Length of shafts according to height in golf sportsrec. If you have to cut it off, use a hookbladed knife like this one, available in the green lantern golf store. Aftermarket shafts from aldila, project x, and mitsubishi available at an upcharge. Nowadays, with seemingly never ending race to claim longer drives, driver manufacturers have even been selling standard shafts as long as 45 inches. The inherently lighter weight graphite allows a longer shaft without increasing the total weight of the club. The longer club, in turn, produces a longer arc and greater head speed as noted in question one above. Standard length of golf clubs for women and men sportsrec. By curly6, january 22, 2018 in general equipment talk. Did we get longer drivers straighter drives or did it do. Dec 21, 2015 in the days of drivers with steel shafts and persimmon heads, the standard length for a driver was 43 inches. One of the features that having the right driver shaft can improve is driving distance, which is something all golfers crave. Ping g410 oban devotion 06 driver 04 stiff graphite shaft only 44.
The standard length for a male driver shaft used to be 43. Currently, most male golfers are using 45 to 48 inches drivers, which is the maximum allowed under usga rules of golf. Both materials are carbonbased, and the term graphite is standard in the golf industry. The oversize heads 360460cc that i have tried on steel. If you have the opportunity to try them, or get fit, that would be your best choice to make a correct decision. Jan 07, 2015 most average male golfers should consider a driver length of 43 inches to 43. According to usa today, cobra began marketing a pair of 48inch drivers the maximum legal length according to the rules of golf in early 2012. Looking into a new driver for 2018, and have learned from various fitting experiences over the past few years that a correctly fitted shaft really is the engine of most drivers.
The reason is, with a straightblade, you risk cutting into the graphite fibers, which will weaken the shaft and cause premature and painful failure. For womens length please subtract 1 from all numbers. It is important to note however that i play smaller heads 280320cc in the more traditional pear shape. Drivers in a 2010 golf digest article, pga tour player bubba watson said the typical offtherack driver is 45. 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. Taylormade golf m6 dtype driver 460cc mazel titanium golf driver for men,right handed,460cc. Proper shaft length can significantly influence the direction, consistency and distance of a golf shot by forcing the player into an address position that can be maintained throughout the golf swing. In the days of drivers with steel shafts and persimmon heads, the standard length for a driver was 43 inches. A woman golfer who struggles using fairway woods to get airborne is likely to play her best by replacing them with hybrids. Head weights, shaft weights and balance points oh my. In reality, the average length of a driver used on tour is 44. However, in the 21st century a standard driver is considered to be 45 inches. Also incorporates two interchangeable weights, 14g and 2g.
Find the right driver shaft length for your game golficity. Taylormade driver graphite shaft golf club shafts for sale ebay. Drives were high, going 220230, with a 1520 yard fade not a banana slice. For clubmakers out there, you are used to purchasing graphite shafts that are for the most part 46 long. Technical specifications of golf club heads, shafts. The use of graphite in golf shafts took some 30 years to take hold, but it is now the main ingredient in driver. I have a question about the proper length of fairway woods. Choosing the appropriate club length before we use continue reading fitting charts.
Length of shafts according to height in golf last updated. If you need longer clubs, a piece of steel or graphite, called a shaft extension, can be put in the end of your club, adding up to 2 in length to it. However most golfers will opt for longer length to the sacrifice of greater control. But a survey of major manufacturers shows that standard golf club lengths are fairly. Driver shaft length when i was testing out the rogue the fitter started me out on the standard length aldila synergy which i think is a 46, but we switched to a shorter one and my performance dropped significantly. Most male golfers are wielding drivers that measure 45 to 48 inches, the maximum allowed under the united states golf associations rules of golf. Sep 26, 2018 what length driver should you use with mark crossfield filmed at titleist tpi in the usa with their top fitting team. Best driver shafts for distance in 2020 golf rating.
A much more common remedy is for the manufacturer to make the length longer to make up for the difference in the swingweight. Driver shaft length are you shorting yourself using a 46. Get fitted with custom shafts, custom grips and custom lengths available. Driver shaft length is shorter better than standard.
However, in 21st century, 45 inches drivers are considered as standard. Cobra golf 2019 f9 mens speedback driver blackavalanche cobra 2017 golf mens max driver. With the variety of shaft weights, both in woods and irons, variations in these lengths may be. 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. Measure the club at the angle that the bottom of the clubhead lies in its playing position on the floor. Virtually no women golfers should try to use a driver length longer than 43 inches, most women should use a driver length shorter than 43 inches. The standard length for steel and graphite wedges for men is 35 and 35. Set driver at 12 degrees with heavier weight in the back. I have more control issues with the graphite shafts versus the steel. I have heard that altering the shaft length of your driver by an inch canshould alter the club speed by up to 4 mph. Why are clubs with graphite shafts clubs longer than those. The standard length of a driver for men used to be 43. Some players get good control and distance when they use this club.
Hey guys, ive been following this forum for a while. Throughout this guide we will bring you the very best driver shafts for distance. According to usa today, cobra began marketing a pair of 48inch drivers the maximum legal length according to the rules of golf. Used cobra fmax superlite offset driver cobra superlite 45. Measuring your golf driver is an easy task once you have done it before. What are the standard lengths for callaway golf club irons. Aug 20, 2015 when i tested my old college driver a few weeks ago my interest was piqued by how close my swing speed with the 43. Please allow 35 additional days for custom clubs to be. From the beginning of the 20th century all the way through to the middle 1980s, the standard mens driver length stood at 43. Total ratings 2, mg tour x 400 460cc titanium 10 driver regular graphite in plastic.
Graphite shafted irons may be the same length, or 12 to 1 longer, depending on the head or shaft characteristics you use. The standard length of 5 iron with a graphite shaft is 38. Most average male golfers should consider a driver length of 43 inches to 43. Graphite clubs are slightly longer, with a standard driver at 45 inches, 5iron at 38. For golfers who struggle with impact dispersion, max offers a tremendous amount of highspeed surface area on the face. However, in recent times, the standard driver length has been accepted as 45 inches. Standard golf club length specifications clubmaker. The length of a driver and fairway woods is a different story. Aldila nv 75 r flex graphite shaft ping g adapter installed without grip. Im also 57 so im not sure if a standard length driver shaft is right for me. 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. For men, the standard length of a driver with a steel shaft used to be 43. The standard length of a steel shafted driver for a man is 44 inches. 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.
Shorter golfers or those who are uncomfortable with longer shafts can order their graphite shafts shorter to match the length of a comparable steelshafted club. I build my own clubs and have several drivers with both steel and graphite shafts in them. Generally driver shafts are the same as fairway wood shafts, meaning it is one shaft at raw length and is then butt trimmed to play at a specific length depending on the club. This called for a test using trackman my idea was to test the same golfer, clubhead and golf ball, but change. An infinity edge face design expands the milled area by 95%, enlarging the area of the face that is at the legal limit. Also, the loss of swingweight on a standard length graphite shafted driver is regained with additional shaft length. Standard lengths are based on lengths required for swingweights to be in. Driver shaft length when i was testing out the rogue the fitter started me out on the standard length aldila synergy which i think is a 46, but we switched to a. Michael breed, host of the golf fix, answers a viewers email question on driver shaft length.
Standard length and loft for irons golf in my kingdom. 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. Jan 27, 2016 graphite clubs are slightly longer, with a standard driver at 4. When in doubt, err on the side of shorter length for the driver. The chart below helps you determine if you should have your. Graphite shafted drivers are manufactured 1 inch longer than steel shafted clubs because graphite shafts weigh less than steel shafts allowing us to produce a longer club with the same swing weight a fulcrum measurement of the proper balance and feel of a golf club. I love the shaft and actually like the heads as well. A very tall player will stoop too much with a standard length club, while a very short player will stand too upright. 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. When i tested my old college driver a few weeks ago my interest was piqued by how close my swing speed with the 43. Default standard lengths are 45 14 the tour 65 shaft is available at an upcharge default standard length is 45. Clone golf club custom clubs golf bags by golden eagle golf. Driver shaft length is shorter better than standard length.
If you are 5 feet 4 inches tall with a 35inch wristtofloor measurement, the club should be onequarter inch longer. I have plenty of distance, but driver accuracy is an issue for me. Callaways middle irons, as included in the popular x22 series, continue in the same vein 1. Average golfers will hit closer to the sweet spot more often by using a shorter shaft. When i pull the trigger on a new driver, that is something im going to factor in. Typically, the length of a female golfers club is an inch lesser than that of a male golfers.
Standard graphite shafts are longer than standard steel shafts. Driver shaft length custom fitting for the correct length to help improve your strike pattern and. Fitting charts patriot golf fitting page to get an accurate measurement of club length. Nov 07, 20 the standard length of a mens driver is roughly 43. The standard length of a mens driver is roughly 43. See what results we got when we tried different length shafts on the golf club in a driver. The 8 and 9irons in the x22 set maintain the same length system. When you go about choosing a length that is right for you, it will be best to make the choice based on what is comfortable. If you look at the original equipment manufacturers callaway, ping, taylor made, titliest standard lengths, you will see that they often vary from what is considered standard, and they also vary from one another. We are using the following industry standard for the club length. Oct 08, 2019 best driver shafts for distance in 2020 having the right driver shaft can improve your all round driving on a golf course. Wide world of golf specializes in custom callaway golf clubs. Buy the 2018 callaway rogue driver from the wide world of golf. See what results we got when we tried different length shafts on the golf club.
Ive had a lot of success with having the same shaft in my driver and 3 wood i play a 16. Get the best deals on ping golf club shafts when you shop the largest online selection at. How to cut down your driver shaft length first, you gotta get that grip off. A 44 driver helps golfers to achieve a distance of about 275 yards. Declining by a halfinch, the standard 5iron is 38 inches, the 6iron is 37. According to, standard length woods and drivers should suit most averagesize golfers. The standard length of a steel driver for a man is 44 inches. Check out breeds tip on how to determine whether your driver shaft length is too long or too short. By far my most reliable and consistent drivers have the steel shafts. Dec 11, 2018 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 45 inches for a graphite shaft driver would be appropriate. Golf driver length options todays modern golf driver length with graphite shafts is about 45 to 45. Ping g40 tour 65 driver shaft x extra stiff graphite 44. What length driver should you use buying guide youtube. With the graphite shafts in fairways playing 12 longer than older model steel shafts, you would gain the correct length, and the added length also adds 1 degree upright to the lie angles.