If someone else is installing the shafts for you, knowing how long you want them will speed up the shaft replacement process. Driver shaft length are you shorting yourself using a 46. The r9 uses the brand new flight control technology fct which allows the golfer to change the face angle, lie angle and loft of the r9 by using. I took my current driver, which is the titleist d3 8. Shaft adapter sleeve for taylormade m2m1r15sldrjet. For men, the standard length of a driver with a steel shaft used to be 43. If you are not sure which lengthlie you require, click on the help me choose. I was unable to control it so i got a pf v2, 86 gram, xflex and played it at 43. Using trackman my idea was to test the same golfer, clubhead and golf ball, but change the shaft length. I think the player who went from, say, a 50 gram driver shaft to a 90 gram fw shaft would be a significant outlier. Im a very consistent and straight hitter but can use all the help i can get on distance since my typical drive is about 210 yards.
The r15 shaft is a similar fujikura speeder 57g to the sldr and the length is a manageable 45. Standard length and loft for irons golf in my kingdom. Taylormade introduced the first steelheaded woods in golf, and they have been on the leading edge of technological innovation in the golf industry ever since. R9 driver r9 460 driver r9 fairway raylor rescue rescue tp r9 irons r9 tp irons burner iron rossa monza spider core classics. Taylormade also had the first titanium golf driver in the winners circle of a golf major mark omeara, 1998 masters, ti. Turn the driver over to expose the bottom of the driver head. For example, a 43 12 pullout will build a 45 club driver length, and a 41 12 pullout would build 43 club 3wood length. Your clubs should complement your height, wristtofloor length. For example, a golfer who stands 6 feet tall and whose wrists are 35 inches from the floor should use standardlength. To answer your question, there is no maximum length just a maximum rpm. Find the right driver shaft length for your game golficity. I originally started with a stiff pl red driver shaft at about 45 as my swing speed increased i went up to an xflex a little longer. However, my misses are slightly fat from the fairway, so i dont choke down, but purposely aim the leading edge ever so slightly higher than usual.
R9 driver stock shaft specifications shaft flex shaft torque tip size. Note that if your height is between 59 and 60, you use the standard club length without any adjustments. The chart below helps you determine if you should have your clubs altered from the standard size based. Just got the taylormade tp 09 rescues because in the neutral position, they are 1 degree flat. Even a standard length club can be too long for the average golfer to. We thought that longer clubs would match my height and reduce stress on my back. A compact new classic club head with inverted cone, fct, and mwt technology for ultimate driver customization the fct flight control technology and mwy movable weight technology allow for the adjustability of face angle, lie angle, loft and center of gravity to affect side to side ball flight up to 75 yards inverted cone. The longer shaft promises more speed but possibly less control while the shorter shaft promises more consi. The club was set up with a fade bias heavy weight on the toe and the shaft. If youve installed your shaft uncut then youve built something approaching long drive competitor length although cobra are going to be releasing a 48 gamer driver soon. Choose this option if you require other length than the standard length. Length of shafts according to height in golf sportsrec. Therefore custom fitting of your r15 driver is esential to get the right head, then the right loft, lie and weight settings to get the best out of it. Shaft with adapter for taylormade r9r11sr11 drivers.
Their latest driver, the r9 adds an adjustable hosel to the moveable weight technology that has been so successful. Set the driver to the highest loft and youll see a closed face. A 5foot10 male golfer will normally use a standard 42inch shaft on his driver if his arm length is proportionate to his height. Use the r9 taylormade white handled torque wrench provided with the driver and loosen the shaft bolt holding the shaft into the heel of the driver. Their latest driver, the r9 adds an adjustable hosel to the moveable.
What length driver should you use with mark crossfield filmed at titleist tpi in the usa with their top fitting team. In the days of drivers with steel shafts and persimmon heads, the standard length for a driver was 43 inches. Adjust the head, adjust the weights, totally optimize you. Over the last few years one company have dominated the driver count on the major tours.
I still struglle a bit with consistancy in my line and distance. Any suggestions as the what my driver length and 5iron length should be. In fact, many tour pros use driver shafts less than 45 inches. If its a 10 degree driver, it will always be 10 degrees, no matter how you twist it. Rickie fowler finds shorterlength driver to his liking. I say more correct length shaft which makes it easier to flush the ball. In terms of irons, in the 1970s most golf manufacturers adhered to what was known at the 2438 rule when it came to iron loft and. From the beginning of the 20th century all the way through to the middle 1980s, the standard mens driver length stood at 43. Agree with the previous post, dont want to give up the distance. Determine the size of the shaft you should use by the length of your arms. There is no industry standard regarding driver length. Iron shafts can be as light as 55 grams in graphite, and grams in steel. Click on the links below to view the oem shaft replacement guides for each of the major manufacturers in the industry. Not sure of tigers driver now but when he started his pro career his driver length was 43 inches.
Make sure you are buying the right golf shaft for your set of clubs. Golf channel info is generalized for all players and should be taken with a grain of salt. That said, it makes sense to use, for example, a 70 gram shaft as a starting point for a player who prefers a 60 gram driver shaft because, when its cut shorter, the shaft will feel similar in terms of weight. Looks like you could use another inch on the drivers shaft. Importance of shaft weight in fitting dlance golfd. And the drop in shaft weight from trimming a driver from say 45. First you fill in your height and the distance from your wrist to the ground i. This in turn has a profound effect on the trajectory of the ball. Driver real loft real face angle real specs tourspecgolf. Shaft came installed in titleist 9d3 driver and is totally complete with adapter and titleist m580 standard size. When they say 45 is the standard length for mens drivers is that measurement of the shaft before it goes into the head. Driver shafts typically weigh 5560 grams for men and 4550 grams for ladies.
In general, golfers with slower swing speed and tempo can and should play a lighter shaft. Adjust the head, adjust the weights, totally optimize you r9 tp driver stock shaft specifications shaft flex shaft torque tip size butt diameter shaft weight grip grip weight fujikura motore f1 65 x 3. I have a 2006 ti460 cleveland launcher, with the standard cleveland sliver aflex shaft, and the clubs length is 45. Stock shaft length driver, raw without adapter is this a mistake, 2. In reality, the average length of a driver used on tour is 44. Hardly used stock rayon bassara 40 l ladies driver shaft. That said, most companies off the rack drivers from big box stores are 45 inches in length for men. Or is the measurement taken from the base of the driver head the part touching the ground to the tip of the grip. And, he attributed it all to his new driver, the taylormade r9, calling it the best.
Measuring the length of the old shafts will show how long the new ones need to be. When installing new golf shafts it is important to know how long the shafts need to be. I am thinking of reshafting this driver with a ust low carb aflex shaft which i was very pleased with in my previous driver a. Features taylormade r9 driver flight control technology allows player to. When you consider purchasing a pair of boots, knowing the. I read tom wishons book and took one inch off my r9 driver and superfast 3 wood. Standard length driver 45 and standard length irons, 2 degrees flat. Taylormade drivers are found in the bags of more tour professionals than any other manufacturer. I have been reading the posts about shaft length and weight and i wanted to share what i have tried and what works for me.
Golfers with very fast speeds and tempo should play heavier shafts. Info oem shaft replacement guide replace your oem shafts properly. The r9 driver comes standard with two 1 gram weights and one 16 gram weight. Jim furyk, for example, is one of the most accurate in the game off the tee, and his driver shaft measures 44. There are some more exotic materials that will raise that number, but you would have to ask them if 68 is possible. The longer the shaft the harder to control the club and hit the ball squarely. 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 create this article, volunteer authors worked to edit and improve it over time. The taylormade r9 supertri driver has a pretty cool look and a more standard length fujikura motore driver shaft which is a lot better than the previous stock taylormade shafts. Turn the bolt counterclockwise until you can lift the head off the shaft and expose the flight control technology sleeve. Cone technology that promotes long distance on offcenter hits new classic head. Make sure you know the correct type of golf shaft to replace your current shaft with. To determine your wristtofloor measurement, wear street shoes and stand on a hard surface with your arms relaxed at your sides. This adapter will fit both the tp and nontp model with a 0.
For instance, a 3 diameter, 60 long driveshaft made out of mild steel has a critical speed of 4640 rpms. Struggling with accuracy off the tee, rickie fowler shaved an inch off his driver length at the honda classic, using a 43. See what results we got when we tried different length shafts on the golf club. If youre taller or shorter than that, you need a longer or shorter shaft by anywhere from 0.
The impact of the length of a driver shaft on your game. The standard length of a mens driver is roughly 43. One thing i shall touch on in the next article which is about swingweight i. However, in 21st century, 45 inches drivers are considered as standard.
Youll find more detailed information below on how the position of each weight affects the trajectory. The taylormade r9 driver represent the most technologically advanced driver in the companys history, building on and improving the innovations that made the r7 range such a massive hit with golfers. Interestingly, a 6foot6 golfer will also use a 42inch shaft if. The supertri is meant to be the highest launching r9 driver so no surprise that the cg is pretty deep back. Set it to the lowest loft and the face will be open. I thought i was playing with a shortened driver but when.
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