When looking at driver fitting many principles from an iron fitting. Conduct your own test on the range or get professionally fitted by an expert. Brent kelley is an awardwinning sports journalist and golf expert with over 30 years in print and online journalism. Driver shaft length custom fitting for the correct length to help improve your strike pattern and accuracy. R5 dual driver type n tp specifications club left handed loft lie head volume club length swing weight 8. Find a driver that maximizes length without sacrificing control. In our experience over the last twenty years, we have seen offtheshelf driver lengths go from 43 inches to 48 inches, the maximum allowable by the usga, and back to somewhere around 45 inches. Jan 03, 2019 taylormade m5 driver taylormade m5 driver.
G410 plus significant advancements in custom fitting while increasing both forgiveness and ball speed highlight the g410 plus and sft drivers. 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. We share some of our fitting session information on shafts, hosel and weight settings and also show you the best. Mar 19, 2019 the taylor made m5 driver is currently the best driver to control spin rates. The experience erik and i had with the r5 dual type n drivers on the course is a good example of why fitting is so important. Atmos tour spec is the culmination of key learnings from more than two decades of tourdriven products. Perhaps that is why the average driver length on the pga tour is 44. We both had issues with the performance of the driver that could have probably been eliminated from the start with a properly fit shaft. Taylormade m4 driver 12 graphite stiff right handed 43. Players at all skill levels benefit from the use of custom fit golf clubs.
Im looking for recommendations on current or older drivers that are less than 460cc head size. The quest for a more accurate driver practical golf. R5 dual driver type d specifications club left handed loft lie head volume club length swing weight 8. The different length of stock shafts in drivers across manufacturers only reenforces the importance of a custom fitting.
From a teachers perspective, i think overlength drivers are one of the worst things that. If you want to do a quickcheck of your measurements and get a sense of your plusorminus length score, you can plug your numbers in here. The idea for a set of irons in which all the clubs, from the 3iron to the wedges, are the same length, is not new. First, the modern drivers average was hurt by a couple of truly awful mishits. The taylor made r15 driver and how to get the best from it. Find the right driver shaft length for your game golficity. Recommendations for a driver head less than 460cc clubs. Aside from the speed injected twist face in all four drivers, m5 features a new, inverse ttrack system that moves two 10 gram weights across a greater area of the club to optimize spin and trajectory, and increase moi forgiveness.
I ran the idea by him of shortening my shaft to make a more accurate driver, but he didnt think it was a good idea to cut it down because it would affect the weight too much. A properly fit driver can have a dramatic effect on distance, accuracy, consistency and confidence. I recently read about a driver test carried out by a clubfitting company. Michael breed, host of the golf fix, answers a viewers email question on driver shaft length. N, which has neutral weighting for players who like to work the ball both ways, and d, which promotes a draw. Driver length and impact efficiency tourspecgolf golf blog. So if a longer driver will increase swing speed, why write about it. Buy the taylormade r5 dual driver at 2nd swing today and get a great deal when you trade in your current clubs. Buy online r5 textile cover hydraulic hoses at hydraulics direct.
The different length of stock shafts in drivers across manufacturers only re enforces the importance of a custom fitting. Jan 31, 2008 taylormade r5 max nonconforming driver. Custom fit correct length for your driver to improve strike. The development of atmos tour spec was an extensive process by which critical player feedback and fitting needs were at the forefront.
Have searched all the usga and other similar golf sites to get information but have none on this particular driver. A large sample of fittings conducted at ping over the past year shows that players averaged an increase in total driver distance of around 11 yards, and averaged 9. A dynamic fit, one that is performed while the player swings the club, is more precise. In this video we test the taylormade r510tp against a new m3 driver to assess the differences in ball speed, forgiveness, launch angle and spin rate. Ping offers the most timetested and precise customfitting process in golf, one proven to generate the optimal ball flights and consistency you need to shoot lower scores. Cobra is actually releasing a 48 driver called the long tom for 2012. Actual playing length of most of these shafts will be approximately 1.
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. Shaft fitting guide and swing speed conversion chart. Primary reason being that i currently use a ping g10 460cc driver yes, i know thats old as it is with a ust proforce stiff shaft but i cannot work the ball easily. Oct 12, 2018 in this video we test the taylormade r510tp against a new m3 driver to assess the differences in ball speed, forgiveness, launch angle and spin rate. Launch angle is not the loft on a driver, although launch angle can be affected by driver loft. To personalize your fitting experience, we offer both a level 1 or a level 2 fitting, which is more indepth. Driver shaft length is shorter better than standard length. It involves the customization of all the major aspects of a driver that can affect the playability, feel and overall performance of the driver. For example, a 43 12 pullout will build a 45 club driver length, and a 41 12 pullout would build 43 club 3wood length. The best loft choice is determined to maximize launch angle and spin, key ingredients. Titleist ts2, ts3 and ts4 golf drivers deliver speed, distance, and incredible performance. Movableweight technology offers a simple way to customize your driver for a desired ball flight so you can swing fearlessly and hit a lot more fairways. One of common dilemmas when helping of fitting a customer for custom driver is what length they should get. Jun 29, 2015 when looking at the group average, the modern driver was 30 yards ahead of the persimmon driver and yards ahead of the driver from the 90s.
Length is fit to optimize the best combination of consistency and distance. Taylormade also had the first titanium golf driver in the winners circle of a golf major mark omeara, 1998 masters, ti. The average length of a driver 5 years ago was approximately 45 long. Find out if titleists ts golf clubs are the best fit for your game. Nov 07, 20 so what would you prefer, more consistency or more yards, and with that in mind, what is the right driver shaft length for your game. Fits taylormade r5, r7, burner and superquad woods.
The angle in relation to the ground of the trajectory of the ball after impact. Interestingly, the modern driver was edged out by our 2000s driver. Check out breeds tip on how to determine whether your driver shaft length is too long or too short. Each club, from the driver to the wedge, also has its own standard length, so you must be fit each type. Mint taylormade m4 dtype driver 12 graphite ladies right handed 43. We also found that this driver is better with a shorter shaft length so we would recommend it be kept at 45 maximum and even a little shorter works great. The holy grail for most golfers is increased distance off the tee. The taylor made m5 driver is currently the best driver to control spin rates. The goal is to find the length that creates the best athletic setup, the best motion, and that maximizes distance and accuracy. The problem is, like flex for golf shafts, there is no standard length for a driver. The taylormade r5 dual driver features a large 450cc clubhead with a high moi for any player looking for added distance and forgiveness off the tee. Significant advancements in custom fitting while increasing both forgiveness and ball speed highlight the g410 plus and sft drivers.
But single length irons are getting much more attention these days thanks to one iconoclastic pga tour pro who. Aug 20, 2015 when i tested my old college driver a few weeks ago my interest was piqued by how close my swing speed with the 43. Driver shaft length are you shorting yourself using a 46. There are two ways to fit for length a static fitting and a dynamic fitting. Sae 100 r5 reusable field attachable hose ends lenz. The standard length of a mens driver is roughly 43. From the beginning of the 20th century all the way through to the middle 1980s, the standard mens driver length stood at 43. About a year ago i had done a fitting at petes golf shop with kirk oguri. Mar 28, 2016 the current driver i have is a callaway razr fit tour that has a 45. I have heard that altering the shaft length of your driver by an inch canshould alter the club speed by up to 4 mph. While fitting in the miles of golf cluboratory, we see a different picture play out that goes much. We mentioned this in the previous blog post, if you spray the face with some foot spray or even deodorant so you can see where you strike the ball on the face, you can then position the. Many customers simply say i play standard length or ask me to recommend what length is best for them.
To ascertain exactly what shafts are best suited to your swing it would be ideal to have your swing measured by a professional club fitter at a swing monitoring facility or pro shop. Aug 10, 2005 the experience erik and i had with the r5 dual type n drivers on the course is a good example of why fitting is so important. There is no doubt that most golf equipment manufacturers are trying to get more distance by putting light weight shafts 45 to 55 grams and lighter weight heads in their drivers. In fact, testing shows an inch of extra shaft length equals roughly 10 yards in distance. In 2011, the average driver length of the brands that we stock is 45. Feb 29, 2016 the driver is typically one of the most fitted and often replaced clubs, and is usually the mostexpensive club in ones bag. With this measurement and your height, we will be able to determine the correct club length for you. This drivers cg is positioned low and deep in the club head, making it easier to achieve a high, longcarrying trajectory. Fitting message one of the most important clubs in any golfers bag is the driver. Others say that because it is a max it is nonconforming. The holy grail for most golfers is increased distance off the tee, but what driver length should you play to optimize distance.