It stands to reason that the same swing will produce a faster clubhead speed with a lighter implement, and tests have borne this out. According to tom wishon, technical adviser to golf digest and, a typical steel driver shaft weighs between 115 and 125 grams 4 to 4. Somewhere around 64006600 is a good length for me, our blues are 7100. And when we look at their drivers, we typically see one commonality, their driver shaft length. For example, most golfers assume that getting a lower loft on their driver will increase distance. The maximum length of a driver allowed in golfs rules is 48 inches. What do half inch long shafts do to your golf shot. I took my current driver, which is the titleist d3 8. One of the most important decisions in choosing the best golf driver for you is the shaft option. Have you ever wondered what the average driver shaft length is on the pga tour. You might be surprised that most pros have an average driver shaft length of. Part of the reason is graphites inherent lightness compared with steel. The average driver shaft length on tour is roughly 44. Many golf monthly forum members are increasingly inquisitive over the distance gains we see on readerfitting days, questioning.
The effect of club length on swing speed and distance. As with all of the contenders on this list, this shaft is designed to add distance to your driving on the course and the driving range. The mitsubishi fubuki jseries is a seriously wellmade and high performing driver for any golfer. Driver shaft length is shorter better than standard length. What is the distance gain from stiff to regular shaft. Drivers can be lengthened up to 48 inches, which is the maximum length for clubs allowed by the rules of golf. The effect of club length on swing speed and distance on january 11, 2016 by menno zacharias in clubs my last post identified a number of disadvantages of single length irons, primarily. The use of graphite in golf shafts took some 30 years to take hold, but it is now the main ingredient in driver shafts.
The higher the swing speed, the stiffer the shaft flex should be. Golf monthly technical editor joel tadman explores the impact different shaft lengths have on the distance and accuracy golf drivers provide for. This is backed up by the fact twotime world long drive champion joe miller uses a 50in shaft. The average swing speed, ball speed and distance numbers are pretty similar, regardless of weight. Driver distance secrets what manufacturers wont tell you duration. Michael breed give tips for driver length and distance. Im a very consistent and straight hitter but can use all the. When a golf ball is launched from a club, it follows a trajectory dictated by its speed, launch angle and spin rate.
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. The standard length of a driver for men used to be 43. You might have a great club head that is used by some of the best. Ultimately, driver is the club that tends to keep golfers the most captivated and. Which driver length should you be playing to maximize distance. Whats the average driver shaft length on the pga tour. 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 be wasted and your drives will fall short of their potential. The purpose of golf myths unplugged is to challenge the accepted wisdom of golf, but even we have. Which driver length should you be playing to get the most out of your.
Shaft specifications may vary due to cut length and manufacturer tolerances. Something that is even more important to consider is that making square contact with the clubs sweet spot is the key to gaining distance. The average length of a driver 5 years ago was approximately 45 long. This week gear guy explores the theory that a longer driver shaft equals more distance, the importance of face inserts on putters and more. Using a golf driver with an improper shaft can adversely affect distance, accuracy, and. Select from regular, firm, stiff, ladies or seniors flex constructed from graphite or steel. I have a 2006 ti460 cleveland launcher, with the standard cleveland sliver aflex shaft, and the clubs length is 45.
In the last 25 years, the average driver shaft length has. To answer that question right away, we dont think so. Most of the specs of your golf clubs remain a secret from your playing partners. Most male golfers are wielding drivers that measure 45 to 48 inches, the maximum allowed under the united states golf associations rules of golf. In much the same way, the golf club shaft in your driver could be considered the engine that drives you down the fairway. How to measure driver shaft length the length of the golf clubs shaft in relation to the overall length of the club defines the length of the driver shaft. However, in the 21st century a standard driver is considered to be 45 inches. The whole point behind the golf club shaft flex is finding a club that is going to flex just the right amount so you can unload it into the ball at the bottom of. Our fastest driver featuring an allnew cyclone aero shape for reduced drag. 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. 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. Per a suggestion in the comment section of my last article called how far should you hit your golf clubs. Everyone is currently focused on how far the pros are hitting the ball, and whether or not the golf ball should be rolled back.
No one in your group will ever know the loft of your six iron, the length of your driver, or if the grooves on your. And before you have a couple inches chopped off your driver shaft in. Our testing found no clear link between shaft length and accuracy. See how an online golf lesson with michael can help your golf game. Does shaft flex affect driver distance callaway community. Stronger players can use a heavier driver without losing club head speed, generating even more distance. 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. Those who lost distance experienced a decrease of 6 percent on average. Find the right driver shaft length for your game golficity. They hit fairways, off the tee and straighter shots more consistently with a 44.
New driver shafts are made as long as 46 inches, requiring them to be cut down to size for most players. 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. Using trackman my idea was to test the same golfer, clubhead and golf ball, but change the shaft length. This is precisely why since 2005, the average driver length on the pga tour has been 44. Head weights were changed with shafts to make testing, more or less. Second on our list of the best driver shafts for distance is the fujikura vista pro 60 shaft. The combination of the driver head and shaft is crucial. Best driver shafts for distance in 2020 our top 7 picks.
In fact, testing shows an inch of extra shaft length equals roughly 10 yards in distance. Perhaps more than anything else, added shaft length has increased driver distances. Testing was done using a stock callaway big bertha fusion driver with ust recoil 450f4 stiff flex shaft. Shaft length should be tailored to the individual, not a universal standard. Golf club shaft flex and the effect on driving distance. Every golfer wants to hit the ball farther, and the quest for maximum length has. Driver performance is based on three main variables. In 2011, the average driver length of the brands that we stock is 45. They can send the ball over a distance of 275 yards using this golf club. While this is true for all clubs, the discussion properly centers around the driver. I believe that it does but its more based off swing speed and getting the right shaft for your speed.
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