Does a shorter driver shaft Reduce distance?
It is possible that shortening your driver shaft will actually decrease the distance that you drive the ball. A longer driver shaft has generally meant a greater distance when driving.
Is a shorter driver more accurate?
While it’s entirely possible that a shorter driver will help you hit it straighter, our data shows that a longer driver could also be the solution. Whether you’re searching for distance, accuracy, or a little of both, make an appointment with a trusted club fitter to find the optimal length for your driver.
Does shortening your driver Help?
Shortening the shaft will make the club shorter but it will also make the shaft stiffer and adjust the swing weight as well. Plus, the more length you remove, the less flex your club will have. Depending on how much you cut it down, it could move a regular flex to a stiff or a stiff to an extra stiff.
Will a longer driver increase distance?
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 distance, technically the advice you’ve been given is true.
How long should my driver be for my height?
The Tall and Short of It For example, if you are 6-feet tall and your wrist-to-floor 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.
How much should I shorten my driver?
In our constant effort to get better, I would highly recommend shortening your driver by at least an inch. Over the years, the lengths of the driver shafts continued to get longer and longer as manufactures looked for ways to help consumers gain extra yardage.
How long is Rory McIlroy driver shaft?
Lefty slams USGA for potential driver length rule Several top amateurs also told GolfChannel.com that they knew of no one who gamed a driver that long. “I went back to 44 1/2 [inches] earlier this year,” Rory McIlroy said.
What is a good distance for a driver?
Here’s an interesting fact: While PGA Tour pros hit their drives anywhere from 280 yards to 320 yards on average, and LPGA Tour pros hit their drives from 230 to 270 yards on average, most recreational golfers, according to Golf Digest, average somewhere around 195-205 yards with their drivers.
How long is Tiger Woods driver shaft?
Tiger Woods played a 43.5in shaft for many years and a number of the world’s best play shorter shafts too. These players have above-average swing speeds and therefore do not need the distance an extra inch in their shaft would provide. They prioritise accuracy and control when configuring their driver set-ups.
What is the length of Phil Mickelson’s driver?
47.9 inches
Mickelson uses a 47.5-inch driver — it was 47.9 inches at Kiawah Island when at age 50 he became golf’s oldest major champion — and Lefty was not pleased in August when he heard this limit was close to being announced, calling it “pathetic.”
Can a longer driver give you More distance?
Drivers generally come standard at 45-46 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.
Is it easier to hit with a shorter driver shaft?
The short answer is, yes, it is easier to hit with a shorter driver. As we talked about before, a shorter driver will decrease the width of the arc to your swing and increase your frequency of hitting the center of the clubface. A longer driver shaft might be affecting how accurately you hit the ball, and not in a good way.
How can I change the length of my driver?
The easiest way to change the length of your driver is to just slide your hands down the golf grip about a half an inch. This mimics the same swing you would have if you were to cut down the shaft. For more advanced golfers, you can take off the golf grip and use a saw or shaft cutter to take off the butt of your club.
What should the length of a golf driver be?
How Short Should Your Driver Be? The average length of a men’s driver is 45.5 inches and for women, 43 inches. Obviously, everyone is a different height so these standard lengths are not universal for everyone. For a majority of golfers, a driver that is half an inch shorter will improve their ball striking off the center of the face.