Is a shorter driver shaft better?

Every golfer is unique. Those with already fast swing-speeds are more likely to enjoy the control benefits of shorter shafts while higher handicappers with slower swing-speeds may be better off with the distance a longer shaft offers. It's a balance and golfers prioritise areas of performance differently.

Should you use a shorter driver shaft?

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.

Is it easier to hit a driver with a shorter 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.

Is a shorter driver more accurate?

More importantly that test showed a 28% increase in accuracy with the shorter shaft. Every golfer is different, and this doesn't conclusively say that all golfers would benefit from a shorter shaft, but it certainly is enough to raise your eyebrows (and mine).

Do PGA pros use shorter driver shafts?

Most pro golfers use shorter shafts on their drivers than recreational golfers. Is this true? Absolutely true.

What length driver does Brooks koepka use?

Once we got that done, everything else, you know, you just match your specs.” At the top end of the bag, Koepka has a new Srixon ZX7 driver at 10.75 degrees, equipped with a Mitsubishi Diamana D-Limited 70 TX shaft that he's used for years.

What length driver shaft do pros use?

PGA Tour Professionals tend to play drivers between 44-46" in length. The vast majority of pros are in the 44.5" to 45.75" range from what we've been able to gather. There are, of course, exceptions in both directions.

Does driver shaft length affect distance?

Benefits Of Longer Driver Shafts

Testing shows that an inch of extra shaft length adds approximately 10 yards in distance to your drive. Therefore, everything else being equal, a 45.75” could add 20-25 yards extra over a 43” driver.

Should I choke down on my driver?

When a shot comes up that requires the best of your accuracy, but you still want to hit your driver, consider choking down on the grip of the club. Even moving down the grip by just an inch or two can go a long way toward improving your accuracy.

Will a shorter driver help my slice?

The long and the short of it

Your current length may be perfect for you. You may even need a longer one. But, as our experts and test have shown, a good number of golfers would benefit from a shorter shaft. You may actually increase distance and there's a good chance you'll hit more fairways.

How long is Tiger Woods driver shaft?

(Tiger plays a 43.5 inch driver).

Should shorter golfers choke up?

When you shorten the club, the gains that you make in control will be lost in distance. Your overall swing speed will be lowered by choking up, meaning that you won't be able to hit the ball as far as you would making the same swing while gripping the club at the end.

What is the length of Bryson DeChambeau driver?

Bryson DeChambeau can only use a 48-inch driver when he's competing in Long Drive Association events. Golf's governing bodies announced a new “model local rule” available Jan. 1 that would limit the maximum length of all clubs except the putter to 46 inches.

Do you lose distance with a shorter driver shaft?

When fitting a driver, it's important to get loft, lie, shaft, and grip sorted, but better driving may be hiding in a shorter shaft. In fact, a shorter shaft should help you find the sweet spot more often and may even add distance.

What happens if your irons are too short?

What Happens When Golf Clubs Are Too Short? For most golfers, having clubs that are too short will be better than if they're too long, but can still result in inconsistent shots. Clubs that are too short will make you stand bent over, which can cause back pain. You'll also have the tendency to push the ball a lot.

How long is Bubba Watson's driver?

Bubba Watson, the 2012 Masters champion, says a typical retail driver is 45½ inches long.

What length is Rickie Fowler's driver?

It was just a few weeks ago when we heard of Bryson's intention to test -- and potentially put in play -- a 48-inch driver. For those that don't know, the “normal” TOUR length for a driver is anywhere from 43.5 inches (Rickie Fowler) to the TOUR standard of around 45 inches. So what does a longer club do?

What is longest legal driver shaft length?

The maximum shaft length allowed by the Rules of Golf for competition is 48 inches and common thinking suggests the longer the shaft, the more clubhead speed you can create.

What driver does Jordan Spieth use?

Jordan Spieth uses the Titleist TSi3 golf driver.

Do any pros use Cleveland drivers?

Cleveland Golf, a global leader in golf equipment technology and innovation, makes golf clubs trusted by leading tour professionals around the world. Cleveland Golf tour professionals such as Brooks Koepka, Hideki Matsuyama, Shane Lowry, Ernie Els, and many more entrust their short games to Cleveland Golf.

What driver does Dustin Johnson use?

Dustin Johnson is currently using the TaylorMade Stealth Plus driver.

What length is Rory McIlroy's driver?

"I went back to 44 1/2 [inches] earlier this year," Rory McIlroy said. "I don't think driver length is the right way to tackle what the governing bodies want to do. I mean, I would be in agreeance with Phil. A lot of amateurs just pick a driver off the rack and it's going to be 45 and a half inches.

What is standard driver shaft length?

Standard retail length is around 45.5 inches, but with so many custom options available, it's very possible to get the shaft cut down before you walk out the door. Some manufacturers have even started adding special shaft lengths as retail offerings.