Oct 01, 2018 intuitively, you have to agree that a shorter length driver has to be more accurate with all other variables the same. However if you look at the average driver length on the lpga you will find its above 45a and their swings are more efficient with driver than the guys. Accuracy, feel explain why some pga tour players have gone. Driver shaft length is shorter better than standard length. Since 2005, the average driver length on the pga tour has stood at 44. I know a guy at the club that grabs driver off rack, has pro cut down 1 and regrip, bombs it, says he loves it and no issue with the feel. If you are a golf fan you may have seen the news recently that reigning pga championship winner jimmy walker put a 42 inch titleist 917d2 driver into play at the pga tour events held recently in hawaii. This may seem short to you but with their amazing club head speed and sweet spot accuracy the pros are still able to crush the ball a country mile, even with the shorter shaft. Club champion to exhibit at 2020 pga merchandise show. The stock driver length of most manufacturers taylormade, callaway ping, cobra these days is 45. February 10, 2012 2 comments golf shafts by shawn zawodni. This raises the immediate question, why is a relatively tall, obviously highly skilled player using a shorter than standard driver. So how did the longer driver with an average club head speed increase of. Nowadays, with seemingly never ending race to claim longer drives, driver manufacturers have even been selling standard shafts as long as 45 inches.
Appendix ii, section 1a of the rules further states that clubs must not be substantially different. Additionally drivers are built around stock length so weighting, cg, lie angle, all of that is determined by what stock shaft length is for that model. Each player hit seven drives with each of three driver shaft lengths. Im also 57 so im not sure if a standard length driver shaft is right for me. The folks at ping built me two identical g30 driversone at their standard length of 4534 inches, the other two inches shorter. This is going to sound really bad and it is but i dont really know what the length of the shaft is in my driver since i havent measured it whatever the fujikua 62 green stiff flex was that golf galaxy had in the store at the time. 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. The longer shaft promises more speed but possibly less control while the shorter shaft promises more consistency, but which is best. It is why the most popular weight for driver shaftweights on the pga tour is still in the mid60gram range, with some players having tried shafts less than 50 grams. This weeks fully equipped mailbag takes a closer look. Appendix ii, section 1a of the rules further states that clubs must not be substantially different from the traditional and customary form and make. Woods was one of the last to forego a steel shaft for graphite and over time the weight in his driver shaft. The average driver shaft length on tour is roughly 44.
Im 58 and when i swing a standard length shaft i feel like i cant widen my base because ill be too far away from the ball and if i try to keep my feet a little closer im too unbalanced and fall forward. Hank haney sues pga tour, claiming meddling in his firing from sirius xm, in other business ventures 12192019. Michael breed, host of the golf fix, answers a viewers email question on driver shaft length. Here you have a collection of some of the best golfers on the planet, golfers with incredibly good swings, yet on average, they play with drivers which are 2 inches shorter in length than what is being sold to regular golfers. However most golfers will opt for longer length to the sacrifice of greater control. In the last 25 years, the average driver shaft length has. I took my current driver, which is the titleist d3 8. Rickie fowler finds shorterlength driver to his liking. So if a golfer were used to a swingweight of say d1 in a 45. The average length of drivers on the pga tour appears to be slightly shorter than 45 inches, with many pros. No matter how good they are, tour players know that the longer the length of the driver, the more difficult it will be to hit on center and to hit with accuracy. For example, if the head has a hosel bore depth of 1. The default swingweight with the ping distanza shaft is 1 point lower than standard. The 8 hottest driver shafts of 2018 on the pga tour golfwrx.
This shaft driver has been used by different professional players during pga tour. But the key point here really is the fact that virtually no pga tour player uses a driver length that is as long as the mens standard lengths of the vast majority of the big golf companies. My pro feels that standard length is ok as extra length makes the shaft more whippy and less easy to control. The maximum shaft length allowed by the rules of golf for competition is 48 inches and common thinking suggests the longer the shaft, the more clubhead speed you can create. Driver shaft length are you shorting yourself using a 46. Pga tour players must use clubs that conform to the rules of golf published by the u. Most male golfers are wielding drivers that measure 45 to 48 inches, the maximum allowed under the united states golf associations rules of golf. Which driver length should you be playing to maximize. I order, would it be sensible to order these clubs with a half inch longer shaft as in my iron set or would standard length be ok. Perhaps more than anything else, added shaft length has increased driver distances. The way the shaft bends forward just before impact influences the balls launch angle. I am a pga golf pro and have been playing 44 icch shaft for 6 years now.
But the key point here really is the fact that virtually no pga tour player uses a driver. Length of shafts according to height in golf sportsrec. The average driver length for all the other pros on the pga tour today is 44. The drivers and shafts used by the top10 drivers on the. Watson, one of the pga tours longest hitters, told golf digest in 2010 that he uses a 44. Howtobuy drivers when looking for a driver, there are a few things to keep in mind. For this test, we brought together five golfers with a range of swing speeds and handicaps. Just curious as to what the most common length driver shaft is on the pga tour. The folks at ping built me two identical g30 drivers one at their standard length of 4534 inches, the other two inches shorter. It may seem surprising but the average driver length on the pga tour is slightly less, at 44. Some players get good control and distance when they use this club. Driver shaft length is shorter better than standard. I reckon if you are a man and not on the pga tour, you should never go over 44. The atmos tour spec line is geared towards the performance golfer looking to keep the ball flighted down with low spin atmos is a true tour flighted line of shafts with a simple color coding red as the higher launching, blue as mid launch, black as the lowest launch similarities include.
Top 10 longest hitters in the 20172018 pga tour and their. Jan 28, 2014 accuracy, feel explain why some pga tour players have gone to heavier driver shafts. The standard length of a driver for men used to be 43. Average swing weight and length on tour clubs, grips. Feb 25, 2015 swingweight is not an absolute measurement of weight as are grams or ounces. Taking a look at the driver shaft length used by the tour leaders in strokes gained. A 44 driver helps golfers to achieve a distance of about 275 yards. Project x pxv is a replacement shaft designed to fit your taylormade sldr, r15, m1, or m2 driver. Aug 20, 2015 using trackman my idea was to test the same golfer, clubhead and golf ball, but change the shaft length. We are using the following industry standard for the club length.
And he knows if he did use a longer driver, hed have even more trouble keeping it in play. Driver and shaft information is based on what that player used in their most recent pga tour appearance. With longer rough on the average pga tour golf course, these guys know they have to keep the ball in play to make a living. The purpose of golf myths unplugged is to challenge the accepted wisdom of golf, but. There is an optimum driver shaft length with which golfers will achieve maximum clubhead speed and it will vary from player to player. Lie angle is an average of the five adjustable loft positions indicated on the hosel. Sep 25, 2018 of course we hear about the random tour guys who use much shorter drivers because its news. Most manufacturers have lengthened their standard driver from 45 inches to 45. Jun 21, 2018 driver shaft length is longer or shorter better. Golf fans look at woods equipment much like fans of michael jordan looked at his.
I have plenty of distance, but driver accuracy is an issue for me. Standard length is based on the alta cb 55 red shaft. The rules offer a general standard, stating that clubs must include a shaft and a head, and may include a grip. When i pull the trigger on a new driver, that is something im going to factor in. Find the right driver shaft length for your game golficity. We recommend visiting your local pga tour superstore for a free custom fitting where a certified club fitting expert will fit you for the proper clubhead design, shaft, length, lie, swing weight, adjustment setting and grip size. In reality, the average length of a driver used on tour is 44. Check out breeds tip on how to determine whether your driver shaft length is too long or too short. Contrary to what some might think, there isnt a run on. The drivers and shafts used by the top10 drivers on the pga tour. Ive read that the current average driver shaft length on the tour is 44. Michael breed give tips for driver length and distance. Dec 18, 2019 have you ever wondered what the average driver shaft length is on the pga tour.
The longer shaft promises more speed but possibly less control while the. Well, and the table should have the number of shots. Jan 31, 2017 driver length seems to be a hot topic. Does anyone have any advice on appropriate shaft length for your height. Project x pxv rf lex shaft is a topquality graphite shaft installed in a taylormade sldr shaft adapter. It is only a relationship of the weight below the 14. While a 48inch driver is legal, the wisdom of using the longest possible club is questionable. In graphite shafts there is a matter of twisting of the shaft effecting the shot accuracy. Mar 24, 2020 this is also the best driver shaft when it comes to control. However, in the 21st century a standard driver is considered to be 45 inches. Michael breed give tips for driver length and distance golf. At pga tour superstore, we have the latest fitting tools and technologies to help you find the best driver for your game. After adjusting the swingweight having the shorter shaft has made a noticeable difference in both accuracy and distance.
You can also search through golf digests whats in the bag online and read about driver lengths. Many have heard that a shorter driver shaft can increase their. 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. Jul 26, 2018 the 8 hottest driver shafts of 2018 on the pga tour. In the last 25 years, the average driver shaft length has gradually moved from 43 inches to 45. Tm p790 5p with fujikura pro 95i shaft stiff tour spec. Average golfers will hit closer to the sweet spot more often by using a shorter shaft. I can kill my 3 wood, and at one point was even considering putting that shaft in my driver just to see what it was. Accuracy, feel explain why some pga tour players have gone to.
Dec 01, 2019 what is the optimum driver shaft length. Wishon also told me that the average driver length on the pga tour is shorter than the standard lengths equipment companies sell us. If he could hit the ball straight with a 45 inch clubhe would. The standard length for a mens driver is in the 43inch to 45inch range. If you want to do a little research before your fitting, here are a few of the. I hit the fairway more often and, because i find it easier to hit the sweet spot with the shorter shaft, my distance has improved. Nov 07, 20 the standard length of a mens driver is roughly 43. Driver length creep may be why you cant hit your driver. Using trackman my idea was to test the same golfer, clubhead and golf ball, but change the shaft length. Mitsubishi tensei ck pro has the stiffest tipsection compared to the rest of the tensei series, but it has the softest in the buttsection. Technical specifications of golf club heads, shafts. Just wanted to find out what the average length and swing weight for each of these club category. Watching the us open it appeared that alot of guys had shorter drivers then i am use to seeing.
By assessing the impact each component has on your ball flight, our goal is to optimize your ball speed, spin rate and launch angle to create the longest, most consistent drives possible. Golf monthly technical editor joel tadman explores the impact different shaft lengths have. Average driver shaft length on the pga tour golfwrx. Struggling with accuracy off the tee, rickie fowler shaved an inch off his driver length at the honda classic, using a 43.
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