Most male golfers are wielding drivers that measure 45 to 48 inches, the maximum allowed under the united states golf associations rules of golf. Do tall people always need longer clubs or short people shorter clubs. The folks at ping built me two identical g30 driversone at their standard length of 4534 inches, the other two inches shorter. If you feel like your golf game needs improvement, investing in a set of clubs that fit you like a glove can help you compete at your highest. In 2011, the average driver length of the brands that we stock is 45. Tiger woods and phil mickelson are officially reviving the match, teaming with tom brady and. And he knows if he did use a longer driver, hed have even more trouble keeping it in play.
Apr 25, 2012 thats because i have very short legs and long arms for somebody my height 63 tall with a 28. The cobra long tom driver is available in three lofts. Why most of golfer bryson dechambeaus clubs are the same length. So you wont get as much distance from the long irons. From the beginning of the 20th century all the way through to the middle 1980s, the standard mens driver length stood at 43. Driver length creep may be why you cant hit your driver. Aug 08, 2016 do you know how high to tee your driver. Nicknamed long tom an appellation with a long and storied history in u. On tour you have a collection of golfers who you would think could very well control a longer length driver because of their incredible swing. Feb 29, 2016 the driver is typically one of the most fitted and often replaced clubs, and is usually the mostexpensive club in ones bag. In the market for a new shaft on my cobra long tom driver.
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 45 inches for a graphite shaft driver would be appropriate. Aug 07, 2015 this video is about wrist to floor measurements for golf shaft length. I have recently cracked my current shaft which was the stock shaft on my cobra long tom driver i purchased in 2012. When looking at driver fitting many principles from an iron fitting. This video is about wrist to floor measurements for golf shaft length. Driver shaft length custom fitting for the correct length to help improve your strike pattern and.
The long tom has a blackbird shaft by graffalloy, is packed with technology and has the highest length to weight ratio of any cobra driver, making the long. Jan 12, 2012 so the question we wanted to answer for everyone is longer really longer. For added information about cuttingedge golf components, go online to. The midlong irons feel very heavy and its harder to make centercontact. Dec 01, 2019 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. What length golf clubs do you need hireko custom golf. Cobra long tom driver discount prices for golf equipment. Dec 11, 2018 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. There is no specific rule for wedge length fitting golfer comfort and golfer stanceposture is the guide for wedge lengths after the pw. The standard length for steel and graphite wedges for men is 35 and 35. Cobra long tom driver cobra is going the distance and letting it fly with the long tom driver, a four foot long, ultra light driver that is the ultimate weapon for jawdropping distance. In the march hotlinks, club expert tom wishon wrote that one key to real improvement with the driver comes from a shorter length. Driver shaft length are you shorting yourself using a 46. Check out breeds tip on how to determine whether your driver shaft length is.
Buy new and used cobra long tom driver from the best golf shop. On how manufacturers have too long shafts in most current drivers. I totally disagree that driver length should be judged off height at all. February 10, 2012 2 comments golf shafts by shawn zawodni. Most of the standard shafts on the drivers on this site have lengths in the 45 46. If you are 5 feet 4 inches tall with a 35inch wristtofloor measurement, the club should be onequarter inch longer. If he could hit the ball straight with a 45 inch clubhe would.
Many golf monthly forum members are increasingly inquisitive over the distance gains we see on readerfitting days, questioning where exactly the distance. According to tom wishon of durango, coloradobased tom wishon golf technology, a gifted player such as dechambeau would likely hit his 3712inch 3. Robert also asked if there is a formula for length based on his height. From our extensive work in this area, the longer the length of the driver, the more tendency there is to release the club earlier and to swing over the top and more outside in. The standard length for a mens driver is in the 43inch to 45inch range. I had a golfer come to me saying that they were fitted for a 4334 inch driver that they hit. When i tested my old college driver a few weeks ago my interest was piqued by how close my swing speed with the 43. Check out breeds tip on how to determine whether your driver shaft length is too long or too short. With a high strength thin titanium 811 alloy face repositions up to 20 grams of weight to move cg extremely low and deep. The cobra long tom driver comes at the maximum length allowed by the usga. Length and height some things are big some things are small some things are long and some things are short big. Shaft length should be tailored to the individual, not a universal standard. I hit it better and longer at that length than at 44. Here is what tom wishon, the founder of tom wishon golf technology, has.
The answer is no, the actual formula is to look at the length from your wrists to the ground. I have adapted to the extra length in the shaft and grown accustom to the extra inches that came with the shaft. Cobra called upon a wwii artillery cannon as its inspiration for a persimmon driver many years ago and again with its newest driver to the market. The length of a golf club is measured from the tip of the grip to where the clubhead meets the ground. I had a golfer come to me saying that they were fitted for a 4334 inch driver that they hit very consistently and accurate. Do tall people always need longer clubs or short people. Here is what tom wishon, the founder of tom wishon golf technology, has to say there are no industrywide standards for any golf club specification in the golf equipment industry. The more forceful the transition, the shorter the wooddriver length may need to be. Driver shaft length too long for most players clubs, grips. Length of shafts according to height in golf sportsrec. It is interesting in the fact that junior club lengths do not use this same 6 to 1 formula. Nov 07, 20 the standard length of a mens driver is roughly 43. The average length of a driver 5 years ago was approximately 45 long. The shaft was a graffaloy blackbird 47 50 gram xstiff, all black with a great look to go with the head of the long tom.
Michael breed, host of the golf fix, answers a viewers email question on driver shaft length. Measure golf club length in 2 proven methods nifty golf. Arm length is a big factor, but some other factors can also come into play. One golfer could have shorter legs and a long torso or the other way around. Do tall people always need longer clubs or short people shorter. Driver shaft length is shorter better than standard length. Since the mid 2000s, the average driver length on the pga tour has held steady. Jan 07, 2015 there is no specific rule for wedge length fitting golfer comfort and golfer stanceposture is the guide for wedge lengths after the pw. Standard length of golf clubs for women and men sportsrec. The average driver length for all the other pros on the pga tour today is 44. Driver shaft length too long for most players clubs. It is the current venue of the formula one belgian grand prix, hosting its first grand prix in 1925, and has held a grand prix every year since 1983 except 1984, 2003 and 2006. All generators have a 7 pin pollock trailer lamp connector all generators equipped with pindle hitch.
Increments of 14 inches, 38 inches, 12 inch or even same length are all acceptable depending on the golfers comfort, stanceposture and manner of play with each wedge. Nowadays, with seemingly never ending race to claim longer drives, driver manufacturers have even been selling standard shafts as long as 45 inches. It has an ultralight and durable shaft and has a tourstyle grip, all delivering the maximum distance possible. On the off chance that tom wishon, josh chervokas, and basically. Heightbased charts have existed a long time and based upon proportionality. A properly fit driver can have a dramatic effect on distance, accuracy, consistency and confidence. Dec 01, 2019 what is the optimum driver shaft length. For the past few months, ive knowingly been flouting the 14club rule by carrying two drivers. Thats because i have very short legs and long arms for somebody my height 63 tall with a 28. The 155 mm gun m1 was a 155 millimeter caliber field gun developed and used by the united states military. Within this limitation, you can get club sizes of any length depending on your height or style of play. According to, standard length woods and drivers should suit most averagesize golfers. Four feet long max allowed by the usga with ultralight shaft and grip delivering maximum distance. Most golfers believe that longer shafts can provide more distance.
Tom wishon is a 40year veteran of the golf equipment industry. Aug 20, 2015 when i tested my old college driver a few weeks ago my interest was piqued by how close my swing speed with the 43. Virtually no women golfers should try to use a driver length longer than 43 inches, most. Wishon also told me that the average driver length on the pga tour is shorter than the standard lengths equipment companies sell us. Those who lost distance experienced a decrease of 6 percent on average. Lets start with a little history behind the long tom name. 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. Absolutely the length of the driver has an extremely important relationship to the swing path and to the release.
Find the right driver shaft length for your game golficity. Club length not based on height swing surgeon don trahan. The standard length of a driver for men used to be 43. Cobra long tom driver four foot long, ultralight driver the ultimate weapon for jawdropping distance mens clubs equipment. I may be in the minority but i am a good ball striker and i just feel i get a lot more out of a longer driver. However, in the 21st century a standard driver is considered to be 45 inches. Cobra is actually releasing a 48 driver called the long tom for 2012.
According to usga the length of a golf club should not exceed 48 inches. If youve ever read anything tom wishon has written about driver length, or spoken to your local fitter about the topic, theres a curious statistic that youve probably encountered. A shorter driver, he said, encourages center contact on the clubface, which leads to longer, straighter drives. So the question we wanted to answer for everyone is longer really longer.
The shaft length is based on the golfers height, arm length. Length of the shaft basically a matter of preference based on feel, shaft length can be roughly determined by height and arm length. Lie angles listed are intended to be a reference chart only. What length golf clubs do you need hireko custom golf clubs. Driver shaft length is shorter better than standard. A metre is long as long as a desk try measuring yours put it to the test now try a pencil. 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. Players at all skill levels benefit from the use of customfit golf clubs.
Why most of golfer bryson dechambeaus clubs are the same. In fact, if your clubs are too short or too long, expect to spend lots of time in the. 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. To have accurate and correct measurements, you will need to have someone other than you gather the information. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information.
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