Whats the average driver shaft length on the pga tour. When i tested my old college driver a few weeks ago my interest was piqued by how close my swing speed with the 43. The starting point for club length can vary up to 3 12 ranging from ladies minus 1 to mens plus 1. Shaft specifications may vary due to cut length and manufacturer tolerances. For 3woods it was 42 inches and for 5woods 41 inches with womens woods one inch shorter in each case.
I have heard that altering the shaft length of your driver by an inch canshould alter the club speed by up to 4 mph. Sep 21, 2018 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. 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. Offering an adjustable sweet spot for speedtuned performance, the titleist ts3 driver is what your golf game needs. The most common method used to recommend the length of a golf club is a heightbased chart. Quick golf club size guide for beginners golfsupport blog. Many lady players may benefit from the longer swing arc that longer length clubs may provide but again, remember that distance is not everything accurate distance is the ultimate. Ping has the easiest resource online to self assessment. Driver shaft length custom fitting for the correct length to help improve your strike pattern and. This change will increase the accuracy and consistency of our production and custom club builds. A very tall player will stoop too much with a standardlength club, while a very short player will stand too upright. The golf industry uses different definitions of standard length for men and women.
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. The shaft length is based on the golfers height, arm length and posture, as well as consistent clubhead delivery. Its important to realise that this is by no means final and they strongly recommend getting f. Most average male golfers should consider a driver length of 43 inches to 43. Wishon also told me that the average driver length on the pga tour is shorter than the standard lengths equipment companies sell us. What golf clubs really weigh inside a golf bag golf. This called for a test using trackman my idea was to test the same golfer, clubhead. Find the right driver shaft length for your game golficity. Increments between wedges depend of individual preferences and usually are smaller do not exceed. The same would be true for a shorter golfer using an underlength club. So, if you want how to measure golf club length for man, you need to have some adjustments.
As of 010120, callaway golf has changed and improved the way we measure club length for drivers, fairway woods, hybrids, irons and wedges. Graphite clubs are slightly longer, with a standard driver at 45 inches, 5iron at 38. Head weights, shaft weights and balance points hireko golf. Measure golf club length in 2 proven methods nifty golf. Most of the time, a golfer who is tall, or has short arms, or both, will make better contact with an overlength club. According to usga the length of a golf club should not exceed 48 inches. For womens length please subtract 1 from all numbers. You know what there is no precise standard for a golf club length. The standard length for a mens driver is in the 43inch to 45inch range. 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. Aeroburner driver aeroburner fairway aeroburner rescue aeroburner hl irons r15 460 driver r15 430 driver r15 fairway r15 rescue rsi irons golf balls.
Most manufacturers have lengthened their standard driver from 45 inches to 45. For example, standard length for a steel 2 iron is 39 inches. When in doubt, err on the side of shorter length for the driver. Jun 15, 2015 measuring your golf driver is an easy task once you have done it before. The standard length of a golf stand bag is 36 the tallest golf club you will be packing is your driver coming in around 45. For clubmakers out there, you are used to purchasing graphite shafts that are for the most part 46 long.
Something important to keep in mind is that golf club companies change their own standards for club length over time. What are the standard lengths for callaway golf club irons. In general, this means that golf club shafts get longer. The average driver shaft length on tour is roughly 44. Driver shaft length custom fitting for the correct length to help improve your strike pattern and accuracy. Your height and the distance in inches from your wrist to the floor are used together to determine the length of golf club that is appropriate for you. Proper shaft length can significantly influence the direction, consistency and distance of a golf shot by forcing the player into an address position that can be maintained throughout the golf swing.
Hireko golf specializes in custom fit golf equipment, golf components, golf accessories and golf technical information. Michael breed, host of the golf fix, answers a viewers email question on driver shaft length. With this measurement and your height, we will be able to determine the correct club length for you. An experienced clubmaker or a professional will be able to build in the requisite compensations into your clubs if you do decide to change. Standard length of golf clubs for women and men sportsrec. Measuring your golf driver is an easy task once you have done it before. Sep 14, 2016 players generated faster swing speeds with the standard length 4 to 6irons and single length short irons 8pw.
The length of a driver and fairway woods is a different story. In fact there is no standard for golf but keep in mind longer club makes the clubhead heavier and the frequency of the shaft will be less example 46. Contrary to what some might think, there isnt a run on. What length golf clubs do you need hireko custom golf clubs. Many women find that when they try to use golf clubs designed for men, the clubs are either too heavy or long or both, and are too stiff. Nov 07, 20 the standard length of a mens driver is roughly 43. How to measure golf club length man, women and junior. Custom fitting custom golf stop clone golf clubs, golf.
Jan 07, 2015 most average male golfers should consider a driver length of 43 inches to 43. The key thing when fitting you to the best length is to get you hitting the longest club for distance that you are able to hit consistently for accuracy. The length changes greater than 1 inch 2,5 cm make significant. This change will increase the accuracy and consistency of. 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. 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. Since most bags dont allow clubs to fit inside all the way to the bottom of the bag, your clubs are likely to be sticking out the top end of the bag. The 8 and 9irons in the x22 set maintain the same length system. When you look at golf equipment history, there has been a change in golf club lengths from time to time. Have you ever wondered what the average driver shaft length is on the pga tour.
Golf clubs are usually available in two primary lengths excluding juniors and somewhat based on statistics, like the average height of an average male and female. Many golfers believe they can add yards to their drive by making their driver golf club longer and lighter. Manufacturers have invested in research and understanding user psychology to get the correct length of the club. Nowadays, with seemingly never ending race to claim longer drives, driver manufacturers have even been selling standard shafts as long as 45 inches. We offer a free, user friendly online custom club fitting system, factory direct pricing and and accurate, courteous customer service experience. Traditionally the nominal factory standard length of the womens club is shorter than the mens club by one inch, so please check the gender of the original club appropriately. There is an optimum driver shaft length with which golfers will achieve maximum clubhead speed and it will vary from player to player. Add weight to your driver golf club for more distance pga. In the last 25 years, the average driver shaft length has gradually. Check out breeds tip on how to determine whether your driver shaft length is. Most male golfers are wielding drivers that measure 45 to 48 inches, the maximum allowed under the united states golf associations rules of golf. How to measure golf club length its not a milliondollar question now.
Club manufacturers have hidden the secret to consistently making drivers. As is true for woods, the standard length measurement for womens irons is 1 inch less for both steel and graphite irons. The folks at ping built me two identical g30 driversone at their standard length of 4534 inches, the other two inches shorter. Most of the time, a golfer who is tall, or has short arms, or both, will make better contact with an over length club. As a result, the standard size of golf club for women is shorter in length and is designed for women that are between 65. In fact, testing shows an inch of extra shaft length equals roughly 10 yards in distance. Some measured and thus published lengths have changed but the actual club lengths are the same as previous models. Players generated faster swing speeds with the standardlength 4 to 6irons and singlelength short irons 8pw. Length adjustment the length is determined by the golfers height in inches. The standard length of a driver for men used to be 43. Within this limitation, you can get club sizes of any length depending on your height or style of play.
With the variety of shaft weights, both in woods and. A very tall player will stoop too much with a standard length club, while a very short player will stand too upright. 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. Dec 01, 2019 an experienced club maker or a professional will be able to build in the requisite compensations into your clubs if you do decide to change the length of your driver. 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. See what results we got when we tried different length shafts on the golf club in a driver.
Driver shaft length is shorter better than standard length. During 1970s80s, the drivers had 43 inches of length. Length of shafts according to height in golf sportsrec. Check out breeds tip on how to determine whether your driver shaft length is too long or too short. Use the chart to determine how much longer or shorter than standard your club. Which driver length should you be playing to maximize. In a 2010 golf digest article, pga tour player bubba watson said the typical offtherack driver is 45. Jan 23, 2018 something important to keep in mind is that golf club companies change their own standards for club length over time. However, in the 21st century a standard driver is considered to be 45 inches.
Virtually no women golfers should try to use a driver length longer than 43 inches, most women should use a driver length shorter than 43 inches. The same would be true for a shorter golfer using an under length club. This is not surprising, given the longer shafts in these clubs. Below is a list of standard lengths diamond tour golf uses when assembling golf clubs.
Declining by a halfinch, the standard 5iron is 38 inches, the 6iron is 37. Callaways middle irons, as included in the popular x22 series, continue in the same vein 1. Since golf clubs stand in the middle section of the bag, the overall length of golf clubs inside a golf bag is approximately 50. Titleist ts3 driver ts3 titleist golf driver titleist. What length golf clubs do you need hireko custom golf. Effective jan 1, 2020, all club lengths will be based on usga measurement procedures. The standard length of 5iron with a graphite shaft is 38. The length changes greater than 1 inch 2,5 cm make significant differences in swingweight and moment of inertia moi. While fitting in the miles of golf cluboratory, we see a different picture play out that goes much deeper than raw club head speed. Did we get longer drivers straighter drives or did it do. In the late 1970s to early 1980s, wishon points out, the most common length for a mens driver was 43 inches. 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.
And a s means that the proper club length for you is standard. The standard length of a mens driver is roughly 43. The answer is that there are a large number of factors besides your height in play. In reality, the average length of a driver used on tour is 44. Though technology has significantly changed 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.