I took my current driver, which is the titleist d3 8. The stock driver length of most manufacturers taylormade, callaway ping, cobra these days is 45. Now think about this the average driver length on the pga tour since 2005 has remained steady at 44. Standard graphite shafts are longer than standard steel shafts. Titleist custom driver shafts 917, ts2, ts3 custom shafts. Im a very consistent and straight hitter but can use all the help i can get on distance since my typical drive is about 210 yards.
The driver s surefit cg allows the center of gravity of the club head to be adjusted from. For every 12 length reduction from the grip end there will be approximately 3 swing weights lost and the shaft will become marginally stiffer. Model, head size, rh lofts, lh lofts, standard lie, length. Interesting that i hit longer shots with a driver shorter in shaft length. The best 2019 driver and shaft combinations dlance. This raises the immediate question, why is a relatively tall, obviously highly skilled player using a shorter than standard driver. However, in the 21st century a standard driver is considered to be 45 inches. When i pull the trigger on a new driver, that is something im going to factor in. Titleist ts2, ts3 and ts4 golf drivers deliver speed, distance, and incredible performance. I have plenty of distance, but driver accuracy is an issue for me. The longer shaft promises more speed but possibly less control while the.
The 915 drivers have implementedtwo new technologies to aid in this. Anyone know how short titleist will make a driver shaft. Speed gains also come from new lighter stock shaft offerings and longer club length. Driver shaft length is shorter better than standard length. Good overall length for most testers, its not superlong but definitely not a. Enhanced with a thinner perimeter face width to promote a greater offcentre ball speed for more overall distance across the face. The 915d3 driver shaft is on the bottom, with the 3w and hybrid shafts above. I was using fresh titleist nxt tour golf balls and it was a perfect 80 degree day. This path and face relationship led to an average shot shape of a slight draw. I guess i dont understand shaft length as it pertains to distance performance of a driver. Launch and spin characteristics are said to be improved for greater distance with the 915. Thats the reason equipment companies are rushing to offer drivers with shaft lengths of 46 inches and longer. Titleist drivers look good, sound amazing, and with the addition of the ability to dial in their driver to the optimal setup for their game. Experience effortless distance with the titleist ts1 golf driver.
The titleist driver was chosen for the testing because we have the ability to match swing weight by adjusting the weight in the back, and we have multiple shafts that are exactly the same but are available in different lengths example. Meet the 915 the most compelling titleist driver release in over a decade. Length of shafts according to height in golf last updated. Id look at the ping g400 series, callaway rogue, and m3.
I also totaled the distance after roll the ten shots with each club. Each model offers specific performance benefits developed by the games top shaft. Wed jan 15, 2014 by dave phillips drivers generally come standard at 4546 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. You need to go to an outdoor demo day hitting with trackman or an equivalent monitor, and see what fits you best. Why drivers vary in length and swingweight do you ever wonder why drivers are a particular length or swingweight. Some argue that mizuno measures length on the raw shaft prior to grip installation. The new line of titleist 915 metals proves that titlest golf clubs are not just designed for the better player. Use lead weight on the back of the head or lead shaft plugs in the tip to bring the swing weight back up. There is also a choice of 3 new shafts with the titleist 917 driver and the idea is that you get the best shaft, loft and lie for you and then fine tune it with the surefit cg weight. Combined with an updated speed chassis and optimized weight distribution, the ts2 is high launching, low spinning, and without a doubt, titleist s fastest driver ever.
Using trackman my idea was to test the same golfer, clubhead and golf ball, but change the shaft length. We believe that the shaft is the part of the club that has the most impact on distance, consistency and accuracy, so that is why we are including our shaft recommendations in. Maybe a little louder than what you think of as titleist, but a. With the new trend of shortened driver shafts on tour right now, a question came to my mind. Driver shaft length is shorter better than standard. Mizuno vs titleist lie angles and shaft length golfwrx. The chart below helps you determine if you should have your. This driver actually allows you to adjust the amount of loft. The average length of a driver 5 years ago was approximately 45 long. I think the mizuno standard lengths are 14 shorter than titleist. Technology for a balanced shaft that has good control and distance.
If you choked down so it plays like a 44 inch shaft, would it go further, the same, or shorter than if you had a shaft cut down to 44 inches. I purchased the speeder pro 64 shaft that is 46 inches. Titleist adds two new options to the ts driver family. Most male golfers are wielding drivers that measure 45 to 48 inches, the maximum allowed under the united states golf associations rules of golf. The holy grail for most golfers is increased distance.
In 2011, the average driver length of the brands that we stock is 45. The titleist 917d2 driver features technology that maximizes distance, forgiveness, and precise customization for every player. The extra length of the shaft gain at lest 10 to 15 yards. The shaft made the club a lot better feel wise and distance wise. Many golf monthly forum members are increasingly inquisitive over the distance gains we see on readerfitting days, questioning where exactly the distance. In our experience over the last twenty years, we have seen offtheshelf driver lengths go from 43 inches to 48 inches, the maximum allowable by the usga, and back to somewhere around 45 inches. Each model offers specific performance benefits developed by the games top shaft manufacturers using. Buy the all new ts2 driver from titleist with over 50 different custom shafts available at once. Evening i am having a fitting for driver this weekend, i know a 3 wood length shaft in my old driver gives me more control and accuracy with only a small loss of distance.
Standard lengths some competitive products come in standard lengths as long as 46 inches the titleist 9 standard is 45 inches, as is the average driver length on the pga tour. With my standard driver, i hit the ball about the same distance as one of my. Titleist 910 driver in the head d2 or d3 with the loft, face setting, and shaft of their choice. Titleist custom driver shafts 917, ts2, ts3 custom shafts for titleist drivers. Titleist ts1 driver titleist golf drivers titleist. In general shorter shafts improve center face contact which improves consistent distance. The titleist ts family has yet another addition with the new ts1, a lightweight driver for moderate swingspeed players. Driver performance is based on three main variables. Over the years players havent seemed to mind the low priority on distance. Titleist ts1, ts2, ts3 and ts4 golf drivers deliver speed, distance, and incredible performance. If theyve increased them over previous generations, theres the majority of their distance claim. The 9d2 driver is available in 5 standard lofts, one standard lie and one standard length.
This new titleist driver introduces the future of titleist speed. I have heard that altering the shaft length of your driver by an inch canshould. The 917, as with previous titleist drivers, lacked in distance and forgiveness. Im also 57 so im not sure if a standard length driver shaft is right for me. Stock driver shaft vs expensive upcharge driver shaft using titleist ts3 driver duration. I was fitted for my irons a few years ago and i do play them standard. This is a great idea for golfers who either dont know which loft is right for them or who would just like to adjust club specs in the future. In reality, the average length of a driver used on tour is 44. In concept, going to a longer shaft is a great idea since in most cases the longer the shaft the faster the head will travel. Brian ussery arrived at the kingdom with a titleist 915d2 9. Models loft options loft range standard lie lie range standard lengths length range1 drivers 915d2 7.
Finally, it should be noted that titleist inspects each and every driver during. The all new titleist ts2 driver boasts explosive distance across the face with maximum forgiveness in a 460cc modern shape head. Three of the 4 stock shafts are 5 grams lighter, helping you swing it faster. Titleist ts2, ts3 and ts4 golf drivers deliver speed, distance, and incredible. Our testing found no clear link between shaft length and accuracy. Titleist 910 driver in the head d2 or d3 with the loft, face setting, and shaft of. So what is the shortest driver shaft length titleist make as i dont want to go much above a 3 wood length.
I really want to buy a 9, but if i cant get one this short, im afraid to say, it probably wont be making its way into my bag. Titleist has achieved this with one new feature, the active recoil channel and an improvement on the face, the radial speed face. What our customers are looking for is what are the best driver and shaft combinations that we have fit so far in 2019. Miss it by a full inch and you lose 10% of your potential distance. The 915 metalwoods are all longer, straighter and more forgiving than their predecessors, making them a viable option for a wide range of handicaps. Head weights, shaft weights and balance points oh my. Take full advantage of the added speed of ts metals with our new shaft lineup. The standard length of a driver for men used to be 43. Mark crossfield uploaded this today coincidentally from titleist. I hit every driver at the pga show, and the ping g400max with the ping tour shaft is in my bag.
I love titleist drivers but i am skeptical as to the legitimacy of the stock shaft and always. 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. Search by name, filter by weight or launchspin characteristics, and compare specs sidebyside. And why they arent necessarily uniform throughout the industry. Driver shaft length custom fitting for the correct length to help improve your strike pattern and accuracy. These players have aboveaverage swing speeds and therefore do not need the distance an extra inch in their shaft would provide. Effect of driver shaft length on distance i have a 2006 ti460 cleveland launcher, with the standard cleveland sliver aflex shaft, and the clubs length is 45. The 43yearold was aware of the fact that his lowlaunching, highspinning drives were costing him distance, but he wasnt sure how to improve. I tried a 44 shaft today, diamana blue and was quite surprised how much shorter. The new streamlined shape with a thinner and faster face is guaranteed to.
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