I thought i was playing with a shortened driver but when. Did we get longer drivers straighter drives or did it do. Quick golf club size guide for beginners golfsupport blog. A steelshafted club imparts more vibrations up the shaft to your hands. Formally, according to rules of golf for woods and irons, the measurement of length is taken when the club is lying on a horizontal plane and the sole is set against a 60 degree plane. The stock driver length of most manufacturers taylormade, callaway ping, cobra these days is 45. Thats all that matters really if you are shorter height wise than average. If you need longer clubs, a piece of steel or graphite, called a shaft extension, can be put in the end of your club, adding up to 2 in length to it. The quest for a more accurate driver practical golf.
This edition of golf tips relates to driver accuracy. Have you ever wondered what the average driver shaft length is on the pga tour. This week gear guy explores the theory that a longer driver shaft equals more distance, the importance of face inserts on putters and more. In the last 25 years, the average driver shaft length has. This paper will describe why shaft length is critically important in fitting a driver. Taking a look at the driver shaft length used by the tour leaders in strokes gained. If you are 5 feet 4 inches tall with a 35inch wristtofloor measurement, the club should be onequarter inch longer. You might have a great club head that is used by some of the best golfers in the world, but if you dont have the right golf club shaft length, it will all be wasted and your drives will fall short of their potential. Before we talk directly about that, lets check out the length of most clubs available in golf shops today. Oct 04, 2010 while one would think that measuring the length of a golf club would be simple and universal, you might be surprised it is not. If the driver shaft is so long that you are not able to make consistent sweet spot contact, all of the potential distance gained from the shaft length goes out the window. Shaft length plays an important role in clubs head speed, path, attack angle and the players ability to make solid contact.
Putter length is based on a golfers posture and hand position at address. For nongolfers or those just starting to get into the sport it can seem almost impossible that the design of the shaft will have much effect on the overall swing of the user. Nov 07, 20 if the driver shaft is so long that you are not able to make consistent sweet spot contact, all of the potential distance gained from the shaft length goes out the window. Driver shaft length custom fitting for the correct length to help improve your strike pattern and accuracy. Aug 20, 2015 using trackman my idea was to test the same golfer, clubhead and golf ball, but change the shaft length. Contrary to what some might think, there isnt a run on.
Dec 01, 2019 what is the optimum driver shaft length. Graphite golf shafts are lighter than steel shafts, resulting in an increase in swing speed and distance. Every golfer wants to hit the ball farther, and the quest for maximum length has led many 21st century golfers to opt for drivers with shafts that are 1 to 3 inches longer than the standard recommended length. Most male golfers are wielding drivers that measure 45 to 48 inches, the maximum allowed under the united states golf associations rules of golf. Miles of golf feels one of the very important parts of fitting a customer for a driver is the length of the driver.
What many believe is most important when it comes to a shaft choice is that a particular. Golf club shaft chart guide when it comes to picking a graphite shaft for your driver or fairway woods, the number of choices that are available can be overwhelming, especially as golf companies continue to offer more and more in the way of custom options. Many golf monthly forum members are increasingly inquisitive over the distance gains we see on readerfitting days, questioning where exactly the. They can send the ball over a distance of 275 yards using this golf club. The reason is, with a straightblade, you risk cutting into the graphite fibers, which will. Perhaps more than anything else, added shaft length has increased driver distances. In reality, the average length of a driver used on tour is 44. While one would think that measuring the length of a golf club would be simple and universal, you might be surprised it is not.
Measuring golf club length video blog from hireko golf part 1. When they say 45 is the standard length for mens drivers is that measurement of the shaft before it goes into the head. If someone else is installing the shafts for you, knowing how long you want them will speed up the shaft replacement process. They do this to make their clubs better fit their swing, which might mean cutting the shaft simply to change length, or to change swingweight, flex or other playing characteristics. The shaft is always cut to the perfect length, whether you are looking for something standard or would like it customized to suit your playing. Given below are some points that can be kept in mind on a driver that has a 43 inch shaft. The standard length of a driver for men used to be 43. This article from my golf spy got me thinking about it.
May 10, 2019 this week gear guy explores the theory that a longer driver shaft equals more distance, the importance of face inserts on putters and more. Throughout this guide we will explain exactly how to measure driver shaft length. Well, and the table should have the number of shots. How to cut down your driver shaft length first, you gotta get that grip off. Dec 21, 2019 new driver shafts are made as long as 46 inches, requiring them to be cut down to size for most players. Simply put, shaft flex is a rating given to the golf shafts ability to resist bending under load during the golf swing. As shaft length increases, clubhead speed also increases. Select from regular, firm, stiff, ladies or seniors flex constructed from graphite or steel. Driver shaft length is shorter better than standard. I took my current driver, which is the titleist d3 8. They hit fairways, off the tee and straighter shots more consistently with a 44.
Has he considered an adjustable driver that can be adjusted to 2 degrees flat. By following the simple steps outlined in this guide you will be able to measure a driver shaft to fit your own specific needs in no time. Find the right driver shaft length for your game golficity. In actual fact the best driver shafts can add a remarkable number of yards to. However, the longer the shaft the harder it is to control the club and hit the ball squarely. Twenty years ago, most drivers for ladies and there were but a few of them were. It determines impact position on the face, interaction with the turf, and posture at address.
A shorter driver may increase distance for a player who has difficulty making solid contact. Michael breed, host of the golf fix, answers a viewers email question on driver shaft length. Length of shafts according to height in golf sportsrec. Measuring golf club length video blog from hireko golf. The first thing is to decide is what type of golf shafts you would prefer, followed by shaft flex, kickpoint, torque rating and length.
Using trackman my idea was to test the same golfer, clubhead and golf ball, but change the shaft length. The length is defined as the distance from the point of the intersection between the two planes to the top of the grip. How to measure driver shaft length the length of the golf clubs shaft in relation to the overall length of the club defines the length of the driver shaft. The average driver shaft length on tour is roughly 44. See what results we got when we tried different length shafts on the golf club in a driver. Driver length isnt as critical compared to irons since you arent suppose to take a divot with a driver. We all know how important shaft length is for an iron. This measurement is considered to be the standard length of drivers with steel shafts for women players. Players who use this driver on the screws sometimes have seen their golf ball traveling a decent distance of 250 yards. That is why the cluboratory, our fitting center, has drivers of varying length.
Check out breeds tip on how to determine whether your driver shaft length is too long or too short. Oct 01, 2018 intuitively, you have to agree that a shorter length driver has to be more accurate with all other variables the same. In much the same way, the golf club shaft in your driver could be considered the engine that drives you down the fairway. Starting in the 1980s, all the golf equipment companies began to increase the standard length of the driver to the point that today, all mens drivers are made to a length between 45. You might hit the occasional drive farther with a longer shaft. In metal woods your skill level will dictate the need for additional length. Driver shaft length are you shorting yourself using a 46. However, in the 21st century a standard driver is considered to be 45 inches. The longer shaft promises more speed but possibly less control while the shorter shaft promises more consi. Mar 25, 2018 but some doityourself golfers also cut down golf shafts, then reinstall them in their clubs. Dec 01, 2019 what length golf clubs should you use. Oct 15, 2019 whether you are repairing your broken golf club or buying a new golf club, there are a few things you should know before choosing a golf shaft.
From the beginning of the 20th century all the way through to the middle 1980s, the standard mens driver length stood at 43. In the last 25 years, the average driver shaft length. A lot of the research i have done has centered on shaft length. Sep 21, 2018 therefore, the longer the driver the better, right. Measuring the length of the old shafts will show how long the new ones need to be. Whats the average driver shaft length on the pga tour. Or is the measurement taken from the base of the driver head the part touching the ground to the tip of the grip. The most important consideration in the process of choosing the best golf driver for you is the shaft flex. When it comes to picking a graphite shaft for your driver or fairway woods, the number of choices that are available can be overwhelming, especially as golf companies continue to offer more and more in the way of custom options. Dec 11, 2018 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.
Alternatively, this is the difference between the length of the overall golf club and the length of the clubhead. The reason is, with a straightblade, you risk cutting into the graphite fibers, which will weaken the shaft and cause premature and painful failure. The mitsubishi fubuki jseries is a seriously wellmade and high performing driver for any golfer. New driver shafts are made as long as 46 inches, requiring them to be cut down to size for most players. If you are playing a shorter driver, say 44 inches instead of the standard 45 inches, you should consider a. Dec 18, 2019 the average driver shaft length on tour is roughly 44. One of those was revealed recently when we realized that we had never tested the concept of shorter driver shafts being more accurate. The higher the swing speed, the stiffer the shaft flex should be. Having the right length for your golf shafts is so important because it helps with controlling the distance of golf shots. This raises the immediate question, why is a relatively tall, obviously highly skilled player using a shorter than standard driver.
But some doityourself golfers also cut down golf shafts, then reinstall them in their clubs. For this test, we brought together five golfers with a range of swing speeds and handicaps. A simple way to think about accuracy as it relates to shaft length is to compare the way you hit your wedge to the way you hit your driver. This weeks fully equipped mailbag takes a closer look. So let us explain the proper method to accurately measure length on. Now that you know what you should be looking for in a driver shaft, lets consider some of the most popular and effective shafts on the market. Many golf monthly forum members are increasingly inquisitive over the distance gains we see on readerfitting days, questioning where exactly the distance. If you have to cut it off, use a hookbladed knife like this one, available in the green lantern golf store. There is a point when the weight of a longer shaft, combined with the awkwardness of controlling the extra length, will result in diminishing clubhead speed. Whether you are repairing your broken golf club or buying a new golf club, there are a few things you should know before choosing a golf shaft. We look at the factors you must consider when selecting the correct shaft length for your driver, irons and putter.
The following designations are used to rate shaft flex. The purpose of golf myths unplugged is to challenge the accepted wisdom of golf, but even we have blind spots. Therefore, the longer the driver the better, right. 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. Each player hit seven drives with each of three driver shaft lengths.
Even though the rules of golf for competition allow the club shaft length of up to 48 inches, golf monthly notes that the average driver length used on the tour is only 44. When installing new golf shafts it is important to know how long the shafts need to be. Cutting down may or may not help the accuracy and distance. Most golfers blindly purchase their drivers off the rack after hearing the marketing claims from the major manufacturers. The complete guide to maximizing driver distance practical golf. Use the chart below to determine the proper shaft length. The golf club shaft length and driving distance relationship. Driver shaft length is shorter better than standard length. One of the biggest eye openers for me is how much distance can be gained or lost by the combination of shaft and driver head a golfer chooses. You might have a great club head that is used by some of the best golfers in the world, but if you dont have the right golf club shaft length, it will all.
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