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  • ClubTest 2006: Better Player Irons
  • ClubTest 2006: Game-Improvement Irons
  • ClubTest 2006: Hybrids

    • ClubTest 2006: Drivers

    Our 40 ClubTesters put the latest drivers through their paces, looking for distance and accuracy. See which of these eight new models they liked most.

    By ROB SAUERHAFT
    Managing Editor (Equipment), GOLF MAGAZINE
    Published: May 01, 2006

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

    WE TESTED: 9°, 10°, 11° 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."

    Callaway Fusion FT-3
    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)