Is it easier to hit a shorter driver?

It is easier to hit the center of the clubface with a shorter club than a longer club, therefore if you feel like you are struggling with your current driver here's a few things you can try before you cut that driver down or order a new one.

Is it better to have a longer or shorter driver shaft?

Every golfer is unique. Those with already fast swing-speeds are more likely to enjoy the control benefits of shorter shafts while higher handicappers with slower swing-speeds may be better off with the distance a longer shaft offers. It's a balance and golfers prioritise areas of performance differently.

Are longer drivers harder to hit?

Longer shafts are harder to control. That 2.75-inch difference between old drivers and current ones is more than the difference in length between your pitching wedge and your 5-iron.

Is a shorter golf driver better?

The long and the short of it

Your current length may be perfect for you. You may even need a longer one. But, as our experts and test have shown, a good number of golfers would benefit from a shorter shaft. You may actually increase distance and there's a good chance you'll hit more fairways.

Is a shorter driver easier to hit?

The short answer is, yes, it is easier to hit with a shorter driver. As we talked about before, a shorter driver will decrease the width of the arc to your swing and increase your frequency of hitting the center of the clubface.

How long is Tiger Woods driver shaft?

(Tiger plays a 43.5 inch driver).

Should I hit down on my driver?

To cure your slices and pulls, hit down on the ball with your driver. A good thought is to try to take a little divot after impact or to hit with the shaft leaning toward the target (top photo). This will help you shift to your front side on the downswing and swing into impact from inside the target line.

Should I choke down on my driver?

When a shot comes up that requires the best of your accuracy, but you still want to hit your driver, consider choking down on the grip of the club. Even moving down the grip by just an inch or two can go a long way toward improving your accuracy.

How do you know if your driver is too long?

The longer your driver shaft, the more your swing faults will be exaggerated. Assuming you don't make any other adjustments, your driver shaft will also be stiffer, which will impart less spin on the ball. The result: less curving right and left. More distance.

Is a 48 driver Legal?

With the USGA and R&A placing a cap on driver length via a new local rule, which is slated to go into effect in 2022, professionals and elite amateurs will no longer be allowed to use a driver in excess of 46 inches — the current limit is 48 inches — at events that choose to implement the rule.

How much does it cost to shorten a driver?

Generally, this fee will be about $15 to $35 depending on where and when you get the work done. Replacing a shaft on a driver is a bit more work than regripping a club. Try to have it done by a reputable person who understands club fitting.

What driver shaft do pros?

Fujikura driver shafts are the most used by the top 100 PGA Tour players with 28 players using them including Justin Thomas, Jordan Speith, Dustin Johnson, Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler and Louis Oosthuizen. The Ventus Blue 6X and Ventus Black 6X shafts are the most popular individual driver shafts.

What length driver shaft do pros use?

PGA Tour Professionals tend to play drivers between 44-46" in length. The vast majority of pros are in the 44.5" to 45.75" range from what we've been able to gather. There are, of course, exceptions in both directions.

What is the length of Bryson DeChambeau driver?

Bryson DeChambeau can only use a 48-inch driver when he's competing in Long Drive Association events. Golf's governing bodies announced a new “model local rule” available Jan. 1 that would limit the maximum length of all clubs except the putter to 46 inches.

What size driver do I need?

LENGTH. The driver is the longest club in your bag. Men's drivers tend to measure between 45 and 48 inches, while women's drivers are typically between 43 or 44 inches. The size used depends on how a golfer feels in terms of overall control.

Why do I hit my driver better when I choke down?

Consistency

Early on in your round, if things go sideways (literally), choke down to get more consistency and control. One of the reasons it allows you to hit more consistent shots is that your follow through is usually a bit shorter as well.

What is the average driver length on tour?

It was typical in the 1990s for drivers played on tour to be in the 43-inch range, and now the majority of tour players use a driver between 44.5 and 45.5 inches.

Does choking down change swing weight?

Choking down lightens the club's swing weight and effectively makes the shaft stiffer. It also makes it difficult to hit the ball high enough for all situations.

Should you break the tee when you drive?

When you come in too steep with the driver, you'll also put a lot of spin on the ball. That's where the big banana slices and hooks come from. Better players almost never break their tee when they hit driver or wood. They still will when they hit iron or hybrid.

How do I stop hitting down with my driver?

Spine Tilt

In golf posture, place your driver directly down against the front of your body so that the driver head is between your knees. Simply tilt your spine away from the target until the club head touches the inside of your lead knee. Go ahead and hold the golf club maintaining this tilt.

What length is Rory McIlroy's driver?

"I went back to 44 1/2 [inches] earlier this year," Rory McIlroy said. "I don't think driver length is the right way to tackle what the governing bodies want to do. I mean, I would be in agreeance with Phil. A lot of amateurs just pick a driver off the rack and it's going to be 45 and a half inches.

Can I cut my driver shaft down?

Shortening the shaft will make the club shorter but it will also make the shaft stiffer and adjust the swing weight as well. Plus, the more length you remove, the less flex your club will have. Depending on how much you cut it down, it could move a regular flex to a stiff or a stiff to an extra stiff.

How long is Dustin Johnson's driver shaft?

SPECS TaylorMade SIM2, 10.5°, Fujikura Ventus Black proto 6X shaft, 45.75 inches.