Custom fitting custom golf stop clone golf clubs, golf. Determine if the club conforms to length standards. In the modern 460cc driver, the shaft now rests close to 1 916 above that ground line meaning that the cut length of a shaft for a 45 driver is 43. As shaft length increases, clubhead speed also increases. Measuring golf club length video blog from hireko golf. Even though the rules of golf for competition allow the club shaft length of up to 48 inches, golf monthly notes that the average driver length used on the tour is only 44. Average golfers will hit closer to the sweet spot more often by using a shorter shaft. According to a notice sent to manufacturers in october, golfs ruling bodies are proposing shortening the maximum length of a golf club from 48 inches to 46. Most male golfers are wielding drivers that measure 45 to 48 inches, the. They measure club by placing the shaft flat against the wall with the toe of the driver positioned on the ground. In theory, the longer the driver shaft length, the greater the shot distance. Using trackman my idea was to test the same golfer, clubhead and golf ball, but change the shaft length.
In fact, many tour pros use driver shafts less than 45 inches. The standard length of 5 iron with a graphite shaft is 38. However, in the 21st century a standard driver is considered to be 45 inches. The standard length of a mens driver is roughly 43. Tape the ruler to the top of the yard stick to make it long enough to measure the length of all the clubs. In reality, the average length of a driver used on tour is 44. Junior golf clubs sizing chart all kids golf clubs. Increments between wedges depend of individual preferences.
When they say 45 is the standard length for mens drivers is that measurement of the shaft before it goes into the head. Measure golf club length in 2 proven methods nifty golf. Head weights, shaft weights and balance points hireko golf. The length of the golf clubs shaft in relation to the overall length of the club defines the length of the driver shaft. Measuring your golf driver is an easy task once you have done it before.
When discussing the manner of fitting the shaft weight and total weight of a golf club, the conversation should also include fitting the swing weight, or better stated, the head weight feel of the. Find the correct row on the measurement chart for the distance that equals your wristtofloor measurement. If you want to do a quickcheck of your measurements and get a sense of your plusor. The right shaft can get you more distance off the tee d. Measuring the length of the old shafts will show how long the new ones need to. Driver length isnt as critical compared to irons since you arent suppose to take a divot with a driver. Place the bottom of the club on the ground like the club is. This video is about wrist to floor measurements for golf shaft length. For clubmakers out there, you are used to purchasing. However, you can always shorten your shaft from your fitter if you feel you are short on accuracy. Measuring different types of golf clubs requires an understanding of what we are actually measuring.
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. Weve been a trusted online source for junior golf clubs for kids in the us since 1999. Shaft tests and measurements mygolfshafts mygolfshafts. I took my current driver, which is the titleist d3 8. Alternatively, this is the difference between the length of the overall golf club and the. Keep the golf club in the playing position such that the center of the sole is in contact with the ground.
The right shaft flex coupled with the right shaft length will help you achieve the best. Lets look at the four critical shaft factors in getting more distance off the tee. Or is the measurement taken from the base of the driver head the. The impact of the length of a driver shaft on your game.
Each club, from the driver to the wedge, also has its own standard length, so you must be fit each type. That said, it makes sense to use, for example, a 70 gram shaft as a starting point for a player who prefers a 60 gram driver shaft because, when its cut shorter, the shaft will feel similar in. There are two ways to fit for length a static fitting and a dynamic fitting. Technical specifications of golf club heads, shafts. With drivers the shaft length you choose will effect the amount of clubhead speed you. Has he considered an adjustable driver that can be adjusted to 2 degrees flat. A dynamic fit, one that is performed while the player swings the club, is more precise. Shaft kick point, also known as flex point or bend point, is the location on the shaft that bends the most during a swing. How to pick the right golf shaft whether you are repairing your broken golf club or buying a new golf club, there are a few things you should know before choosing a golf shaft. The chart below helps you determine if you should have your clubs altered from the standard size based. When testing golf shafts, there are a number of tests that are used in the industry to assure the quality, characteristics, durability and performance of a golf shaft.
How to measure the length of a golf club the diy golfer. The stock driver length of most manufacturers taylormade, callaway ping, cobra these days is 45. The tip and butt diameters of the shaft have less impact on their performance than flex and torque, but they are important measurements nonetheless. In todays terminology, the length of a golf club is not the length of the shaft, but the length of the shaft. With this measurement and your height, we will be able to determine the correct club length for you. Find the right driver shaft length for your game golficity. Jim furyk, for example, is one of the most accurate in the game off the tee, and his driver shaft measures 44. A higher kick point, which means the bend point is higher in the shaft.
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. For putters, length can be measured a number of ways because of the position of the hosel andor golf shaft in relationship to the heel. For added information about cuttingedge golf components, go online. Most golfers are looking to buy a new golf driver and have no idea what their current length of there. Most average male golfers should consider a driver length of 43 inches to 43. When installing new golf shafts it is important to know how long the shafts need to be. From there, you need to give feedback to the fitter in terms of feel weight, stiffness, shaft release. Nowadays, with seemingly never ending race to claim longer drives, driver. Virtually no women golfers should try to use a driver length longer than 43 inches, most women should. Shaft length plays an important role in clubs head speed, path, attack angle and the players ability to make solid contact. Golf monthly technical editor joel tadman explores the impact different shaft lengths have on the distance and accuracy golf drivers provide for. The standard length of a driver for men used to be 43. Below we outline the 4 simple steps that are needed to measure driver shaft length so that you have the perfect driver shaft length to help you to add extra. To determine your wristtofloor measurement, wear street shoes and stand on a hard surface with your arms relaxed at your sides.