We then select the manufacturer, model, loft, shaft. Many golfers believe they can add yards to their drive by making their driver golf club longer and lighter. Since our inception in 1995, fujikura composites america has been at the forefront of design and development to produce the worlds best golf shafts. What length driver should you use with mark crossfield filmed at titleist tpi in the usa with their top fitting team. Did we get longer drivers straighter drives or did it do. Head weights, shaft weights and balance points oh my. This will help create a more balanced feel and gain back. Besides just getting my new sterling one length irons ive picked up a new shaft va composites slay 65 stiff to put my driver length at 43. 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. If you have the red 9 gram weight, you will want to purchase a black 14 gram weight or.
The mitsubishi fubuki jseries is a seriously wellmade and high performing driver for any golfer. Shafts that have a balance point less than 50% are considered tip heavy and rare in driver shafts. Measure the length of the shaft of the 5iron, from the heel of the club head to the butt end of the grip. We explore shaft weight and length to maximize clubhead speed while maintaining solid contact. Length of shafts according to height in golf sportsrec. Does anyone here have a good fitting chart for the ideal driver shaft length based on height 62 and wrist to floor length 33. In the march hotlinks, club expert tom wishon wrote that one key to real improvement with. Actually swingweight one word it is not a standard measurement. Having tested a few golfers with shorter shafts it seems to me that each golfer has a threshold length an ideal length that gives them the optimal. Thirdly, you should look at the shaft length of your driver. If he could hit the ball straight with a 45 inch clubhe would. What is the ideal driver shaft length according to.
The key to that low torque is the ultrahightensile strength of the carbon fiber. The length of a golf club is measured from the tip of the grip to where the clubhead meets the ground. What is the ideal shaft length for a driver golf club. However, in the 21st century a standard driver is considered to be 45 inches. Driver shaft length are you shorting yourself using a 46. Find the right driver shaft length for your game golficity. Virtually no women golfers should try to use a driver length longer than 43 inches, most women should. The average length of a driver 5 years ago was approximately 45 long. See what results we got when we tried different length shafts on the golf club in a driver. Most male golfers are wielding drivers that measure 45 to 48 inches, the maximum allowed under the united states golf associations rules of golf. The shaft you use in your driver is another key, as you need to be sure your driver shaft is matched up to the dynamics and speed of your swing. I took my current driver, which is the titleist d3 8. Depending on ball speed, there are optimal windows in which we would like to see. How to find what length golf clubs to buy sportsrec.
What is the ideal length for a driver for someone who is 56. How to cut down your driver shaft length first, you gotta get that grip off. The minimum length for a driver shaft is 18 inches. If you have to cut it off, use a hookbladed knife like this one, available in the green lantern golf store. Most average male golfers should consider a driver length of 43 inches to 43. We all know how important shaft length is for an iron. Aldilas rogue silver driver shafts have low torque 3. Nowadays, with seemingly never ending race to claim longer drives, driver. In reality, the average length of a driver used on tour is 44. However, the minimum and maximum lengths do not apply to putters. If you are playing a shorter driver, say 44 inches instead of the standard 45 inches, you should consider a slightly heavier shaft, say 10 grams heavier. The standard length of a mens driver is roughly 43.
This will help create a more balanced feel and gain back some of the swing weight lost when cutting down the length of the club. I originally started with a stiff pl red driver shaft at about 45 as. Pat mccoy, a pga tour rep for fujikura, explains the pros and cons of opting for a longer driver or a shorter driver. Rarely will you see a player on tour hitting a driver longer than 45 inches, but most of the drivers sold off the rack to consumers are. Many senior golfers play with driver shafts that are too stiff for.
In reality, i have made different drivers for myself, i am 59, 90mph, and i control 45. For the past few months, ive knowingly been flouting the 14club rule by carrying two drivers. The standard length of a driver for men used to be 43. My playing partner is gaming a superfast and i have told him he needs to get it cut down. Perhaps more than anything else, added shaft length has increased driver distances. Add weight to your driver golf club for more distance pga. The ideal shaft weight is between 50 grams and 55 grams. Cobra is actually releasing a 48 driver called the long tom for 2012.
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. Nowadays, with seemingly never ending race to claim longer drives, driver manufacturers have even been selling standard shafts as long as 45 inches. Check out breeds tip on how to determine whether your driver. Driver length creep may be why you cant hit your driver. This basic measurement is ideal for easy controlling the club not the distance of course will be shorter. For every 12 you cut off the driver length, you will reduce the swingweight by 23 swingweights. Driver shaft length is shorter better than standard length. Shaft balance points in driver shafts range from 48% from the tip to 56% of the length of the shaft. Driver length has to do with with your angle of attack, and your desired shaft weighthead weight combination. In 2011, the average driver length of the brands that we stock is 45. Stronger players with faster swings typically elect to use stiffer shafts, for example.
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. Taking a look at the driver shaft length used by the tour leaders in strokes gained. What is the correct driver loft for the average senior golfer. This week in gear, the ideal driver length youtube. The best golf drivers for seniors concentrate the weight towards the handle as opposed to the head. Using trackman my idea was to test the same golfer, clubhead and golf ball, but change the shaft length. Michael breed, host of the golf fix, answers a viewers email question on driver shaft length. In concept, going to a longer shaft is a great idea since in most cases the. The average driver shaft length on tour is roughly 44. It determines impact position on the face, interaction with the turf, and posture at address.
Whats the average driver shaft length on the pga tour. I have been reading the posts about shaft length and weight and i wanted to share what i have tried and what works for me. The swing speed is the main consideration in selecting a driver shaft. See what results we got when we tried different length shafts on. The right weight can mean an extra club in distance.
The standard length for a mens driver is in the 43inch to 45inch range. If you are 5 feet 4 inches tall with a 35inch wristtofloor measurement, the club should be onequarter inch longer. The complete guide to maximizing driver distance everyone is currently focused on how far the pros are hitting the ball, and whether or not the golf ball should be rolled back. Michael breed give tips for driver length and distance. In the last 25 years, the average driver shaft length has. The longer shaft promises more speed but possibly less control while the.