What's the longest (legal) driver shaft?

[JustOne]

How long a shaft are we allowed in a driver?





And are there limits on irons too?

eg: Could you perceivably put a driver shaft in a wedge and still be allowed to use it?

 

[Robobum]

c. Length
The overall length of the club must be at least 18 inches (0.457 m) and, except for putters, must not exceed 48 inches (1.219 m).
For woods and irons, the measurement of length is taken when the club is lying on a horizontal plane and the sole is set against a 60 degree plane as shown in Fig. I.The length is defined as the distance from the point of the intersection between the two planes to the top of the grip. For putters, the measurement of length is taken from the top of the grip along the axis of the shaft or a straight line extension of it to the sole of the club.

 

[Ethan]

How long a shaft are we allowed in a driver?





And are there limits on irons too?

eg: Could you perceivably put a driver shaft in a wedge and still be allowed to use it?

Yes, but you would have to take a lot of weight out of the head to bring the swingweight down to something sensible.

 

[Smiffy]

Could you perceivably put a driver shaft in a wedge

Would it not be easier just to buy a ball retriever?

 

[Redwood]

How long a shaft are we allowed in a driver?





And are there limits on irons too?

eg: Could you perceivably put a driver shaft in a wedge and still be allowed to use it?

Yes, but you would have to take a lot of weight out of the head to bring the swingweight down to something sensible.

Not to mention the lie angle.. I think this club would be a tad upright!!!