carry a Titleist 910 9.5 with diamana shaft stiff.

You should try the Big Momma driver. Ring MCGUIRKS and ask them for it by name.

charlieIRL

Big momma? Yeah right.

i loved my ft9. Had a stiff shaft.

And i dont like my r9!!

BenEadir

charlieIRL wrote: »

Big momma? Yeah right.

i loved my ft9. Had a stiff shaft.

And i dont like my r9!!

Had a look in McGuirks and the FT9's look great but I've decided to take the high road and fix my swing rather than invest in a draw biased club which I might regret having if/when I get the fade sorted.

McGuirks also have G15's there for €199 which look great but they are over my budget.

Speaking of which, what do you want for the R9 Charlie???

Ben

whizbang

FT's seem to be prone to disintegrating. theres a current post and a few others relating to this already.
personally dont like them, but they are very, very forgiving.

BenEadir

whizbang wrote: »

personally dont like them, but they are very, very forgiving.

The only "Neutral" ones left in McGuirks are the Tour versions which I'm told are only suited to low handicap very consistent gofers i.e. NOT me

Ben

charlieIRL

BenEadir wrote: »

The only "Neutral" ones left in McGuirks are the Tour versions which I'm told are only suited to low handicap very consistent gofers i.e. NOT me

Ben

They finished making them so picking up a new one is going to be hard unfortunately. I would still be a bit weary of one breaking but with callaway customer service they are 100% and will replace it no matter where you bought it.

As for my R9, dunno what to ask for it. I only bought it a few weeks ago and don't want to take a hit on it.

acejeff

Ben - keep an eye on the G15 early in the new year, they will probably come down a bit again. My club pro had G10s at €169 at the end of last year then €129 a few months later. The ping stock shafts are better than some of the other manufacturer's off the shelf offering. And if you do get a lesson ask the pro about what shaft he would recommend for you

BenEadir

charlieIRL wrote: »

As for my R9, dunno what to ask for it. I only bought it a few weeks ago and don't want to take a hit on it.[/]

Charlie,

There's no way to avoid taking a hit if you want to sell it. Its a discontinued model & now its a used discontinued model.

If you don't want to take a hit learn to use & love it. If you can't do that the only decision to make is whether you want to take a hit now or an even bigger hit in a few months.

Market economics I'm afraid me old mate.

Ben