Got my driver shortened...............

[Keeno]

Played my first round with my new shortened driver today, far more controlled, even hit it left a couple of times, never knew my course had a left side.

Was +1 at the turn and in the middle of the fairway on 10,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, then,,,,,,,,, 6 bogeys in a row, including 3 x3putts.followed by par, par bogey left me hoping i`ve made the buffer.

Might shorten my wedges and putter for next week. Never seen that coming

 

[hovis]

nice one. you'll get some post's soon saying it changes the swing weight and stuff but my pal took 2 inches of his with a hack saw and he hits it long and straight and said the control he has is immense. it has cost him about 10/15 yards though

 

[Keeno]

nice one. you'll get some post's soon saying it changes the swing weight and stuff but my pal took 2 inches of his with a hack saw and he hits it long and straight and said the control he has is immense. it has cost him about 10/15 yards though

Aye fingers crossed it works out. Felt more confidence off the tee today, im sure i'll have a better idea of the pros cons in a few weeks.

 

[Sharktooth]

Played my first round with my new shortened driver today, far more controlled, even hit it left a couple of times, never knew my course had a left side.

Was +1 at the turn and in the middle of the fairway on 10,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, then,,,,,,,,, 6 bogeys in a row, including 3 x3putts.followed by par, par bogey left me hoping i`ve made the buffer.

Might shorten my wedges and putter for next week. Never seen that coming

How much did you take off it and how did you decide how much to take off?

 

[Keeno]

An inch off the butt end. I based it on my 3w. I hit that really well, it obviously has a smaller head but I can find the sweetspot far more often than my driver.

Spoke to the club pro, he said its well worth doing. It only cost £4 to do, so its not as if it was making him a fortune.

 

[Birchy]

Its amazing how much difference an inch can make

I reckon having the driver under control is the biggest confidence booster imo. If You put the ball in good spots off the tee its rarely a bad round.

 

[Keeno]

True on both accounts

Keeping the ball in play is esential for everyone

 

[GeeTee]

Interesting thread Keeno as I toyed with the idea of getting my driver shortened too only to be put off when i asked a pro and he started going on about swing weight and having to put lead powder in my driver head . Im going to keep an eye on your thread and see what others have to say on the topic

 

[Bobirdie]

Took an inch off one of my old drivers and gained distance anything. Caught it out the sweetspot more often

 

[Keeno]

Took an inch off one of my old drivers and gained distance anything. Caught it out the sweetspot more often

Thats the plan, if its on the fairway it will run further than it will in the rough, trees, water

 

[BubbaP]

It is the RIP speed you had shortened?
Just looked at the specs, Benross had the lengths down at 44.75, but I see the RIP is at 45.25. Still shorter than many out there though!

I picked up a cheap VT Extreme at 12 degrees a bit ago and keep toying with making it a "2 wood", then maybe including a long, light shafted hitter for the open holes.

 

[Keeno]

It is the RIP speed you had shortened?
Just looked at the specs, Benross had the lengths down at 44.75, but I see the RIP is at 45.25. Still shorter than many out there though!

I picked up a cheap VT Extreme at 12 degrees a bit ago and keep toying with making it a "2 wood", then maybe including a long, light shafted hitter for the open holes.

Aye thats right for the length. Im only 5'9 so a bit of a short erse. Im sure thats why I cant drive well

 

[Pin-seeker]

Let us know how you get on with it mate.

 

[Sharktooth]

Played 9 yesterday and immediately after that took my driver in to get shortened. Took an inch off. Will be playing again on Saturday. Fingers crossed.

 

[Keeno]

I've played 2 full rounds now and a foursomes tie with it. I certainly am straighter with it, still can be wayward at times, but more often than not have it under control. Distance wise, I feel I have lost a little bit, although I could be imagining it.

Hopefully get another couple of games played over the weekend and get a proper feel for it.

 

[CMAC]

Here's a crazy Idea, I know it's far out and wacky but bear with me.....................why not grip down the shaft a full one inch and see how you get on:smirk:

 

[dotty001]

Here's a crazy Idea, I know it's far out and wacky but bear with me.....................why not grip down the shaft a full one inch and see how you get on:smirk:

this is exactly what i do the the danger holes on my course , pretty much where left is dead :rofl:just to get a bit more control

 

[Keeno]

Here's a crazy Idea, I know it's far out and wacky but bear with me.....................why not grip down the shaft a full one inch and see how you get on:smirk:

Great idea! I'll have the inch added back on and do just that or maybe I'll continue to play my new tiny driver and if I really need to I'll grip down a further inch on that

I don't understand why so many people recommend custom fitting, but shortening a driver seems like a daft idea??

 

[CMAC]

Don't see anyone saying it's a daft idea?

 

[Keeno]

Your use of the words crazy, far out and wacky don't seem to imply you see sense in the concept of shortening, when gripping down will do.