Hybridification Of The Hybrid
With Callaway’s blessing, iron/wood and metal/composite are wedded in holy matrimony, bringing strength to the FT3 family. You may assume all of the feature mixing compromises the club’s identity, but it possesses a definite sense of purpose. In an overpopulated hybrid market, filled with impersonators, I welcome the originality of the FT3.
This FT3 hybrid is attached to an 85-gram Graphite Design YS-hybrid shaft. This set-up provides some heft and gives the swinger confidence to make an aggressive strike. Combined with the weight advantages of the composite crown, the FT3 produces a straight, casual, parabolic flight that lands gently 225 yards away. This is a go-to club for par 5’s and long par 3’s.
From a sensory perspective, this club defies all expectations. The FT3 has a smooth, elegant shape and the carbon fiber is visible, gentle, and pleasant at address. Unlike the FT3 driver, the stainless face provides a crisp and metallic sound. Sweepers will enjoy this club from tight lies and minor rough. Joe Kwok, more of a digger and compressor, was hoping for a sharper leading edge that encourages a divot. The FT3 is comfortably positioned between a game-improvement and high-performance golf club. It can fit into anyone’s game.
The excessive onset at address is the downfall of this club. This is a function of the loft of the club and is not entirely Callaway’s fault. The combination of face exposure from 20 degrees of loft and the bore-through, hosel-less design makes the club appear ladle-like and closed at address. To my eye, the minimal face exposure of Callaway’s 17 degree does not have this problem.
This club stands up to all tests and should easily replace any 2 iron in any bag. If the onslaught of cloned hybrid clubs is confusing to you, choose the Callaway FT3 because it dares to stand alone. More pictures and opinions can be found at Golfwrx.
The excessive onset at address is the downfall of this club. This is a function of the loft of the club and is not entirely Callaway’s fault. The combination of face exposure from 20 degrees of loft and the bore-through, hosel-less design makes the club appear ladle-like and closed at address. To my eye, the minimal face exposure of Callaway’s 17 degree does not have this problem.
This club stands up to all tests and should easily replace any 2 iron in any bag. If the onslaught of cloned hybrid clubs is confusing to you, choose the Callaway FT3 because it dares to stand alone. More pictures and opinions can be found at Golfwrx.
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