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genji77

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  1. genji77 replied to golfin4pph's post in a topic in Japanese Golf Clubs
    New here, so sorry If I post this wrong. Anyhow, a friend of mine (who represnts Callaway here) has told me about the next gen. Callaway Fusion which is supposed to release in just a few months. I was told that the new Fusions based on the FT-1, 2, & 3 Prototype on the Tour is made by a "revolutionary process" which allows the face to be fused to the crown and soleplate, and can later be "popped" off so that the weight arrangements inside can be adjusted and then the face re-attached. Sounds crazy, but he insists this is for real. My theory is that Callaway has done this in response to TM's R7's thrashing of competition in the "weight adjustment" craze. Since Taylor Made has patents on the removable screw technology, and Hogan has the "fixed" screw technology that can later be "readjusted" at the factory, then Callaway had to come up with something new. I am not even sure if Callaway will charge for the re-adjusting, or shipping costs, etc. They might just stick to the Draw, fade, Neutral (weight bias) stuff, but when Phil mentioned being "dialed in at 3.7" this is the adjustment of the 5 weights positioned inside of the shell. Dont know if there will be weights on the crown and soleplate, but I think it is possible because currently the ERC fusion has 3 perimeter weights, and If you wanted to change the CG to go UP or Down, I would put weights on the sole and Crown or high and low on the perimeter. I'm not sure about the configuration, but I am certain that the new Fusions can be adjusted at the Callaway Factory and will be adjustable and more customizable. Guess we have to wait a few months and see. It obviously seems like a success on the Pro tours. I hope this helps with Phil's cryptic statement.