12 degree driver

[blowup]

can anybody tell what distance if any i would lose by going from a 10.5 deg driver to a 12 deg driver and would the ball trajectory be noticably diffrent i have tried a 9 deg and that didnt seem much diffrent thanks

 

[brendy]

Depends on the make blowup, callaways are notorious for quoting a degree but in reality it usually plays more, ie a 9 plays a little higher. Where I find titleists a either spot on or maybe send the ball a little lower than id have expected.

 

[Up_Point_1]

Doesn't Monty use a 12 degree Driver.

Not entirely sure how relevant that is to this particular thread but thought i'd chuck it in anyway

DHM.

 

[USER1999]

As much depends on the shaft, and your set up and swing speed. Usual comments about custom fit apply really. Difficult to guess these things.

 

[blowup]

thanks for the replies its the cobra f speed with the alida shaft

 

[GB72]

I use a 13 degree driver and has made very little difference with regards distance. It has, however, helped kill off my slice

 

[stevelockie]

I've switched up from a 9 degree to an 11 degree and I am hitting the ball further (more height = more carry)

 

[blowup]

thanks for the help
i think its time to order a new driver woohoo

 

[Junior]

Get custom fit, find you swing speed and your launch angle. This will then determin what loft / flex shaft you need.

 

[GB72]

If you prone to the odd off center hit I would also recommend a slighty shorter shaft. Coming down to 43 incheshas increased my consistency no end.

 

[RGuk]

I have a 12 degree and a 10 degree driver, both with the same length shaft. I'd guess the distance difference is about 10-12 yards. I notice a small difference in the shots going nastily right or left, it is worse with the 10, no question.
If you have a 10.5 don't expect going to 12 to save you more than the odd yd right or left. Unless you hit the ball high, you'd be ok with either. My launch is 13-15 degrees with the 10 degree, it is approx 15-16 with the 12, meaning I'd certainly be losing distance (considering my swing) with using my 12.

Dave

 

[viscount17]

GB72, what did you change from when you went to 13?
I have a killer slice off 10.5 but also lately a very high launch angle that's definitely stealing yards.
It has been suggested that a bigger loft will help the slice and a stiffer shaft the high launch. (Lessons before I change clubs though!)

 

[GB72]

I have been through a number of drivers. had a huge slice with both a Burner and an R7460 both with regular shafts. Since changing to a 13 degree loft and a 43 inch shaft I am actually hitting fairways and the bad shots tend to only be in the light rough.