Probably due to a combination of the right shaft and right club weight for my swing. Information on swing weights in golf clubs golfweek. Oct 30, 2012 i have been reading the posts about shaft length and weight and i wanted to share what i have tried and what works for me. The king f7 driver debuts as cobras first connected golf club, powered by arccos technology. Do you ever wonder why drivers are a particular length or swingweight. I have a set of graphite clubs with 70 gram shafts with a high torque rating and i want to install shafts that weight 81 grams and a much better torque value of 3. In the case of swing weight, however, there is a clearer relationship between weight and speed.
Movable weight technology offers a simple way to customize your driver for a desired ball flight so you can swing fearlessly and hit a lot more fairways. Some players can hit pretty well when they use a driver with a shaft length of 46 inches. Actually swingweight one word it is not a standard measurement parameter but a ratio of weight distribution. When you have the right flex in the shaft in your driver for your specific swing. Raw shaft weight is based on a 45 udws parallel tip true temper dynamic sflex for woods and a 39 udic parallel tip true temper dynamic sflex for irons.
In general, golfers with slower swing speed and tempo can and should play a lighter shaft. The golf club shaft length and driving distance relationship. Changed shafts to a ust axivcore blue 59 grams reg flex at the standard ping length. Both angle of attack and shaft weight are the base parts of your swing. In this video we examine how swing weight influences. Add weight to your driver golf club for more distance pga. To get the most distance from your driver, you must optimize the launch angle and spin rate of the ball by selecting the proper loft and shaft flex for your swing speed. Callaway sold the fusion driver in a standard length version and a shorter length version, so the standard length was sold with the 5 gram and the shorter length got the 12 gram. Swing weight comparison hey folks, ive read a lot of articles and feedback some from reddit regarding players shortening their driver shaft length in order to achieve more accurate driving. The stiff version is pushing things at 57 grams, but the amateur flex is just 53 grams with a torque rating of just. Mar 31, 2020 every aspect in the build of a golf club plays a role in that clubs swing weight, including club head weight, balance point of the shaft, shaft length, grip, and even grip color. Sure, there are other factors like weight, kick point, and more, but flex is one that has a big impact on the results of the shot.
Some of the most asked questions in regards to golf clubs is what is swing weight, what does it do, how is it measured and should i even worry about. Swing weights range from a0 at the lightest to g10 at the heaviest, with most mens clubs. Simply put, the resistance of the shaft to twist around its own axis when a force is applied to the clubhead see diagram. See what results we got when we tried different length shafts on the golf club. Precalculating swingweight the shaft swingweight equivalent is for illustration purposes only. I originally started with a stiff pl red driver shaft at about 45 as my swing speed increased i went up to an xflex a little longer. Reason is that at a shorter length, it takes more headweight to achieve the same swingweight on a longer length club. A golf clubs swingweight can be changed by altering the club head, shaft, grip or length of the golf club. With equal length shafts, a 5 lb sledgehammer has a much lighter swing weight.
And why they arent necessarily uniform throughout the industry. You would actually want to add weight to the club head if you are shortening the shaft. Driver length has to do with with your angle of attack, and your desired shaft weight head weight combination. Dec 21, 2019 driver shafts have specific characteristics that are engineered to cater to one subset of golfers or another. The shaft nippon regio formula b and head were the same in each test, and the swing weight was held constant. Swing weight is measured on a swing weight scale and is referenced with an alphanumeric code. Assuming the shaft is not increased or decreased in length, an increase of 9 grams in shaft weight will increase swingweight by approximately one swingweight point increase from d3 to d4, for example.
I have been reading the posts about shaft length and weight and i wanted to share what i have tried and what works for me. But if you go lighter to chase more distance, just remember to consider swing weight, too. And if we instead added 2 grams to the clubhead, this would increase the swing weight. What is the ideal driver shaft length according to. Oct 01, 2018 for this test, we brought together five golfers with a range of swing speeds and handicaps.
When you have the right flex in the shaft in your driver for your specific swing, impressive results quickly become possible. How to measure driver shaft length the length of the golf clubs shaft in relation to the overall length of the club defines the length of the driver shaft. A short driver has a lesser static weight and makes it necessary to stand closer to the ball than a long driver. Shaft balance points in driver shafts range from 48% from the tip to 56% of the length of the shaft. The 50 relates to weight, as all the shafts in this line weigh around 50 grams. Strength, tempo and preferred club length play a huge roll in determining shaft weight and swing weight. Center balanced is where the shafts balance point is exactly in the middle. Five of our six testers saw their median club speed drop when moving from a swing weight of d0 light to d9 heavy. Most of the standard shafts on the drivers on this site have lengths in the 45 46. Callaway sold the fusion driver in a standard length version and a shorter length version, so the standard length was sold with the 5 gram and the shorter length. The ratio is the bottom 23 weight to the of a golf driver. Unlike the other three factors, as shaft weight changes its effect on swing weight. This may not seem like much but weight can dramatically change your performance. What length driver should you use buying guide youtube.
And the drop in shaft weight from trimming a driver from say 45. I understand that shortening a club will change its swing weight and i can see if you cut an inch or so off you would might want to add weitght to the head to make up for the weight that was lost from shortning the shaft. If you have the red 9g weight in your driver now you would want to put in the blue 11g or maybe even the black 14g weight. This weeks fully equipped mailbag takes a closer look. For estimation purposes, however, the above shaft weight to swingweight equivalent is acceptable. Dec 01, 2019 but before you march into your pro shop and demand the assistant lops an inch off the shaft in your current driver, remember that when you shorten any club you will reduce its swing weight and. A short driver shaft covers a lesser distance and lesser raw swing speed for some golfers when compared to a long driver shaft, although not all players cover a longer distance with a long shaft. Swingweight calculator tool custom golf clubs value golf. Significant advancements in custom fitting while increasing both forgiveness and ball speed highlight the g410 plus and sft drivers.
A simplified definition of swingweight is the relation of weight between the head end of the golf club and the grip end. New ts drivers swing weight golf clubs team titleist. Many golfers believe they can add yards to their drive by making their driver golf club longer and lighter. Lpga driver shafts are typically 50 to 65 grams while the pga tour driver shafts are 60 to 85 grams. Shortening the length of your driver swing weight and shaft. Length of the shaft basically a matter of preference based on feel, shaft length can be roughly determined by height and arm length. Average swing weight and length on tour clubs, grips.
Unlike the other three factors, as shaft weight changes its effect on swing weight changes at a disporportionate rate. I dont get how a lighter grip gives you a incrseaded swing weight for a shorten club. This is not controlled by the hosel setting where the shaft meets the club, but by a removable weight on the bottom of the club head. The two main pieces of the puzzle that manufacturers seek to address are a players swing and that players shot tendencies or preferences. How shaft weight affects the swingweight one of the many factors that influence swingweight is the weight of the shaft along with head weight, grip weight and length. We already stated that the shaft is shorter than the club or in this case 43. If, for example, we were to add 2 grams of weight to the handle end of a d9 club, this would reduce the swing weight to d8. Assuming the shaft is not increased or decreased in length, an increase of 9 grams in shaft weight will. Nov 17, 2017 some of the most asked questions in regards to golf clubs is what is swing weight, what does it do, how is it measured and should i even worry about.
Wed jan 15, 2014 by dave phillips drivers generally come standard at 4546 inches in length, the longer the driver shaft the potential exists for more distance, theoretically your swing. Lets say you build two drivers, one with a 39g shaft and one with a 90g shaft. Sep 26, 2018 what length driver should you use with mark crossfield filmed at titleist tpi in the usa with their top fitting team. There is an optimum driver shaft length with which golfers will achieve. Feb 25, 2015 reason is that at a shorter length, it takes more headweight to achieve the same swingweight on a longer length club. Golfers can adjust the swingweight of their golf club by changing the weight of the shaft in their club. That will keep the swing weight high at shorter length. Personally, i play my driver and 3 wood at d3, my irons and hybrid at. Shaft change is 9g for one swingweight point most people can barely detect 3 swingweight points. As stated previously, the lighter the driver, the higher the swing speeds generated, resulting in greater distance. One difference from one golf shaft to another is the flex of the steel or graphite itself.
Each player hit seven drives with each of three driver shaft lengths. As a demo day fitter i often get people that want to try a shorter driver length. This swingweight calculator is useful for estimating what the swingweight of an assembled club will be before assembly. Add weights to the clubhead to restore the original swing weight. To which i respond perhaps it is not your swing weight that is the problem, perhaps its your swing vector. The ratio is the bottom 23 weight to the of a golf driver or golf.
Chances are that shaft may not be the right one for you. First you probably should have been fit for the driver. Shortening the length of your driver swing weight and. So, yes, golf shaft weight is important in that it is the major factor in differences in overall club weight. Where to place lead tape on your driver to fix your common miss. With proper trimming and installation, each shafts weight will drop slightly through the set. I wanted 45 inches could somebody from titleist confirm what weight i should have fitted for standard swing weight.
Shafts that have a balance point less than 50% are considered tip heavy and rare in driver shafts. But before you march into your pro shop and demand the assistant lops an inch off the shaft in your current driver, remember that when you shorten any club you will reduce its swing weight. Importance of shaft weight in fitting dlance golfd. Tucking the right elbow in the golf swing do not do it. Despite the fact that we kept the swing weight the same across all shaft lengths, over half of our testers told us that the 46. What does the swing weight of a golf club actually mean. Generally, golfers with slower swing speeds require morelofted drivers and moreflexible shafts. I originally started with a stiff pl red driver shaft at about 45 as my swing. The titleist driver was chosen for the testing because we have the ability to match swing weight by adjusting the weight in the back, and we have multiple shafts. Which, if youre not a golf gearhead, probably means a trip to a clubfitter would be beneficial when selecting new shafts. The stiff version is pushing things at 57 grams, but the amateur flex is just 53 grams with a torque rating of just 4. To increase swing weight from d2 to d4 you can add about 4 grams of weight to the club head, subtract 10 grams of weight from the grip or lengthen the shaft by inch. Drivers with graphite shafts have a standard length of 46 inches. Iron shafts can be as light as 55 grams in graphite, and grams in steel.
You may have heard the term swing weight before as it relates to golf clubs. Although i was hitting it further and straighter than my previous driver 2007 r7 super quad matrix xcon 6 shaft, the tfc shaft just did not feel right. Alternatively, this is the difference between the length of the overall golf club and the length of the clubhead. Last year we were provided a couple of 44 12 shafts but not. Every aspect in the build of a golf club plays a role in that clubs swing weight, including club head weight, balance point of the shaft, shaft length, grip, and even grip color. Apr 25, 2016 in past tests, like our shaft weight study, weve shown mixed results for the theory of lighter is faster.
Whats the average driver shaft length on the pga tour. Shortening driver changing shaft swingweight golfwrx. Or, to give you another alternative, if you find that you can hit your driver better at a shorter than standard length such as 44 or 44 14 inches you may ultimately hit it even better by reshafting it with a heavier weight shaft like an 85 gram or 95 gram shaft. Just wanted to find out what the average length and swing weight for each of these club category. These drivers are better suited for very tall golfers with a relatively upright swing plane. Contrary to what some might think, there isnt a run on. Which, if youre not a golf gearhead, probably means a trip to a clubfitter would be beneficial when selecting new shafts or clubs. To achieve a d1 swingweight for example at a length of 44. Ive read a lot of articles and feedback some from reddit regarding players shortening their driver. Golfers have experienced the following when they use a 46 inch driver shaft. Head weights, shaft weights and balance points oh my. Thp went right to the experts at ust mamiya to talk about club building and specifically swing weight and what you should worry about and how to get it all. In the following diagram we shall see how this works.
I was unable to control it so i got a pf v2, 86 gram, xflex and played it at 43. Grip weight is basded onthe average weight of an m58 golf pride mens green victory rubber grip. On my swingweight scale, it is 5 points heavier with that weight installed, with the shaft being left the same length. Hey folks, ive read a lot of articles and feedback some from reddit regarding players shortening their driver shaft length in order to achieve more accurate. Shortening your driver is a weighty matter youtube. What does the swing weight of a golf club actually. Equipped with 3 center of gravity settings for maximum distance. The overall weight of the clubin particular the shaft gram weight. Shaft weight affect on swing weight clubs, grips, shafts. A golfer can manipulate either end of the golf club to adjust his swingweight. Golfers can adjust the swingweight of their golf club by changing the length of the club.
The average driver shaft length on tour is roughly 44. The shaft weight has a major effect on the overall weight of the driver. Altering the swing weight by changing the shafts weight is a little trickier, but you will increase the swing weight by approximately one unit for each 9 grams of weight you. A shaft is not a magic cure for serious swing flaws. The correct driver shaft length to improve your strike. For this test, we brought together five golfers with a range of swing speeds and handicaps. Dec 18, 2019 have you ever wondered what the average driver shaft length is on the pga tour.
Unlike the other three factors, as shaft weight changes its effect on swingweight changes at a disproportionate rate. This estimator can be useful for quick comparisons of how different component weights can affect the swingweight. In past tests, like our shaft weight study, weve shown mixed results for the theory of lighter is faster. In the case of swing weight, however, there is a clearer relationship between weight. As a general rule, however, to increase swing weight from d2 to d4, add four 2inchlong strips of 12inchwide lead tape to the club head. In the simplest way i can say it, swingweight is how the club feels in.
Each player tested the shafts in a different, random order. The easiest way would be to put a grip on that is about 5g heavier then the one currently on. Swing weights range from a0 at the lightest to g10 at the heaviest, with most mens clubs coming in around d0d2 and womens clubs weighing c5c7. With equal length shafts, a 5 lb sledgehammer has a much lighter swing weight than a 10 lb sledgehammer.