The perfect driver lets you play golf the way it was intended to be playedfrom the fairway. 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. A shorter shaft doesnt necessarily mean that you will lose any distance like someone mentioned. In the previous segment of this blog, we discussed hitting the ball on the sweet spot in order to optimize your smash factor or efficiency. The lighter weight allows for a longer shaft, but the 3wood shaft is normally cut an inch shorter than the driver to offer more control. Over the past twenty years, golf club manufacturers have been making clubs stronger.
Typically most players do pick up speed around 1 mph per inch with a longer driver shaft, and since every 1 mph of additional driver speed generally yields about two yards of extra carry. All things being equal, a longer driver shaft will allow you to swing the club faster, which could add more distance. Nov 28, 2015 cant say that i have tried a shorter driver, but i tend to hit my 3 wood straighter than the driver and i think that its because of the shorter shaft. Jan 12, 2017 is there a more magical word in golf than consistency. In the march hotlinks, club expert tom wishon wrote that one key to real improvement with the driver comes from a shorter length. This week gear guy explores the theory that a longer driver shaft equals more distance, the importance of face inserts on putters and more. So if a longer shaft equals more distance, why doesnt everyone use a. In fact, player 1 was, by far, the best at 46 player 2 was also best with the longest shaft. But as i noted drivers have also gotten lighter and longer than ever and for me, i cant swing these clubs consistently. And because of that, i can almost guarantee this golfer struggles with distance.
We immediately set out to fix that and to discover whether golfers are helped or harmed by longer driver shafts. This can be a symptom of body rotation or club head speed. Thinking about cutting my driver shaft down an inch. Wed jan 15, 2014 by dave phillips drivers generally come standard at 4546 inches in length, the longer the driver shaft the potential exists for more distance, theoretically your swing arc would be wider and therefore you could create more speed. Many golf monthly forum members are increasingly inquisitive over the distance gains we see on readerfitting days, questioning where. Shots from the shorter driver were more accurate, and usually as long or almost as long as from the longer driver. Com equipment insider jonathan wall takes a look at rory mcilroys callaway apex mb irons, the rise of taylormades spider putter on tour, the. So there has to be a reason why these shorter drivers go farther, right. Somewhat surprising considering the distance race the big oems are engaged in. There is a good chance that your golf clubs are too long.
I havent lost any distance and ive gained plenty of accuracy. You have to tip trim the shaft to increase the stiffness, and that would be a lot more work and more costly to do. The quest for a more accurate driver practical golf. You could put a 47in shaft in your driver and your swing speed might increase by 5mph, but if you struggle to control the. Jan 15, 2014 will a shorter driver give you more distance. With arms extended, turn as far as you comfortably can while maintaining your address posture and spine. May 10, 2019 this week gear guy explores the theory that a longer driver shaft equals more distance, the importance of face inserts on putters and more. So i decided to not only experiment with a shorter driver, but also heavier and stiffer. Can a shorter driver shafts say from 44 to 42 help or aid in driving the ball more consistent as opposed to longer shafts. The ball may tend to go to the right, or fade side, for righthanded golfers because with a toostiff shaft the clubface is harder to square the clubface is more likely to be open at impact, in other words. It is also important to remember that there is no uniform industry standard regarding shafts, so one manufacturers stiff shaft might differ from a stiff shaft of another. With arms extended, turn as far as you comfortably can while maintaining your address posture and.
The perfect club driver 370 vft perfect driver golf club. If anything, im hitting it the same distance, sometimes longer. Shop to find out if using a driver with a shorter shaft could actually. Golfers want more distance and the manufacturers are happy to give it to them with longer shafts. Rickie fowler finds shorterlength driver to his liking. Finding the right stiff shaft for your irons often is an investigative process, according to the usgtf. The fairway woods are used for distance and at times to attack the green, and most players use graphite shafts that are lighter than steel.
Nov 16, 2018 the fairway woods are used for distance and at times to attack the green, and most players use graphite shafts that are lighter than steel. Theres no consistent pattern, and that has a lot do with the shaft being a little too long for that particular. If you want to hit longer drives and send you driver further down the fairway can using a longer shaft help you find those yards. Looking at the two pictures to the right, the top image is from a driver with a 45. Can a shorter driver shafts say from 44 to 42 help or aid in driving the ball more consistent as opposed to. Rickie fowler finds shorter length driver to his liking. Many tour pros are opting for a shorter driver shaft these days. 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, hitting the wedges. You might be thinking well wouldnt a driver with a longer shaft go farther. Looking at the two pictures to the right, the top image. The ball will probably fly lower and shorter for any given loft, compared to a properly fit shaft. It seems to work, but i wonder if i should have been satisfied with the shorter distance.
A heavier shaft may help smooth smooth out your tempo and hit the ball better. The best 2019 driver and shaft combinations true fit clubs. Player 3 had similar dispersion with each shaft, and players 4 and 5 were best at 45 our results showed that shorter shafts are not an automatic means for producing consistent distance. Matrix ozik hd7 stiff 74g low trajectory midstiff tip 3. You also have to remember that most graphite shaft irons are 12. Oct 17, 2017 hold your driver with your right hand on the hosel and your left hand on the grip above. Besides coming very close to my usual driver distance, i also stayed in range of my playing partners who began. Jan 12, 2012 somewhat surprising considering the distance race the big oems are engaged in. What do half inch long shafts do to your golf shot. Dec 01, 2019 finding the centre of the face is the biggest ingredient to more distance. There are drills you can do to increase your body rotation and your club head speed, generating more power behind your swing and allowing. Many have heard that a shorter driver shaft can increase their.
You most likely will not see any loss in distance because what you lose in terms of club head speed is made up for with more consistent contact on the true center of the club face the sweet. Also does a shorter shafts allow more consistent control. In fact, a shorter shaft should help you find the sweet spot more often and may. In general, this will be a spot that is slightly towards the toe and just above the center of the clubface. The problem for recreational golfers and even the pros. Since that is where the extra distance is coming from with these irons, if you are properly fitted and need them to be made 12. Optimize driver loft for more distance true fit clubs. 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.
After adjusting the swingweight having the shorter shaft has made a noticeable difference in both accuracy. Michael breed give tips for driver length and distance. On the other hand, a shaft flex that is too stiff may not bend enough and could rob you of power. A quick update i bought the below shaft off ebay 2 from standard so the driver is playing 43. This edition of golf tips relates to driver accuracy.
The effect of club length on swing speed and distance. Feb 09, 2018 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. Shorter shaft hitting the sweet spot more consistantly thus keep or even gaining distance. I wonder if ill lose distance and how much, or will it stay the same if the strikes. It could be that youve never had the type of impact on the ball to make the ball go as far as those your playing with. I hit the fairway more often and, because i find it easier to hit the sweet spot with the shorter shaft, my distance has improved. It could be that youve never had the type of impact on the ball to make the ball go as. This week gear guy explores the theory that a longer driver shaft equals more distance. If you are looking for more consistent distance gaping between your irons, try sterling irons same length irons. Use our fitting wizard to find the right driver shaft for you. I am definitely more accurate with the shorter driver. Lengthening the irons almost works like having an extra club or two in the bag. I have plenty of distance, but driver accuracy is an issue for me.
So i lengthened my irons by about an inch and now find ive added some distance to them and also have the option to choke down for more control when needed. In contrast the shorter model yielded a maxed out smash factor of. Oct 01, 2018 we immediately set out to fix that and discover whether golfers are helped or harmed by longer driver shafts. When it comes to your short irons, control is more important than distance. For the past few months, ive knowingly been flouting the 14club rule by carrying two drivers. You might be surprised that most pros have an average driver shaft length of 44. Perhaps more than anything else, added shaft length has increased driver distances.
Custom fit to you individually by one of the top club fitters in the world. Ive played 2 rounds like this and i have actually gained 1 club in distance with irons and have hit my driver straighter and longer than before. While i usually get pretty good distance from my driver and woods 230yards average for the driver and about 200 for my three wood, my iron. A shorter driver, he said, encourages center contact on the clubface, which leads to longer, straighter drives. Golf club shaft flex and the effect on driving distance. Wed jan 15, 2014 by dave phillips drivers generally come standard at 4546 inches in length, the longer the driver shaft the potential exists for.
For both the iron and driver test, we counted mishits as shots that were ten or more yards short of the median distance for that player with that shaft. Personally, i have switched to a shorter driver shaft. Hitting long, straight irons is one of the keys to a better golf game. Some manufacturers are increasing stiffness in short irons for more control and increasing softness. The secrets to increasing distance of your 7iron golf tips. When i pull the trigger on a new driver, that is something im going to factor in. Hold your driver with your right hand on the hosel and your left hand on the grip above. Sadly, getting consistent is the result of hard work, not a heavier shaft. If a player is looking for more accuracy he should swing a 3wood off tee boxes until he. Once again, we feel that the shaft is of critical importance to getting optimum performance out of any club, but especially the driver. That will affect swingweight and feel, and probably make things worse for overthetop swingers and those with fast tempos. If a player is looking for more accuracy he should swing a 3wood off tee boxes until he grooves a good enough swing to make the longer shafted driver work well. Michael breed give tips for driver length and distance golf. Check out this article to find out more about this concept.
On monday they also talked about it in a simulator segment and how you should try choking down on your driver first to see if you like the feel of a shorter shaft before you get fitted for one. The ball may tend to go to the right, or fade side, for righthanded golfers because with a too. After adjusting the swingweight having the shorter shaft has made a noticeable difference in both accuracy and distance. So what do you do when your distance is falling short. But that worked for meget fit and try clubs with shorter shafts and see what works for you. 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. Cant say that i have tried a shorter driver, but i tend to hit my 3 wood straighter than the driver and i think that its because of the shorter shaft. But whats more curious is thats how a lot of people shop for golf clubs. For many of you reading this i am confident that if you were able to shorten the shaft of your driver you will actually pick up distance because youll be. Given the same swing and swing speed, the club head will go faster at the end of a longer shaft than a shorter one. In fact, testing shows an inch of extra shaft length equals roughly 10 yards in distance. Jan 31, 2017 you most likely will not see any loss in distance because what you lose in terms of club head speed is made up for with more consistent contact on the true center of the club face the sweet spot.
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