Equipment

2008 GolfWRX Callaway Preview!

Published

19 years ago

Sep 22, 2007

Gxgolfer

Callaway scored major points from many Golf Fans last year with its X-forged, X-20, FT-i and FT-5 drivers, woods and wedges. For 2008, Callaway follows up with new products to compliment and improve their Tour proven line.

The 2008 Hyper X Drive, X Fairway, and FT-i Squareway

The Hyper X Driver uses Callaway’s Hyperbolic Face Technology^™for increased forgiveness, more consistent ball speed and trajectory. There will be a Tour and regular version and of course they didn’t leave out the Leftys. What exactly is Hyperbolic Face Technology? Well according to Callaway its:

"The strategic parabolic shaping of wall thicknesses dramatically improves impact efficiency and produces the largest effective hitting area of any all-titanium driver Callaway Golf has ever made. This generates higher ball speeds across the entire face for significant average distance gains on off-center hits."

The 2008 X Fairway has also had its internal weights tweaked and sports a deeper face and modified sole to help with setup and alignment at address.

We haven’t seen pictures of the FT-i Squareway but we do know some specifics. It’s shaped like the FT-i Driver, the 3W is 208cc, and carries on with the Fusion technology with the carbon crown.

The FT Fairway and FT hybrid have gone through some major changes as well. Available in both Draw and Neutral configurations, they now both sport a stainless steel traditional hosel and a tungsten infused sole with a lower leading edge than the previous models.

According to Callaway:

"The only way that we could add the hosel without acting as a detriment to the clubs playability, was Fusion Technology and adding the dense soleplate in order to offset the weight that has been displaced. Fusion technology allows us to be the only ones that can do this."

08′ Callaway Irons

Callaway introduces the FT-ibrid. This is a super game improvement club that Callaway hopes High Handicappers will use to bring more enjoyment to their game.

According to Callaway:
"Designed for the ultimate in forgiveness in its oversized design with an increased offset, a large effective hitting and a wide sole that improves turf interaction. Fully Integrated Set Design – Seamless performance progression throughout the set provides consistent distance separation with optimal trajectories.
Fusion Technology
Lightweight Titanium Body, Heavy Tunite Sole Weighting, TPU Sensert Insert
Modified Tru-Bore , I-brid long irons CG 40% Deeper and 73% lower than Fusion Wide Sole"

The 2008 BB06 is aimed at the High Handicapper who needs super game improvement in the long irons. The long irons are made up ibrids to help get the ball off the turf and are fully integrated to offer optimal trajectories. The 2008 FT -Iron now sports a new head shape to attract the better player, higher toe, and thinner topline. This iron is aimed at the low to mid cappers with a modified True-bore.

FTI – Iron Left, BB06 Right

2008 X-forged Wedges

Forged from 1020 Carbon Steel, they come well equipped with "MD", Mack Daddy, grooves and feature a "C" grind on the 56* and 60* versions. They will be available in various lofts and bounces from 48* to 60* in two degree increments.

We hope you like the GolfWRX.com brief preview of the 2008 Callaway line. Callaway has listed various ship dates schedule for the first quarter of 2008 Calendar year. The forums are buzzing with more pics and comments so please join in on the fun!

Equipment

Spotted: Titleist GTS USWO headcovers

Published

16 hours ago

Jun 5, 2026

Andrew Von Lossow

GolfWRX Tour Photographer Greg Moore was at Riviera Country Club this last week in Los Angeles for the U.S. Women’s Open. While browsing the photos, I spotted a recent major trend in headcovers. That is, the Titleist GTS headcover line expands the majors theme.

Seen on the bag of Natalia Guseva were the red, white, and blue Titleist GTS covers. This is the third time we have seen limited-edition Titleist major covers, the others being at the Masters and the PGA Championship. But with the launch of the GTS line back at the Texas Children’s Houston Open in March, this is the first time we have seen Titleist come out with major themed head covers for the season (driver headcovers through hybrids).

Check out some photos below.

At the Masters, we saw the familiar Masters green, white, and yellow. While the PGA Championship design was colors synonymous with the Philadelphia Eagles NFL team. This shows the season major drops continue full steam ahead for major OEMs. New opportunities for each major for designs and themes, and who knows, maybe a lucky spark for a player and a major championship for their resume. It gets the wheels turning for what major theme headcover you would keep on your bag for the whole season!

Whats in the Bag

Melanie Green WITB 2026 (June)

Published

19 hours ago

Jun 5, 2026

GolfWRX Staff

Driver: TaylorMade Qi4D (9 degrees)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD VF 5 S

3-wood: TaylorMade Qi4D (15 degrees)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD VF 6 S

Hybrids: TaylorMade Qi4D (19 degrees, 22 degrees)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD VF Hybrid 85 S

Irons: TaylorMade P770 (5-PW)
Shafts: Nippon Modus 3 Tour 105

Wedges: TaylorMade MG5 (50-SB 09, 54-SB 12, 60-SB 10)
Shafts: Nippon Modus 3 Tour 105

Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour V
Grip: SuperStroke Flatso 2.0

Grips: Golf Pride MCC

Ball: TaylorMade TP5x

Check out more in-hand photos of Melanie Green’s clubs here.

Equipment

Titleist GT280 mini driver after 3 rounds – GolfWRXers discuss

Published

19 hours ago

Jun 5, 2026

Will Schube

In our forums, one user has announced himself as a believer in the powers of Titleist’s GT280 Mini Driver, and is sharing the good news with other members.

User @dgarland chronicled:

“As the title states I have played 3 rounds with a Titleist GT280 mini driver and here are the results… If you have been contemplating trying one, definitely do. Stock Tensei Blue and set at standard loft and it’s legitimately hard to not put the ball in play with this. It is incredibly straight and even bad swings result in a usable shot. You will give up some distance but you will be in play. I have not attempted to hit it off the fairway yet but I rarely hit my 3 wood off the fairway either. At my home course there are two holes on the front 9 that are a really uncomfortable shot with the driver. One is a slight dogleg right where a draw (my normal shot) can run out of room fast and the other is a dogleg left with trees about 250ish straight off the tee, where a driver that doesn’t draw will get me into trouble. The mini driver has been perfect for both of them. I always step onto those tee boxes uncomfortable about the shot I need to play, but with this it makes it far easier to get the ball in play.

“Update: 2 for 2 again this morning in a 9 hole round.”

Members in the forum shared their thoughts on mini drivers, offering up their favorite models and whether or not they’re a proper fit for their home course/style of play. Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.

NorthMNgolfer: “I’m curious between this and the new TEC mini that was just released. But I’m waiting a mini that can be used from the fairway as well from time to time. Both look like great options.”
jLMN: “I played the GT280 last year and it’s a great club. My problem this year is I couldn’t justify keeping it in the bag when I would only use it 2-3 times per round. Perfect club for short par 4 tee shots. I didn’t trust it as well off the deck compared to the tee box.”
GolferPerson1: “I can only speak to the 280 but I’ve had no issues with it from the fairway. ”

Entire Thread: “Titleist GT280 mini driver after 3 rounds”

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