You and Your Driver

[mansell]

How tall are you and what is the length of your driver

I am 5ft 4" and my driver is 45.75" which is standard

I was all over the place with the today, may be thinking about getting it shortened

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I'm 6 foot and use a TM R7 Limited regular flex 10.5 degree driver which is standard 45.5" and I'm loving it

 

[GB72]

I have always had, where possible, a shorter shaft in my driver, ideally around 44 inches. That shorter shaft give me more control. Have tried some divers with longer shafts that are meant to give more distance (eg Taylormade Burner) and spray them all over the place.

 

[Cernunnos]

5'8", not sure what length the driver is. Its always stock length.

 

[fastmover2]

6'4"ish,Standard length in a TM R7 SQ TP.

Tried a shorter shaft for a bit but no improvement in control and less distance.

 

[TonyN]

5'11 and standard aldila shaft. Tried a ping with longs shaft. Didn't like it. But I couldn't drive then anyway!!!

 

[Smiffy]

Around 5'11" and my driver length is 45.75" according to the spec.

 

[wackygolfer]

I am 5'5" and my G5 is a a mens standard length driver. I was watching a long driving competition for women on tv the other day and their length shafts were 47 and half inches long so I am not sure if shortening is a good move.

Probably Bobmac will have some sound advice for you.

 

[Cernunnos]

As regards shortening, it will certainly aid accuracy, just imaging how far many players hit their 3 woods & hybrids.

 

[Robobum]

6ft on the button, stock length shaft (whatever that is??)

 

[Deleted member 1740]

I'm 6'2 and use a standard stiff shaft on the Ping G10 which i manage to whack 240+ yards quite often.

 

[mansell]

thanks for the replys it is much appreciated, I think I'll go for a fitting session.

 

[andiritchie]

Iam 5 ft 10 and play a 44 inch shaft feels much more controlable,i have gained distance too

 

[Imurg]

A whisker over 6 ft and use a stock 45 3/4 inch Stiff Prolaunch Red in my G10.

Could have used a plank of 4 x 2 today but normally it works well.

 

[RGDave]

I'm 6' in my spikes.

I have three drivers ALL 45.00 inches exactly. My Ping G5 was 45.75, but I had it cut down.

I like them all

One has Aldila green 65g, one has Aldila orange 55g and the other Prolaunch Red.....can't decide which shaft is the best...

 

[Karl102]

Cant beat a custom fitting. I was recently fitted at a Callaway Centre and ended up with the new Diablo 10 deg Stiff flex with a draw bias. Made a huge difference !

 

[USER1999]

Used to be 6 2, probably now about 6 1, ground down by age and back issues. Driver shaft, long enough to reach the ball, no more, no less.

 

[RGDave]

Cant beat a custom fitting. I was recently fitted at a Callaway Centre and ended up with the new Diablo 10 deg Stiff flex with a draw bias. Made a huge difference !

Yes, one of mine IS C/F....I have more than one to suit my current game (I use the 12 degree when the C/F 10 degree is not working!)

I'm giving some serious thought to visiting the Wilson Staff guys (for the "Smooth" driver) if I ever stop changing my swing!!!

 

[RGDave]

Used to be 6 2, probably now about 6 1, ground down by age and back issues. Driver shaft, long enough to reach the ball, no more, no less.

That's why I got my Ping chopped, it almost went past the ball!!

 

[theeaglehunter]

I am 6" 2' and use a standard length Taylormade shaft with a stiff flex. To very good effect recently as well.