The most important consideration in the process of choosing the best golf driver for you is the shaft flex. With respect to offtheshelf clubs, there is no organization authorized to set standard lengths for golf clubs. The standard length of a driver with a stainless steel shaft for a male player is 45 inches. How to measure golf club length man, women and junior. Aug 24, 2016 do not assume that the standard length found on the clubs in the golf shop, especially the woods, will be right for you. Length of shafts according to height in golf sportsrec. When they say 45 is the standard length for mens drivers is that measurement of the shaft before it goes into the head.
Use the chart below to determine the proper shaft length. What is the standard length of a golf driver answers. The key difference between the standard xr16 head and. Dec 21, 2019 new driver shafts are made as long as 46 inches, requiring them to be cut down to size for most players.
The standard length of a mens driver is roughly 43. Using trackman my idea was to test the same golfer, clubhead and golf ball, but change the shaft length. Jun 14, 2008 standard length will be perfect, standard length are usually 45. Set driver at 12 degrees with heavier weight in the back. Jan 23, 2018 brent kelley is an awardwinning sports journalist and golf expert with over 30 years in print and online journalism. Nov 07, 20 the standard length of a mens driver is roughly 43. The average driver shaft length on tour is roughly 44. The following list highlights some experiences of players using drivers with a 45 inch shaft length. New driver shafts are made as long as 46 inches, requiring them to be cut down to size for most players. How to measure golf club length man, women and junior golfers.
Driver shaft length are you shorting yourself using a 46. Many golf monthly forum members are increasingly inquisitive over the distance gains we see on readerfitting days, questioning where exactly the distance. 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. Simply put, shaft flex is a rating given to the golf shafts ability to resist bending under load during the golf swing. Golfers have experienced the following when they use a 46 inch driver shaft. With the variety of shaft weights, both in woods and irons, variations in these lengths may be necessary to achieve desired swing weight rate readings.
Oct, 2016 joe millers winning driver, pictured above, was a callaway xr16 ld, 3 loft, fujikura joe miller prototype 3x shaft, 50 shaft length. Putter length is based on a golfers posture and hand position at address. They achieve a better smash factor with a 45 inch driver than a slightly longer 46 inch driver. In theory, the longer the driver shaft length, the greater the shot distance. Some players can hit pretty well when they use a driver with a shaft length of 46 inches. The standard length for a mens driver is in the 43inch to 45inch range. The standard length of a driver for men used to be 43.
Dec 01, 2019 what is the optimum driver shaft length. In the modern 460cc driver, the shaft now rests close to 1 916 above that ground line meaning that the cut length of a shaft for a 45 driver is 43. Contrary to what some might think, there isnt a run on. Though there isnt a standard length for a driver, most are sold between 45 and 46 inches. Graphite golf shafts are lighter than steel shafts, resulting in an increase in swing speed and distance. Drives were high, going 220230, with a 1520 yard fade not a banana slice. Whats the average driver shaft length on the pga tour. Increments of 14 inches, 38 inches, 12 inch or even same length are all acceptable depending on the golfers comfort, stanceposture and manner of play with each wedge. Below is a list of standard lengths diamond tour golf uses when assembling golf clubs. In metal woods your skill level will dictate the need for additional length.
Quick golf club size guide for beginners golfsupport blog. 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. However, in recent times, the standard driver length has been accepted as 45 inches. Or is the measurement taken from the base of the driver head the part touching the ground to the tip of the grip. What is the standard shaft length for a driver answers. Select from regular, firm, stiff, ladies or seniors flex constructed from graphite or steel. Drivers with graphite shafts have a standard length of 46 inches. Twenty years ago, most drivers for ladies and there were but a few of them were. The shaft is always cut to the perfect length, whether you are looking for something standard or would like it customized to suit your playing. So, if you want how to measure golf club length for man, you need to have some adjustments. Dec 11, 2018 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.
Jan 07, 2015 there is no specific rule for wedge length fitting golfer comfort and golfer stanceposture is the guide for wedge lengths after the pw. Driver shaft length is shorter better than standard length. The length of a driver and fairway woods is a different story. Check out breeds tip on how to determine whether your driver shaft length is too long or too short. Wishon also told me that the average driver length on the pga tour is shorter than the standard lengths equipment companies sell us. But if you do feel the shaft is a bit short you could get half an inch or an inch added to it. They hit fairways, off the tee and straighter shots more consistently with a 44. 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. Nowadays, with seemingly never ending race to claim longer drives, driver manufacturers have even been selling standard shafts as long as 45 inches. When thinking about what length golf clubs to use, specifically the driver, it will depend on if you prioritise distance or accuracy in your long game. The longer shaft promises more speed but possibly less control while the shorter shaft promises more consistency, but which is best. At one time, the standard length of a mens driver for golf was. What do half inch long shafts do to your golf shot.
But a survey of major manufacturers shows that standard golf club lengths are fairly uniform across the board. There is no specific rule for wedge length fitting golfer comfort and golfer stanceposture is the guide for wedge lengths after the pw. I took my current driver, which is the titleist d3 8. Head weights, shaft weights and balance points hireko golf. However, in the 21st century a standard driver is considered to be 45 inches. The length of a golf club is measured from the tip of the grip to where the clubhead meets the ground. The following designations are used to rate shaft flex. The higher the swing speed, the stiffer the shaft flex should be. From the beginning of the 20th century all the way through to the middle 1980s, the standard mens driver length stood at 43. The clubhead tends to be smaller and the length of the club a little shorter than a traditional fairway wood, making it easier to maneuver if you are in the rough or the trees.
A woman golfer who struggles using fairway woods to get airborne is likely to play her best by replacing them with hybrids. Received my cobra king f8 driver on tuesday, took it out for a test drive on wednesday nothing like testing a driver on the course. Alternatively, this is the difference between the length of the overall golf club and the length of the clubhead. A steelshafted club imparts more vibrations up the shaft to your hands. The folks at ping built me two identical g30 driversone at their standard length of 4534 inches, the other two inches shorter. Aug 20, 2015 using trackman my idea was to test the same golfer, clubhead and golf ball, but change the shaft length. For womens length please subtract 1 from all numbers.
A club length that suits one player wont necessarily suit another, which is why there are professional club fitters. Standard length chart below is a list of standard length s diamond tour golf uses when assembling golf clubs. Jun 21, 2018 driver shaft length is longer or shorter better. Before we talk directly about that, lets check out the length of most clubs available in golf shops today. Dec 18, 2019 the average driver shaft length on tour is roughly 44.
Most male golfers are wielding drivers that measure 45 to 48 inches, the maximum allowed under the united states golf associations rules of golf. One of those was revealed recently when we realized that we had never tested the concept of shorter driver shafts being more accurate. A shorter driver may increase distance for a player who has difficulty making solid contact. The purpose of golf myths unplugged is to challenge the accepted wisdom of golf, but even we have blind spots. I think the player who went from, say, a 50 gram driver shaft to a 90 gram fw shaft would be a significant outlier. Dec 01, 2019 when thinking about what length golf clubs to use, specifically the driver, it will depend on if you prioritise distance or accuracy in your long game. Is one companys driver going to be the same length from the end of the shaft to the bottom of the clubhead as another companys. In fact, testing shows an inch of extra shaft length equals roughly 10 yards in distance. To find the correct length for you, in both woods and irons, you will need to hit some shots with clubs of different lengths or by choking down on the clubs you now have. Fortunately, fitting you for the proper length is not a difficult process. Well, and the table should have the number of shots. For clubmakers out there, you are used to purchasing graphite shafts that are for the most part 46 long.
You know what there is no precise standard for a golf club length. Drivers can be lengthened up to 48 inches, which is the maximum length for clubs allowed by the rules of golf. Does anyone have any advice on appropriate shaft length for your height. 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.
Find the right driver shaft length for your game golficity. Many golf monthly forum members are increasingly inquisitive over the distance gains we see on readerfitting days, questioning where exactly the. Do not assume that the standard length found on the clubs in the golf shop, especially the woods, will be right for you. I thought i was playing with a shortened driver but when. 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. 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. Taking a look at the driver shaft length used by the tour leaders in strokes gained. Im 58 and when i swing a standard length shaft i feel like i cant widen my base because ill be too far away from the ball and if i try to keep my feet a little closer im too unbalanced and fall forward.
Brent kelley is an awardwinning sports journalist and golf expert with over 30 years in print and online journalism. Therefore, the longer the driver the better, right. Driver shaft length is shorter better than standard. Standard lengths standard lengths are based on lengths required for swingweights to be in normal acceptable ranges at standard head weights. How to measure golf club length its not a milliondollar question now. The standard length of 5 iron with a graphite shaft is 38. With the variety of shaft weights, both in woods and irons, variations in these lengths may be necessary to achieve desired swing weight rate. For putters, length can be measured a number of ways because of the position of the hosel andor golf shaft in relationship to the heel. Even though the rules of golf for competition allow the club shaft length of up to 48 inches, golf monthly notes that the average driver length used on the tour is. What is the standard driver shaft length the standard length for a male driver shaft used to be 43.
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. Driver length creep may be why you cant hit your driver. They can send the ball over a distance of 275 yards using this golf club. 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. The mitsubishi fubuki jseries is a seriously wellmade and high performing driver for any golfer. What about 3irons or 5hybrids or pitching wedges or any other club. Michael breed, host of the golf fix, answers a viewers email question on driver shaft length. As mentioned before, the length on heelshafted putters can be measured the same way as an iron or wood. Today, the standard driver is 45 inches, but most also. Oct 01, 2018 intuitively, you have to agree that a shorter length driver has to be more accurate with all other variables the same.
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