Im 62 and i use a standard length shaft in all my clubs. See this chart shaft length chart by the chart, a standard length shaft for the driver you choose should be right. Current shaft 45 i have also used these shafts in the same clubhead. Unfollow taylor made r7 driver to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Changed shafts to a ust axivcore blue 59 grams reg flex at the standard ping length of 45. What would be the minimum length to cut a driver shaft without having tremendous negative effects on distance. R7 425 driver specifations club left handed loft lie head volume club length swing weight 8. For instance, a 3 diameter, 60 long driveshaft made out of mild steel has a critical speed of 4640 rpms. Then i got to wondering how much distance i could gain if i also increased the length of this new shaft by 1. The standard length of a mens driver is roughly 43. Make offer tad moore hickory golf clubs driver, 3 wood, putter mens left hand mlh taylormade sldr 3 wood, 14 deg, adj.
The impact of the length of a driver shaft on your game. The r7 quad is a line of golf clubs manufactured by taylormade. Having a person on each end of the tape measure will make it much easier. Ahead of time, look at the tape measure you are using and identify how 116th of an inch is marked. The trick is the balance between control and proper posture. Make offer 7 taylormade burner 65 reax 70 driver graphite stiff flex iron shaft 0. So, found a retailer and tried them, liked them and bought them. The only obvious differences between the two versions of the r7 limited are the shaft and tp logo on the toe.
Driver shaft length club makingfittingrepair mygolfspy. What is the standard shaft length for a ladies driver answers. Although i was hitting it further and straighter than my previous driver 2007 r7 super quad matrix xcon 6 shaft, the tfc shaft just did not feel right. From the beginning of the 20th century all the way through to the middle 1980s, the standard mens driver length stood at 43. I took my current driver, which is the titleist d3 8. Wrist to floor measure vs shaft length equipment opinions. May 11, 2011 i used to play a 48inch driver, used to bomb that thingone out of 4 times. Driver shaft length is shorter better than standard length.
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 45 inches for a graphite shaft driver would be appropriate. A very tall player will stoop too much with a standard length club, while a very short player will stand too upright. The shaft has been specifically designed for the golf club, and as a package it works very nicely with the new head. Since then they have given us the r500, r5, r7, r9, r11 and then the. From irons to drivers, learn the history and evolution of taylormade models over the years. This raises the immediate question, why is a relatively tall, obviously highly skilled player using a shorter than standard driver. Taylormade also had the first titanium golf driver in the winners circle of a golf major mark omeara, 1998 masters, ti. Driver shaft length are you shorting yourself using a 46. Aug 31, 2002 wrist to floor measure vs shaft length posted in equipment opinions. Now, after my 2ball putter, the club i have the most confidence in is my driver. Trying a longer shaft is a popular suggestion these days, but most players should, if anything, try a shaft half an inch shorter than whats in their driver. 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 45 inches for.
Fits taylormade r5, r7, burner and superquad woods. Discussing the benefits of a single shaft length club with my trainer, he suggested i look at the king f7 one length irons with the fujikura pro 63i 7 iron r flex shaft. I have been wondering about others wrist to floor measurement and their shaft length selection. Graphite clubs will be a bit longer for the same weight club because graphite is a lighter material. Shortening driver changing shaft swingweight golfwrx.
Nov 21, 2015 in fact, many tour pros use driver shafts less than 45 inches. Length of shafts according to height in golf sportsrec. Also does a shorter shafts allow more consistent control. If the store has a golf simulator, that will work, otherwise visit a driving. It determines impact position on the face, interaction with the turf, and posture at address. The stock driver length of most manufacturers taylormade, callaway ping, cobra these days is 45. The r7 driver has been one of the most popular drivers in golf because of its ability to reduce the effects of faults. With only two weight ports you are more limited than with the taylormade r7 425. If you are 5 feet 4 inches tall with a 35inch wristtofloor measurement, the club should be onequarter inch longer. Excellent clubs especially if you are a taller player starting out. How to measure driveshaft length yourmechanic advice. The proper use and tension of the hands and wrists during the golf swing confounds many a player. The r15 shaft is a similar fujikura speeder 57g to the sldr and the length is a.
I started on the back 9 because there were lots of people on the front and an iron off 10 comparing balls, but when i got to 11 i swapped shafts. Wrist to floor measure vs shaft length posted in equipment opinions. The other 3 times it cost me strokes and time looking in the woods. Actual player feedbacki find the face of this limited driver is hotter and carries further. Find the right driver shaft length for your game golficity. What length golf clubs do you need hireko custom golf clubs. Using trackman my idea was to test the same golfer, clubhead and golf ball, but change the shaft length.
How high do you hit the ball with the driver or is the 3 wood off the tee about the right height. There is a good chance that your golf clubs are too long. If i win a nike dymo head, im gonna try putting my whiteboard that is at 44. The average length of a driver 5 years ago was approximately 45 long. I have an old r7 driver which i have an ust mp5 stiff flex shaft fitted. I used to play a 48inch driver, used to bomb that thingone out of 4 times. To answer your question, there is no maximum length just a maximum rpm. Put this technology together and you get the longest, most forgiving driver available on the market. What driver shaft length might help you hit straighter and longer drives. Mar 19, 2015 what driver shaft length might help you hit straighter and longer drives. Taylormade has been one of the leaders year over year in drivers on tour. So i was definitely going to test that ball, but was also going to swap out the r11 3 wood shaft 43.
Even a standard length club can be too long for the average golfer to achieve the. With the success of the r7 quad, some other companies have sought to bring customizable products to the market, while others have produced clubs. There are some more exotic materials that will raise that number, but you would have to ask them if 68 is possible. What are the club fitting specifications that have the most effect on. Nov 26, 2015 everything about taylormade r7 425 oozes quality. The standard length of a driver for men used to be 43. 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.
When you are taking the measurements under the vehicle, get a friend to help you measure the length. Jan 31, 2017 the stock driver length of most manufacturers taylormade, callaway ping, cobra these days is 45. The average face height among todays 460cc drivers is 53mm to 55mm. We all know how important shaft length is for an iron. A very tall player will stoop too much with a standardlength club, while a very short player will stand too upright. Combined with the mwt, the flight control allows in theory for 75 yards of lateral shot adjustment plus additional shot height adjustment due to. What is the standard shaft length for a driver answers. Over the past twenty years, golf club manufacturers have been making clubs stronger meaning they have less loft on the face, and longer so that they can sell hopeful golfers the newest hot weapon that will knock the ball unimaginable distances. Nov 07, 20 the standard length of a mens driver is roughly 43. With the success of the r7 quad, some other companies have sought to bring customizable products to the market, while others have produced clubs that are preweighted for the same corrective ballflight. 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. To eliminate the differences in shaft makes, models and flexes, lets say i am reshafting a driver with the identical shaft but 1 longer increasing club length from 45 to 46. Check out detailed product specs for each golf club set by year.
The most important fitting elements for distance golfwrx. Aug 20, 2015 using trackman my idea was to test the same golfer, clubhead and golf ball, but change the shaft length. I am 163cm tall and play with tm r7 xd irons that are 4 degrees flat. I am 6ft 4 tall, what length shafts do i need for my golf. Most male golfers are wielding drivers that measure 45 to 48 inches, the maximum allowed under the united states golf associations rules of golf. Golf monthly technical editor joel tadman explores the impact different shaft lengths have on the distance and accuracy golf drivers provide for. Select three or four drivers that are within 1 to 2 inches of your measured length. Can a shorter driver shafts say from 44 to 42 help or aid in driving the ball more consistent as opposed to longer shafts. However, in the 21st century a standard driver is considered to be 45 inches. This will be the degree of accuracy you need for driveshaft length. There are some more exotic materials that will raise that.
This is another golf qna golf video from askgolfguru mark crossfield pga professional. This is the shaft which was used in the taylormade r7 425 and r7 460, it is a great 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. Went to a clubfitter and lo and behold, a standard length driver, with the right shaft, was the answer. To determine your wristtofloor measurement, wear street shoes and stand on a hard surface with your arms relaxed at your sides. I had been playing steel shaft, variable length clubs various other top brands and i have been. In fact, many tour pros use driver shafts less than 45 inches.
I find with tall golfers like yourself that lowering the center of gravity by bending over. Jun 21, 2018 driver shaft length is shorter better than standard length. Its the combination of your height and the measurement from the floor to your wrist that determines proper club length. Brand new for 2006, taylormade has built on the huge success of the r7 quad and taken it to the next level. For soon to be obvious reasons i have played around with many different length shafts with a variety of results.
Using the ratio of every 6 of height there should be a 1 change in length then there should be. The taylormade r7 460s large head makes it forgiving and easy to launch, two movable weights give the player the power to move the centre of gravity. Cobra is actually releasing a 48 driver called the long tom for 2012. Taylormade r7 limited specsface height 52 mm face area 42.
Using the ratio of every 6 of height there should be a 1 change in length then there should be a 1. Shows virtually no traces of wear, may have been hit one or more times in controlled conditions. Though your instincts may tell you that maintaining a tight grip on the club with firm wrists is necessary to generate a powerful swing, the opposite is true. The taylormade r7 425 feels balanced, stable and powerful, sounding professional even when not hit from the centre. This year they have revised their r7 line with the new 425 and 460 models. Nowadays, with seemingly never ending race to claim longer drives, driver manufacturers have even been selling standard shafts as long as 45 inches. Mar 24, 2006 taylormade has been one of the leaders year over year in drivers on tour. There is no question i have been an advocate for driver shaft length to be shorter than the current standard driver shaft lengths as offered by the various golf equipment companies. Mar 07, 2011 probably the same shaft in all the r7 drivers, but does anyone know what the specs are most specifically torquetip diameter on the r7 superquad driver s stock s flex shaft. I would suggest you are going to be looking at butt trimming your shaft. Have someone measure from the point where your hand meets your wrist as shown in diagram to the floor. For current taylormade fans, this is a newer, more stylish version of driver that is not only appealing to the eye, but the golf game as well. Driver shaft length japanese golf clubs japanese golf.
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