Meet the 915 the most compelling titleist driver release. Titleist 910 driver in the head d2 or d3 with the loft, face setting, and shaft of. Driver shaft length are you shorting yourself using a 46. Outside of making clubs for a kid a 41 driver seems pretty darn short. Over the past twenty years, golf club manufacturers have been making. Hey guys, ive been following this forum for a while. A club length that suits one player wont necessarily suit another, which is why there are professional club fitters. However, in the 21st century a standard driver is considered to be 45 inches. I took my current driver, which is the titleist d3 8.
I have a question about the proper length of fairway woods. The 917 d2 is the most forgiving driver titleist has ever made, period. It began with a challenge from the games greatest players. Driver shaft length custom fitting for the correct length to help improve your strike pattern and. The average driver shaft length on tour is roughly 44. Using trackman my idea was to test the same golfer, clubhead and golf ball, but change the shaft length. So, if this is what you are looking for, this is one of those timeless designs that will provide you with maximum playability if the size meets your needs. Plus, this is one of the most reasonably priced models that offer excellent value for the money. Michael breed, host of the golf fix, answers a viewers email question on driver shaft length. Titleist ts3 driver ts3 titleist golf driver titleist. A forwardcg model like titleists 915d4 is absent from the initial launch. C300 iron are some the best on the market, there not the longest but best for control. Stock driver shaft vs expensive upcharge driver shaft using titleist ts3. They have come pretty close to killing a decades old myth.
This is a replacement shaft designed to fit titleist s 910 drivers or 910f fairway, 9 drivers, 915 drivers, and 917 drivers. Adjusting the length of a club will entitle you to a new standard grip at no charge. Use lead weight on the back of the head or lead shaft plugs in the tip to bring the swing weight back up. One of the features that having the right driver shaft can improve is driving distance, which is something all golfers crave. What you need to know about the titleist 917 drivers. Schedule an appointment with a clubfitting expert for a driver fitting and have them check driver length for you. The ts project is a peerless pursuit of speed where every micron and milligram matter. For men, the standard length of a driver with a steel. Going with the same weight with the driver shaft keeps. Oct 08, 2019 best driver shafts for distance in 2020 having the right driver shaft can improve your all round driving on a golf course. Whats the average driver shaft length on the pga tour. Find the right driver shaft length for your game golficity.
Titleist ts2, ts3 and ts4 golf drivers deliver speed, distance, and incredible. Best driver shafts for distance in 2020 having the right driver shaft can improve your all round driving on a golf course. In reality, the average length of a driver used on tour is 44. I can kill my 3 wood, and at one point was even considering putting that shaft in my driver just to see what it was. Driver shaft length custom fitting for the correct length to help. Aug 20, 2015 using trackman my idea was to test the same golfer, clubhead and golf ball, but change the shaft length. Titleist ts2, ts3 and ts4 golf drivers deliver speed, distance, and incredible performance. When i pull the trigger on a new driver, that is something im going to factor in. Jan 28, 2014 consistent weighting is the reason garcia takes on extra heft in his driver shaft. Model, head size, rh lofts, lh lofts, standard lie, length. Accomplished, highspin players could struggle to lower spin rates to an optimal range. For every 12 length reduction from the grip end there will be approximately 3 swing weights lost and the shaft will become marginally stiffer.
Currently, most male golfers are using 45 to 48 inches drivers, which is the maximum allowed under usga rules of golf. Wed jan 15, 2014 by dave phillips drivers generally come standard at 4546 inches in length, the longer the driver shaft the. Nov 07, 20 the standard length of a mens driver is roughly 43. With the new trend of shortened driver shafts on tour right now, a question came to my mind. Oct 01, 2014 i am a tech rep for titleist and just fit the staff club pros in my area for the new driver and 3 wood. In 2011, the average driver length of the brands that we stock is 45.
Callaway epic flash sub zero best low spin golf driver. It is why the most popular weight for driver shaftweights on the pga tour is still in the mid60gram range, with some players having tried shafts less than 50 grams. The stock driver length of most manufacturers taylormade, callaway ping, cobra these days is 45. One of the features that having the right driver shaft can. Titleists excitement about its new 917 drivers exists on multiple levels and started as engineers discovered upon completion of the new design that they had created a product that compared to its predecessor, the 915 driver, was more forgiving, generated less spin, produced faster ball speeds, and offered enhanced customization features. Cobra f9 speedback runner up best driver and best golf driver value. Meet the 915 the most compelling titleist driver release in. Every two years like clockwork, titleist launches a new model. Nowadays, with seemingly never ending race to claim. The longer shaft promises more speed but possibly less control while the shorter shaft promises more.
There is a good chance that your golf clubs are too long. The longer shaft promises more speed but possibly less control while the. I have plenty of distance, but driver accuracy is an issue for me. Looking at the custom options for the drivers it looks like you can knock up to 4 off the standard length of 45. Check out breeds tip on how to determine whether your driver shaft length is too long or too. Anyone know how short titleist will make a driver shaft. The spaniard uses 100gram shafts in his 3 and 5woods.
Evening i am having a fitting for driver this weekend, i know a 3 wood length shaft in my old driver gives me more control and accuracy with only a small loss of distance. Find out if titleist s ts golf clubs are the best fit for your game. This is a replacement shaft designed to fit titleists 910 drivers or 910f fairway, 9 drivers, 915 drivers, and 917 drivers. Best driver shafts for distance in 2020 golf rating. For men, the standard length of a driver with a steel shaft used to be 43. From the beginning of the 20th century all the way through to the middle 1980s, the standard mens driver length stood at 43. Two letters that mark the way to the future of titleist speed.
Truth is most pros use 4445 drivers but with a heavier shaft. In the last three years i have been on a mission to buy and try just about every iron on the market, boys i have had them all,just ask my wife and ebay sales when i get done with them lol. Jan 31, 2017 the stock driver length of most manufacturers taylormade, callaway ping, cobra these days is 45. What this means to you is that golfers will receive playability and forgiveness. Most male golfers are wielding drivers that measure 45 to 48 inches, the maximum allowed under the united states golf associations rules of golf. However, in 21st century, 45 inches drivers are considered as standard. Apr 16, 2018 lets imagine, lets make use of the 915 performance fitting chart along with a righthanded 9. Contrary to what some might think, there isnt a run on. 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. According to titleist vp of marketing chris mcginley, the new 9 driver adds more length over the older 910 driver. I ordered a driving iron tmb 716 and the fitter told me it should follow the same specs as my ap2s. With respect to offtheshelf clubs, there is no organization authorized.
The standard length of a mens driver is roughly 43. Driver shaft length is shorter better than standard length. Offering an adjustable sweet spot for speedtuned performance, the titleist ts3 driver is what your golf game needs. The shaft will be cut to manufacturers standard length. Graphite design tour ad di 6 shaft for titleist 917 915 9 drivers. So what is the shortest driver shaft length titleist make as i dont want to go much above a 3 wood length. I am a tech rep for titleist and just fit the staff club pros in my area for the new driver and 3 wood. Many golf monthly forum members are increasingly inquisitive over the distance gains we see on readerfitting days, questioning. This makes it one of the best golf drivers for mid handicappers looking for a little. If your ball flight is too highand if you can handle themheavier, stiffer shafts can help you lower your trajectory and hit more accurate shots. Most three wood shafts are the old driver standard 43. Throughout this guide we will bring you the very best driver shafts for distance. Lets imagine, lets make use of the 915 performance fitting chart along with a righthanded 9. The standard length of a driver for men used to be 43.
This raises the immediate question, why is a relatively tall, obviously highly skilled player using a shorter than standard driver. I have a tm 15 3wood and a tm 18 5wood both with proforce v2 stiff shafts 67g. Standard lengths standard lengths are based on lengths required for swingweights to be in normal acceptable ranges at standard head weights. I ordered a driving iron tmb 716 and the fitter told me it should. Within the a1 setting, the loft may be the mentioned 9. This is a third party adapter, but quality and fit are guaranteed. Check out breeds tip on how to determine whether your driver shaft length is too long or too short. Nowadays, with seemingly never ending race to claim longer drives, driver manufacturers have even been selling standard shafts as long as 45 inches. This is why so many teaching pros recommend 3 wood off the tee for many, many amateurs. Titleist ts1, ts2, ts3 and ts4 golf drivers deliver speed, distance, and incredible performance. 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. Jun 21, 2018 driver shaft length is longer or shorter better. What you need to know about the titleist 917 drivers the. Im also 57 so im not sure if a standard length driver shaft is right for me.
So, if this is what you are looking for, this is one of those timeless designs that will provide you with. As attempting to achieve maximum height and launch with this particular current mindshaft combination, the right setting could be a4. Titleist adds cg adjustability, gives golfers the ability to control draw and fade bias. The total length, including the driver, totals 52 inches making this a really long driver shaft.
In general shorter shafts improve center face contact which improves consistent distance. The sub zero features a slightly smaller head than the original to make it more workable, if less forgiving. Find out if titleists ts golf clubs are the best fit for your game. In a 2010 golf digest article, pga tour player bubba watson said the typical offtherack driver is 45. Additional shaft and flex options available through the titleist custom clubs department. In the titleist brochure, the heaviest shaft available in regular flex is 81g i think aldila nv and sx was 96g proforce 96.