Those designs are all mallets so clearly Garcia likes to have a bit more forgiveness when putting. BTW I watched the video on Youtube. Companies have been making drivers longer than 48 inches because they have been trying to cater to the needs of those who have taken up the sport for recreational purposes where there arent many rules. I choked down to that point. In many cases, players with confident hands like Sergio want very little helpthe comfort level is so high that no training wheels are needed.. Driver: TaylorMade Stealth Plus (10.5 degrees @8.5) Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 7 X 3-wood: TaylorMade Stealth Plus (15 degrees @13.5) Putting Grip Styles: Which of These 5 Options is Best? I have corks for both irons and wood shafts. Some players get good control and distance when they use this club. Sure its may be longer in distance, but can the typical 15 handicap player control that broomstick? But interesting to see how much counter balanced these are now. Shafts: Mitsubishi Tensei AV Raw White Hybrid 100 X (3), Nippon N.S. (What To Look Out For), Putter Length By Height (Read this Chart), Loft of Wedges Explained (Fine Tune Your Bag). [/quote] Sergio Garcia's PGA Championship equipment setup: Driver: TaylorMade SIM (Fujikura Ventus Black 7X shaft), 9 degrees 3-wood: TaylorMade SIM Rocket (Fujikura Ventus Black 7X shaft), 14.5 degrees I like having a little more loft and then turning them lower because that way it squares (the face) a little bit more and it doesnt aim to the left, Garcia said. Shaft: Mitsubishi Rayon Diamana White Board 103X 3 Wood: TaylorMade RBZ Stage 2. 5-wood: TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus (19 degrees) with Fujikura Ventus Black 8X shaft. I just happened upon a TLP fitter in Palm Springs five or six years ago and he fitted my driver and three wood with TLP weights and opti-vibe shaft inserts, I about 30 gms total. As of 05/10/2013 Driver: TaylorMade R1. Although his driver says 10.5 degrees on the head, he actually adjusts the hosel for a lower loft (around 8.5 degrees). Published 16 January 23. Well get to that in a moment. 43 inch length. Ping G400 Max 9/TPT Shaft, TEE EX10 Beta 4, 5 wd, PXG 22HY, Mizuno JPX919F 5-GW, TItleist SM7Raw 55-09, 59-11, Bettinardi BB39. But some players have trouble with accuracy when using a longer shaft, especially if their focus is on presentation and not the score. SW..Tommy Armour 56* Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 7 X, 3-wood:TaylorMade Stealth Plus (15 degrees @13.5) Most experienced players like their driver shafts to be about 1-3 inches longer compared to what is recommended as a standard. And this, in turn, makes it tricky to achieve the perfect shot. Welcome to TST! LW..Tommy Armour 60* i remember when he was playing the superquad he had a really heavy 103 BB and 4 heavy weights in it. Pro Modus3 125 Wedge S, Putter: Ping PLD Anser 2D prototype Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 8 X,Tipped 1.5, 42 inches, C8 Swing weight w/ 20G insert in butt end), Irons: (3-PW) Ping Blue Print (Black Dot) Golf Club Grooves: What Are They And How Do They Help. The prodigal Spaniard, who has 16 wins on the European Tour and 11 on the PGA Tour, rejoined TaylorMade in May 2021. You can follow GolfWRX on Twitter @GolfWRX, Facebook and Instagram. Sergio used a TM TP shaft by Mitsu that was labeled "SERGIO" and I heard it was basically a Blueboard 103. And if you want to see what happens, if you extend the length a little more and go for 44.5 inches, the ball will reach 275 yards. He has done so for most of his career and in 2021 he transitioned from being a Tour360 wearer, to the adidas ZG21 (opens in new tab). [/quote] How is driver length related to wrist height standing up vertically? Lighter grips can increase swingweight, heads have different weights etc. And the swingweight wouldnt be D4 without any other weighting after you cut a shaft to that length as far as I know. If the club feels fine in your hands, then the number doesn't make a crap bit of difference. If it is made of graphite, 44 inches is the norm. I would step down and maybe go 44.5 first. But in recent times, 45 inches has become the standard. 3 wood..Ping K15 16* stiff Hybrids can be heavy -- about 230 grams, or about 15 percent heavier than most drivers -- and players don't want such a big difference in feel between the hybrid and the driver. It doesn't have much information. Published 30 January 23. Once again, if you dont have enough practice, you wont be able to balance the weight and your strike, which means you wont get the outcome you desire. X-Forged UT (#3- 21)- DG X700 Driver control is related to how much you reach out to the ball. Pro Modus3 Tour 120 TX, Wedges: Ping Glide 4.0 (50-12SS, 56-12SS), Titleist Vokey Design WedgeWorks Proto (60-T) (did I read that right?). This is why tee shots can go as far as 400 yards because they are being hit with drivers that are about 72 inches. Shaft:Mitsubishi Tensei AV Raw Blue 85 TX, Irons: Ping i525 (3), Ping i59 (4-9) The final setup looked like 7 X driver, 7 X 3-wood, and 8 X 5-wood. Driver: Ping G425 LST (9 degrees @7.5) Shaft: Steve Stricker WITB accurate as of the Zurich Classic. Although his driver says "10.5 degrees" on the head, he. July 8, 2014 in Clubs, Grips, Shafts, Fitting. It is recommended to get a shaft of your desired length made in the factory instead of outsourcing it to a fitter you know. I always like to have my 5-wood in, so this wedge setup works.. Driver: Titleist Tony Finau whats in the bag accurate as of the Mexico Open. Drivers with a longer . 43 inch length. Shafts: Mitsubishi Tensei AV Raw White Hybrid 100 X (3), Nippon N.S. in Instruction and Playing Tips, By Ping G430 driver - Loft above advertised? I added lead tape to the rear of the driver instead of the bottom so it wouldn't inadvertently be scraped off by one of my fat shots. I was hitting it beautifully, much much easier to control. And yes despite being counterintuitive, distance increased. Sergio actually uses counterweights in his clubs as he prefers a light swingweight. Now, the focus is less on the length of the shaft and more on the composition of the drivers head. I just got back from the range. [quote name='J.W.' You're right, it doesnt, besides the grip tape. The 3 wood off the tee my most consistent club. Latest on Sergio Garcia including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN. Hitting a golf ball long is not the same as getting it to go straight. Titleist 712 AP2 4-9 iron with KBS C-Taper, S+ flex In the post below we take a look at the equipment in Sergio's bag. The standard driver shaft length for men is 43.5 inches when the shaft is steel. That's very very short. See ourTerms and Conditionsfor more information. RIP alpha 90x, TSr3 15* w/Venus Blue TR 7X Display as a link instead, The largely dormant-since-2016 TaylorMade subsidiary has risen from the dead for 2023 as a direct-to-consumer, value and ease-centric golf equipment company offering a full range of clubs. He equips his 3-wood with a Fujikura Ventus Black 7X shaft to match his driver, and his 5-wood has a slightly heavier Fujikura Ventus Black 8X shaft in it. Or as the company puts it in a press release, The new Adams Golf brand is set out to be a digitally native leader in direct-to-consumer golf equipment as a simple, aspirational and accessible golf brand.. In order for all these OEM's to "claim" their new driver is longer, is to lengthen the shafts each time they increase head size. 60* Callaway PM Grind Required fields are marked *. Players and even manufacturers focus on the length purely because it gives you a mathematical edge. I like that it fits behind my seat in the car and I could probably put it in the trunk if I absolutely need to. A shorter length shaft is easier to control, you increase the probability of better contact and therefore, more distance. Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei AV Raw Blue 85 TX, 7-wood: Ping G430 Max (21 degrees @19.5) So, if you are hitting professionally, you want to do sometrial and errorwith an expert and see the right length for your styles game. Learn how your comment data is processed. In testing with Sergio, he responded to the irons immediately loving the turf interaction and being able to hit all of his launch windows. The first key to the puzzle started with a phone call Titleist wedge master Aaron Dill received from someone elses phone. Z Cord grips. You can post now and register later. IMO shaft is everything in a driver, not just flex but every other spec. It doesn't have much information. Time will tell but i hit back to back with both drivers at the range last night and couldn't tell much difference. Typically, flex is not a big deal since most people only trim .5-.75 inches max. in Member Swings, Copyright 2004-2023 The Sand Trap .com Although Garcia was happy with his current ball, for whatever reason, it wasnt matching up with what he wanted to achieve with the driver. Srixon Z45h 19* Aldila Rouge Black 85S rkangrah, November 17, 2011 in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment. 16.5* Callaway Rogue FW w/ Rogue Silver 70 5 wood..Ping K15 19* stiff "I'd been part of the TaylorMade family . Irons: Callaway Apex 4-PW Project X 5.5 shafts, Wedges: Callaway MackDaddy 2 52/58 See What Members Are Saying! Yes they are! Yes they are! Sergio Garcia WITB 2022 (March) Published 1 year ago on Mar 1, 2022 By GolfWRX Staff Sergio Garcia WITB accurate as of the Arnold Palmer Invitational. And you cant afford to forsake one for the other. [/quote] Signing up is free, and you'll see fewer ads and can talk with fellow golf enthusiasts! Example being his wood setup until Safeway (Mitsubishi Chemical Tensei Blue 80 TX in driver, 3-wood, and 5-wood). Sergio Garcia WITB. I use two drivers 43 and 44. If you dont want the weight to change, you can offset the lost weight with a relatively heavier shaft oradd lead tapeto the clubhead. Shafts: Nippon Pro Modus3 130X w/ Custom Ping Counter Balance Plugs (20G), Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM8 Raw (52-12D @52-10, 58T (Ported for swing weight) I love the look of it, the performance, the sound. Vokey (TVD SM7 RAW 52 & SM6 RAW 58)- DG S400 Apparently Sergio Garcia, Dustin Johnson, etc. When you are ready to address the golf ball, the look and feel of your club will be different since you will be a bit closer to the target. Bob had an oil can finish Sergio wedge on a table that I used to marvel at in my early days with Titleist before I was Vokes Tour Rep. Once Sergio and I were able to meet in person to get him dialed he expressed that he was looking for a wedge that he could hit any shot he wanted to with (versatility). Its controllable if I reach a little, raising the hands to ground height. The shaft length in men's drivers has risen from 43 inches to 43.5 and finally to 45 inches. You cannot paste images directly. I did instantly gain better, more consistent contact, and more consistent distance. It could come down to finding an improvement in a 5-10 yard dispersion box with the woods. 716MB (5-PW)- DG S400 [b]XHP 3-Deep (13)- 7.3X @ 43.5 jacksonlui, November 6, 2009 in WRX Club Techs. Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100, Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM9 (46-10F, 50-12F, 54-10S, 58-08M) Ive since learned that Nicklaus and Palmer always has a layer of two way lead tape under their grips. Clic gear has the best reputation for sturdiness and has a lot of add-ons. Its a wedge that allows you the freedom to hit any shot you want with no bounce limitations and puts the ownership on the player to execute. 56* Callaway MD4 S Grind All rights reserved. All Adams products come with aftermarket shafts and grips. Loft: 14.5 Degrees. Shorter was longer for me, and helped eliminate some of the wild swings/shots I was making as I tried to adjust to what felt like a freakishly long shaft. So, if the distance is your only concern, then moving the shaft length up is not a bad idea. Oddly enough, the T Grind that Carlos plays was identical to the grind Sergio played when he was on staff with us. [/quote] 43 inch length. Billy Horschel. As with the driver, Garcia also transitioned from TaylorMades older SIM models into the new Stealth Plus fairway woods this year. They want control over distance? It helps me do two things. I bought an Amp Cell and had it cut to 44.75". They are lightweight, comfortable, and give top-notch grip and stability. Get to know two-time Major champion Collin Morikawa a little better By Sam Tremlett Required fields are marked *. Whooops, yes you are right. We view the relaunch of Adams Golf as an opportunity to speak directly to this emerging population of new golfers with equipment that checks the box in each of these categories. Take a few practice swings, WOW! last thing id be interested in is whats in this guys bag. Garcia split with TaylorMade in October in 2017 after 15 years with the company before signing with Callaway at the start of January 2018. Sergio used a TM TP shaft by Mitsu that was labeled "SERGIO" and I heard it was basically a Blueboard 103. I like to have the same feel throughout. Not sure on the shaft. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5DVZ6GxWHg"]http://www.youtube.ch?v=w5DVZ6GxWHg[/url] His driver is short, 43" counterweighted with I believe RIP 90. Ive always had it like this, he said. And if you go for 44 inches, the ball can reach 270 yards. 44.5 Inch Driver Shaft Length A driver with a shaft length of 44.5 inches usually helps golfers with the following. In the case of the Ping Blueprints, turf interaction was a huge factor, but it was also the novelty of it being a Ping iron that made it attractive. Uhhhwhat, BluePrints are a true forging?? Crazy. Get to know the World No.1 and 2022 Masters champion better By Sam Tremlett From that point more switches followedSergio was seen testing a Honma driver during the lockdown, the Ping G410 went back in after the break, and he had a brief spell with the P7MB irons at the Safeway tournament in Napa. I play a 45 in length driver. 52* Callaway MD4 S Grind My driver lie is 55 degrees according to the line marks, and yes this wont include shaft droop, but i hit a 75g V2 so its a robust stiff so call it straighter. Published 23 January 23, A closer look at the man on the bag for the affable Tony Finau, By Sam Tremlett Whats the difference? Upload or insert images from URL. By Sam Tremlett (Explained)Continue, Read More Putter Length By Height (Read this Chart)Continue, Read More Loft of Wedges Explained (Fine Tune Your Bag)Continue, Read More Golf Club Grooves: What Are They And How Do They Help?Continue. Driver: Titleist Tony Finau whats in the bag accurate as of the Mexico Open. TaylorMade tour rep Adrian Rietveld and VP of Tour Operations Keith Sbarbaro who have worked with Sergio for some time had dialed in his woods finding more head stability across the board with the ever-popular Fujikura Ventus Black profile. iacas, December 31, 2017 Modern spec package: Progressive offset, slightly weaker lofts for easier launch, and a confidence-inspiring shape. However he then resigned with TaylorMade in 2021 but right now it doesn't seem like he has an equipment contract given the variety of brands represented in his golf bag at the moment. The P730 irons first hit retail in November 2017, and theyre forged from 1025 soft carbon steel with faces and grooves that are precision-milled. Home Course: Wollaton Park GC, Nottingham, U.K. Ping G400, 9, Alta CB 55S | Ping G400, 14, Alta CB 65S| Adams Pro Dhy 18, 21, 24, KBS Hybrid S | Ping S55 5-PW, TT DGS300 | Vokey 252-08, DGS200 | Vokey 256-10 (bent to 58), DGS200 | Ping Sigma G Anser, 34" | Vice Pro Plus. Now to the final step. He hits high cuts, low draws, straight, you name it. Golfers also dont like having the shaft too short because they feel accuracy is a matter of control. Neat idea, but no thank you. A right triangle with the 90 degree right bend at 32.5 height and a 55 degree lie has a high hand angle of 35 degrees if my arms are straight down. Sergio Garcia won in Qatar using a 100-gram Mitsubishi Diamana White Board shaft in his TaylorMade SLDR driver. If you are looking at female players, the standard length of drivers is one inch less than what is prescribed for men. Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD IZ 8 X, 5-wood: Titleist TSi2 (18 degrees) the moment i saw him spit into the hole cup, hes out. "Most manufacturers have lengthened their standard driver from 45 inches to 45.5 or 45.75, because a longer shaft typically results in more club speed and hopefully more ball speed and longer. However, lately i have bee playing courses with small narrow fairways and wanted to see if a shorter shaft would allow me greater control. Thanks Johnny!! some other pros, are currently using 44.0" lengths shafts in their drivers. On the other hand, another popular PGA Tour pro is Rickie Fowler. So I choke up on the club by that much. Cutting 1.5 inches off of your driver shaft will change the swing weight, and if you look at charts it appears to be significant But remember that swing weight is just an alphanumeric figure that purports to represent how the club feels in your hands. New Adams Idea driver, fairway wood, hybrid + Adams C-Groove putters. My driving stats improved this year. does he butt cut 1.5 or take 0.75 off each end? Both putters have RH and LH versions with lengths of 34 and 35 inches and a Lamkin Deep Etched Grip. Shaft: Mitsubishi Rayon Diamana White Board 103X Hybrid: TaylorMade RBZ Stage 2 Tour Rescue. Sergio has used Tour Lock Pro counter weights for many years now. And golf club manufacturers offer custom fittings precisely for this reason. Upload or insert images from URL. And as tricky as it is, this can be done with longer shafts. 21* Callaway Big Bertha Hyb It has been a spotty 2020 up to a certain point, but it was some tweaks he made after the COVID-19 lockdown that finally put Garcia in a pocket with his gear and brought back some old feels. 5 - PWPinhawk SL Garcia left TaylorMade in 2017 after being with the company for nearly his entire professional career, but he came back to the company after an intermission of nearly three years. I had a Sumo 4950 with a Fuji Sapphire at 44.5 and it was something like D6, Taylormade Sim 9 (set to 7) - Fuji 53k X, Cobra Rad Speed Tour 5 Wood 16 - Speeder 757 Evo TS X, Mizuno MP Fli Hi 18 - C Taper 125 S+ I for one believe that shafts are too long these days. What clubs does Ryder Cup legend and 2017 Masters champion Sergio Garcia use? Bettinardi Soft Carbon Half Moon Raw 33.5" WITB Time Machine: Rory McIlroys 2018 Arnold Palmer Invitational winning WITB, Sepp Strakas winning WITB: 2022 Honda Classic. Never seen it done. And he still hits his 43 driver 300 yards! Gary Woodland, meanwhile, was in contention to the very end at Torrey Pines with a . After playing Callaway's Apex MB's, TaylorMade's P7MB (opens in new tab)'s and TaylorMade P730's, Garcia has now gone back to a set of Ping Blueprints (opens in new tab). 2023 HomeTown Lenders Championship (Korn Ferry Tour) - Discussion and Links to photos, 2023 Zurich Classic - Discussion and Links to Photos, 2023 RBC Heritage - Discussion and links to Photos, 2023 Valero Texas Open - Discussion and links to photos, 2023 WGC Dell Technologies Match Play - Discussion and links to photos. Club length? That's very very short. When it comes to shafts and drivers, golfers are perpetually looking at length because that is the thing that helps the golf ball go the distance, quite literally. We take a look inside the bag of young American golfer Sam Bennett. Its just a great driver. Remember, you've also created a counterbalance effect by gripping down and that may have also helped you hit beautifully. The driver shaft length should be such that you can achieve both distance and accuracy together. I'm estimating that he is playing a a 216g head?? document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Read More Anti-Roll Method: What Is It And Does It Help?Continue, Read More How Much Are Golf Lessons? Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 7 X (Tipped 1, 45 1/8 inches, C8 Swing weight w/ 20G insert in butt end), 3-wood:TaylorMade SIM Rocket (14 degrees @14.75 in upright setting, 1.5 Degree sleeve) Does Anyone know the specs on Sergio Garcia driver when he was still using R9 supertri? #PlayAdams pic.twitter.com/grSM8AoEpo. Mickelson usually uses a 47.5-inch shaft in his driver and went nearly a half-inch. He is a graduate of Swansea University where he studied History and American Studies, and he has been a part of the Golf Monthly team since December 2017. I received a call one day sometime before Memorial and it showed up as Carlos Ortiz, always excited to chat with Carlos so I answered and it wasnt Carlos, it was Sergio. Theres guys who like to have different driver shafts than their fairway woods, Garcia said. in The Grill Room, By And there is no formula that we can hand over. We share your golf passion. And there are a few things that both male and female golfers do when picking the right shaft. And what you find in shops are drivers with about 45.5 inches. When I have a club thats too head heavy, the way I swing, my shots get too spinny. The next part of the equation came at the Safeway Open. Tech info: Project X's new EvenFlow Riptide is a mid-spin and mid-launching shaft that uses Torsional . [quote name='rkangrah' timestamp='1321615250' post='3817393'] [quote name='J.W.' Therefore, Read More 5 Wood Vs 3 Hybrid (Which One Should You Have In Your Bag)Continue, My question is if I remove my 45 inch stiff driver shaft and put a (same shaft) 48 inch does it change the flex (does now become a r or a shaft. Sign up for a new account in our community. Shafts: Nippon N.S. With shorter blade length, less offset and narrower sole widths than any other Ping iron, this is really a club for the best ball strikers. For me its longer than 39.67 inches. I am sacrificing the ability for add-ons aside from an umbrella. Sergio has a positive history with the Spider line having used it to win the masters. Its actually boring and frustrating as I just cant get the ball to go any farther. timestamp='1321565624' post='3814845'] New Adams Idea driver, fairway wood, hybrid + Adams C-Groove putters. Driver: Ping G430 LST (10.5 degrees @9.5) Shafts: Nippon N.S. So this way I can bring my spin down, and at the same time, it also helps me throw the club a little more on the downswing so it doesnt get stuck behind me. One of them has 13.5 degrees of loft and the other has 19 degrees. Ahead of Wednesdays first-round match, however, Garcia was spotted testing out a Ping PLD Anser-style putter with an all-black finish. Adams Golf is back with direct-to-consumer Idea offerings, C-Groove putters for 2023, Morning 9: Finau victorious in Mexico | Green wins again | Gooch back-to-back, Lee Trevino says this club is the worst thing that ever happened to a high-handicapper, Talor Gooch vents frustration at not seeing almost half of his LIV Golf Adelaide prize money. . Hybrid loft offerings are 3 (20 degrees), 4 (23 degrees), 5 (26 degrees), and 6 (30 degrees). Sergio always played heavy. They probably select the heaviest head they can find then hot melt, etc. You cannot paste images directly. Thats right, Idea, C-Groove (Adams acquired Yes! What is interesting is he uses the Max version and not the LST head which most Tour professionals use. There are two reasons for that growth. This works out to a 39.67 inch club. Anti-Roll Method: What Is It And Does It Help? Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, [/quote] It feels more comfortable at the top, easier to square the face at impact, etc. What's In My Bag: Sergio Garcia 11 Photos We Recommend What's In My Bag: Sergio Garcia 11 Photos Winner's Bag: Sergio Garcia, AT&T Byron Nelson Inside the bag of Europe's new all-time Ryder. If it is made of graphite, 44 inches is the norm. Then I started killing it, great ball flight, around 265 ish. This driver shaft length chart is only a suggestion. All that changed in 2012, and ever since, 44 inches has been the standard for women golfers. Players who use the shaft: Henrik Stenson. He had been using TaylorMade MG3 wedges but now he uses Titleist Vokey SM9's. Of course, these are just averages. in Golf Talk, By Also, I have the 58, and if I feel I need more loft, I just open it up. Hence, Yes! GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, April 24, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, April 17, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, April 10, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, March 27, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, March 20, Please put and questions or comments here, Please put any questions or comments here. Just been reading a thread over on GolfWRX. So I just marked a spot on my driver grip, that is 1.25" from the end. Wait, what? In terms of driver shaft, he usually plays a 44.5 inch driver in his Pink G20. Sergio Garcia WITB 2021 (The Players) - GolfWRX Whats in the Bag Sergio Garcia WITB 2021 (The Players) Published 2 years ago on Mar 11, 2021 By GolfWRX Staff Driver: TaylorMade SIM (9.0 degrees) Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 7 X 3-wood: TaylorMade SIM Rocket 3 (14 degrees) Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 8 X 5-wood: TaylorMade SIM (19 degrees) So, you must pick a shaft that works well with the speed of your swing and then match it with the length. According to the Rules of Golf, they cant go any higher than that because it is the maximum permitted length as dictated by theUnited States Golf Association(USGA). Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 6 X, 5-wood: Ping G430 Max (18 degrees @16.5) A 44" driver helps golfers to achieve a distance of about 275 yards. Just saw this. His hands are so good that he is a player that doesnt want to be limited by any grind profile which is why the lower bounce T worked so well. But in recent times, 45 inches has become the standard. Not sure on the shaft. thanks for your reply but I was looking for a response from someone that actually does the work. C-Groove technology features prominently in these new putters. Reply Report comment. This is allowed, but as you now know, it takes a lot of skill to control those clubs. I prefer tungsten inserts, can you use corks and powder with graphite? Many manufacturers are changing the length of the driver shaft so that the golfers can hit the ball at least an extra 10 yards. Better control, better impact - all good. Although Garcia started this year using a new TaylorMade Spider GT with a red crown, he switched into an older TaylorMade Spider X putter with a silver-and-white crown at THE PLAYERS. This will reduce the flex, increasing your swing speed to get the same result as before the trim. And hitting long shots and lower scores is obviously more advantageous. We are big fans of playing driver shafts shorter than "standard", usually in the 44.5 to 45 range. It's easy! I think the shorter shaft is easier to swing consistently, therefore giving you better plane and impact conditions, which result in better contact and more consistent distance. 4-PW Callaway Apex 19 Irons w/ TT Elevate Tour Adams Golf is back. Motley01, i have done this before at a 44" driver With the super quad and gotten to E swing weight. More photos from the event here. And if you caught the hype video on social media last week, youd know the branding is just a little different from the Jack Whitaker Tight Lies infomercial of the 90s. If you aim for the ball to go 250 yards, you need a driver shaft of 43 inches and must hit it on its screws. I just bought a 3rd driver yesterday to test out the shorter driver shaft theory on my own. Golf Monthly is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. The standard driver shaft length for men is 43.5 inches when the shaft is steel. SW is D1 I believe. If you increase the length by just half an inch, you can push the distance to 262 yards. Golf Circuit was formed in 1995 as an e-commerce store selling the best golf equipment on the market. . Callaway unveiled their newest line of golf clubs: MAVRIK. Display as a link instead, Pasted as rich text. If the tradeoff was really between distance and accuracy, you should choose distance. But like anything, good things take time. Cameron Napa California @ 34"[/b], i think someone here said it is 44.5 or close to it. If you are considering shortening your driver you can use an on-line swingweight calculator to get an estimate of how much needs to be added/subtracted and where.
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