Standard r9 driver shaft length dustin

The stock driver length of most manufacturers taylormade, callaway ping, cobra these days is 45. Driver shaft length japanese golf clubs japanese golf. The r9 driver comes standard with two 1 gram weights and one 16 gram weight. I say more correct length shaft which makes it easier to flush the ball. To that end, funk used a taylormade r9 at last weeks verizon heritage with a shaft. 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. Length of shafts according to height in golf sportsrec. To determine your wristtofloor measurement, wear street shoes and stand on a hard surface with your arms relaxed at your sides. Feb 19, 2017 equipment is accurate as of the wells fargo championship 5717.

The longer shaft promises more speed but possibly less control while the shorter shaft promises more consi. Their latest driver, the r9 adds an adjustable hosel to the moveable weight. However, in the 21st century a standard driver is considered to be 45 inches. Some of the fastest recorded swings have taken place at the various national and worldwide longest drive championships. Stock shaft length driver, raw without adapter is this a mistake, 2. I know for a fact its played by jon rahm and dustin johnson. 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 driving. Shaft with adapter for taylormade r9r11sr11 drivers nordicagolf. Any suggestions as the what my driver length and 5iron length should be.

With all the reporting this week about rickie fowler sporting a driver with a shorter shaft, i started hunting for more info that might be of help for any of you curious to try it. May 28, 2012 the longer the shaft the longer the distance. Also does a shorter shafts allow more consistent control. The average offtherack driver length in 2018 is 45. Starting in the 1980s, all the golf equipment companies began to increase the standard length of the driver to the point that today, all mens drivers are made to a length between 45. This weeks fully equipped mailbag takes a closer look. The leading lpga players have been measured between 90 and 100 mph. Get the right shaft to hit your driver straight and long bombing and gouging. Trying a longer shaft is a popular suggestion these days, but most players should, if anything, try a shaft half an inch shorter than whats in their driver. Overall then, the taylormade m1 driver is a step up from the r15 and the combination of tried and trusted technologies in a new set up and a striking look is something we all should get excited about.

Taylormade also had the first titanium golf driver in the winners circle of a golf major mark omeara, 1998 masters, ti. When installing new golf shafts it is important to know how long the shafts need to be. Check out detailed product specs for each golf club set by year. 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. Shaft with adapter for taylormade r9r11sr11 drivers. Can a shorter driver shafts say from 44 to 42 help or aid in driving the ball more consistent as opposed to longer shafts. Youll find more detailed information below on how the position of each weight affects the trajectory. What driver is dustin johnson using for 2015 golf tribune. Fowler noted his irons and fairway woods also are shorter in length, and bringing the driver down in length made for an easier progression from club to club, as all are now approximately the same swing weight. Driver shaft length custom fitting for the correct length to help improve your strike pattern and. The average offtherack driver length in 2019 is 45.

Taylormade golf drivers, fairways, irons, wedges, putters. This edition of golf tips relates to driver accuracy. Jun 21, 2018 driver shaft length is longer or shorter better. Dustin johnson witb for 2017 golf tribune whats in. Taking a look at the driver shaft length used by the tour leaders in strokes gained. The top pga players have a swing speed average between 105 and 110 mph.

Starting in the 1980s, all the golf equipment companies began to increase the standard length of the driver to the point that today, all mens drivers are made to. Dustin johnson recently switched from taylormades m5 driver to their m6 model at the saudi international. Stock shaft length driver, raw without adapter callaway. Have you ever wondered what the average driver shaft length is on the pga tour.

Driver shaft length too long for most players clubs. The standard length of a shaft for a wood is 46 inches. This period has been discussed at length for various reason, but johnson had made an impressive return to the pga tour in 2015, narrowly missing out on a us open championship when he handed victory to jordan spieth at the climax of a tightlycontested tournament. Get the right shaft to hit your driver straight and long. Putting a driver head on a 3wood shaft would give you extra distance because of the. Any loss in distance has been minimal, as im making contact with the center of the club face more consistently and i get better roll out in the short grass. Since then weve seen the rip beta, rip gamma, rip phenom and finally the rip phenom nl which is around a year old. Aug 20, 2015 using trackman my idea was to test the same golfer, clubhead and golf ball, but change the shaft length. A 44 driver helps golfers to achieve a distance of about 275 yards. I game an sldr tp that i got from tm preowned earlier this year for a great price. Some players get good control and distance when they use this club. For reference, when i hit a fairway i usually end up at par for the hole. Driver shaft length too long for most players clubs, grips.

The golfworks al0083 aldila rogue black msi graphite wood shafts. Using trackman my idea was to test the same golfer, clubhead and golf ball, but change the shaft length. I started on the back 9 because there were lots of people on the front and an iron off 10 comparing balls, but when i got to 11 i swapped shafts. This in turn has a profound effect on the trajectory of the ball. Whats the average driver shaft length on the pga tour. If youve installed your shaft uncut then youve built something approaching long drive competitor length although cobra are going to be releasing a 48 gamer driver soon. Find the right driver shaft length for your game golficity. Taylormade introduced the first steelheaded woods in golf, and they have been on the leading edge of technological innovation in the golf industry ever since. There is an optimum driver shaft length with which golfers will achieve maximum clubhead speed and it will vary from player to player. A tourquality golf ball with a 100% cast urethane cover, designed for high performance at a lower price. Feb 01, 2016 equipment is accurate as of the tour championship 92516.

Struggling with accuracy off the tee, rickie fowler shaved an inch off his driver length at the honda classic, using a 43. What is the ideal shaft length for a driver golf club. The standard length of a mens driver is roughly 43. So i was definitely going to test that ball, but was also going to swap out the r11 3 wood shaft 43. I brought my driver into a local shop that i frequent yesterday, and they told me it would only cost me the cost of a new grip to get the driver shortened to 43. Have someone measure from the point where your hand meets your wrist as shown in diagram to the floor. Rickie fowler finds shorterlength driver to his liking. Taking a look at the driver shaft length used by the tour leaders in. These players have aboveaverage swing speeds and therefore do not need the distance an extra inch in their shaft would provide. Nov 07, 20 the standard length of a mens driver is roughly 43.

This could mean the shaft is too long or too heavy. A standard golf industry chart, such as the one found at the club shack, applies your wristtofloor measurement to your height to generally determine the length of the clubs that fit you best. The speed of these swings range from 145 to 155 mph. Most male golfers are wielding drivers that measure 45 to 48 inches, the maximum allowed under the united states golf associations rules of golf. Impressive distance for a driver with this level of forgiveness. Shorter driver shaft i went from 45 to 43 12 a few years back and have gained more control over my driver. I have a 2006 ti460 cleveland launcher, with the standard cleveland sliver aflex shaft, and the clubs length is 45. Taylormade 2017 m1 3hl 17 degrees, set to 16 shaft. I had been playing an older set of r9 irons with stiff graphite shafts and stock grips for awhile and needed an upgrade. Then fill in how long you hit with a driver 7iron depending on if youre purchasing iron or wood clubs and which ball trajectory you expect from the shaft.

I just cant lauched it good until i look at the face and saw. From irons to drivers, learn the history and evolution of taylormade models over the years. From the beginning of the 20th century all the way through to the middle 1980s, the standard mens driver length stood at 43. Mar 07, 2016 in july of last year, dustin johnson announced the beginning of what would turn out to be a sixmonth hiatus.

On how manufacturers have too long shafts in most current drivers. At 47 inches it will be about d6 which is what i play with a 45 inch driver my standard length driver. Jan 31, 2017 the stock driver length of most manufacturers taylormade, callaway ping, cobra these days is 45. Driver shaft length are you shorting yourself using a 46. M1 driver m1 fairway m1 rescue m2 driver m2 fairway m2 irons m2 tour irons psi irons psi tour irons kalea ef wedges phenom os putters spider limited red spider limited m1 special edition driver. Nowadays, with seemingly never ending race to claim longer drives, driver manufacturers have even been selling standard shafts as long as 45 inches. 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. To place an order or inquire about an existing order, call us toll free within the usa at 18778608624. Measuring the length of the old shafts will show how long the new ones need to be. Sep 21, 2011 45 total length used to be standard with depending on the head a 43 12 raw length shaft. If someone else is installing the shafts for you, knowing how long you want them will speed up the shaft replacement process.

Use the shaft guide to find out which shafts suit you the best. From the beginning of the 20th century all the way through to the middle 1980s, the standard men s driver length stood at 43. I have a little draw and with the head adjustments i can counter it and now i am driving every shot straight. I am thinking of reshafting this driver with a ust low carb aflex shaft which i was very pleased with in my previous driver a cobra ss350. But we also know that getting 20 more yards off the tee can drop up to 3 strokes off your game. For example, a 43 12 pullout will build a 45 club driver length, and a 41 12 pullout would build 43 club 3wood length. Driver shaft length club makingfittingrepair mygolfspy. It has a 195 gram head which is light, but the swingweight is still e2 or so. Oct 30, 2012 so i was definitely going to test that ball, but was also going to swap out the r11 3 wood shaft 43. My standard slight fade was the order of the day and i hit it fairly easily. R9 taylormade sleeve rare senior flx driver shaft setup.

In the last 25 years, the average driver shaft length has gradually moved from 43 inches. Driver shaft length is shorter better than standard length. The problem with bombing off the tee and gouging from the rough is that for us average golfers, it only works percent of the time, according to a study done by golf digest and trackman. Accuracy can deteriorate with a longer length depending on the person.

In july of last year, dustin johnson announced the beginning of what would turn out to be a sixmonth hiatus. Back in the heady days of the r9 driver we saw this not only as an after market offering but as a tp shaft choice in the r9 line. The standard length of a driver for men used to be 43. Get the right shaft to hit your driver straight and long d. Aeroburner driver aeroburner fairway aeroburner rescue aeroburner hl irons r15 460 driver r15 430 driver r15 fairway r15 rescue rsi irons golf balls. The average driver length on the pga tour is under 45 inches. Hard to find lightly used fujikura motore f1 55 gram stiff tp r9 driver shaft w aftermarket r1 tip installed. In reality, the average length of a driver used on tour is 44. Then fill in how long you hit with a driver7iron depending on if youre purchasing iron or wood clubs and which ball trajectory you expect from the shaft. Aftermarket z cord black and white grip from golf pride. For longer shaft you need to stand further away from the ball and teed your ball a lot higher than normal. Theres never been a better time to reshape your game with the allnew sim drivers, fairways and irons. Taylormade m1 3hl, 17 degrees, taylormade m1 5w, 19 degrees shaft. Schauffele, bubba watson, phil mickelson, and dustin johnson are all below 60%.

Rickies only 59 tall, so it makes sense that his clubs would be shorter. I took my current driver, which is the titleist d3 8. Equipment is accurate as of the wells fargo championship 5717. This raises the immediate question, why is a relatively tall, obviously highly skilled player using a shorter than standard driver. I found out after i bought a taylormade superfast 2.