Neat idea, but no thank you.

I don't trust the strength of the graphite shaft tips. Tape to the back of the head would move the CG back also, which is a good thing. Opens, that's an enviable comparison, especially at this time of year. Remember, when you cut off 1-2 inches, you are introducing a disturbance in the force. FWIW, I'd hazard that the miniscule effect on flex/swingweight is outweighed by the fact that 1.5" less length is giving you more control and a better smash factor. As a 53 year former resident of Ohio and a graduate of THE Ohio State University, I would like to play next year if your rules allow. Depends on you. Time will tell but i hit back to back with both drivers at the range last night and couldn't tell much difference. I for one believe that shafts are too long these days. I'm not even sure if I'm going to add weight to the end of it, because it felt perfect for me. Many people are cutting their driver shafts down to 44.0".

My Big Bertha driver shaft is 45.5" and I just can't control it like I can with my 3 wood. Wait, what? Yes they are!

Apparently Sergio Garcia, Dustin Johnson, etc. Impact felt weird, and then the driver head was hanging a bit funny, and was still partially connected, but the shaft was clearly toast.

I just bought a 3rd driver yesterday to test out the shorter driver shaft theory on my own. I'm 5'8". 02:53. Sergio Garcia WITB 2018. I choked down to that point. I have corks for both irons and wood shafts. Ball: Callaway … A shorter length shaft is easier to control, you increase the probability of better contact and therefore, more distance. I put a couple of wraps on the lower part of the grip to make it easier to grip down if I'd like to get it to 44.5 inches on narrower fairways. But my recommendation would to first be fit for a shaft. Get’n those bad ones out early - it’s all about peaking at the right time. Contacted Cobra customer service, and hopefully I can get a new shaft sorted out under warranty since the club is only ~6 months old. It was easier to set my wrists at the top. Earlier this year, I walked with Garcia and his father, Victor, at the PGA Tour event in Miami, and Sergio was awesome. Sergio Garcia WITB 2014. But at some point the swing become too around or you reach too much. iacas, January 2, 2005 I don't think control over distance is really the tradeoff. Wasn't a chunk, or contact off the heel/hosel area, no idea what happened. in Member Outings & Meetups, By Sergio Garcia’s driver shot did both. Powered by Invision Community. I was hitting it beautifully, much much easier to control. The shaft snapped on a routine swing about an inch above the ferrule.

I hit several and liked the Titleist best, but for a few weeks the shaft (45.5") felt too long. So I choke up on the club by that much. It feels totally different! I was bent over more too. CarlSpackler, May 7, 2015 Driver: Callaway Rogue Sub Zero, 10.5 (Mitsubishi Tensei CK Blue) 3-wood: Callaway Rogue 15 degree (Mitsubishi Tensei CK Blue) 5-wood: Callaway Rogue 18° (Mitsubishi Tensei CK Blue) Irons: Apex MB (3-PW) (Nippon Modus Tour 130x) Wedges: Callaway Mack Daddy 4 wedges (54°, 58°) (Nippon Modus Tour 130x) Putter: Toulon Design Atlanta. By Will it matter? First one was death of my driver (shaft).
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.

However, lately i have bee playing courses with small narrow fairways and wanted to see if a shorter shaft would allow me greater control. I want control over distance. Just been reading a thread over on GolfWRX. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Just saw this. I use two drivers 43 and 44. My driving stats improved this year. The 3 wood off the tee my most consistent club. As Sergio has matured, he has decreased the forward shaft angle at impact and has less clubhead lag. From there you can decide which way to go. Day 323 Garcia used a 2016 TaylorMade M2 before switching to the updated model. By Remember, you've also created a counterbalance effect by gripping down and that may have also helped you hit beautifully. From left: Ball position just ahead of center. Take a few practice swings, WOW! Three years ago, I wrote a Golf Digest article about elements of Sergio Garcia's golf swing that could be a future problem. To return balance, buy some lead tape. Share; Tweet; Equipment is accurate as of the Shell Houston Open (4/5/14) Driver: TaylorMade SLDR 460 (9.5 degrees) Shaft: Mitsubishi Rayon Diamana White Board 103X 3 Wood: TaylorMade SLDR (15.5 degrees) Shaft: Mitsubishi Rayon Diamana White Board 103X.

It feels more comfortable at the top, easier to square the face at impact, etc. Here's a look inside his winning golf bag: FAIRWAY WOODS: TaylorMade SIM (14, 19 degrees), WEDGES:  Titleist Vokey SM8 (52 and 58 degrees), Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, Shakira slams 'unimaginably cruel' U.S. family separations at border.

If I'm successful, I'm having it cut down by 1.25" and have the new grip installed. “He loved his M2 last year, and guys tend to get stuck being either M1 or M2 guys,” Sbarbaro said. Usually the corks are iron shaft diameter. Follow this idea for a second...my irons are currently set for a 32.5 inch height to my curled fingers. They want control over distance? IMO shaft is everything in a driver, not just flex but every other spec. × If you shorten the club, you use lead tape on the bottom of the driver to give more weight to the head and get the shaft flex close to its original swing weight (or whatever weight you feel is best for you). Counterbalancing a club is another subject. The balance of the head becomes lighter, the shaft become marginally stiffer.

His swing had similarities to the swing of the late Ben Hogan, whom many consider the best ball-striker of all time. I noticed zero difference in how the club felt in my hands (aka swing weight). 01:24. So I just marked a spot on my driver grip, that is 1.25" from the end. I hit my approach shot to the green which missed about a yard right, kicked right off a slope, and landed right behind an old stump with tall grass growing all around it. I just got back from the range. CarlSpackler, June 1

I came late to the "modern" 45+" driver party--I bought my 910D3 in 2011. GolfLug, October 14 I normally swing my stock G20 Tour S at 45.75 and do pretty well with it.
5 Wood: TaylorMade SLDR (18.5 degrees) Shaft: … Clear editor. I bought an Amp Cell and had it cut to 44.75". Its controllable if I reach a little, raising the hands to ground height. Then the shaft of my driver snapped on the third hole on a routine shot, and I mentally checked out after that.

Interviews Sergio Garcia's interview after Round 2 of WGC-Dell Match Play . A couple death shots from today's round. 7 years ago. 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. Wait, what? Typically, flex is not a big deal since most people only trim .5-.75 inches max. I would step down and maybe go 44.5 first. And especially this. Which was part of my problem, before I was reaching for the ball. Display as a link instead, ×   Your link has been automatically embedded. I marked a spot on the grip that is 1.25" from the end.

How is driver length related to wrist height standing up vertically? Better control, better impact - all good. × 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. Right: Shaft resting on shoulders indicates super-relaxed arms. This works out to a 39.67 inch club. Signing up is free, and you'll see fewer ads and can talk with fellow golf enthusiasts! 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. TaylorMade M2 (9.5 degrees), with Mitsubishi Rayon Kuro Kage Silver TiNi 80 TX shaft. If the club feels fine in your hands, then the number doesn't make a crap bit of difference. I didn't see any distance loss at all. By using TST, you agree to our Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, and our Guidelines. Considering Ben won four U.S. Motley01, July 8, 2014 in Clubs, Grips, Shafts, Fitting.

Adding lead weight inside the tip end of the shaft should do it. It feels totally different! If the tradeoff was really between distance and accuracy, you should choose distance. What's in the bag: Sanderson Farms winner Sergio Garcia. Take a few practice swings, WOW! And your normal response it to grip it tighter to try and stop the twisting – which is the equivalent of trying to dig your heels into the ground when a car is coming at you 100mph. I have another 43" with a 14* 410cc head, if I could hit it of the deck better I'd toss out my 3w and bring in another club. Driver control is related to how much you reach out to the ball. They both had incredible clubhead lag, but Sergio was on the verge of having too much. These threads come out in every forum on a cyclical basis and it's true. If pros are using drivers less than 44.5 inches, I'd be surprised. in Instruction and Playing Tips, By some other pros, are currently using 44.0" lengths shafts in their drivers. This is not a new topic. Jan 25, 2014. Then I started killing it, great ball flight, around 265 ish.

  Pasted as rich text. Microsoft may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. I didn't lose any distance going to 43" and that head is 12* 430cc. I did instantly gain better, more consistent contact, and more consistent distance. I want control over distance. Victor, his only teacher, has really helped Sergio improve. By. 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. The feel of the shaft didn't change at all (aka stiffness or boardy-ness). So this confirmed for me I'm going to have it cut down for sure now. Apparently Sergio Garcia, Dustin Johnson, etc. I'll just have to consult with the fitter to figure all this out. You can post now and register later. some other pros, are currently using 44.0" lengths shafts in their drivers. The only chance I had was to stub a wedge into the ground behind the ball and try to pop it up over the stump. Shaft leans toward target. Connect with friends faster than ever with the new Facebook app. Earlier this year, I walked with Garcia and his father, Victor, at the PGA Tour event in Miami, and Sergio was awesome. Paste as plain text instead, ×   You cannot paste images directly. © 2020 DISCOVERY GOLF, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, USE OF AND/OR REGISTRATION ON ANY PORTION OF THIS SITE CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE OF OUR. I prefer tungsten inserts, can you use corks and powder with graphite? If it lands 2 feet right or left, it's a pretty easy pitch onto the green Perspective on the photo isn't great, but to go at the hole the ball would basically need to pop straight up, and the stump is obstructing any type of follow through. But once you start trimming one inch plus, you are affecting flex a bit more. Never seen it done. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. They want control over distance? Be sure to ask the fitter how additional tip/head weight affects flex, even 10g of weight on a head will change how a shaft feels. At least I got a lot of good practice hitting 3W today. Lighter grips can increase swingweight, heads have different weights etc. Yes you are correct, they recommended using lead tape under the grip if it feels too light.

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