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. You can use the golf club sizing charts below to help you determine the. Feb 25, 2015 providing the 8g lighter shaft has about the same weight distribution balance point as the current shaft, at the same length and with the same grip the club with the 8g lighter shaft will show a drop in the swingweight of right around 1 swingweight point. I took my current driver, which is the titleist d3 8. 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. Custom fitting custom golf stop clone golf clubs, golf. Increments between wedges depend of individual preferences and usually are smaller do not exceed.
Height is only one factor to consider when determining driver shaft length. The right weight can mean an extra club in distance. Stronger players with faster swings typically elect to use stiffer shafts, for example. Nowadays, with seemingly never ending race to claim longer drives, driver. To determine the approximate length of clubs that are right for your height, you. Shaft kick point, also known as flex point or bend point, is the location on the shaft that bends the most during a swing. Most male golfers are wielding drivers that measure 45 to 48 inches, the maximum allowed under the united states golf associations rules of golf. Clubs other than drivers gradually get shorter if a 44inch steel shaft driver is indicated by the chart, your. A very tall player will stoop too much with a standardlength club, while a very short. Add weight to your driver golf club for more distance pga. A higher kick point, which means the bend point is higher in the shaft, closer to the grip, can help lower trajectory, while a lower kick point, which is closer to where the head and shaft are connected can help increase the trajectory of a golf shot.
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. For every 1 added, the shaft becomes one flex softer. The effect of club length on swing speed and distance golf. February 10, 2012 2 comments golf shafts by shawn zawodni. Some players can hit pretty well when they use a driver with a shaft length of 46 inches. With this measurement and your height, we will be able to determine the correct club length for you. The complete guide to maximizing driver distance everyone is currently focused on how far the pros are hitting the ball, and whether or not the golf ball should be rolled back. 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. Twenty years ago, most drivers for ladies and there were but a few of them were 42 long. Length of shafts according to height in golf sportsrec.
Most manufacturers standards are that theres a 1 difference in the lie angles between the 3, 4. The question is what happens when you take a 6 iron and reduce the length by one halfinch. The length of the golf clubs shaft in relation to the overall length of the club defines the length of the driver shaft. May 14, 2018 i would love to see this experiment repeated with iron shafts. Measure the length of the shaft of the 5iron, from the heel of the club head to the butt end of the grip. Players with slower swings typically choose shafts with progressively more flex, which.
To choose irons for your height, golf monthly recommends using the golf. Aug 20, 2015 using trackman my idea was to test the same golfer, clubhead and golf ball, but change the shaft length. You might have a great club head that is used by some of the best golfers in the world, but if you dont have the right golf club shaft length, it will all be wasted and your drives will fall short of their potential. The longer shaft promises more speed but possibly less control while the. Sometimes a golfers height and arm length will negate each other and a standard length is the best option. Golf driver length options todays modern golf driver length with graphite shafts is about 45 to 45. Before we talk directly about that, lets check out the length of most clubs available in golf shops today.
The average length of a driver 5 years ago was approximately 45 long. The complete guide to maximizing driver distance practical golf. That is why the cluboratory, our fitting center, has drivers of varying length. The term refers to that region of a golf shaft at which the shaft exhibits the greatest amount of bend when the tip is pulled down. Check out breeds tip on how to determine whether your driver shaft length is too long or too short. May 14, 2020 the swing speed is the main consideration in selecting a driver shaft. For each 12 additional length on an iron, the lie angle should be between 12 and 1 flatter. What is the proper driver shaft length and how much does height. However, in the 21st century a standard driver is considered to be 45 inches.
Golf clubs are usually available in two primary lengths excluding. Every golfer wants to hit the ball farther, and the quest for maximum length has led many 21st century golfers to opt for drivers with shafts that are 1 to 3 inches longer than the standard recommended. Nov 07, 20 the standard length of a mens driver is roughly 43. In fact, testing shows an inch of extra shaft length equals roughly 10 yards in distance. The height and wrist measurement charts used to determine club length are a crude instrument that. The length of a driver and fairway woods is a different story.
Jan 07, 2015 most average male golfers should consider a driver length of 43 inches to 43. The standard length of 5 iron with a graphite shaft is 38. In 2011, the average driver length of the brands that we stock is 45. In theory, the longer the driver shaft length, the greater the shot distance. However, a golfer should be fitted for the proper shaft length. What length golf clubs do you need hireko custom golf clubs. The value in this cell is the amount of shaft length that needs to be added or subtracted for your body size if any is. The swing speed is the main consideration in selecting a driver shaft. Quick golf club size guide for beginners golfsupport blog. The key thing when fitting you to the best length is to get you hitting the longest club for distance that you are able. Go across the row until you come to the column for your height. 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. A higher kick point, which means the bend point is higher in the shaft.
Alternatively, this is the difference between the length of the overall golf club and the. When in doubt, err on the side of shorter length for the driver. Cobra is actually releasing a 48 driver called the long tom for 2012. Guidelines for choosing driver loft based on swing speed. My hunch is that if a player is used to playing a certain length shaft it may make it more likely that they get their optimal numbers with that length. The effect of club length on swing speed and distance. Many golfers believe they can add yards to their drive by making their driver golf club longer and lighter. In general, the longer the shaft on a driver, the more distance you will get on a tee shot. Your clubs should complement your height, wristtofloor length, ability and swing speed. Using trackman my idea was to test the same golfer, clubhead and golf ball, but change the shaft length. Nowadays, with seemingly never ending race to claim longer drives, driver manufacturers have even been selling standard shafts as long as 45 inches.
Adding weight to the head or using a heavier head will lower the cpms of the club, softening the club. With drivers the shaft length you choose will effect the amount of clubhead speed you can create vs the amount of control you have. With single length irons, the 7 iron is the unofficial standard in terms of overall club length, in the range of 37 inches, and good male amateur players will swing a club of that length around 78 mph. How to find what length golf clubs to buy sportsrec. You can use the golf club sizing charts below to help you determine the perfect length of club to. Head weights, shaft weights and balance points hireko golf. 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. They can send the ball over a distance of 275 yards using this golf club. This method is also rather conservative and can only be used for adult golfers with classically proportioned bodies. What is the ideal driver shaft length according to height. Driver length has to do with with your angle of attack, and your desired shaft weighthead weight combination. They hit fairways, off the tee and straighter shots more consistently with a 44. Michael breed, host of the golf fix, answers a viewers email question on driver shaft length.
The standard length of a driver for men used to be 43. It simply takes the difference between the height of a particular golfer and a standard golfer, and use a 1 inch change in club length for each 5 inches of height difference. The most common method used to recommend the length of a golf club is a heightbased chart. Im 62, but have long arms, so i can comfortably swing a 43 driver. When discussing the manner of fitting the shaft weight and total weight of a golf club, the conversation should also include fitting the swing weight, or better stated, the head weight feel of the. For example, a golfer who stands 6 feet tall and whose wrists are 35 inches from the floor should use standard length clubs, while his playing partner of the same height but with arms an inch. Generally, the longer your driver shaft is, the more difficult it becomes to have control over the club and. Drivers with graphite shafts have a standard length of 46 inches. The golf club shaft length and driving distance relationship. Increments between wedges depend of individual preferences. Virtually no women golfers should try to use a driver length longer than 43 inches, most women should.
Basically a matter of preference based on feel, shaft length can be roughly determined by height and arm length. Most average male golfers should consider a driver length of 43 inches to 43. Find the correct row on the measurement chart for the distance that equals your wristtofloor measurement. The stock driver length of most manufacturers taylormade, callaway ping, cobra these days is 45. Golf monthly technical editor joel tadman explores the impact different shaft lengths have on the distance and accuracy golf drivers provide for. In reality, the average length of a driver used on tour is 44. Your height and wristtofloor measurement can be used. For clubmakers out there, you are used to purchasing.
The shaft length is based on the golfers height, arm length. Both angle of attack and shaft weight are the base parts of your swing and your desired objectives. 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 only 44. The standard length of a mens driver is roughly 43.
They do this because a stiff shaft gives them more control over the clubhead throughout the swing. Find the right driver shaft length for your game golficity. Alternatively, this is the difference between the length of the overall golf club and the length of the clubhead. Oct 01, 2018 also, i would be curious to see the testers current driver length in the data set. The length and height of your club will vary depending on a number of things, including your own height. 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. Golfers have experienced the following when they use a 46 inch driver shaft. Just grabbing a different length and hitting 7 shots could be tough to adjust to.
Sep 21, 2018 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 only 44. Most of the standard shafts on the drivers on this site have lengths in the 45 46. Your height and wristtofloor measurement can be used by golf retailers to determine if you are suited for standard length drivers. Arm length wrist to ground is actually more important.