Nov 08, 2016 callaway in august released the big bertha fusion driver in 45. Everyone, i am toying with changing my driver length. That will keep the swing weight high at shorter length. Rickies only 59 tall, so it makes sense that his clubs would be shorter. Upon further research, i read that cutting a driver shaft will also stiffen the shaft. Inspired by rickie fowlers driver used on tour, the king f8 tour length driver features a shorter, 44. Some guys will go straight to trackman or the monitor and put stuff there. With some modifications tungsten was added, and a 0. This fowler is based on several i have seen made in england in the last half of the 18th century. Back in 201718 rickie fowler shortened his driver to 43. Its shorter length appeals to those seeking maximum accuracy and control, while its oversized. Driver length and impact efficiency tourspecgolf golf blog. Struggling with accuracy off the tee, rickie fowler shaved an inch off his driver length at the honda classic, using a 43.
Perhaps more than anything else, added shaft length has increased driver distances. For reference, when i hit a fairway i usually end up at par for the hole. The average length of drivers on the pga tour appears to be slightly shorter than 45 inches, with many pros playing drivers in the 44. Im 6 but have short arms so my ideal driver shaft distance is almost 45. Jan 31, 2017 the stock driver length of most manufacturers taylormade, callaway ping, cobra these days is 45. Even a standard length club can be too long for the average golfer to achieve. In fact, testing shows an inch of extra shaft length equals roughly 10 yards in distance. The above chart is from the classic and still relevant tom wishon 12 myths booklet it is used by many professional club fitters to obtain an initial estimate of the iron length that a golfer should be playing with. Driver length creep may be why you cant hit your driver. Get the right shaft to hit your driver straight and long. With all the reporting this week about rickie fowler sporting a driver with a shorter shaft, i started hunting for more info that might be of help for any of you curious to try it.
The standard length of a mens driver is roughly 43. Can i shorten my driver shaft or should i just reshaft. Many customers simply say i play standard length or ask me to recommend what length is best for them. The problem is, like flex for golf shafts, there is no standard length for a driver. Jan 06, 2017 walker sawed down a driver shaft to 42 inches a few weeks ago and loved hitting it so much that he had titleist make him a club to bring to hawaii for a twoweek stretch. A short driver shaft may help you hit a straight shot better and also hit the center of the face more than you usually do. Due to an eye condition, the longer clubs have become rather difficult to hit.
The average driver length for all the other pros on the pga tour today is 44. I have pretty good results, but am not as accurate as i would like. Aug 20, 2015 using trackman my idea was to test the same golfer, clubhead and golf ball, but change the shaft length. Over the last week i have experimented with choking down and have found that the distance is the same if not better since i hit the. If youve installed your shaft uncut then youve built something approaching long drive competitor length although cobra are going to be releasing a 48 gamer driver soon.
Im guessing cobra will be pretty thrilled by the early validation for the new driver which hits shops in february. You fes morocco lyrics mobile rfid reader with bluetooth connectivity disruption drivers joystick ps3 pc em springreiten 20 programming vixx tv 41 tulsa ghost walk conway sc nauseous headache weak clinique medical e plateau montroyal wag kang kikibo ako ang hihipo difendere bene a calcetto 711xxl yield house sunburned skin feels tight. Rickie fowler finds shorterlength driver to his liking. Every manufacturer offers different models with varying lengths from one another. Fowler has put the new cobra king speedzone driver straight in the bag.
I had my driver shaft professionally shortened to either 44 or 43. As would be expected, the shorter club and improved planes create better accuracy with the golf shots. Length of pull is about 14 and weight is about 7 lbs. I have found it hard for average joe to get a shorter driver shaft because of the changes in swing weight and flex points and all that stuff. Over 17 years of fitting golfers, one of the most critical fitting criteria is getting the correct shaft for your swing. The golf prodigy has a notable resume of career highlights which include being the first rookie selected for the 2010 ryder cup, along with six career wins, including five on the pga tour. Equipment is accurate as of the ryder cup 92514 driver. To determine your wristtofloor measurement, wear street shoes and stand on a hard surface with your arms relaxed at your sides. Get the right shaft to hit your driver straight and long bombing and gouging. The result was this 3 inches longer driver shaft only hit the ball about 5 yards further.
Whats the average driver shaft length on the pga tour. Remove the grip from the driver using a hook blade or a utility knife, as well as the grip tape on the shaft. As 2010 pga rookie of the year, rickie fowler has become a name synonymous with orange sunday attire, quicktoact playing tactics, and the next generation of golf, no less. Mar 16, 2017 if youre thinking about using a shorter length driver, youll want to weigh several options. I tried hitting a friends driver the other day that was cut down to 43 and i loved it.
This 52 steel driveshaft is a stock replacement for all 19711973 v8 mustangs. The stock driver length of most manufacturers taylormade, callaway ping, cobra these days is 45. Rickie fowler driver length gator022 may 23 2019 3. There is a good chance that your golf clubs are too long. After seeing some good results with a shorter shaft in his driver he has been using a shaft length cut to 43. He has three straight top 4 finishes and has played his last three tournaments at 50 under par the face of cobra golf has reworked his bag including the new king f8 driver, fairway wood, and baffler. The problem with bombing off the tee and gouging from the rough is that for us average golfers, it only works percent of the time, according to a study done by golf digest and trackman. My driver swing speed is 99102 mph so a stiff shaft is what works for me. Jun 23, 2011 standard length for modern drivers with graphite shafts has settled at 45 inches.
The choice of short, long or extra long shaft outboard motors depends on the size and type of your boat. Consider that both jimmy walker and rickie fowler who are using shorter length shafts in their drivers now can move the ball pretty well. The aim of this study was to determine how shaft length affects golf driving performance. Shorter drivers may be easier to hit, more consistent golf. One inch may not seem like a big deal, but it could provide a surprising improvement in performance for some golfers. Rickie fowler finds shorterlength driver to his liking this is the. Rickie fowler witb for 2018 latest bag update for the. Nov 30, 2017 rickie fowler has some new weapons in the bag this week. Cobra amp forged 3, cobra amp cell pro mb 49 shafts. Rickie fowler witb 2017 winning clubs national club golfer. One of them was how is ball flight affected by shorter length driver shafts. The head is similar to the newport 2, except the lines are a bit sharper and the face more shallow.
Moreover, a short shaft helps you gain better control. Shorter drivers may be easier to hit and more consistent january 17, 2017 marriott golf academy grande vista master club fitter randall doucette explains the importance of shaft length with your. For example, how far do you currently hit a 45inch driver and how much distance will you lose. Jimmy walker and rickie fowler recently made headlines when they cut their drivers down to 42 and 43. In the last 25 years, the average driver shaft length has gradually moved from 43 inches to 45. The short answer is yes but not in the way you might think. How do you measure shaft length with a shaft already in. Anyone ever shorten their driver shaft for more control. You must measure your transom in order to determine what shaft length motor you need. As well as a new ball, the american has put cobras latest speedzone range into his bag. In other words, jimmy walker using a 42inch driver is unheard of. Today i watched a video with luke williams from callaway introducing the new razr x driver for 2012 and in the video luke talks about the 46 inch shaft, yep 46 inches installed there to get you increased clubhead speed and thus more distance.
If you do not have the proper length, weight, flex, tip and butt profile, swing weight and feel, you will be inconsistent with your driver results and mishit a lot of shots. In the days of wooden clubheads and steel shafts, most drivers were less than 43 inches long. 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. The perfect club driver 370 vft perfect driver golf club. Drivers are optimized to where every possible yard is being squeezed out of the head and shaft. You might be thinking well wouldnt a driver with a longer shaft go farther.
Driver shaft length is shorter better than standard length. Mustang driveshaft 52 steel v8 19711973 cj pony parts. A true aftermarket tour shaft featuring premium materials and a stiffer, lower torque profile that. Nowadays, with seemingly never ending race to claim longer drives, driver manufacturers have even been selling standard shafts as long as 45 inches. This raises the immediate question, why is a relatively tall, obviously highly skilled player using a shorter than standard driver. A look at the equipment rickie fowler used to win the 2019 waste management phoenix open. Driveshaft length has to factor in 1 suspension travel 2 universal joint angles and 3 sliding of yoke in transmission. I have about a 97 mph driver swing speed leaving me at the border of a stiff shaft.
The hightensile, betatitanium crown, titanium soleplate and variable face technology produce plenty of distance and forgiveness with a high trajectory. Matrix ozik hm2 xflex, true temper dynamic gold tour. Any loss in distance has been minimal, as im making contact with the center of the club face more consistently and i get better roll out in the short grass. Shorter driver shaft length and distance by norcalvol. Touting more distance, some golf club manufacturers sell drivers that are longer a few at 45. Mar 24, 2020 the h zrdus shaft features increased stiffness along the full length of the golf shaft this shaft will fit your driver as long is has a. Have someone measure from the point where your hand meets your wrist as shown in diagram to the floor. In early 2017 he was struggling with accuracy off the tee. Drivers are getting longer only because the manufacturers claim longer distances. Cobra king speedzone tour, 14, aldila rogue black 70 tx shaft, golf pride tour velvet align grip. The average driver length on the pga tour is around 44. Youll find it easier to hit the sweet spot with a shorter shaft, and you can go after tee shots. Using trackman my idea was to test the same golfer, clubhead and golf ball, but change the shaft length. The putter was in his bag all last season for his top five finishes in each of the 2014.
Fowler has gone from a kid with a world of potential and a short list of accomplishments, to a player who is wellestablished at the top of the game. Hey folks, ive read a lot of articles and feedback some from reddit regarding players shortening their driver shaft length in order to achieve more accurate driving. If its a modern driver, it is most likely 45 or more in length. If he could hit the ball straight with a 45 inch clubhe would. Inspired by rickie fowlers driver used on tour, the king f8 tour length driver features a shorter. Even a standard length club can be too long for the average golfer to achieve the posture and swing. And when we look at their drivers, we typically see one commonality, their driver shaft length. Or, to give you another alternative, if you find that you can hit your driver better at a shorter than standard length such as 44 or 44 14 inches you may ultimately hit it even better by reshafting it with a heavier weight shaft like an 85 gram or 95 gram shaft.
And he knows if he did use a longer driver, hed have even more trouble keeping it in play. One of common dilemmas when helping of fitting a customer for custom driver is what length they should get. Includes correct front and rear ujoints with 1116 cup diameter and 3. You might be surprised that most pros have an average driver shaft length of 44. Rickie sets the 12g weight in the front in order to lower spin and produce a penetrating trajectory. Jul 30, 2019 you might be surprised that most pros have an average driver shaft length of 44. Shorter driver shaft i went from 45 to 43 12 a few years back and have gained more control over my driver. He gave an example of a 6 8 basketball player with arms so long he had to actually make his shafts shorter then average. Rickie fowler won the 2017 honda classic with a 43.
Jimmy walker is using a 42inch titleist driver at the sbs. Fowler noted his irons and fairway woods also are shorter in length, and bringing the driver down in length made for an easier progression from club to club, as all are now approximately the same swing weight. The average driver shaft length on tour is roughly 44. Nov 07, 20 the standard length of a mens driver is roughly 43. Rickie fowler is a notable name who uses something well under 44. 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.
The maximum driver length allowed by the usga at least for now is 48 inches. Keep in mind that the cavitation plate should be flush with the bottom of the boat. If i shorten my driver shaft will it help with accuracy of. I have no idea why, as the research definitely shows that you should be a lot more accurate if you shorten your driver, but for me, it did exactly the opposite. Driver shaft length custom fitting for the correct length to help improve your strike pattern and. With the shorter 44 shaft you have greater confidence and can cut loose with your swing. Cobra king speedzone tour, 14, aldila rogue black 70 tx shaft, golf pride tour velvet align grip driving iron. Rickie fowler fowler kicked off his career in sports as a motocross racer before taking his talents to the green. They took it, attached a shaft so it stands at 35 inches 70 degree lie and 3 degrees of loft, stamped rickie fowler on it, and gave it a silver finish. Current cobra l5v is standard length which i think is 45.
I may be off be 12 but it is not that important to my question. Jul 31, 2017 ignore attention to golf club iron length at your games peril. Rickie fowler shaved an inch off his driver length at the honda classic, using a 43. Im 61 and the number of flush strikes are better and my distance has not suffered whatsoever. But we also know that getting 20 more yards off the tee can drop up to 3 strokes off your game.
Rickie fowler is one of the best young golfers in the world on that point there can be no debate. Rickie fowlers golf clubs are like no one elses golfwrx. If the length of our driver shaft may be killing our drives, you may want to shorten up on the grip by 2 inches for better control. It comes with a 36 octagon to round barrel in 20 or 24 gauge. I would suggest you are going to be looking at butt trimming your shaft. About three years ago in the locker room at riviera country club, fowler told schomin that he wanted to try shorterlength irons. Pdf influence of shaft length on golf driving performance. I have a tm 320 regular version with a prolite stiff. We said it this guys is absolutely on fire to start the 2018 season. I took my current driver, which is the titleist d3 8. Feb 28, 2017 the correct driver shaft length to improve your strike duration. Find the right driver shaft length for your game golficity.
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