ClubTest 2006: Drivers

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Published: Tuesday, December 05, 2006 | 09:47:00 AM

Fred Vuich

Callaway Fusion FT-3
$500, graphite; callawaygolf.com

WE TESTED: 9Ã‚Â°, 10Ã‚Â°, 11Ã‚Â° with Fusion NVS from Aldila graphite shaft

THE COMPANY LINE "An incredible 44 grams of discretionary weight is repositioned to increase head stability for longer drives."

Greg Lord

OUR TESTERS SAID
Pros

"Big Bertha lovers who want the latest will benefit from this high-tech but comfortable driver."—Kirk Fischer (handicap 7)

"The carbon-titanium combo provided superb distance."—Anthony Spikes (1)

"I gained 10 to 15 yards, even in rain."—C.J. Bush (19)

The draw bias worked as an anti-slice club."—Ken Stauffer (14)

"Artistic results no matter my mis-hit."—Roger Liau (17)

"Sound and feel were upgraded over the previous Fusion. And, FT-3 forgave even ugly toe hits."—Jim Esther (20)

Cons

"Impact is deceiving, a muffled click, then the ball explodes off the face."—Dave Lucarelli (15)

"Looks like a UFO, but sounds like a Louisville Slugger."—Chad Johnson (8)