Golf monthly technical editor joel tadman explores the impact different shaft lengths have on the distance and accuracy golf drivers provide for. Oct 01, 2014 in addition, titleist offers an industryleading titleists words, not mine number of custom shaft choices. Nov 07, 20 the standard length of a mens driver is roughly 43. The ts project is a peerless pursuit of speed where every micron and milligram matter.
I pretty much stay near the center of the fairway with this shaft length. The shaft will be cut to manufacturers standard length. Fit your titleist 917 d2, 917 d3, ts2, or ts3 driver with the shaft thats just right for you. The titleist ts2 driver is slightly longer overall, at 45. In reality, the average length of a driver used on tour is 44. The best 2019 driver and shaft combinations true fit clubs. I do not want to change my shaft again so is it okay to extend it. Find the right driver shaft length for your game golficity. Nowadays, with seemingly never ending race to claim longer drives, driver manufacturers have even been selling standard shafts as long as 45 inches. Shaft kick point, also known as flex point or bend point, is the location on the shaft that bends the most during a swing. Its probably not a good idea to try and tip a shaft 3. The standard length of a driver for men used to be 43. Yeah a titleist driver with a 46 shaft length is going to be almost a e0 swingweight considering the extra 1 adds 6 swingweight points.
Shop by club type such as driver shaft, hybrid shaft, fairway wood shaft. This is a replacement shaft designed to fit titleist s 910 drivers or 910f fairway, 9 drivers, 915 drivers, and 917 drivers. In addition, titleist offers an industryleading titleists words, not mine number of custom shaft choices. However, in recent times, the standard driver length has been accepted as 45 inches. All you have to do is use your adjustability wrench to secure the shaft to the club head. Typical shaft weights in 65 grams but some players with fast transitions may like a heavier shaft. I took my current driver, which is the titleist d3 8. Driver shaft length are you shorting yourself using a 46. The stock driver length of most manufacturers taylormade, callaway ping, cobra these days is 45. In general shorter shafts improve center face contact which improves consistent distance. The new 915d2 and 915d3 drivers will be available in golf shops worldwide beginning. See what results we got when we tried different length shafts on the golf club in a driver. Effortless distance with the new titleist ts1 driver. Model head size loft options 1 standard lie 1 mens.
Offering an adjustable sweet spot for speedtuned performance, the titleist ts3 driver is what your golf game needs. Jan, 2006 when they say 45 is the standard length for mens drivers is that measurement of the shaft before it goes into the head. Outdoor fitting club champion partners with arccos golf the cut. Additional shaft and flex options available through the titleist custom clubs department. Aug 20, 2015 using trackman my idea was to test the same golfer, clubhead and golf ball, but change the shaft length. For every 12 length reduction from the grip end there will be approximately 3 swing weights lost and the shaft will become marginally stiffer. Titleist also manufactures a 41inch hybrid thats the approximate equivalent of a 2iron. From vokey wedges to scotty cameron putters, titleist offers a myriad of custom golf club options. So what is the shortest driver shaft length titleist make as i dont want to go much above a 3 wood length. Driver shaft length custom fitting for the correct. However, in the 21st century a standard driver is considered to be 45 inches. Typical shaft weights in 65 grams but some players with fast transitions may like a. 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. Driver shaft length is shorter better than standard length.
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. Titleist ts3 driver ts3 titleist golf driver titleist. Graphite clubs are slightly longer, with a standard driver at 45 inches, 5iron at 38. What length driver should you use with mark crossfield filmed at titleist tpi in the usa with their top fitting team. They are indeed referring to butt trimming that amount to get the correct length for each iron. Nowadays, with seemingly never ending race to claim longer drives, driver. Sign up for the club champion newsletter golf club fitting information. Using trackman my idea was to test the same golfer, clubhead and golf ball, but change the shaft length. This raises the immediate question, why is a relatively tall, obviously highly skilled player using a shorter than standard driver. The new titleist ts2 and ts3 drivers and fairway woods are the result of a concerted effort by the company to improve distance results in its long clubs. If you think you are losing distance try a lighter, 55 gram shaft but make sure it plays stiff enough. It also comes with some new, lighter, highend stock shafts. Whats the average driver shaft length on the pga tour. 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.
Anyone know how short titleist will make a driver shaft. Contrary to what some might think, there isnt a run on. Custom titleist shafts come complete with a titleist shaft sleeve already installed. Use our fitting wizard to find the right driver shaft for you. Titleist ts2, ts3 and ts4 golf drivers deliver speed, distance, and incredible performance. Most male golfers are wielding drivers that measure 45 to 48 inches, the maximum allowed under the united states golf associations rules of golf. Buy custom shafts for titleist 917 d2 and 917 d3 drivers from wide world of golf custom. New titleist ts2 and ts3 drivers, fairway woods are longer. When i pull the trigger on a new driver, that is something im going to factor in. Model, head size, rh lofts, lh lofts, standard lie, length. Typically, the length of a female golfers club is an inch lesser than that of a male golfers club. For the player who wants explosive speed and forgiveness across the face.
With regards to how the tours average shaft length stacks up against whats commonly found at retail, the driver currently in your bag is likely longer by about one inch. Jan 31, 2017 the stock driver length of most manufacturers taylormade, callaway ping, cobra these days is 45. Michael breed, host of the golf fix, answers a viewers email question on driver shaft length. When they say 45 is the standard length for mens drivers is that measurement of the shaft before it goes into the head. A titleist fitting is the fastest way to add the speed of a ts3 driver to your game. Take full advantage of the added speed of ts metals with our new shaft lineup. Use lead weight on the back of the head or lead shaft plugs in the.
The titleist 9d2 driver features a 460cc full pear shaped titanium head. It began with a challenge from the games greatest players. The new ts2 driver offers distinct designs that bring more speed to your game by letting you swing aggressively with maximum forgiveness across the face. I thought i was playing with a shortened driver but when.
Two letters that mark the way to the future of titleist speed. The extra length and lighter weight also improve speed, for added distance. The 275gram overall weight shaft dependent an incredible 45 grams lighter than the ts2 model, with an 8gram lighter head weight generates faster. Stock driver shaft vs expensive upcharge driver shaft using titleist ts3.
If you have taper tips, you have little other option. Most drivers i searched on line are 45 34 to 46 length. Driver shaft length custom fitting for the correct length to help improve your strike pattern and. Im also 57 so im not sure if a standard length driver shaft is right for me. The 43yearold was aware of the fact that his lowlaunching, highspinning drives were costing him distance, but he wasnt sure how to improve. Jun 21, 2018 driver shaft length is longer or shorter better. Meet the 915 the most compelling titleist driver release. Find the perfect deal for titleist golf club shafts with free shipping on many items at ebay. Below is a description of the available shafts for the ts2 driver. This is a third party adapter, but quality and fit are guaranteed. Clubs in a matching set with 4 loft differences and 12 shaft length gradation will yield about 10 yards between.
It features a highspeed forged face insert which delivers more speed over a larger area of the face. The standard length of a mens driver is roughly 43. From the beginning of the 20th century all the way through to the middle 1980s, the standard mens driver length stood at 43. While the standard length for this club was initially 43 inches, it was revised to 44 inches in 2012. Length of shafts according to height in golf sportsrec. Im also 57 so im not sure if a standard length driver shaft is. Or is the measurement taken from the base of the driver head the part touching the ground to the tip of the grip. Check out breeds tip on how to determine whether your driver shaft length is too long or too short. Wide world of golf specializes in custom specifications and shafts for titleist golf clubs. Titleist graphite shaft stiff flex golf clubs for sale ebay. 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. The new 915d2 and 915d3 drivers will be available in golf shops worldwide beginning nov. Titleist custom driver shafts 917, ts2, ts3 custom shafts. My titleist 910 d3 is i think 45 it has the tour ad bb6 stiff shaft.
A higher kick point, which means the bend point is higher in the shaft. Clubs other than drivers gradually get shorter if a 44inch steel shaft driver is indicated by the chart, your 5iron will measure 38 inches and sand wedge 35. I have plenty of distance, but driver accuracy is an issue for me. This is a replacement shaft designed to fit titleists 910 drivers or 910f fairway, 9 drivers, 915 drivers, and 917 drivers. Use lead weight on the back of the head or lead shaft plugs in the tip to bring the swing weight back up. Stock driver shaft vs expensive upcharge driver shaft using. Titleist lists irons with lengths similar to other manufacturers, also noting that its womens set is 1 inch shorter than a standard mens set.
Or is the measurement taken from the base of the driver head the. Club designer ralph maltby offers this planning guide for distance gaps. 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. An improved cg location and rear surefit tour weight creates more distance by optimizing the launch and reducing the spin. Titleist club spec option summary 1 models loft options loft range standard lie lie range standard lengths length range1 drivers 915d2 7.