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how long is a standard golf club driver

by Alisha Bergnaum Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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45 to 45.75 inches

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How to determine Golf driver length?

Wrist to Floor Measurement

  1. Stand on level ground with your golf shoes on, or comparable height athletic shoes.
  2. Grab either a flexible measuring tape or yardstick.
  3. Stand up tall and use the measuring tape or yardstick to measure from the floor up to your wrist.
  4. Use the measurement and your height to find the proper length clubs for you using the chart below. ...

How long is a standard shaft on a golf driver?

“The standard driver length of 45.5-46.5 inches offered by the majority of companies is too long for most golfers and will prevent them from achieving their maximum potential for distance and accuracy.” Most driver shafts were around 43 inches until the early 1990s. The stock standard now is anywhere from 45.5 to 46.75 inches.

What is the average driver length on the PGA Tour?

“There’s a very good reason the average driver length on the PGA Tour is 44.5 inches and not 45.5 or 46.5.” Putting it to the test We built a Callaway Rogue driver in 43.5, 44.5 and 45.5 inches, with everything but the shaft length identical.

What length should my driver be?

What's the Standard Driver Length The standard driver length for men's clubs is 45.5" to 45.75" inches long. Because women tend to be shorter than men, the standard women's driver length is usually closer to 44". The 2020 TaylorMade SIM2, Callaway EPIC, PING G425, and Titleist TSi1 come configured at 45.75" off the rack. TaylorMade SIM2 Driver

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What is the best length for a driver?

What is the Best Driver Shaft Length? The best length of driver for amateur golfers is 45.5 inches, whereas most professional players will instead use a 44.4 inch driver. It's essential that your driver shaft is of the right length.

How long should a golf driver be for my height?

Using the ratio of every 6" of height there should be a 1" change in length then there should be a 1 ½" difference between their 5-irons. For example, recommend 36.5" for the lady and 38" for the man (or 36.75" / 38.25").

Are shorter driver easier to hit?

It is easier to hit the center of the clubface with a shorter club than a longer club, therefore if you feel like you are struggling with your current driver here's a few things you can try before you cut that driver down or order a new one.

How do I know if my driver is too long?

Here's how to tell if your golf clubs are too long:Completely upright posture.Improper golf swing.Odd ball flight.Feels cumbersome and unmanageable.Shaft feels weak.Consistency hitting with the toe.The measurements are wrong.

How long should a 5 7 driver be?

There are 5'7” tall golf players with long arms and high swing speeds who use flat irons with half an inch cut off from the standard size while there are 5'10” players who opt for 44.25” drivers....Selecting Shaft Length for Men (Chart)Wrist to Floor LengthGolfer Height (inches)43+”>6'.9”8 more rows

How long should my driver be 5 6?

Driver Shaft Length ChartHeightWrist To Floor MeasurementDriver Shaft Length5′ 2″ – 5′ 4″30.00″ to 34.00″42.0″5′ 4″ – 5′ 6″30.75″ to 35.25″43.0″5′ 6″ – 5′ 8″32.00″ to 37.00″43.5″5′ 8″ – 5′ 10″34.00″ to 39.00″44.0″5 more rows•Apr 21, 2022

How do you size a driver?

Simply hold your golf club at 45 degrees to the ground or as in your playing position. At this point take a golf club ruler or take measure and place under the sole of the club. Measure to butt of grip. This will give you you an accurate and USGA standard for measuring your golf driver.

What golf clubs do I need for my height?

Here's how to go about it to get the correct golf club length for your height…...1. Measure Your Overall Height (i.e. “static” fitting)OVERALL HEIGHTGOLF CLUB LENGTH ADJUSTMENTS5'7″ to 6'1″standard length in inches6'1″ to 6'2″plus 1/4″6'2″ to 6'4″plus 1/2″6'4″ to 6'6″plus 1″7 more rows

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