[easyyy]

Snapped these today. Take a look and you will see what everyone else has been talking about. These heads are very different from another. More than just size but the shape and overall look is totally different.

[pt73]

Wow

[tpariff]

Richard, thanks for the comparison pictures. If they both didn't have "FT-9" on the sole you'd think they were completely different clubs released at different times and not part of the same product line. They're THAT different from what I see.

Kevin

[TitleistBaller]

The TA looks awesome.

[LSeca]

Thanks for the pics, this really puts helps put into perspective how diff they really are.

[PeteMTG]

Retail ever?!>!?!

[afbrad1113]

I think the TA FT9 looks REALLY similar to the FT fairways in overall shape, almost identical.

[m3nace]

Interesting how Callaway listens to its contracted pros to get back to the FT-3 shape. "Normal" hosel too. Good job. FT-3 is a beast.

[booyaa]

what's the head size of the FT 9 TA?

[MrParr1Noid]

Niceee, easyyy!!!

What's that got in it for shaft?? I'd be willing to trade my retail FT-9 I-Mix for your "T"our with hosel Jobbie.. I truly like the traditional look to that Tour head, looks awesome.

[DoglegRight]

The TA looks like a FT3 from address, the face resembles the Hyper X, while the sole incorporates the new Ft-9 design. Looks like a nice blend of Callaway's best.

[InTheHole!]

Great comparison pics Richard, man do these 2 clubs look nite and day different... reminds me of the TM r540XD / r580XD retail and the R540XD and R580XD Tour versions

[Smokey916]

I want that TA FT9 How much ? LOL . Great looking pics.

[Rooni]

Man, that TA looks about 3* open compare to that FT9 tour. Totally agree with the looks like the FT3 shape with an hossel.

Rooni

[808golfers]

 booyaa, on Jul 1 2009, 06:30 PM, said:

what's the head size of the FT 9 TA?

I'm pretty sure it's 380cc

[pinhigh27]

Now all i need is a ft-9 TA in i-mix.

[130R]

Nice pic's!, I really like the head size/shape of the TA........I would trade my whole bag for a lefty version

[Luke_Donald]

Callaway is just stupid not releasing this driver to retail. I would be the first one buying one!

[slickpitt]

Interesting in how different they are.


It's funny.. I'm willing to bet if the model were reversed(regular version was TA, and the TA was the regular) people would be ooooo'ing and aaaaa'ing about how cool the regular version is and how much they want one :P

[m3nace]

I can't stand the look of the new pancake shaped drivers: FT-9, R9 etc etc. I would never play one.

It's all subjective, but the FT-3 is one of the best looking heads ever.

MHO

[laseranimal]

I was going to say the TA looked much more like the FT-5 vs the FT-9 but I guess I can see a bit of the 3 in there

[bluetrane]

 m3nace, on Jul 2 2009, 10:49 AM, said:

I can't stand the look of the new pancake shaped drivers: FT-9, R9 etc etc.
MHO

Agreed. It'd be nice if they sold these retail (without the 4 figure price tag)

EDIT: $699? I stand corrected.

[Tingting]

Thanks for the picture. Quick question is the TA on the picture actual loft 10.5 as stated on the sticker or is it 9.5?

[irvinggracie]

It's coming to retail in November

Consider a price tag of about $699......

[spark]

Wow, the TA would be the first Callaway driver I would consider buying. The headshape looks great! Look kind of a 400cc to me....

[booyaa]

380cc!!! I need it now, any chance of one of these floating around here? Beautiful

[tp280]

I'm liking the FT-9 Tour 8.5 Draw with a stock Zcom 65 x. I'd like the same in the FT-9 TA ASAP please! Thanks Cally!

[LoboPro]

The Tour Authentic is 430cc and is more workable for tour players in which Phil Mickelson uses it to hit that elusive Draw or Fade.
The FT-9 is for the average golfer who needs forgiveness off the tee. With a larger club head it makes for a forgiving shot yet somewhat workable.
My choice would have to be the Tour Authentic because it has a smaller size and bigger in the case of drivers is not better in my view.

[slicktry]

I also like the fact it is easier to swap shafts.....lol. Any idea on a LCG version?

God Bless
Jer

[Luke_Donald]

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It's funny.. I'm willing to bet if the model were reversed(regular version was TA, and the TA was the regular) people would be ooooo'ing and aaaaa'ing about how cool the regular version is and how much they want one :P

Haha, not really. I won`t play a Callaway club until they change their ugly hosel

[djnaz003]

Anyone know what the head size of a FT-5 TA driver is???

[Noel 905R]

Harrington started the French Open yesterday with an FT-9 TA 8.5.
http://www.golfwrx.c...howtopic=276443

[Riuzzi]

Great pics, Richard!!

I'm torn, I was about to order a FT-9, but this TA looks absolutely perfect, maybe I should wait instead

[jokerusn]

 Noel 905R, on Jul 3 2009, 04:43 AM, said:

Harrington started the French Open yesterday with an FT-9 TA 8.5.
http://www.golfwrx.c...howtopic=276443

He used it in the US Open too.

I really like the look of this club. The FT-3 references are so right - kind of round but not oval and DEEP. I hope this plays similarly because the FT-3 was LONG and one of the only retail drivers I didn't overspin.

[Oaks]

Richard,

That driver looks like a thing of beauty. I agree with the above posters, it looks like the FT-3 from the Top.

Great looking product Callaway - now only if it wasn't going to be $700...

Thanks!

Matt

[Asleep]

 Rooni, on Jul 2 2009, 04:38 AM, said:

...Totally agree with the looks like the FT3 shape with a hosel.

Yes, FT3 to my eye as well.

[bluetrane]

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It's funny.. I'm willing to bet if the model were reversed(regular version was TA, and the TA was the regular) people would be ooooo'ing and aaaaa'ing about how cool the regular version is and how much they want one :P

If the TA model was the retail and the retail version was the tour i'd still go with the TA based on the shape of the club. "Tour" doesn't make me want a club any more. It is unfortunate that the tour only versions of golf clubs tend to look (ie. no alignment mark, shape, longer hosels) and sound a lot better than their retail counterparts.

[TheMoneyShot]

Man that TH driver is super slick! It makes the normal FT-9 look like a clown. I wish more oems would release smaller headed drivers.

[jwfgolfpro]

I have a friend that's a Tour Rep for a major shaft OEM and he said the Tour guys he has fit into these heads are increasing club head speed 4-6 mph. He thinks the smaller CC head is helping.

JWFGOLFPRO

[phillypete]

So if everyone is so in love with this driver because it looks like the FT-3, then why doesn't everyone bag an FT-3?