Driver shaft length is shorter better than standard length. However, in the 21st century a standard driver is considered to be 45 inches. The ts2 driver from titleist is engineered to keep your shots far and straight, with the stability to allow you to play aggressively. Standard length of golf clubs for women and men sportsrec. Offering an adjustable sweet spot for speedtuned performance, the titleist ts3 driver is what your golf game needs. There is no real standard anymore, but with that driver length, a 112 to 2 length difference between the driver and 3wd usually works fairly well for most. Ts1 is designed for golfers who have a driver swing speed of approximately 85 mph and below, and are averaging about 220 yards or less off the tee, said stephanie luttrell, director. If standard checks your box, trim to 38 overall length for the 5iron and 12 shorter for each subsequent club. Driver shaft length custom fitting for the correct length to help improve your. Golf monthly technical editor joel tadman explores the impact different shaft lengths have on the distance and accuracy golf drivers provide for.
What length driver should you use with mark crossfield filmed at titleist tpi in the usa with their top fitting team. Titleist ts2 driver titleist ts golf drivers titleist. The titleist ts2 driver is slightly longer overall, at 45. The chart below helps you determine if you should have your. Driver shaft length custom fitting for the correct length to help improve your strike pattern and. The new ultralightweight titleist ts1 drivers will be available in fitting locations june 20 and in golf shops june 27. June 4, 2019 the new ultralightweight titleist ts1 driver is the fastest way for players with moderate swing speeds to experience the joy of effortless distance. Starting in the 1980s, all the golf equipment companies began to increase the. Typically, the length of a female golfers club is an inch lesser than that of a male golfers club. The titleist driver was chosen for the testing because we have the ability to match swing weight by adjusting the weight in the back, and we have multiple shafts. I took my current driver, which is the titleist d3 8. Contrary to what some might think, there isnt a run on. The ladies driver comes at a standard length of 44 inches, one inch shorter than the mens version, and in terms of a stock shaft feature the lightweight diamana red, which is designed to promote higher launch.
The new ts2 driver offers distinct designs that bring more speed to your game by letting you swing aggressively with maximum forgiveness across the face. If you want more photos of the driver i will send them. The ladies driver comes at a standard length of 44 inches, one inch shorter than the mens. Most mens irons are made to be pretty close to the same length, starting with the 3iron at 39 or 39. Learn how to finetune the performance of your titleist driver using surefit technology. Buy the all new ts2 driver from titleist with over 50 different custom shafts available at once. The ts project is a peerless pursuit of speed where every micron and milligram matter. The standard length of a mens driver is roughly 43. Its the reason why the last couple of titleist drivers have been defined by. Model head size loft options 1 standard lie 1 mens standard length 2 ladies standard length 2. If you havent bought a discrete set for each intended iron, youve got the wrong shafts per flex. Titleist ts1 driver titleist golf drivers titleist. The standard length of a steel driver for a man is 44 inches. According to usa today, cobra began marketing a pair of 48inch drivers the maximum legal length according to the rules of golf in early 2012.
I have plenty of distance, but driver accuracy is an issue for me. While the standard length for this club was initially 43 inches, it was revised to 44 inches in 2012. The average driver shaft length on tour is roughly 44. The titleist 915d2 driver features the new active recoil channel arc which is a side sole channel the delivers more distance by actively flexing at impact to launch the ball off the face with higher speed and lower spin. In april, titleist launched the titleist ts4 driver. However, in recent times, the standard driver length has been accepted as 45 inches. The standard length of a driver for men used to be 43. Whats the average driver shaft length on the pga tour.
Jun 21, 2018 driver shaft length is longer or shorter better. Jan 31, 2017 the stock driver length of most manufacturers taylormade, callaway ping, cobra these days is 45. More distance than a standard iron, less spin than a hybrid. Titleist also manufactures a 41inch hybrid thats the approximate equivalent of a 2iron. In reality, the average length of a driver used on tour is 44. It also comes with some new, lighter, highend stock shafts. Im also 57 so im not sure if a standard length driver shaft is right for me. If you havent bought a discrete set for each intended iron, youve got the wrong.
In april, titleist launched the titleist ts4 driver the new ultralightweight titleist ts1 drivers will be available in fitting locations. Im 63 and found that my 45 driver should be cut to 44. Titleist ts3 driver ts3 titleist golf driver titleist. But thats just a starting place, dont hesitate to play around with different lengths choking up to find what works best for you.
If you can give us approximately 30 minutes and 30 swings, we know youll be blown away by the performance gains. Effortless distance with the new titleist ts1 driver. Nov 07, 20 the standard length of a mens driver is roughly 43. 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. This new titleist driver introduces the future of titleist speed. Titleist lists irons with lengths similar to other manufacturers, also noting that its womens set is 1 inch shorter than a standard mens set. And what swing weight should it be d5 like 917 or has this changed as well. This raises the immediate question, why is a relatively tall, obviously highly skilled player using a shorter than standard driver. The 917 d2 is the most forgiving driver titleist has ever made, period. The stock grip offered is the rubber titleist tour velvet 360, and the stock shafts offered are the. Model, head size, rh lofts, lh lofts, standard lie, length. Like the ts2 the ts3 features the same thin titanium crown for lower and deeper cg location, thinner and faster clubface for more distance, and improved aerodynamic. Maximize the performance of your new titleist 917 driver with the help of a titleist certified club fitting. The longer shaft promises more speed but possibly less control while the.
Jan 23, 2018 most drivers for men made by companies who sell their clubs through pro shops and retail golf stores are usually 45 inches or 45. I wanted 45 inches could somebody from titleist confirm what weight i should have fitted for standard swing weight. The 9d2 driver is available in 5 standard lofts, one standard lie and one standard length. Normal wear marks on sole, face, and slight very slight scratching on crown. New ts drivers swing weight golf clubs team titleist. Using trackman my idea was to test the same golfer, clubhead and golf ball, but change the shaft length. If you can give us approximately 30 minutes and 30 swings, we. In the days of drivers with steel shafts and persimmon heads, the standard length for a driver was 43 inches. Most male golfers are wielding drivers that measure 45 to 48 inches, the maximum allowed under the united states golf associations rules of golf.
Dec 08, 2015 the 9d2 driver is available in 5 standard lofts, one standard lie and one standard length. Also of note, the 917 d2 comes in a ladies version as well. Find out if titleist s ts golf clubs are the best fit for your game. Driver shaft length are you shorting yourself using a 46. Experience effortless distance with the titleist ts1 golf driver. Available for fittings beginning june 20 and in shops june 27, the new ts1 offers the technologies developed through the titleist speed project in an. When i pull the trigger on a new driver, that is something im going to factor in.
Titleist ts2, ts3 and ts4 golf drivers deliver speed, distance, and incredible performance. The extra length and lighter weight also improve speed, for added distance. For every 12 length reduction from the grip end there will be approximately 3 swing weights lost and the shaft will become marginally stiffer. Additional shaft and flex options available through the titleist custom clubs department. Dec 21, 2015 in the days of drivers with steel shafts and persimmon heads, the standard length for a driver was 43 inches. With the introduction of graphite shafts and titanium heads the new standard for. See what results we got when we tried different length shafts on the golf club in a driver. Michael breed, host of the golf fix, answers a viewers email question on driver shaft length. Aug 20, 2015 using trackman my idea was to test the same golfer, clubhead and golf ball, but change the shaft length. Nowadays, with seemingly never ending race to claim longer drives, driver.
From the beginning of the 20th century all the way through to the middle 1980s, the standard mens driver length stood at 43. They provide increased speed for more distance, even on offcenter hits, along with the. For the player who wants explosive speed and forgiveness across the face. Below is a description of the available shafts for the ts2 driver. Most drivers for men made by companies who sell their clubs through pro shops and retail golf stores are usually 45 inches or 45. It began with a challenge from the games greatest players. The titleist 9d2 driver features a 460cc full pear shaped titanium head.
Model head size loft options 1 standard lie 1 mens. Titleist introduces ultralightweight ts1 driver for. Search below to find a club fitting location near you. It features the new speed chassis structure, with a new streamlined shape, reducing drag by 20% and increasing speed and distance. Im also 57 so im not sure if a standard length driver shaft is. Standard length and loft for irons golf in my kingdom. 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. New titleist 917 metals have been designed to deliver the most complete performance in the game today. Find the right driver shaft length for your game golficity. Nowadays, with seemingly never ending race to claim longer drives, driver manufacturers have even been selling standard shafts as long as 45 inches. Two letters that mark the way to the future of titleist speed. The stock driver length of most manufacturers taylormade, callaway ping, cobra these days is 45. Find out if titleists ts golf clubs are the best fit for your game.
New titleist ts2 and ts3 drivers, fairway woods are longer. When we test headtohead, shaft to shaft, same length, we were at no. It features a highspeed forged face insert which delivers more speed over a larger area of the face. Use lead weight on the back of the head or lead shaft plugs in the tip to bring the swing weight back up. Check out breeds tip on how to determine whether your driver shaft length is too long or too short. Is there a preferred or standard length for a 3 wood golfwrx. 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. Graphite clubs are slightly longer, with a standard driver at 4.
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