Driver shaft length are you shorting yourself using a 46. The first thing after a long layoff from golf to leave you is your touch and short. Professional long drivers can average over 356 yards 320 m in competition, compared with 305 yard 274 m averages from the top pga tour drivers and 225 yards 201 m for an average amateur. The longer shaft promises more speed but possibly less control while the shorter shaft promises more consi. Top 10 longest hitters in the 2017 2018 pga tour and their drivers. Not only that, but if you hit the ball offcenter especially near the toe it. 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. 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. The world record recognized by guinness world records as the longest drive in a competition is 516 yards 472 m by 64yearold mike austin. This raises the immediate question, why is a relatively tall, obviously highly skilled player using a shorter than standard driver. That might not sound like a lot, but it certainly can affect your accuracy.
The stock driver length of most manufacturers taylormade, callaway ping, cobra these days is 45. This golf swing speed chart shows the approximate carry distance for each golf. There is a good chance that your golf clubs are too long. Dustin johnson witb for 2017 golf tribune whats in the bag. This period has been discussed at length for various reason, but johnson had made an impressive return to the pga tour in 2015, narrowly missing out on a us open championship when he handed victory to jordan spieth at the climax of a tightlycontested tournament. See what golfwrx members are saying about dustins clubs. If you are 5 feet 4 inches tall with a 35inch wristtofloor measurement, the club should be onequarter inch longer. May 28, 2012 the longer the shaft the longer the distance. The idea then is to find a driver shaft length thats long enough to retain proper distance while at the same time not being so long that it creates difficulty making a connection with the sweet spot. The speed injection process is designed to maximize ball speed and distance in the m6 driver, achieving performance at or near the legal limit. Does anyone here have a good fitting chart for the ideal driver shaft length based on height 62 and wrist to floor length 33. First, heres a tally of what the top 10 in driving distance on tour are using.
First, heres a tally of what the top 10 in driving distance on tour are using by driver manufacturer. Driver fitting guide does anyone here have a good fitting chart for the ideal driver shaft length based on height 62 and wrist to floor length 33. Rory mcilroy and dustin johnson win taylormade driving relief skins match. Average rating from 22 customers who received a driveshaft replacement.
Taking a look at the driver shaft length used by the tour leaders in strokes gained. I hit several and liked the titleist best, but for a few weeks the shaft 45. Feb 19, 2017 equipment is accurate as of the wells fargo championship 5717. A 44 driver helps golfers to achieve a distance of about 275 yards. Jun 23, 2011 one inch in length can produce as much as five or seven extra miles per hour in ball speed, boysen said.
In july of last year, dustin johnson announced the beginning of what would turn out to be a sixmonth hiatus. 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. The feel of the shaft didnt change at all aka stiffness or boardyness. Arm length wrist to ground is actually more important. All the leading graphite shaft manufacturers have durable lightweight shafts that would work well in long drivers. If you think of a golf shaft as an axis, the heel of the head is centered on that axis, but the toe as well as most of the clubheads weight is offcenter. Golf long driver vs shorter driver my swing evolution. I will say that for my game, my length is just fine.
Shaft kick point, also known as flex point or bend point, is the location on the shaft that bends the most during a swing. If someone else is installing the shafts for you, knowing how long you want them will speed up the shaft replacement process. One inch may not seem like a big deal, but it could provide a surprising improvement in performance for some golfers. These are fitted with true temper x100 shafts a shaft he has. One of the major reasons for the differences in control is the difference in the shaft length of the two clubs. Measuring the length of the old shafts will show how long the new ones need to be.
However, in the 21st century a standard driver is considered to be 45 inches. He played the remainder of that round, sans driver, at 3 under par. From the beginning of the 20th century all the way through to the middle 1980s, the standard mens driver length stood at 43. Whats the average driver shaft length on the pga tour. Equipment is accurate as of the wells fargo championship 5717. The driveshaft of a vehicle transfers the torque or power from the vehicles transmission to the wheel axles. Golfers who are 5 feet 9 to 5 feet 10 should use a 33 12inch putter and a 33inch putter if youre 5 feet 5 to 5 feet 8 tall. For players like rory and dustin johnson, tipping is one way to finetune the shaft to get their preferred flex and feel.
In fact, testing shows an inch of extra shaft length equals roughly 10 yards in distance. In 2011, the average driver length of the brands that we stock is 45. The mitsubishi rayon 43gram shaft has been sold in the united states for more than two years. Driver length creep may be why you cant hit your driver.
The trouble is that as club length goes up, accuracy tends to go down see the video above for an extreme example. One inch in length can produce as much as five or seven extra miles per hour in ball speed, boysen said. The standard length of a driver for men used to be 43. Dustin johnson explains why he switched drivers midevent at the.
Try gripping down an inch, maybe put a wrap of tape on the butt to remind you. A champion long driver would easily drive it 50 yards past a guy like bubba watson. Im 62, but have long arms, so i can comfortably swing a 43 driver. Following the driverless second round, johnson requested taylormade club. Using trackman my idea was to test the same golfer, clubhead and golf ball, but change the shaft length. Does show me that the long ball hitters are all under 9 loft. Watson, dustin johnson, tiger woods, rory mcilroy, etc. Driver shaft length too long for most players clubs. If your car is a frontwheel drive, the power is sent to the two front wheels.
But since im older, distance isnt as important as accuracy, so i cant speak to any loss of distance. When installing new golf shafts it is important to know how long the shafts need to be. Jul 15, 2016 average rating from 22 customers who received a driveshaft replacement. A lowtorque shaft may allow only 2 degrees or less of twist, while a hightorque shaft might go all the way to 6 degrees. 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. Aug 20, 2015 using trackman my idea was to test the same golfer, clubhead and golf ball, but change the shaft length. Im 66 yrs old and am 58 so the usual 45 driver is a bit long for me. Moving to the irons dj from 4iron to pitching wedge uses the p730 dj proto irons. Driver shaft length butt extensions are an easy install, as long as they arent much over an inch long and your swingspeed isnt too high. Rory mcilroy, tony finau, justin rose, xander schauffele, bubba watson, phil mickelson, and dustin johnson. Advances in design allow for modern long drivers such as the bj superlite, which has an overall weight of about 285 grams.
Golf pride tour velvet cord mid average driving distance. Contrary to what some might think, there isnt a run on longer shafts as a way to chase more distance. I noticed zero difference in how the club felt in my hands aka swing weight. Guess how long your 3 wood that you hit much better is. I took my current driver, which is the titleist d3 8.
Revolutionary new face curvature with a corrective face angle on off center hits, engineered to reduce side spin and deliver straighter shots. Driver shaft length too long for most players clubs, grips. Somewhat surprising considering the distance race the big oems are engaged in. There is an optimum driver shaft length with which golfers will achieve maximum clubhead speed and it will vary from player to player.
Aug 30, 2018 golf long driver vs shorter driver my swing evolution. Jun 26, 2012 stock driver shaft vs expensive upcharge driver shaft using titleist ts3 driver duration. For longer shaft you need to stand further away from the ball and teed your ball a lot higher than normal. What is the ideal driver shaft length according to. What driver is dustin johnson using for 2015 golf tribune. The drivers used by the top10 longest hitters on the pga tour in. The average length of a driver 5 years ago was approximately 45 long. Accuflex vizion ultralite 50 remax world long drive golf. Ultralite 50 remax world long drive golf shaft technology gain 30 yards in distance 3.
In concept, going to a longer shaft is a great idea since in most cases the longer the shaft the faster the head will travel. All the leading graphite shaft manufacturers have durable lightweight shafts that would work well in long. Torque is defined as a force that produces or tends to produce rotation or torsion. A higher kick point, which means the bend point is higher in the shaft, closer to the grip, can help lower trajectory, while a lower kick point, which is closer to where the head and shaft are connected can help increase the trajectory of a golf shot. Over the past twenty years, golf club manufacturers have been making clubs stronger meaning they have less loft on the face, and longer so that they can sell hopeful golfers the newest hot weapon that will knock the ball unimaginable distances. May 14, 2020 new driver shafts are made as long as 46 inches, requiring them to be cut down to size for most players. Top 10 longest hitters in the 20172018 pga tour and their. The drivers used by the top10 longest hitters on the pga. The average driver shaft length on tour is roughly 44. Dustin johnson witb for 2017 golf tribune whats in. I have been gripping down about half an inch and found that my accuracy has improved.
Some shots in competitions surpass 400 yards 366 m. This is backed up by the fact twotime world long drive champion joe miller uses a 50in shaft. If it is a rearwheel drive, the power will be sent to the back wheel axles. On how manufacturers have too long shafts in most current drivers. Walker sawed down a driver shaft to 42 inches a few weeks ago and loved hitting it so much that he had titleist make him a club to bring to hawaii for a.
New driver shafts are made as long as 46 inches, requiring them to be cut down to size for most players. Find the right driver shaft length for your game golficity. Michael breed, host of the golf fix, answers a viewers email question on driver shaft length. Struggling with accuracy off the tee, rickie fowler shaved an inch off his driver length at the honda classic, using a 43. In reality, the average length of a driver used on tour is 44. Most male golfers are wielding drivers that measure 45 to 48 inches, the maximum allowed under the united states golf associations rules of golf. Mar 07, 2016 in july of last year, dustin johnson announced the beginning of what would turn out to be a sixmonth hiatus.
In fact, this actually happened in hawaii a few years ago ahead of the pga tour event when jamie sadlowski hit drives at kapalua in maui against bubba watson, dustin johnson, and robert garrigus. When you swing the club, the head twists around the shaft. Check out breeds tip on how to determine whether your driver shaft length is too long or too short. Rickie fowler finds shorterlength driver to his liking. Jan 06, 2017 walker sawed down a driver shaft to 42 inches a few weeks ago and loved hitting it so much that he had titleist make him a club to bring to hawaii for a twoweek stretch. Contrary to what some might think, there isnt a run on. Some players get good control and distance when they use this club. The best driver shafts 2020 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. I just cant lauched it good until i look at the face and saw.
I found out after i bought a taylormade superfast 2. Jan 12, 2012 somewhat surprising considering the distance race the big oems are engaged in. Callaway in august released the big bertha fusion driver in 45. Taylormade 2017 m1 3hl 17 degrees, set to 16 shaft. Nov 08, 2016 callaway in august released the big bertha fusion driver in 45. Im going to be getting a ping g30 9 driver with the ping tour 65 stiff shaft. Check out the detailed specs for all five drivers below. Apr 18, 2020 for players like rory and dustin johnson, tipping is one way to finetune the shaft to get their preferred flex and feel. What you can learn from a longdrive champapril 23, 2019in news. Below is a breakdown of the drivingdistance leaders on the pga tour in 2017 2018, the specifics of their drivers, shafts and how far. Length of shafts according to height in golf sportsrec. It is also around degrees which is also easier to hit because loft equals forgiveness. How to measure driveshaft length yourmechanic advice.
Height is only one factor to consider when determining driver shaft length. If youre 6 feet or taller, use a 34 12inch putter, and if youre 5 feet 10 inches to 5 feet 11 tall, use a 34inch putter. In the days of wooden clubheads and steel shafts, most drivers were less than 43 inches long. Unfollow long drive golf shafts to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Cobra is actually releasing a 48 driver called the long tom for 2012. What is the ideal driver shaft length according to height. What is the ideal shaft length for a driver golf club.
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