I took my current driver, which is the titleist d3 8. 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. Since the mid 2000s, the average driver length on the pga tour has held. Taking a look at the driver shaft length used by the tour leaders in strokes gained. Your ping iron static fitting recommendations for lie angle and length are. The chart below helps you determine if you should have your clubs altered from the standard size based.
Find the right driver shaft length for your game golficity. The impact of the length of a driver shaft on your game. The shaft length is actually one of the biggest factors to controlling distance and accuracy and very generally speaking, very broadly speaking, if you make the shaft longer so a standard driver. For woods and irons, the measurement of length is taken when the club is lying on a. Refer to the ping color code chart to determine the initial shaft length and color code. Bend point the point of maximum bending on a shaft as measured by. A 5foot10 male golfer will normally use a standard 42inch shaft on his driver. Ping offers the most timetested and precise customfitting process in golf, one proven. The tour average runs about 1mph and they hit about 290 yardsdrive, which means their driving efficiency is about 2. My thought is that control must be enhanced when the shaft doesnt rise above your natural measurements. In fact, many tour pros use driver shafts less than 45 inches. Custom fitting custom golf stop clone golf clubs, golf. A 44 driver helps golfers to achieve a distance of about 275 yards. When they say 45 is the standard length for mens drivers is that measurement of the shaft before it goes into the head.
Virtually no women golfers should try to use a driver length longer than 43 inches, most women should. 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. For added information about cuttingedge golf components, go online to. Shaft length plays an important role in clubs head speed, path, attack angle and the players ability to make solid contact. 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. Determine if the club conforms to length standards. The standard length of a driver for men used to be 43. Junior golf clubs sizing chart all kids golf clubs.
As shaft length increases, clubhead speed also increases. This system distinguishes the lie angle of the club with a colored dot in the cavity. To place an order or inquire about an existing order, call us toll free within the usa at 18778608624. Measuring the length of golf clubs can be beneficial if you are hoping to purchase customized golf clubs.
Many customers simply say i play standard length or ask me to recommend what length. Some players get good control and distance when they use this club. Starting in 2009, taylormade has offered 2 different lengths of irons referred to as progressive. Click here for golfers 44 to 52 tall and for ages 7 to as we recommend. Shaft length should be tailored to the individual, not a universal standard. When i calculate my 36 inch wrist height with a 55 lie head i get 44 inches for the shaft, but have been recommended for 44.
That the average on the pga tour is 4412 and also gave a. I originally started with a stiff pl red driver shaft at about 45 as. Use lead weight on the back of the head or lead shaft plugs in the. Add an extra 18 inch to this and mark the position using a permanent marker. If someone else is installing the shafts for you, knowing how long you want them will speed up the shaft replacement process. Or is the measurement taken from the base of the driver head the.
For an iron fitting, your height and wristtofloor measurement are taken to help calculate your static iron color code lie angle and shaft length, and your. The average length of a driver 5 years ago was approximately 45 long. Driver length and impact efficiency tourspecgolf golf blog. It may seem surprising but the average driver length on the pga tour is slightly less, at 44. What is the ideal driver shaft length according to. Driver shaft length too long for most players clubs. One of common dilemmas when helping of fitting a customer for custom driver is what length they should get. To determine your wristtofloor measurement, wear street shoes and stand on a hard surface with your arms relaxed at your sides. Determine the size of the shaft you should use by the length of your arms. Weve been a trusted online source for junior golf clubs for kids in the us since 1999. We all know how important shaft length is for an iron.
Jim furyk, for example, is one of the most accurate in the game off the tee, and his driver shaft measures 44. Driver length has to do with with your angle of attack, and your desired shaft weighthead weight combination. Your height and the distance in inches from your wrist to the floor are used together to determine the length of golf club. If you want to do a quickcheck of your measurements and get a sense of your plusor. When installing new golf shafts it is important to know how long the shafts need to be. A more advanced golfer can look at a driver with a loft angle of 9 to 9. The golf industry uses different definitions of standard length for men and women. Read the measurement at bottom of grip next you will have a measurement at the bottom of the grip cap at the top of the golf driver. It determines impact position on the face, interaction with the turf, and posture at address. 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.
For example, a 43 12 pullout will build a 45 club driver length. This video is about wrist to floor measurements for golf shaft length. The standard length of a mens driver is roughly 43. This will help create a more balanced feel and gain back some of the swing weight lost when cutting down the length of the club. 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. This is much better than the average 1415 handicap golfer who. Position the tube cutter or the saw blade on the position that is marked. Measuring the length of the old shafts will show how long the new ones need to be. Most average male golfers should consider a driver length of 43 inches to 43.
At that same time, karsten realized the vast majority of golfers were using. The vast majority of people who play golf assume that when they buy items of golf equipment, they conform with the equipment rules. With this measurement and your height, we will be able to determine the correct club length for you. However, in the 21st century a standard driver is considered to be 45 inches. I have been reading the posts about shaft length and weight and i wanted to share what i have tried and what works for me. I have a 2006 ti460 cleveland launcher, with the standard cleveland sliver aflex shaft, and the clubs length is 45. Nowadays, with seemingly never ending race to claim longer drives, driver. The ruler should be vertical to the ground when you measure driver shaft length and the ruler should touch the top of the golf driver. When testing golf shafts, there are a number of tests that are used in the industry to assure the quality, characteristics, durability and performance of a golf shaft. Use a tube cutter for a steel shaft and a saw blade in case of a graphite shaft.
Eleven pockets, a new back puck for fast singlestrap conversion, added storage, and. Length of shafts according to height in golf sportsrec. Each club, from the driver to the wedge, also has its own standard length, so you must be fit each type. For drivers, fairway woods and hybrids, face tape or spray is applied to the face. Using trackman my idea was to test the same golfer, clubhead and golf ball, but change the shaft length. 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. Most male golfers are wielding drivers that measure 45 to 48 inches, the maximum allowed under the united states golf associations rules of golf. Perhaps that is why the average driver length on the pga tour is 44. How is driver length related to wrist height standing up vertically. The low handicapper with a higher swing speed can handle a stiff or extrastiff shaft for better accuracy. If you are 5 feet 4 inches tall with a 35inch wristtofloor measurement, the club should be onequarter inch longer. Shaft tests and measurements mygolfshafts mygolfshafts. How do you measure shaft length with a shaft already in.
The tip and butt diameters of the shaft have less impact on their performance than flex and torque, but they are important measurements nonetheless. For every 12 length reduction from the grip end there will be approximately 3 swing weights lost and the shaft will become marginally stiffer. The equipment rules united states golf association. Hey folks, ive read a lot of articles and feedback some from reddit regarding players shortening their driver shaft length in order to achieve more accurate. Im a very consistent and straight hitter but can use all the help i can get on. System will enable clubmakers to build golf clubs to a matched moi so that. Golf driver shaft length, options video lesson by pga. Measure the length that you want to shorten on the shaft. In another thread wishon in his book the search for the perfect golf club says very few golfers can hit a 45 or longer driver.