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February 19, 2007
Callaway's new line gets "Tour Validation" with playoff matchup
The biggest winner coming out of yesterday's playoff duel wasn't Charles Howell or Phil Mickelson, it was the equipment company they both represent.
There is no better scenario for Callaway than to have it's number one staff player battling their longtime up and comer... and to have both players using the company's latest gear.
Not only did Howell use Callaway's new FT-5 driver and Black Series putter, he talked about how much the gear has helped his game during his post round press conference.
"I switched drivers to the new FT-5 Driver at the beginning of the year and I'm driving the ball so much better with this driver than any other I've ever used," said Howell. "I also put the new Odyssey (Black Series) putter in my bag last October and I haven't even ordered another one; this is the longest I've ever gone without changing putters in my professional career."
In addition to the new FT-5 Driver and Odyssey Black Series Putter, Howell also used an X 3-wood, FT-Hybrid 3H, X-Forged Irons (3-9), and HX Tour Golf Ball. Mickelson also used the FT-5 Driver, FT-Hybrid (2H) and HX Tour Golf Ball, as well as the X-Tour Irons (4-9), X-Tour Strong 3-wood, X-Tour Wedges (52-, 56- & 60-degree), and the Odyssey White Hot XG #9 Putter.
This could be the shot on the arm Callaway has needed to get back on top. The new line looks very promising and their tour pros are coming through with the all important "tour validation".
Time to get your Callaway stock (ELY) orders in because the stars couldn't be aligned any better for the company.
Link: Callaway Golf Staff Member Charles Howell III Wins Duel at Riviera With New FT-5 Driver [PRnewswire]
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