The more shaft you cut off, the lighter, more stiff, and effectively flatter the club becomes. Using trackman my idea was to test the same golfer, clubhead and golf ball, but change the shaft length. Autosuggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type. 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. Aug 20, 2015 using trackman my idea was to test the same golfer, clubhead and golf ball, but change the shaft length. What is the ideal driver shaft length according to. Whats the average driver shaft length on the pga tour. There is an optimum driver shaft length with which golfers will achieve maximum.
However, if you are one of the few who actually can control. The average length of a driver 5 years ago was approximately 45 long. Im 57 with shoes on and bought a 9 d2 about a year ago. Should a driving iron follow my fitting specs or should it be more like a driver where most people play a 45 inch shaft. Thinking about cutting my driver shaft down an inch. A recent golf test i dont remember where, showed amateurs hitting the longer shafts 45. Should a driving iron follow my fitting specs or should it be more like a. Dec 11, 2018 to determine the approximate length of clubs that are right for your height, you need to know how tall you are and how far your wrists hang from the floor. The new ts3 driver gives me the confidence to just swing as hard as i can and it feels like its going to do what i want and thats a comfortable feeling, after the us open i actually worked with the titleist tour reps in europe, first at the french open and then at open championship. Wed jan 15, 2014 by dave phillips drivers generally come standard at 4546 inches in length, the longer the driver shaft the potential exists for more distance, theoretically your swing arc would be wider and therefore you could create more speed. It may feel stiffer or tighter if you take a good chunk off it.
However, shortening the shaft will effect swingweight a bit, so that might need some compensation if you wish to keep the swingweight the same. We adjusted the shaft and weight by cutting it down. Driver3 wood shaft cutting club makingfittingrepair. I have an 2007 burner driver that i like the feel better on but i want to give this driver a chance. When they say 45 is the standard length for mens drivers is that measurement of the shaft before it goes into the head. Additionally, you can try visiting your local pro shop for a professional driver fitting. I thought i was playing with a shortened driver but when. Measure and cut shaft to finished length insert the trimmedabraded shaft into the clubhead. As shaft length increases, clubhead speed also increases. Anyone ever shorten their driver shaft for more control. Cutting a shaft from the tip will effectively stiffen it a bit this is called tipping.
Is there any difference besides length adapter in driver shafts vs. Second, when cutting down a steel shaft, what kind of saw would you use. Michael breed, host of the golf fix, answers a viewers email question on driver shaft length. Is it ok to cut down a 46 inch driver shaft to 43 inches. When installing new golf shafts it is important to know how long the shafts need to be. But you run the risk of finding yourself chopping the ball out of the rough and. Secondlyis anyone playing a longer length driver or shorter shaft in their 3 woods, making it into a strong 3 wood or 4 woo.
The driver is undoubtedly the biggest club in a golfers bag. How short can you cut down your irons without losing. Length of shafts according to height in golf sportsrec. I have long monkey arms and drive the ball pretty far, ive been told by a few people that shortening my driver shaft may help me control the ball off the tee better.
It is probably best to take them to a professional builder and tell them what length and swing weight you want them built to. So, yes, golf shaft weight is important in that it is the major factor in differences in overall club weight. He joins chris trott, director of sports marketing at taylormade golf, for a. Cutting down the shaft length will effect the flex, or more importantly the feel of the flex of the club. Titleist ts3 driver fitting with justin thomas national. I am considering changing putting my 3 wood shaft in my driver and hitting it and seeing the results. Shorter driver length means better and more consistent contact which leads to better and more consistent distance. First, probably a stupid question, but when measuring the length of irons, what are the two points to measure between. Ill bet if the average golfer tried to hit thoese mb irons they would be twenty yards shorter than they are now.
In most cases, the player will not notice a loss in distance. The standard length of a driver for men used to be 43. Com equipment insider jonathan wall takes a look at rory mcilroys callaway apex mb irons, the rise of taylormades spider putter on tour, the. Driver shaft length is shorter better than standard. Its probably a good idea for the vast majority of amateurs, but cutting the driver shaft down is not the final word. Cutting down the shaft length offers assurance of control while increased length generates more clubhead momentum and. But, when i hit my driver, the shot is a consistent push to the right with a little bit of a fade. Driver shaft length too long for most players clubs, grips. Jan 06, 2017 i used to his my 3woodmini driver off the tee for years, never felt 100% confident with the driver2years ago, i had a shop cut 2 inches off my driver shaft jetspeed from 44. I think the player who went from, say, a 50 gram driver shaft to a 90 gram fw shaft would be a significant outlier. What driver is dustin johnson using for 2015 golf tribune. The californian has begun his year with a taylormade sim driver with the. This edition of golf tips relates to driver accuracy. For every 12 inch you remove, you will lose approximately three swingweight points.
After spending some time hitting it, the club made its way into his bag to start the. But if you go lighter to chase more distance, just remember to consider swing weight, too. The stock driver length of most manufacturers taylormade, callaway ping, cobra these days is 45. I took my current driver, which is the titleist d3 8. One has to be realistic if taylor made these for the public they would go broke they would all be returned because the average golfer could not hit them. Cutting down a shaft 12 should not affect the stiffness of the shaft if you cutt it from the butt grip end. Golfsmith suggests the following standard playing lengths for their clubs with steel shafts. Im thinking about cutting down my driver shaft to the length of my 4 iron 39. Then a cut is made for the correct length of the shaft hollow tube.
I am thinking of reshafting this driver with a ust low carb aflex shaft which i was very pleased with in my previous driver a cobra ss350. Check out breeds tip on how to determine whether your driver shaft length is too long or too short. Nowadays, with seemingly never ending race to claim longer drives, driver manufacturers have even been selling standard shafts as long as 45 inches. We can set them both up to do the same thing, which for him is to hit that high cut. Perhaps more than anything else, added shaft length has increased driver distances. Was fit for an epic driver, 9, regular hzrdus shaft, standard length 45. Shortening a driver shaft toronto golf nuts greater. Nov 07, 20 this may have you tempted to grab the nearest hacksaw and start going after your driver but before cutting down your club, try using a shorter shaft club or just choke down on your grip while at the range to test the feel of a shorter shaft. Shaft length plays an important role in clubs head speed, path, attack angle and the players ability to make solid contact. Or is the measurement taken from the base of the driver head the part touching the ground to the tip of the grip. The longer shaft promises more speed but possibly less control while the. I used to his my 3woodmini driver off the tee for years, never felt 100% confident with the driver2years ago, i had a shop cut 2 inches off my driver shaft jetspeed from 44. Fujikura speeder shaft thats been in the driver going back to.
Full details of the taylormade sim changes made by dustin. Jimmy walker on using a 42inch titleist driver at the sbs. Shortening a driver shaft the golftown employee is correct. Cutting down driver shaft length clubs, grips, shafts.
You can readjust the swingweight by adding lead tape to. However, my comment would be if you found the extra length and better control by choking down, why not just keep doing that instead of spending the money to cut all of your shafts down. This raises the immediate question, why is a relatively tall, obviously highly skilled player using a shorter than standard driver. Will cutting down my driver shaft and changing grips help. With regards to how the tours average shaft length stacks up against whats commonly found at retail, the driver currently in your bag is likely longer by about one inch. Needless to say, this makes it essential for the shaft of the driver to be of the correct length for you to play a perfect game. How to cut graphite and steel golf club shafts and install new grips. Once youre done experimenting with length, balance, and shaft, if you are going to keep the driver, id go the hot melt route if needed depends on. Jun 08, 2017 how to cut graphite and steel golf club shafts and install new grips.
Measure and cut shaft to finished lengthinsert the trimmedabraded shaft into the clubhead. Full details of the taylormade sim changes made by dustin johnson, jon rahm, matthew. The maximum shaft length allowed by the rules of golf for competition is 48 inches and. Jul 08, 2014 just been reading a thread over on golfwrx. Now i have not played a 2 iron in some years never a driving iron so it might be a case of adapting, but what you guys think.
A recent tweak by dustin johnson underscores the importance of weight distribution throughout the set. What is the ideal driver shaft length according to height. Same if not better distance and the ball marks on the face were in the center and more tightly clustered than my longer driver. A noteworthy feature many golfers may overlook is the driver is available in two stock lengths. There is a good chance that your golf clubs are too long. How to cut graphite and steel golf club shafts and install. Im a very consistent and straight hitter but can use all the help i can get on distance since my typical drive is about 210 yards. Recently, i figured out how to hit my 3 wood a satisfactory distance with control. My game in a nutshell short hitter but in play, above average short game and putter. The strong lofted drivers brought my spin rate down. When feel is the deal, tour pros are quick to check swingweights. I have a 2006 ti460 cleveland launcher, with the standard cleveland sliver aflex shaft, and the clubs length is 45. If you are going to shorten a golf club, there are a few things to keep in mind.
What is the ideal shaft length for a driver golf club. So theres nothing in the specs of the heads that would dictate. Today, well take a closer look at dustin johnsons choice of driver for 2015 and see how impressive this club really is. For example if your driver at the current length has a swingweight of d4, by shortening it 1. Dec 01, 2019 what is the optimum driver shaft length. Schauffele, bubba watson, phil mickelson, and dustin johnson are all below 60%.
Both angle of attack and shaft weight are the base parts of your swing and your desired objectives. Jan 03, 2017 that said, it makes sense to use, for example, a 70 gram shaft as a starting point for a player who prefers a 60 gram driver shaft because, when its cut shorter, the shaft will feel similar in terms of weight. 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. In the last 25 years, the average driver shaft length has gradually moved from 43 inches. Many golf monthly forum members are increasingly inquisitive over the distance gains we see on readerfitting days, questioning where exactly the distance. Shortening the length of your driver swing weight and shaft flex you go into the pro shop or to your favorite club maker wanting to get your driver cut down one 1 inch what happens to the swing weight and the shaft flex. In the last 25 years, the average driver shaft length has gradually moved from 43 inches to 45. 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. Paige spiranacs sports illustrated swimwear photo shoot images are out and theyve ignited a backlash on social media. Jan 15, 2014 will a shorter driver give you more distance. If someone else is installing the shafts for you, knowing how long you want them will speed up the shaft replacement process.
Jan 12, 2012 a lousy golfer will be equally poor with whatever length driver shaft, so they might as well buy the longest shaft driver and delude over hope. You can readjust the swingweight by adding lead tape to the head of the club. Which, if youre not a golf gearhead, probably means a trip to a clubfitter would be beneficial when selecting new shafts or clubs. The marketing is for those who delude with my penis driver is longer than your penis driver even though i slice 30 yards off target with a stiff shaft too. Paige spiranac swimwear shoot ignites new social media backlash. In 2011, the average driver length of the brands that we stock is 45. If you look at any tour player their position at the top of the backswing is almost identical driver down to. When i bought it the salesman recommended a diamana blue shaft. My current driver length is 46 and id like to get it cut down to 45 or possibly 44. The standard length of a mens driver is roughly 43. Many golf monthly forum members are increasingly inquisitive over the distance gains we see on readerfitting days, questioning where exactly the. But some doityourself golfers also cut down golf shafts, then reinstall them in their clubs. Rickie fowler finds shorterlength driver to his liking golf digest.
My original thought of not cutting the shaft was to have a bomber of a driver and only hit it on certain holes where i did not worry about ob or hazards and use the 3 wood for the tee shots. A very tall player will stoop too much with a standardlength club, while a very short player will stand too upright. Any amount of cutting will slightly stiffen the club. Driver length has to do with with your angle of attack, and your desired shaft weighthead weight combination. Heres why dustin johnson switches drivers all the time pga tour. A lousy golfer will be equally poor with whatever length driver shaft, so they might as well buy the longest shaft driver and delude over hope. The club is out in front of me a lot easier and with it being a little shorter, it is easier to save when it does get a little out of position. 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. Measuring the length of the old shafts will show how long the new ones need to be. A very tall player will stoop too much with a standard length club, while a very short player will stand too upright. Find the right driver shaft length for your game golficity. This is all very dependent on your swing, shaft flex, lie angles and swing weights. Famous for having one of the best drives in the game, johnsons choice of driver is always an interesting matter for debate among golf enthusiasts and players alike.
Proper shaft length can significantly influence the direction, consistency and distance of a golf shot by forcing the player into an address position that can be maintained throughout the golf swing. If you were considering cutting down your ironswoods that short, i would see a professional club fitter to make sure that it is appropriate to do so, and if you do, they can adjust your clubs to the proper lie angle, with the proper flex and swing weight to compensate for losing that much length. Struggled with it for a week or so and then it seemed great. 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. We tasked tiger woods, rory mcilroy, jon rahm, dustin johnson, jason day, matt. On how manufacturers have too long shafts in most current drivers. 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. Driver3 wood shaft cutting if you can read this, click here to learn how to become a full member. This may have you tempted to grab the nearest hacksaw and start going after your driver but before cutting down your club, try using a shorter shaft club or just choke down on your grip while at the range to test the feel of a shorter shaft.
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