Callaway ERC Fusion+

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published 28 April 04

CALLAWAY ERC FUSION+ £499

DESIGN

This rounded 360cc clubhead is compact, lacking the same powerful air of other top of the range drivers. But for those confident in their own low handicap ability it looks to control.

THE DESIGN

Variable Thickness Face technology has been designed for strength, increased ball speed and a crisp contact. The centre of gravity is low in the head offering greater carry through the air and more roll on the deck.

THE PERFORMANCE

A strange impact sound might seem a bit dull at first but the extra few yards on offer will force a re-education of the ears. As long as you are happy with a poerful thud you'll enjoy using this.

THE VERDICT

This is popular with boys on Tour and we reckon it'll add a few yards to your game from the tee but at £499 you'll have to be serious about your golf before considering giving this a go.

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Neil Tappin

Neil has worked for Golf Monthly for over 15-years. Originally working with the best coaches in the UK to produce instruction content, he is now the brand's Digital Editor and covers everything from Tour player interviews to gear reviews. Neil is currently a 3-handicap golfer who has played the game for as long as he can remember. In his role at Golf Monthly, he has covered equipment launches that date back well over a decade. He clearly remembers the launch of the Callaway and Nike square drivers as well as the white TaylorMade driver families, such as the RocketBallz! If you take a look at the Golf Monthly YouTube channel, you'll see his equipment videos dating back over a decade! He has also conducted 'What's In The Bag' interviews with many of the game's best players like Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson and Jon Rahm. Over the years, Neil has tested a vast array of products in each category and at drastically different price-points.

In his current role, Neil is responsible for testing all new drivers and is part of a team testing golf balls. He is able to compare performance between models, brands and generations. For 2022 he thinks the main trend in drivers is: "In a word, consistency. Whilst all the brands talking about ball speed (and the new drivers are certainly long), my biggest finding has been how much more consistent the ball flights are. Mishits don't seem to be causing the same level of drop-off or increase in the spin numbers. This means that more shots seem to be flying the way you want them to!"

Neil is currently playing: Driver: Titleist TSi3 Fairway Wood: Titleist TSi2 Hybrid: Titleist TS3 Irons (4-9): Mizuno JPX 919 Forged Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM7 46˚, 50˚, 54˚, 60˚ Putter: Odyssey Triple Track Ten Ball: Titleist Pro V1X