For every horrible low hook I get 8 or 9 really good drives. I only worry about when that hook is coming. I don't know why it hapenns. The hook is killing my scores but the good drives are really nice. If I can just get rid of the bad hook it would be great. I will let you know how I feel in another review.

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Chalk my vote up in the negative column. I can't stand this thing. The shaft is way to whippy and if you go after one at all you get this horrible looking pull hook - smother hook is what I call it. It just isn't the kind of club that instills confidence. If I had to jump out of my car and tee off I would never trust this thing. The only time I could get it working was after I had hit a bunch of balls at the range. You don't get that luxury on course.

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I demo'd a 9 degree firm VFT last week and would like too add my comments.My first 5 shots or so produced low hooks with bad feel.Once i started swinging more agressively it produced low boring bullets which seemed to go forever.i hit a total of about 50 to 60 drives and once in a groove it was outstanding with only one shot going right and a few hooking but with very good distance.It seems this driver is geared too lower and mid handicappers who can make consistent contact.I found its feel to be just ok,not great.It has a somewhat harder feel than i'm used to.i would have liked to demo some other lofts but only the 9 dgree was available and it seemed to play more like an 8 degree.i could see how those with lower swing speeds could struggle with the VFT because it seems to need good to very good speed to be hit well.i currently play a component ti 9.5 degree driver with an X-100 steel shaft and my clubhead speed is approx 110-118 mph.I did not purchase the VFT but am seriously considering it and all in all i believe it is a veryy good driver for a consistent stronger hitter.Still have to demo the Wilson Deep Red but have not been able to find it in my area.Good luck with your game.

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I was disapointed at first but after 6 rounds I've learned two tricks to using this driver. 1. Tee it up high, very high the face is very tall. Typical driving range tees will produce ugly results. 2. Don't be too agressive. A quick, agressive swing will result in low smothering hooks. After making these adjustments I'm hitting the ball like never before. My 975D is finished. Even poor swings end up fine as long as tempo is good - shots off the toe end up long and straight. An extremely advanced club. Give it some time and you will be rewarded with the best drives of your life.

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Very responsive and helpful

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I don't know what you guys are talking about this club being unforgiving. I play a GBB with a ProLite 3.5 and the VFT is easily 15 yards longer with a lower trajectory. THe stock shafts are still a little soft, but with a Prolite or Proforce in this thing it would be a cannon! I think it's better than any previous Bertha as well as the 975D. You guys all need to quit letting your hatred of Ely could your judgement. It is a great driver.

Scott

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I am speechless. I have loved Callaway products for years and have really enjoyed the benefits they provide for my game. Accuracy being their strong suit. This club has none of the qualities I associate with Callaway. It is not long, it is not forgiving, it is dreadful. I have hit a couple of buckets with it at the range and I can't do anything with it. Try the same stuff with my 975D and the results are great. What is the deal here? I have a good swing and I strike the ball well. I can't hit the VFT at all. Is it the shaft or the VFT technology? I hit the Mizuno with the COR technology and I had no problem with that. The VFT is like hot garbage hanging off a wet noodle that has a nice grip on it. Close to $400 for a nice grip is a little too much for me. I don't understand what Callaway was trying to do here.

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They have great customer service.

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I used the Biggest Big Bertha 9* driver and hit that well so I was very anxious to try out this club. I was a little worried because I used firm flex before but this club was a regular flex. At first I couldn't control this club because if you mishit it, the ball will take a nasty spin. But I kept swinging it and learning how to work the closed face of the driver. I think people except this to be some magical club that lets anyone hit like the pros. It takes a while to get used too but once you do, this club is a treasure. This is the longest straightest driver I have ever hit. If you hit the sweetspot watch out! I'm hitting this club longer than any other club I have ever hit. The setup looks nice and the sound is sweet. The face is a little big so you do need to tee it up a little higher. Those rubber tees at the range won't do so ask the pro shop for a longer rubber tee to practice. The price is a little steep but you can get lucky on ebay and get it over a $100 cheaper than pro shops. Like all Callaway clubs, this is a great club for the mid to high handicap player. But if you look on tour, many pros have this club in their bags so it's for everyone. I'm one happy camper!!!

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Callaway's customer service is excellent. They will replace shafts or whatever with no questions asked.

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great club. friend of mine had original hawkeye and changed from 90s to 80s. the vft did the same for me. had only broke 90 once before i bought the vft and had been playing for 3 years. have played twice with vft and noth times broke 90 (87 and 83) club gets great distance and keeps ball straight. wont magically cure a slice but if you slow down your swing the club will do all the work. trade clubs in at nevada bobs to get it for $90. was given $275 for titleist in trade.

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I just began playing golf in the middle of last summer and this was my first big purchase. Generally, I like the club and I have achieved dramatic results. I gained approximately 40 yards on average (around 250-260 yards) - of course I was hitting with a wooden driver before. However, I may have purchased a bit prematurely. I am having some trouble with consistancy off the tee - obviously some, if not most of that has to do with my relative inexperience, but I have read comments written by golfers who shoot in the 70's and 80's who have said that they are having some control problems with the club. Part of my problem may be that my shaft is regular flex and my swing speed has just been measured at just over 100 mph - nothing astounding but faster than average and enough speed to warrant considering a stiffer shaft. I am going to demo the VFT with a firm shaft and see if that doesn't result in greater consistancy and if it does, than I am going to re-shaft my VFT. If you are detecting some ambivalence you are correct. I suppose my advice is directed mostly at beginning golfers and terminal hackers. Nothing can replace a good swing. If you hit this club you will be in awe of some of your shots, I know that I was, however, I urge you to demo other brands, especially Ping, before you purchase this club. It's really thrilling to hit the long ball, but it is not so thrilling when you see it descend somewhere on the other side of the adjacent fairway. It is a damn good looking club and well made but as far as I am concerned, I have not fully made up my mind regarding this club and I plan to resubmit a review at the end of the season.

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Man does this driver kill the ball. Im 15 years old and about 5 feet 4.5. With my same swing, I really hit the ball out at least 15 yards longer than my old driver, that would make it about 275 yards. Love the sound when you hit the sweetspot, and love the way it looks. Love the shaft I have on it, the UST Proforce 65 Stiff flex shaft, custom made just for me by Callaway, a GREAT COMBINATION, also had the same shaft on my other driver. I highly recommend it to anybody who likes to hit it far and accurately. Who cares about how much it costs, all the good driver costs as much.

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I'm guessing Callaway company is very cool, because they did a nice job of replacing the original shaft with the UST shaft.

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