If you are not sure which length lie you require, click on the help me choose. My current average driver distance is 190 metres 209 yards. Driver lie angle is the measurement between the shaft and the center of sole on a driver. Evening i am having a fitting for driver this weekend, i know a 3 wood length shaft in my old driver gives me more control and accuracy with only a small loss of distance. If you are 5 feet 4 inches tall with a 35inch wristtofloor measurement, the club should be onequarter inch longer. Dec 11, 2018 a standard golf industry chart, such as the one found at the club shack, applies your wristtofloor measurement to your height to generally determine the length of the clubs that fit you best. We all know how important shaft length is for an iron. Driver shaft length are you shorting yourself using a 46. With the variety of shaft weights, both in woods and. Brian ussery arrived at the kingdom with a titleist 915d2 9. The shaft length is based on the golfers height, arm length. A 65 gram shaft in a driver which at 45 is freqing at 255 a normal stiff in many designs doesnt mean that the 43 3w should come in at 272, especially with a heavier shaft of similar design. To use the chart below it is important to know your height and your wrist to floor measurement.
But my experience over 20 years of fitting has been that most players gain distance with a shorter length driver more on center hits. Driver shaft length custom fitting for the correct length to help improve your strike pattern and. In reality, the average length of a driver used on tour is 44. When in doubt, err on the side of shorter length for the driver. Using trackman my idea was to test the same golfer, clubhead and golf ball, but change the shaft length. 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. For clubmakers out there, you are used to purchasing graphite shafts that are for the most part 46 long. It is interesting in the fact that junior club lengths do not use this same 6 to 1 formula. Jan 23, 2018 most drivers for men made by companies who sell their clubs through pro shops and retail golf stores are usually 45 inches or 45. Of course, each manufacturer has their own idea for what standard length of. Driver length has to do with with your angle of attack, and your desired shaft weighthead weight combination. The result was this 3 inches longer driver shaft only hit the ball about 5 yards further. From the beginning of the 20th century all the way through to the middle 1980s, the standard mens driver length stood at 43.
Most drivers for men made by companies who sell their clubs through pro shops and retail golf stores are usually 45 inches or 45. 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. The standard length for a male driver shaft used to be 43. I play 716ap1s and in talking with my fitterclub repairer, i have decided to change from a vokey 50. All this can only help you in setting up your clubs. Model, head size, rh lofts, lh lofts, standard lie, length. Stock driver shaft vs expensive upcharge driver shaft using titleist ts3.
Driver shaft length custom fitting for the correct. Nowadays, with seemingly never ending race to claim longer drives, driver manufacturers have even been selling standard shafts as long as 45 inches. Despite my tallerthanaverage height, my arms are also long, so my wristtofloor measurement makes me in the average standard range. It determines impact position on the face, interaction with the turf, and posture at address.
Below is a list of standard lengths diamond tour golf uses when assembling golf clubs. Shorter golfers or those who are uncomfortable with longer shafts can order their graphite shafts shorter to match the length of a comparable steelshafted club. Find the right driver shaft length for your game golficity. I really trust my fitters, who are titleist certified. Cobra is actually releasing a 48 driver called the long tom for 2012. See this chart shaft length chart by the chart, a standard length shaft for the driver you choose should be right. More distance than a standard iron, less spin than a hybrid. What length golf clubs do you need hireko custom golf clubs. This has the s for shaft quality control logo only found on the highest quality and most expensive tour shafts. Sep 14, 2016 players generated faster swing speeds with the standard length 4 to 6irons and single length short irons 8pw. Nov 07, 20 the standard length of a mens driver is roughly 43. Aug 20, 2015 using trackman my idea was to test the same golfer, clubhead and golf ball, but change the shaft length. For womens length please subtract 1 from all numbers.
Use lead weight on the back of the head or lead shaft plugs in the tip to bring the swing weight back up. Did we get longer drivers straighter drives or did it do. Many golfers believe they can add yards to their drive by making their driver golf club longer and lighter. Jan 27, 2016 ken saw an increase of 16yds with the 44. The standard length of a mens driver is roughly 43. Driver shaft length is shorter better than standard length. Choose this option if you require other length than the standard length. Im 63, and i have been fit many times by many sources, to standard length clubs. To determine your wristtofloor measurement, wear street shoes and stand on a hard surface with your arms.
Given that 9g in shaft weight change 1 swingweight point, the proforce 96 would almost accomodate a 1 shortening of the driver without changing the grip. Long drive driver shaft 55g shaft with titleist 915 sleeve and grip. Ive just recently changed all my iron shafts from steel to graphite 60g. What is the ideal driver shaft length according to height.
Drivers in a 2010 golf digest article, pga tour player bubba watson said the typical offtherack driver is 45. How to measure and adjust driver lie angle flat vs. Both the g20 and ap1 were both great improvements over the g10s. Heightbased charts have existed a long time and based upon proportionality. The average height guy is roughly 58, and more often than not fits into average standard length clubs. Use lead weight on the back of the head or lead shaft plugs in the. If you happen to be blessed with large hands, a midsize grip is 67g so that kills 2 swingweight points. However, in recent times, the standard driver length has been accepted as 45 inches. The driver lie angle can make a whole lot of difference in a game. I took my current driver, which is the titleist d3 8. Its the combination of your height and the measurement from the floor to your wrist that determines proper club length. Add weight to your driver golf club for more distance pga.
Standard length of golf clubs for women and men sportsrec. This is not surprising, given the longer shafts in these clubs. The 43yearold was aware of the fact that his lowlaunching, highspinning drives were costing him distance, but he wasnt sure how to improve. In fact there is no standard for golf but keep in mind longer club makes the clubhead heavier and the frequency of the shaft will be less example 46. Titleist ts1 driver titleist golf drivers titleist. What length golf clubs do you need hireko custom golf. Im 62 and i use a standard length shaft in all my clubs. The driver lie angle will either be in the standard, flat or upright position.
My previous stock g10s were the standard png length and wrong lie. Jan 07, 2015 most average male golfers should consider a driver length of 43 inches to 43. 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. Virtually no women golfers should try to use a driver length longer than 43 inches, most women should. Head weights, shaft weights and balance points oh my. Most male golfers are wielding drivers that measure 45 to 48 inches, the maximum allowed under the united states golf associations rules of golf. Jun 21, 2018 driver shaft length is longer or shorter better. Shaft setup only head not included looking for a good 910 or 9 shaft setup. Virtually no women golfers should try to use a driver length longer than 43 inches, most women should use a driver length shorter than 43 inches. Dec 01, 2019 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. 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. Check out breeds tip on how to determine whether your driver shaft length is too long or too short. If you are not sure which lengthlie you require, click on the help me choose. Nowadays, with seemingly never ending race to claim longer drives, driver.
Length of shafts according to height in golf sportsrec. He feels i can get better performance under pressure from that club and not loose any distance. Michael breed, host of the golf fix, answers a viewers email question on driver shaft length. For taller individuals, it is logical to assume longer clubs are recommended. The standard length of a driver for men used to be 43. How to measure and adjust driver lie angle flat vs upright. Both angle of attack and shaft weight are the base parts of your swing and your desired objectives. Or is the measurement taken from the base of the driver head the. This path and face relationship led to an average shot shape of a. Titleist 910 driver in the head d2 or d3 with the loft, face setting, and shaft of.
The titleist certified fitters are good at what they do. See what results we got when we tried different length shafts on the golf club in a driver. Titleist also manufactures a 41inch hybrid thats the approximate equivalent of a 2iron. Players generated faster swing speeds with the standardlength 4 to 6irons and singlelength short irons 8pw. However, in the 21st century a standard driver is considered to be 45 inches. For every 12 length reduction from the grip end there will be approximately 3 swing weights lost and the shaft will become marginally stiffer. For clubmakers out there, you are used to purchasing. But my experience over 20 years of fitting has been.
The standard length of a steel driver for a man is 44 inches. Titleist lists irons with lengths similar to other manufacturers, also noting that its womens set is 1 inch shorter than a standard mens set. First you fill in your height and the distance from your wrist to the ground i. Most average male golfers should consider a driver length of 43 inches to 43. For every 1 added, the shaft becomes one flex softer. When they say 45 is the standard length for mens drivers is that measurement of the shaft before it goes into the head. With this measurement and your height, we will be able to determine the correct club length for you. Starting in the 1980s, all the golf equipment companies began to increase the. Experience effortless distance with the titleist ts1 golf driver. The stock driver length of most manufacturers taylormade, callaway ping, cobra these days is 45. A 44 driver helps golfers to achieve a distance of about 275 yards. I have heard that altering the shaft length of your driver by an inch. The average length of a driver 5 years ago was approximately 45 long.
Sometimes a golfers height and arm length will negate each other and a standard length is the best option. Im 63, and i have been fit many times by many sources, to standard length. Model head size loft options 1 standard lie 1 mens. Typically, the length of a female golfers club is an inch lesser than that of a male golfers. Fortunately, both png and titleist fittings will get the right length and lie for you. Some players get good control and distance when they use this club. Titleist ts2, ts3 and ts4 golf drivers deliver speed, distance, and incredible performance. The longer shaft promises more speed but possibly less control while the. In 2011, the average driver length of the brands that we stock is 45. Most mens irons are made to be pretty close to the same length, starting with the 3iron at 39 or 39. Click for length help golf bags by golden eagle golf. In the modern 460cc driver, the shaft now rests close to 1 916 above that ground line meaning that the cut length of a shaft for a 45 driver is 43.
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