Custom titleist shafts come complete with a titleist shaft. The shaft comes with the titleist surefit adapter that will fit 9 and 910. Sortable by golfer and shaft length, this tab provides a head to head. Find the right driver shaft length for your game golficity. 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 longer than the standard recommended length. What length golf clubs do you need hireko custom golf clubs. My shaft is 46 long and i hit it a lot more accurately and find the sweet spot more often than a 4344 driver. A simple way to think about accuracy as it relates to shaft length is to compare the way you hit your wedge to the way you hit your driver. Jul 15, 2016 if the driveshaft in your vehicle is of this style, measure the distance from the end of the transmission shaft to the centerline of the rear ujoint. Your clubs should complement your height, wristtofloor length, ability and. Mar 28, 2016 the quest for a more accurate driver everyone wants to find out how to have a more accurate driver including me.
Therefore, the longer the driver the better, right. 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. 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. A solid steel or hollow steelaluminum tube that transmits rotational power from the output shaft at the rear of the transmission to the inputpinion shaft in the rear differential. The ideal 11in1 screwdrivernutdriver provides the versatility professionals need. When we realized that we had never tested the concept of shorter driver shafts being more accurate. In the march hotlinks, club expert tom wishon wrote that one key to real improvement with the driver comes from a shorter length.
According to titleist vp of marketing chris mcginley, the new 9 driver adds more length over the older 910 driver. They believe that adding weight to clubs can affect a golf shots path or its trajectory, but equipment experts will tell you the results are psychological. Often shaft lengths are decided by taking into account the height and wrist to floor measurements of a person. If you have a driver with a set loft, you may not get optimal launch angles if the swing change a bit. How high do you hit the ball with the driver or is the 3 wood off the tee about the right height. The solid steel or hollow steel shaft with outer housing closed driveline is usually housed inside a tube bolted to the rearend.
Numerous golfers, from pros to recreational hackers, have added weight to their drivers or other clubs for years. May 22, 2012 its no secret that titleist have something to prove with the new 910 drivers. Pluggedin golf does shaft weight matter more than shaft flex. Height based charts have existed a long time and based upon proportionality. It is interesting in the fact that junior club lengths do not use this same 6 to 1 formula. Driver is used, standard length, stiff flex dyamana shaft. Replacement ferrule for the titleist ts drivers, 917d, 915d, 9d and 910d adaptor sleeve. There are two ways to fit for length a static fit and a dynamic fit. But, when i hit my driver, the shot is a consistent push to the right with a little bit of a fade. I have found that driver shaft length and finding the sweet spot has to do with player height and arm length. Apr 07, 2011 you might not want to get a 45 driver for your height, i dont know much about sizing though.
The standard length of a mens driver is roughly 43. The length of a golf club is measured from the tip of the grip to where the clubhead meets the ground. Recently, i figured out how to hit my 3 wood a satisfactory distance with control. Keep the golf club in the playing position such that the center of the sole is in contact with the ground.
However, in the 21st century a standard driver is considered to be 45 inches. Driver shaft length is shorter better than standard length. Using trackman my idea was to test the same golfer, clubhead and golf ball, but change the shaft length. Also does a shorter shafts allow more consistent control. You might have a great club head that is used by some of the best golfers in the world, but if you dont have the right golf club shaft length, it will all. Every two years like clockwork, titleist launches a new model. Many golfers believe they can add yards to their drive by making their driver golf club longer and lighter. 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. Get the best deals on golf club shafts when you shop the largest online. The standard length of a driver for men used to be 43. I was unable to control it so i got a pf v2, 86 gram, xflex and played it at 43. In this video we compare the same driver built first with a 45 shaft and then with a 47 shaft to see the differences in speed, distance, consistency and accuracy.
We immediately set out to fix that and discover whether golfers are helped or harmed by longer driver shafts. You might not want to get a 45 driver for your height, i. The standard length for a mens driver is in the 43inch to 45inch range. I took my current driver, which is the titleist d3 8. A shorter driver may increase distance for a player who has difficulty making solid contact. I originally started with a stiff pl red driver shaft at about 45 as my swing speed increased i went up to an xflex a little longer. Check out breeds tip on how to determine whether your driver shaft length is too long or too short.
A few years ago you would have been hard pressed to find any lower handicapper or pro playing something other than a 905 but the woeful performance of the 907 and increasingly impressive offerings from the likes of taylormade and. Multiple stock and custom shaft options allow the shaft to be fit for maximum ball speed and preferred feel. I know almost nothing about shafts so i was asking for your help to tell me. 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 length has to do with with your angle of attack, and your desired shaft weighthead weight combination. Kuro kage driver shaft xt70 tx extra stiff shaft titleist tip. A very tall player will stoop too much with a standard length club, while a very short player will stand too upright. With drivers the shaft length you choose will effect the amount of. I have an old r7 driver which i have an ust mp5 stiff flex shaft fitted. Titleist custom driver shafts 917, ts2, ts3 custom shafts. A good fitter will have lengths ranging from at least 44 46 for you to hit. Dec 01, 2019 there is an optimum driver shaft length with which golfers will achieve maximum clubhead speed and it will vary from player to player. In this test group, weight proved to be slightly more important than flex. What is the proper driver shaft length and how much does height. In metal woods your skill level will dictate the need for additional length. You might hit the occasional drive farther with a longer shaft. Shaft length plays an important role in clubs head speed, path, attack angle and the players ability to make solid contact.
From the beginning of the 20th century all the way through to the middle 1980s, the standard mens driver length stood at 43. That assumes you are playing standard length shafts. 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. In combination with the proper surefit tour hosel setting, this provides a better overall fit. Jun 21, 2018 driver shaft length is longer or shorter better. The golf club shaft length and driving distance relationship. The aim of this study was to determine how shaft length affects golf driving performance. Mar 02, 2012 by shawn zawodni cluboratory manager at miles of golf special to golfwrx miles of golf feels one of the very important parts of fitting a customer for a driver is the length of the driver.
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. The tips and shafts can quickly be switched out to make your job easier cushiongrip provides superior comfort and performance. In theory, the longer the driver shaft length, the greater the shot distance. Fitting a driver for shaft length miles of golf feels one of the very important parts of fitting a customer for a driver is the length of the driver. Formally, according to rules of golf for woods and irons, the measurement of length is taken when the club is lying on a horizontal plane and the sole is set against a 60 degree plane. To get the best performance out of your driver, you must use one that has a shaft length appropriate to your height. Nov 05, 2011 eight golf magazine readers added serious yards after being custom fit for new drivers. The longer shaft promises more speed but possibly less control while the shorter shaft promises more consistency, but which is best. 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.
What is the ideal driver shaft length according to height. How to measure driveshaft length yourmechanic advice. Throughout this guide we will explain exactly how to measure driver shaft length. I have played the 909, 910 and most recently the 9 d3 7. Aug 20, 2015 using trackman my idea was to test the same golfer, clubhead and golf ball, but change the shaft length. Can a shorter driver shafts say from 44 to 42 help or aid in driving the ball more consistent as opposed to longer shafts. In much the same way, the golf club shaft in your driver could be considered the engine that drives you down the fairway. With the shorter 44 shaft you have greater confidence and can cut loose with your swing. After a comprehensive overview of my stats last year i came to the conclusion that if i want to get to the next level as a golfer, i am going to have to hit more greens, and that all starts with how i position myself off the tee. Untipped graphite design tour ad bb 6s stiff flex driver shaft with a titleist 9915 910 driver adapteri believe the adapter is authentic as it has a serial number the shaft is just about 43 78 and will play just about 45 inches in your 9, 915, or 910 driver head. Replacement ferrule for titleist ts drivers, 917d, 915d, 9d. Fits 9 drivers, 910 drivers and fairway woods shaft length 42. Nov 07, 20 if the driver shaft is so long that you are not able to make consistent sweet spot contact, all of the potential distance gained from the shaft length goes out the window. 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 average driver shaft length on tour is roughly 44. Titleist 910d2 drivers, released in 2010, feature a 460cc fullpear shaped head designed for maximum playability and forgiveness, promoting a straighter ball flight with higher launch and lowtomid spin. The shaft is asenior flex and the length is 44 18 to the adapter tip. Im 61 and the number of flush strikes are better and my distance has not suffered whatsoever. Shop shaft brands like aldila, fujikura, graphite design, mitsubishi chemical, oban, project x, and ust mamiya. The proper length shaft is the one you hit consistently on center.
This listing is for the same shaft in ladies flex adapter titleist. Shaft setup only head not included looking for a good 910 or 9 shaft setup. A shorter driver, he said, encourages center contact on the clubface, which leads to longer, straighter drives. I have tried all types of shaft length and flex combinations but this suits me best. By following the simple steps outlined in this guide you will be able to measure a driver shaft to fit your own specific needs in no time. What length golf clubs do you need hireko custom golf. Dec 11, 2018 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. A dynamic fit, one that is performed while the player swings the club, is more precise. That is why the cluboratory, our fitting center, has drivers of varying length. 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. Talk to your golf shop about this, you will probably only have the 910 for 2 years or so and then you will be able to get a longer driver as you grow.
If the driveshaft is out of the vehicle, also measure how far the transmission output shaft sticks out past the end of the transmission case. Both weight and flex are critical elements in picking the right shaft. That said, one different tester could have tipped the scales the other way. Titleist 910 driver in the head d2 or d3 with the loft, face setting, and shaft of. Pdf influence of shaft length on golf driving performance. This guide shares golf club shaft information straight from the titleist research.
One question that is quite often asked is what length golf club a person should use. This has the s for shaft quality control logo only found on the highest quality and most expensive tour shafts. February 10, 2012 2 comments golf shafts by shawn zawodni. The titleist wood heads require a special ferruleadaptor with a reset collar and an oversized outside diameter.
How to find what length golf clubs to buy sportsrec. Michael breed, host of the golf fix, answers a viewers email question on driver shaft length. Trying a longer shaft is a popular suggestion these days, but most players should, if anything, try a shaft half an inch shorter than whats in their driver. Torque tool for titleist drivers and woods hireko custom. If the driver shaft is so long that you are not able to make consistent sweet spot contact, all of the potential distance gained from the shaft length goes out the window. Finding the correct loft and shaft for your driver will only take 30 to 40 minutes and will add distance and accuracy to your tee shots.
As shaft length increases, clubhead speed also increases. Back when steel shafts were the only real choice, a driver shaft length was typically in. You can of course adjust ball position and tee height to accommodate for it, but that can in turn cause other problems. Compared to using only height or only wristtofloor measurements, the crossreferring golf club length calculators tend to be more accurate when performing a static fitting. May 28, 2012 what is the ideal shaft length for a driver golf club.
Similarly, the correct lie, length, shaft and grip with irons can help you hit more greens in regulation which will help you lower your handicap. The length is defined as the distance from the point of the intersection between the two planes to the top of the grip. 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. New driver shafts are made as long as 46 inches, requiring them to be cut down to size for most players. Clubs like titleists 910 have weight ports that can also be adjusted. I think the player who went from, say, a 50 gram driver shaft to a 90 gram fw shaft would be a significant outlier. Fit your titleist 917 d2, 917 d3, ts2, or ts3 driver with the shaft thats just right for you. Golf magazine readers customfit for adjustable, non. Get the best deals on titleist golf driver shafts and upgrade your home workout gear with the largest online selection at.
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. Oct 30, 2012 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 quest for a more accurate driver practical golf. The different length of stock shafts in drivers across.
Since the mid 2000s, the average driver length on the pga tour has. However, the longer the shaft the harder it is to control the club and hit the ball squarely. Use the chart below to determine the proper shaft length. You are bidding on mitsubish rayon bassara 50 hi driver shaft. 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. His driver was only 2 longer than normal 47, his 5iron was 43.
If you are fit for the driver at handicap 20, swing changes dropping you to a 10 can make the loft not fit anymore. Having the right length for your golf shafts is so important because it helps with controlling the distance of golf shots. For the past few months, ive knowingly been flouting the 14club rule by carrying two drivers. No need to shop around, weve got the best prices on titleist driver shafts. Long drive driver shaft 55g shaft with titleist 915 sleeve and grip. Contrary to what some might think, there isnt a run on.
Length of shafts according to height in golf sportsrec. Nowadays, with seemingly never ending race to claim longer drives, driver manufacturers have even been selling standard shafts as long as 45 inches. Driver shaft length is shorter better than standard. 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. 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.
The shaft length is based on the golfers height, arm length. Sergio is an interesting player to bring up though, because while he does use a heavy shaft 90g, considered heavy for a driver by todays standards, he plays his drivers at 43 now a standard 3 wood length, so hes effectively using the heavier shaft to maintain the swingweight as a 5565g shaft would be unusable at the length he prefers. Add weight to your driver golf club for more distance pga. For example, a golfer who stands 6 feet tall and whose wrists are 35 inches from the floor should use standard length clubs, while his playing partner of the same height but with arms an inch. Both angle of attack and shaft weight are the base parts of your swing and your desired objectives. That reading then is indexed by the golfers height to suggest the club length. Measure the length of the shaft of the 5iron, from the heel of the club head to the butt end of the grip.
How do you measure shaft length with a shaft already in the. Aug 24, 2006 featured how do you measure shaft length with a shaft. What is the ideal shaft length for a driver golf club. In 2011, the average driver length of the brands that we stock is 45. I know its longer than my previous club but the feel is so much better and it felt more controlled with the same swing. The chart below helps you determine if you should have your clubs altered from the standard size based. Whats the average driver shaft length on the pga tour.
Quick golf club size guide for beginners golfsupport blog. The goal is to find the length that creates the best athletic setup, the best motion, and that maximizes distance and accuracy. If you are 5 feet 4 inches tall with a 35inch wristtofloor measurement, the club should be onequarter inch longer. Driver shaft length custom fitting for the correct length to help improve your strike pattern and accuracy.
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