Our number five rated golf driver for the 2009 season is the Callaway Golf FT-I Tour Driver. We based our analysis on the following criteria.

= Golf Illustrated Magazine Top 10 Ranking
= Golf Test USA Top 10 Ranking
= Average Customer Review Rating from (3) sites: 4.5 out of 5 (based on 300+ reviews)
= PGA Tour Pros Using
 

Our Review
What can we say? Callaway knows how to build a good damn golf club. That’s why you see 2 Callaway drivers in our top 5. This club is a near rule breaker in its shape and design. The design precisely positions weight to the extreme corners of the club head, resulting in an extremely high moment of inertia. By raising the MOI the Callaway FT-I driver produces unparalleled resistance to twisting both horizontally and vertically, providing forgiveness on shots hit all over the face. So, get out there and whack one with this Callaway FT-I!

Product Specs
The FT-i Driver from Callaway Golf represents a quantum leap in driver design. With the revolutionary 460cc Complete Inertial Design, the FT-i Driver pushes the boundaries of shape, of our imagination, of the rules. Callaway’s largest, hottest CT/VFT Titanium cup face is designed to the legal limit, resulting in increased ball speed, distance and forgiveness. Also incorporated is the OptiFit Weighting System that produces the optimal center of gravity configuration.

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• Carbon Composite Body – Lighter than titanium, this construction improves stability and distance.
• Carbon Composite Body – The material used to make the body is significantly lighter than titanium, allowing Callaway Golf engineers to move discretionary weight where it is needed most, resulting in better stability and distance.
• Titanium Cup Face – Callaway’s largest, hottest face for increased ball speed on shots hit all over the face.

3balls Golf- 3balls has been in business online since 2000, and operates the 8,000 sq ft Joe & Leigh’s Discount Golf Pro Shop at the Pine Oaks Golf Course. The pro shop has made the list of Golf Digest’s Golf World Business Top 100 Pro Shops in America TEN times over! Passionate about serving golf and growing the game, 3balls is committed to maintaining the highest integrity, offering outstanding values, preserving manufacturer brand experiences and above all, providing a fun experience for their customers. With a staff of 50, they are the largest golf equipment seller on eBay with item postings in the thousands daily, and they have maintained a 99.9% positive feedback rating with over 200,000 unique transactions. In both 2007 and 2008, they were awarded Inc. Magazine’s award for Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies in America.

Amazon – $199.99- Amazon sells everything, including golf clubs.  You can find some really great deals here on drivers, new and used.  If you’ve ever bought anything there you also see suggestions based on your previous purchases, as well as numerous consumer product reviews.  Amazon is a great resource for shopping for just about anything.

Golf Galaxy – $199.99 – 399.99- Golf Galaxy® opened its first store in 1997 and combined great selection and pricing with pro shop service. Designed to contain “Everything For The Game®” their stores boast one of the most comprehensive collections of golf equipment, apparel, accessories and novelties ever assembled under one roof. The store concept also features a complete offering of services including, PGA Professional instruction, a club-trade in and Pre-Owned club programs, free custom club fitting, full service club repair and golf simulator rental. They currently have 90 stores in 31 states. Their customer service, product selection, and pricing extend to the on-line galaxy as well.

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