Additionally, i replaced the stock shaft with a lighter model and have found great results. I also have a more upright swing plane so when being fitted for my current clubs my tlt fitter was a little surprised that i required more length based on 3 hours of ball striking with fitting clubs than my physical specs indicated. Shorter driver shaft length and distance advanced ball striking. In reality, the average length of a driver used on tour is 44. Perhaps that is why the average driver length on the pga tour is 44. The impact of the length of a driver shaft on your game. Year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex shaft weight tip dia.
Its amazing to me how quickly weve reached a point where i have to write a sentence like the one that follow this sentence. Michael breed, host of the golf fix, teaches how to find the proper length of your driver shaft and gives a drill to maximize distance. The golfworks al0083 aldila rogue black msi graphite wood shafts. I took my current driver, which is the titleist d3 8. The most common method used to recommend the length of a golf club is a heightbased chart. The shaft length is based on the golfers height, arm length and posture, as well as consistent clubhead delivery. As a result, when looking for the right driver shaft, the first consideration that should be made is finding a comfortable shaft length that will not put undue stress on the golfers swing. When thinking about what length golf clubs to use, specifically the driver, it will depend on if you prioritise distance or accuracy in your long game. Been using the club for a month or so and i have gained 20 to 30 yards. Ping year club model shaft description shaft manufacture. Sep 21, 2011 45 total length used to be standard with depending on the head a 43 12 raw length shaft. Then i got to wondering how much distance i could gain if i also increased the length of this new shaft by 1.
Michael breed, host of the golf fix, answers a viewers email question on driver shaft length. Ping engineered the k15 irons to blend seamlessly with the k15 hybrids to help you get the most out of your new iron set. The new great big bertha driver comes with 19 no upcharge premium custom shaft options in 4 distinct weight classes. Ping uses its 5 step fitting process and a detailed questionnaire that incorporates your physical characteristics and limitations, handicap, frequency of play, current equipment, and other essential details into a formula for a proper fitting. There is no doubt that most golf equipment manufacturers are trying to get more distance by putting light weight shafts 45 to 55 grams and lighter weight heads in their drivers. Using trackman my idea was to test the same golfer, clubhead and golf ball, but change the shaft length.
Driver shaft length are you shorting yourself using a 46. If i shorten my driver shaft will it help with accuracy of. The same would be true for a shorter golfer using an under length club. See what results we got when we tried different length shafts. Shorter driver shaft length and distance by norcalvol thu jan 28, 2016 12. Driver shaft length club makingfittingrepair mygolfspy. Ive been golfing a couple times a week for over 30 years and this is the best driver i have ever hit. Obviously, trimming an extra quarter of an inch hasnt hurt things. Jul 28, 2010 i recently bought the k15 driver, regular tfc149 shaft. Try adding 1 a longer shaft means more width and more swing speed from your driver.
I recently bought the k15 driver, regular tfc149 shaft. Nov 07, 20 the standard length of a mens driver is roughly 43. However, in the 21st century a standard driver is considered to be 45 inches. Generally, the slower the swing speed, the more flex you want in your shaft. Find the right driver shaft length for your game golficity. Females have smaller hands than males, so the shaft on a womens driver is narrower than the shaft of a mens club of the same length. Pings color codes refer to lie angle, which is the angle between the clubs shaft and the sole in relation to its length, according to. I would suggest you are going to be looking at butt trimming your shaft. From the beginning of the 20th century all the way through to the middle 1980s, the standard mens driver length stood at 43. Ping routinely releases products on the gameimprovement side as well as producing club options for better players. Oct 30, 2012 so i was definitely going to test that ball, but was also going to swap out the r11 3 wood shaft 43.
Most male golfers are wielding drivers that measure 45 to 48 inches, the maximum allowed under the united states golf associations rules of golf. With putters the shaft length you need is the one that helps get your eyes directly over the ball at address. It determines impact position on the face, interaction with the turf, and posture at address. Ultralite 50 remax world long drive golf shaft technology gain 30 yards in distance 3. For shaft sizes, ping uses a static wristtofloor measurement to determine your ideal length. I got your offset driver last fall and it has exceeded my expectations. Drivers are getting longer only because the manufacturers claim longer distances.
Michael breed give tips for driver length and distance. For example, if you are 6feet tall and your wristtofloor measurement is 35 inches, a standard length driver 44 inches for a steel shaft driver and 45 inches for a graphite shaft driver would be appropriate. Shows virtually no traces of wear, may have been hit one or more times in controlled conditions. What length golf clubs do you need hireko custom golf clubs. If a the club head is too heavy, the golfer cannot swing fast enough to generate the desired amount of power. The standard length of a mens driver is roughly 43. Taylormade introduced the first steelheaded woods in golf, and they have been on the leading edge of technological innovation in the golf industry ever since. Its a great driver and its down to the correct allocation of not only its very precise technology but also the matching of the correct shaft to make the clubs adjustability work for you. Shaft flex is one of those things that you just need to see the golf pro about. Trying a longer shaft is a popular suggestion these days, but most players should, if anything, try a shaft half an inch shorter than whats in their driver. I still struglle a bit with consistancy in my line and distance. Check out breeds tip on how to determine whether your driver shaft length is too long or too short. To eliminate the differences in shaft makes, models and flexes, lets say i am reshafting a driver with the identical shaft but 1 longer increasing club length from 45 to 46.
Ping 2019 g pro mens sporty caddie bag cart 10 7way 4kg pvc puauthentic white. In this video we compare the same driver built first with a 45 shaft and then with a 47 shaft to see the differences in speed, distance, consistency and accuracy. Driver shaft length i saw a segment on the golf channel this morning in which they said your driver, when standing up, should be just an inch or two above your belly button. Ping 2019 g410 crossover 23 4 iron utility hybrid alta cb 70 stiff blk dot. Ive been golfing a couple times a week for over 30 years and this is the best driver i. The average driver length on the pga tour is around 44.
I replaced the lost swing weight with lead tape on the toe and back of the club. Most of the time, a golfer who is tall, or has short. The low cg location give the k15 irons high launch conditions that help to increase distance and more toe weight helps increase the moi to make the club more stable through impact. Ping k15 driver for sale in uk 45 used ping k15 drivers. The standard length of a driver for men used to be 43. Aug 20, 2015 using trackman my idea was to test the same golfer, clubhead and golf ball, but change the shaft length. If you are in the market for ping golf clubs, understanding the companys unique color code system will help you select the best set for your game. I had been using the titleist 909d2 aldila voodoo stiff shaft, and had then recently changed to pings rapture v2 regular shaft which i took back to the shop after 1 round because it was too soft and whippy for me. The only driver over these years that has come close has been the taylormade sldr.
If driver accuracy is not a problem for you, get a longer shaft. Lie is only important to tall or short golfers because the lies on the drivers available are really tailored to male golfers of 511 to 6. We all know how important shaft length is for an iron. If you are 5 feet 4 inches tall with a 35inch wristtofloor measurement, the club should be onequarter inch longer. Length of shafts according to height in golf sportsrec. Took a few rounds to get used to the length but it performs as described. Fyi, read a story about ernie els where he experimented and wound up shortening his clubs from something fairly over length, and wound up winning the us open this was some time ago obviously. I started on the back 9 because there were lots of people on the front and an iron off 10 comparing balls, but when i got to 11 i swapped shafts.
Before we go any further, the rules of golf tell us the maximum driver length shaft is 48 inches. Most of the time, a golfer who is tall, or has short arms, or both, will make better contact with an over length club. In short, this driver is definitely in our top 3 for this year but its adjustability is complicated. Jul 24, 2008 if its a modern driver, it is most likely 45 or more in length. I am extremely happy with this purchase and with the price. With this measurement and your height, we will be able to determine the correct club length for you. If youve installed your shaft uncut then youve built something approaching long drive competitor length although cobra are going to be releasing a 48 gamer driver soon. I game an sldr tp that i got from tm preowned earlier this year for a great price. With drivers the shaft length you choose will effect the amount of. The driver shipped fast and came exactly as advertised.
Nov 21, 2015 in fact, many tour pros use driver shafts less than 45 inches. What length driver should you use with mark crossfield filmed at titleist tpi in the usa with their top fitting team. As a recipient of ping regional fitter of the year honors, 2nd swing golf has the tools and expertise to find you the perfect ping driver for your game. My driver is a ping k15 which has added weight in the heel to aid closing the club face.
I brought my driver into a local shop that i frequent yesterday, and they told me it would only cost me the cost of a new grip to get the driver shortened to 43. The average length of a driver 5 years ago was approximately 45 long. Your clubs should complement your height, wristtofloor length, ability and. On a monitor, this driver goes a bit further by about 5 yards, which with an 85 mph swing is a good distance, but is not as consistent as the ping k15. Using the ratio of every 6 of height there should be a 1 change in length then there should be a 1. Womens grips are also shorter than comparable mens grips. Nov 08, 20 the right shaft length makes your swing easier golfers come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Golf monthly technical editor joel tadman explores the impact different shaft lengths have on the distance and accuracy golf drivers provide for.
Jan 12, 2012 somewhat surprising considering the distance race the big oems are engaged in. Driver shaft length is shorter better than standard length. The taylor made r15 driver and how to get the best from it. Having this many options guarantees that nearly all golfers will be able to find a shaft that maximizes his or her performance with the great big bertha. Obviously if you cant get or afford to get, a driver lie custom made for you, or cant get it bent, cut your driver down in length, to achieve a more perfect contact. Ping k15 drivers in stock for next working day delivery. Cobra is actually releasing a 48 driver called the long tom for 2012. There is no question i have been an advocate for driver shaft length to be shorter than the current standard driver shaft lengths as offered by the various golf equipment companies. What is the proper driver shaft length and how much does height. Driver shaft length japanese golf clubs japanese golf. New pull ping alta cb 55 red driver shaft regular 44.