When i pull the trigger on a new driver, that is something im going to factor in. The holy grail for most golfers is increased distance off the tee, but what driver length should you play to optimize distance. For this video, weve used the gc quad launch monitor to gather real world data comparing two identical clubs that only differ in shaft length. With the usga governing the rebound effect off the face of the driver ct, it seems logical that adding length to the driver creates a longer swing arc and therefore more club head speed. Rickie fowler shaved an inch off his driver length at the honda classic, using a 43. For the testing, everybody hit the titleist 910 driver in the head d2 or d3 with the loft.
Players generated faster swing speeds with the standardlength 4 to 6irons and singlelength short irons 8pw. Every two years like clockwork, titleist launches a new model. Michael breed, host of the golf fix, answers a viewers email question on driver shaft length. If you choked down so it plays like a 44 inch shaft, would it go further, the same, or shorter than if you had a shaft cut down to 44 inches and didnt choke down at all. Planning to order a ts3 driver with 12 shaft length. 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. Graphite clubs are slightly longer, with a standard driver at 4. The standard length of a mens driver is roughly 43. This raises the immediate question, why is a relatively tall, obviously highly skilled player using a shorter than standard driver.
Standard drivers for women are an 1 inch shorter than standard mens drivers. From vokey wedges to scotty cameron putters, titleist offers a myriad of. Looking at the custom options for the drivers it looks like you can knock up to 4 off the standard length of 45. Model, head size, rh lofts, lh lofts, standard lie, length. The new ts2 driver offers distinct designs that bring more speed to your game by letting you swing aggressively with maximum forgiveness across the face.
The longer shaft promises more speed but possibly less control while the. Additional shaft and flex options available through the titleist custom clubs department. I really want to buy a 9, but if i cant get one this short, im afraid to say, it probably wont be making its way into my bag. Or even 3iron if you go for one of cobras new utility models. Outside of making clubs for a kid a 41 driver seems pretty darn short. Sep 25, 2018 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. Most male golfers are wielding drivers that measure 45 to 48 inches, the maximum allowed under the united states golf associations rules of golf. Jan 31, 2017 the stock driver length of most manufacturers taylormade, callaway ping, cobra these days is 45. Its neither right nor wrong as there is no industry standard. Does titleist still build to the standard swing weight for the overall club build, or do i need to order a heavier sure fit weight in order to account for the 12 shaft length. Sep 30, 2006 titleist calls their standard 5 iron length 38, but thats ungripped.
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. The stock driver length of most manufacturers taylormade, callaway ping, cobra these days is 45. Most three wood shafts are the old driver standard 43. This is not surprising, given the longer shafts in these clubs. Most mens irons are made to be pretty close to the same length, starting with the 3iron at 39 or 39. In the days of drivers with steel shafts and persimmon heads, the standard length for a driver was 43 inches. In terms of irons, in the 1970s most golf manufacturers adhered to what was known at the 2438 rule when it came to iron loft and. Sep 14, 2016 players generated faster swing speeds with the standard length 4 to 6irons and single length short irons 8pw. Length of shafts according to height in golf last updated.
Check out breeds tip on how to determine whether your driver shaft length is too long or too short. From the beginning of the 20th century all the way through to the middle 1980s, the standard mens driver length stood at 43. Rickie fowler finds shorterlength driver to his liking. Whats the average driver shaft length on the pga tour. Shaft length should be tailored to the individual, not a universal standard. 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 shaft will not work any differently being extended and you will likely not notice other minor specs that will change with such a short change in length.
However, in recent times, the standard driver length has been accepted as 45 inches. Standard golf club length specifications clubmaker. Bill iseri, who fit me at pings phoenix headquarters, added a little loft to the shorter driver since physics dictated it would produce a slightly lower launch angle, spin rate, and clubhead speed. The only regulation with respect to putter length in the rules of golf is the general standard that all clubs must be at least 18 inches long. Model head size loft options 1 standard lie 1 mens standard length 2 ladies standard length 2. See what results we got when we tried different length shafts on the golf club in a driver. So why would someone swing a longer club slower than a shorter club. For the player who wants explosive speed and forgiveness across the face. In our experience over the last twenty years, we have seen offtheshelf driver lengths go from 43 inches to 48 inches, the maximum allowable by the usga, and back to somewhere around 45 inches. The typical putter is nowhere near as long as the average driver. Making your 910 driver longer isnt wrong either, just personal preference. 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. Titleist club spec option summary 1 models loft options loft range standard lie lie range standard lengths length range1 drivers 915d2 7. Titleist ts1 driver titleist golf drivers titleist.
Experience effortless distance with the titleist ts1 golf driver. Previously, the standard length for a womans driver was 43 inches. In our experience over the last twenty years, we have seen offtheshelf driver. 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. Is there a preferred or standard length for a 3 wood golfwrx. While titleist acknowledges the short and spinny labels exist, those inside the company reject the assessment. The holy grail for most golfers is increased distance off the tee. In reality, the average length of a driver used on tour is 44. But distance isnt just determined by swing speed, it is determined by loft, launch and spin too. The standard length of a driver for men used to be 43. Dec 21, 2015 in the days of drivers with steel shafts and persimmon heads, the standard length for a driver was 43 inches. Standard length and loft for irons golf in my kingdom. The standard length of a steel driver for a man is 44 inches.
The butt cap of a grip adds a solid 14 to the overall length of the club. In recent years, titleist has routinely trailed callaway, taylormade, ping, and sometimes cobra in driver market share. 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. Schedule an appointment with a clubfitting expert for a driver fitting and have them check driver length for you. If you have the red 9 gram weight, you will want to purchase a black 14 gram weight or your other option is if you have a standard 5052 gram grip, you can keep the 9 gram red weight and regrip with a grip that weighs about 812 grams less so a 40 gram grip. Typically, the length of a female golfers club is an inch lesser than that of a male golfers. Jun 21, 2018 driver shaft length is longer or shorter better. While titleist acknowledges the short and spinny labels exist, those inside the. Titleist lists irons with lengths similar to other manufacturers, also noting that its womens set is 1 inch shorter than a standard mens set. Mizuno typically also has flatter lie angles compared to titleist, so i hope you get that checked out as well. When clubs are ordered at shorter or longer lengths the desired swing weight needs to be specified as titleist cant anticipate the reason why the specific length was requested. Using trackman my idea was to test the same golfer, clubhead and golf ball, but change the shaft length. 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. There is no real standard anymore, but with that driver length, a 112 to 2 length difference between the driver and 3wd usually works fairly well for most.
Anyone know how short titleist will make a driver shaft. But thats just a starting place, dont hesitate to play around with different lengths choking up to find what works best for you. Most drivers for men made by companies who sell their clubs through pro shops and retail golf stores are usually 45 inches or 45. Titleist also manufactures a 41inch hybrid thats the approximate equivalent of a 2iron. The average driver shaft length on tour is roughly 44. I took my current driver, which is the titleist d3 8. Driver shaft length custom fitting for the correct length to help improve your strike pattern and.
I have plenty of distance, but driver accuracy is an issue for me. Standard length of golf clubs for women and men sportsrec. Mens traditional length irons are the irons primarily sold in the 1970s and earlier. Find out if titleist s ts golf clubs are the best fit for your game. Im also 57 so im not sure if a standard length driver shaft is right for me. Driver shaft length is shorter better than standard length. Find out if titleists ts golf clubs are the best fit for your game. Combined with spin milled face technology that provides maximum spin, distance and trajectory control, vokey design wedges will improve your short game. Standard lengths some competitive products come in standard lengths as long as 46 inches the titleist 9 standard is 45 inches, as is the average driver length on the pga tour.
Ts3 weight at shorter length golf clubs team titleist. According to titleist vp of marketing chris mcginley, the new 9 driver adds more length over the older 910 driver. For every 12 you cut off the driver length, you will reduce the swingweight by 23 swingweights. Mar 14, 2018 what you should see with single length irons is the same swing speed from your 9iron to your 4iron.
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 are you shorting yourself using a 46. With the new trend of shortened driver shafts on tour right now, a question came to my mind. Jan 27, 2016 graphite clubs are slightly longer, with a standard driver at 4.
The chart below helps you determine if you should have your. Length of shafts according to height in golf sportsrec. Titleist driver, mehr lange, maximale lange, driver, longest drive, schafte, wenig spin. However, in the 21st century a standard driver is considered to be 45 inches. Others enquire as to why the shafts in tour players drivers are shorter than those offered at retail to amateur golfers. The folks at ping built me two identical g30 drivers one at their standard length of 4534 inches, the other two inches shorter. In the years after that, mens modern standard length was established. Contrary to what some might think, there isnt a run on. Once again, it was developed in a equipment market dominated by forged blades and steel shafts. By titleists admission, the 917 unperformed at retail. More distance than a standard iron, less spin than a hybrid. Aug 20, 2015 using trackman my idea was to test the same golfer, clubhead and golf ball, but change the shaft length.
Titleist calls their standard 5 iron length 38, but thats ungripped. In short he basically states that standard club lengths off of the shelf are way too long for the average golfer and lead to very inconsistent play. Find the right driver shaft length for your game golficity. The standard length for a male driver shaft used to be 43. What length driver should you use with mark crossfield filmed at titleist tpi in the usa with their top fitting team.
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