Most amateurs neglect to focus on the type of golf shaft they are buying when acquiring a new driver, instead focusing on brand name and other frills associated with the club. The short answer is yes but not in the way you might think. Its been a good week so far with driver, fowler said after his second round in florida. But something else happened due to the length change, and its what. From the putter to the driver every club in your bag will serve you better if it is custom fit.
The carry numbers were pretty solid for an offthe shelf product with no customfitting. We said it this guys is absolutely on fire to start the 2018 season. Rick yutaka fowler born december, 1988 is an american professional golfer who plays on. Rickie fowler shaved an inch off his driver length at the honda. Rickie is the first motocross racer turned golf pro. That will keep the swing weight high at shorter length. Struggling with accuracy off the tee, rickie fowler shaved an inch off his driver length at the honda classic, using a 43. For the most part they are the same shafts to start with and the tip is trimmed differently for both, so if you had a tip trimmed shaft for a 3 wood it would be much stiffer than the same shaft that was tip trimmed for a driver. Effects of shortening a driver shaft clubs, grips, shafts. Cobra king ltd 9 degrees with a matrix prototype 70x shaft. 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. Rickie fowler witb 2017 winning clubs national club golfer. The added weight in his shafts and counter balancing helps sergio keep his swing in control. If youve installed your shaft uncut then youve built something approaching long drive competitor length although cobra are going to be releasing a 48 gamer driver soon.
The average driver shaft length on tour is roughly 44. Rickie fowler puts fans swing skills to the test duration. Can a shorter driver shafts say from 44 to 42 help or aid in driving the ball more consistent as opposed to longer shafts. Im guessing cobra will be pretty thrilled by the early validation for the new driver which hits shops in february. The right shaft and weight positions will make a huge difference. Also does a shorter shafts allow more consistent control. The correct driver shaft length to improve your strike duration. As 2010 pga rookie of the year, rickie fowler has become a name synonymous with orange sunday attire, quicktoact playing tactics, and the next generation of golf, no less.
For nongolfers or those just starting to get into the sport it can seem almost impossible that the design of the shaft will have much effect on the overall swing of the user. Many customers simply say i play standard length or ask me to recommend what length is best for them. Actual playing length of most of these shafts will be between 1 14 1 12 longer. Driver shaft length clubs, grips, shafts, fitting the.
If you find a lower price on stiff golf shafts somewhere else, well match it with our best price guarantee. I would suggest you are going to be looking at butt trimming your shaft. Rickie fowler is best known for his orange sunday attire, impressive style of play, and bringing energy, style and charisma to the game of golf. Mar 16, 2017 once you get the shaft, attach it and hit it. Stock shaft length driver, raw without adapter callaway. However, this isnt an ideally weighted shaft and it may not give you the best feel. To which i finally thought why doesnt rickie fowler or any other pro for that matter look like this. Rickie fowler finds shorterlength driver to his liking this is the. The kiyoishi tour limited combines 46 ton prepreg composite with 4axis material, running the entire length of the shaft. The golf prodigy has a notable resume of career highlights which include being the first rookie selected for the 2010 ryder cup, along with six career wins, including five on the pga tour. A fitting should tell you what length you should be using.
Recently, i spoke with the man responsible for fowlers unique clubs, ben schomin, cobras director of tour operations, who told me the story of fowlers unbelievably custom clubs. The problem is, like flex for golf shafts, there is no standard length for a driver. Cobra golf launch the new cobra f9 line and ricky fowler is fully loaded with all the. Basically it made it 2 cycles stiffer, so basically a cycle per inch. I was unable to control it so i got a pf v2, 86 gram, xflex and played it at 43. Rickie fowler fowler kicked off his career in sports as a motocross racer before taking his talents to the green. In actual fact the best driver shafts can add a remarkable number of yards to a shot and can vastly improve the users game. We are big fans of playing driver shafts shorter than standard, usually in.
What is the average driver shaft length of tour pros. Justin leonard used to use a nike machspeed at 48 a few years back which is also the usgas legal limit, but i dont know if he stayed at that length when he went to taylormade. Cutting driver shaft the 19th hole mygolfspy forum. Fowler benefits from shortening driver at honda classic. Even a standard length club can be too long for the average golfer to achieve the. Sergio garcia wins with a unique set of clubs dlance. He has three straight top 4 finishes and has played his last three tournaments at 50 under par. Ricky fowler is in place of the arnold palmer invitational after todays round photo. Spring 2012 shaft options flex weight torquetip size trajectory tip profile swing tempo x 68g 3. Back in 201718 rickie fowler shortened his driver to 43. Jul 24, 2008 if its a modern driver, it is most likely 45 or more in length. Driver shaft length too long for most players clubs.
Most pros dont hit anything longer than a 45inch driver. The face of cobra golf has reworked his bag including the new king f8 driver, fairway wood, and baffler. May 21, 2015 in fowlers bag for his criticsilencing win was a set of irons and wedges that took him and the cobra golf team years to fine tune. 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. If i shorten my driver shaft will it help with accuracy of. The ds i got is the model with tour ad f65 stiff shaft. The tour length page on cobra golf says he is still playing 43. I took my current driver, which is the titleist d3 8. Rickie is the first motocross racer turned golf pro as well as the first rookie picked for the ryder cup 2010. Nov 15, 2017 cobra mean business with this driver and we feel that is reflected in the performance. In terms of ball, rickie had been using titleists pro v1 for a long time however he. Every manufacturer offers different models with varying lengths from one another. I tried to search this so forgive me if its been addressed and i didnt find it. Jimmy walker and rickie fowler recently made headlines when they cut their drivers down to 42 and 43.
Cobra king speedzone tour, 14, aldila rogue black 70 tx shaft, golf pride tour velvet align grip driving iron. Sergio is definitely a player that likes the shorter length in his clubs, especially his woods. The effect of driver mass and shaft length on initial golf. Trying a longer shaft is a popular suggestion these days, but most players should, if anything, try a shaft half an inch shorter than whats in their driver. Rickie fowler witb for 2018 latest bag update for the. The shaft is the only way energy can be transferred from the golfer to the business end of the club, the club head. For example, a 43 12 pullout will build a 45 club driver length, and a 41 12 pullout would build 43 club 3wood length. Sep 21, 2011 45 total length used to be standard with depending on the head a 43 12 raw length shaft. I dont think its necessary to completely copy fowler if youre struggling off the tee, but there are some benefits to be had by going shorter.
Rickie fowler pga tour profile news, stats, and videos. Now for the story of fowlers most unique club, his 62degree wedge. Jun 21, 2018 driver shaft length is longer or shorter better. Is it as simple as just cutting 2 off the butt end of the shaft what kind of things do i need to worry about. Rickie fowler witb for 2018 latest bag update for the face. The longer shaft promises more speed but possibly less control while the shorter shaft promises more consistency, but which is best. One of common dilemmas when helping of fitting a customer for custom driver is what length they should get. Lets begin by saying that most pga tour professionals use drivers with 10 degrees or. Oct 08, 2011 length will affect your impact which will directly affect distance.
Fowler has gone from a kid with a world of potential and a short list of accomplishments, to a player who is wellestablished at the top of the game. Its more difficult to make good contact using longer lengths, but there is a point of diminishing returns. 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. Fowler is one of the cobra golf stable of pros which includes bryson.
Jan 23, 2018 rickie fowler will win a major this season. Shortening the length of your driver swing weight and shaft. Fowler noted his irons and fairway woods also are shorter in length, and bringing the driver down in length made for an easier progression from club to club, as all are now approximately the same swing weight. Drivers are getting longer only because the manufacturers claim longer distances. 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. Have a look at how shafts evolved, how they are made, and our recommended graphite shafts, especially for your driver shaft. Sep 23, 2015 rickie fowler is one of the best young golfers in the world on that point there can be no debate. In actual fact the best driver shafts can add a remarkable number of yards to.
From driver to putter, see what he brings to the course. Rickie fowler of the united states pulls a club during a practice round prior to the. It is important to realize that the length, listed on each shaft, is the raw length. For example, a 43 12 pullout will play to 45 in most of todays drivers, and a 41 12 pullout would play to 43 in most of todays 3 woods. Rickie fowler amp pro prototype iron golf from ca, usa. Whats the average driver shaft length on the pga tour. How do you measure shaft length with a shaft already in. Rickie fowler was a 2010 ryder cup team member, who earned his first professional victory at the 2011 kolon korea open. Driveshaftpro driveshaft repair in southern california. The technologically superior design reduces ovalization while increasing swing speed.
The average driver length on the pga tour is around 44. Driver shaft length japanese golf clubs japanese golf. This is a driver which really needs to be dialled in to get the best out of it. For reference, when i hit a fairway i usually end up at par for the hole. Rickie fowlers golf clubs are like no one elses golfwrx. Rickie fowlers routine is consistent no matter the length or importance of a putt, but. Actual playing length of most of these shafts will be approximately 1. Ricky fowler and jason day would not play with clubs bought from the. Rickie fowler finds shorterlength driver to his liking. Ideal for a player seeking a mid to high ball launch mid trajectory to high trajectory and a low to mid spin. Today i watched a video with luke williams from callaway introducing the new razr x driver for 2012 and in the video luke talks about the 46 inch shaft, yep 46 inches installed there to get you increased clubhead speed and thus more distance. Had not previously carded four subpar scores in eight starts at augusta national golf club. Contrary to what some might think, there isnt a run on. Stock shaft length driver, raw without adapter is this a mistake, 2.
Feb 27, 2017 the 28yearold californian went from a 44. As well as a new ball, the american has put cobras latest speedzone range into his bag. Rickie s only 59 tall, so it makes sense that his clubs would be shorter. Aug 20, 2015 using trackman my idea was to test the same golfer, clubhead and golf ball, but change the shaft length. Jul 29, 2014 now shortening a shaft will make it stiffer, but the guy took a shaft from 45. This performance took fowler into the top 50 of the official world golf. Just remember for each club we are trying to optimize direction, distance.
Fowler had another secondplace finish, at the open championship at royal liverpool golf club in hoylake, england. Driver length and impact efficiency tourspecgolf golf blog. For that driver and shaft, they needed to at about 15 grams to the clubhead end to get the swing weight back to its original measurement. With all the reporting this week about rickie fowler sporting a driver with a shorter shaft, i started hunting for more info that might be of help for any of you curious to try it.
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