The company was founded in australia in the early 1970s but today is based in the united states. After a quick evaluation of your game, check out the range of features each component of a fairway wood has to offer to find the specific club that will benefit you the most. 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. I would not change a thing either as he is one of the best drivers of the golf ball distance and accuracy combined since greg norman. Cobra golf is one of the major brands of golf clubs and equipment.
Or is the measurement taken from the base of the driver head the part touching the ground to the tip of the grip. Driver shaft length are you shorting yourself using a 46. Measuring golf club length video blog from hireko golf part 1. Consistenttee is designed specifically for the new oversize drivers made by major golf manufacturers. My driver is at least 7 inches above my belly button. I was unable to control it so i got a pf v2, 86 gram, xflex and played it at 43. Com equipment insider jonathan wall takes a look at rory mcilroys callaway apex mb irons, the rise of taylormades spider putter on tour, the. Can a shorter driver shafts say from 44 to 42 help or aid in driving the ball more consistent as opposed to longer shafts. When we realized that we had never tested the concept of shorter driver shafts being more accurate. Beta forged titanium driver is designed with inverted cone shape with low center of gravity for high launch angle and low spin, white matte crown and pvd face for easier alignment and reduced glare. Jan 03, 2017 that said, it makes sense to use, for example, a 70 gram shaft as a starting point for a player who prefers a 60 gram driver shaft because, when its cut shorter, the shaft will feel similar in terms of weight. Gregory john norman ao born 10 february 1955 is an australian professional golfer and.
Using trackman my idea was to test the same golfer, clubhead and golf ball, but change the shaft length. Get the best deals on cobra driver steel shaft righthanded golf clubs when you shop the largest online selection at. Ensuring that all of your clubs are a perfect fit for you will help you get the most out of your game. Description the ping g sf straight flight tec driver is custom engineered for players who struggle with a fade or slice. So between the deep forgiving face and standard stock length, this driver was a fairway finder along with distance. Is it ok to cut down a 46 inch driver shaft to 43 inches pros do not use 43 inch drivers. It seems like a lifetime ago that cobra emerged on the scene with greg norman as their staff professional. 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. After a comprehensive overview of my stats last year i came to the conclusion that if i want to get to the next level as a golfer, i am going to have to hit more greens, and that all starts with how i position myself off the tee.
When they say 45 is the standard length for mens drivers is that measurement of the shaft before it goes into the head. In order for all these oems to claim their new driver is longer, is to lengthen the shafts each time they increase head size. Golf club shaft chart guide when it comes to picking a graphite shaft for your driver or fairway woods, the number of choices that are available can be overwhelming, especially as golf companies continue to offer more and more in the way of custom options. When buying a pair of boots you cannot measure yourself, try to verify whether. Taylormade introduced the first steelheaded woods in golf, and they have been on the leading edge of technological innovation in the golf industry ever since. Also does a shorter shafts allow more consistent control. I would suggest you are going to be looking at butt trimming your shaft. That said, it makes sense to use, for example, a 70 gram shaft as a starting point for a player who prefers a 60 gram driver shaft because, when its cut shorter, the shaft will feel similar in terms of weight. So dechambeaus long irons have lower lofts to make up for the shorter shafts and the short irons and wedges have higher lofts to reduce the increased distance effect, dewhurst explained. By moving the weight closer to the heel, this driver will influence a righttoleft shot bend or lefttoright for left handed golfers with an average of 9 yards of fade correction.
I hit a demo xr16 at a callaway demo day with this same shaft that was a standard length and really hit it well. When choosing a driver, which shaft flex should i choose. There is still some risk that some shops will include heel height as part of the shaft height, though, which can throw this measurement off completely. Greg norman, who turned 62 last week, holds a unique place in the history. Us kids junior ts351 driver v15 launch 420cc graphite shaft. Driver shaft length japanese golf clubs japanese golf. Is club adjustability face angle, loft, ball flight bias important in my decision. Then, at some point in the mid1980s, greg figured it out. Greg norman is arguably the greatest driver of the ball in the history of golf. The ts3 launch driver features a beta forged titanium club head with a thin crown and face, and a deep center of gravity. Nov 07, 20 so what would you prefer, more consistency or more yards, and with that in mind, what is the right driver shaft length for your game.
But, when i hit my driver, the shot is a consistent push to the right with a little bit of a fade. Us kids junior ts354 driver v10 launch 440cc graphite shaft. Mar 28, 2016 the quest for a more accurate driver everyone wants to find out how to have a more accurate driver including me. Greg norman is hosting the 30th annual qbe shootout in naples, fla. It will help with ideas on how to visualize the golf course. The longer shaft promises more speed but possibly less control while the.
Insight into greg norman s persimmon driver specs golfwrx. I am not sure what is the standard 3wd shaft length. The most comfortable technical fabric in golf offers advanced moisture wicking performance with a luxury look and hand feel. Rickie fowler finds shorterlength driver to his liking. Xr16 driver shaft 2 inches shorter callaway community. To submit a question for possible use in this column, email letsbefrank. If you can repeat the same positions, moves, and methods over and over, youll simplify your technique and ingrain the correct habits. Starting in the 1980s, all the golf equipment companies began to increase the standard length of the driver to the point that today, all mens drivers are made to a length.
Get the best deals on cobra driver steel shaft golf clubs when you shop the largest online selection at. 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. Creating an effective set of samelength clubs requires some tinkering with clubs loft the angle that the club head makes with the shaft. In reality, the average length of a driver used on tour is 44. Shop for golf drivers from taylormade, ping, callaway, titleist and more. His length frequently got him into trouble and cartoonists of the early 20th century. Great white shark golf management, offering fullservice club management, development and consulting. Greg norman, who was labeled the great white shark by a newspaper reporter during the 1981 masters. In a reference to his blond hair, size, aggressive golf style and his birthplaces native coastal. Greg norman and while his welldocumented wins on the golf course secured him a spot in the world golf hall of fame, he continues to work at both his game and business that promises to succeed long after his playing days are behind him. Discussion insight into greg norman s persimmon driver specs. The most critical part of a golf clubs size is the shaft, and its necessary for a person to find out about the flex point and torque of a clubs shaft. I do notice a difference between my driver and 3wd but, yes, it is not a big difference. Greg norman was once a partowner of the company, but cobra is currently owned by puma.
The most important consideration in purchasing golf clubs is also one of the most neglected the shaft. Why most of golfer bryson dechambeaus clubs are the same. Cobra driver steel shaft righthanded golf clubs for sale. The extension position a point halfway through the backswing where the club extends directly away from your target is an extremely important movement in the swing, as it is here that the length of your swing arc and thus your power potential is established.
Our golf clubs offer golfers a competitive performance advantage and functionality through innovative design, such as e9 face technology, adjustable flight technology and baffler rail technology. Is it ok to cut down a 46 inch driver shaft to 43 inches waylandmy current 3wd is 42. I am a strong advocate of getting the stiffest shaft you can handle. The quest for a more accurate driver practical golf. Knowing how to properly determine golf club length is crucial before making your first golf club set purchase. This paper will describe why shaft length is critically important in fitting a driver. Is it ok to cut down a 46 inch driver shaft to 43 inches. Driver shaft length is shorter better than standard length. This is because the two weights of a golf club are very much interrelated in.
Taylormade also had the first titanium golf driver in the winners circle of a golf major mark omeara, 1998 masters, ti. How does butt trimming a golf shaft affect playability. Prior to shoulder surgery in april, won the greg norman holden international in sydney, australia, in february. A modern shoulder stripe pattern and soft finish will make this moisture wicking greg norman polo a hit with all crowds. Greg norman, who was labeled the great white shark by a newspaper reporter during the 1981 masters tournament, has won 91 professional events around the world, including 20 u. A stiff shaft does not whip through and close the clubface as easily as a more flexible shaft does, so you can actually swing a bit more aggressively. I thought i was playing with a shortened driver but when. On how manufacturers have too long shafts in most current drivers.
Whereas many players advocate using a progressively shorter and less forceful swing as the length of the club decreases, i swing back to a parallel position. I do not think his driver is standard length though. Determining the golf club length that will suit your swing best is as easy as onetwothree. It is without a doubt the most significant change to golf equipment since the first 460cc driver came out in. Cobra king f7 one length irons used 6pw, gw r flex. Starting in the 1980s, all the golf equipment companies began to increase the standard length of the driver to the point that today, all mens drivers are made to a length between 45.
That is why the cluboratory, our fitting center, has drivers of varying length. Consistenttee is designed so that your ball is always positioned for optimal. From the beginning of the 20th century all the way through to the middle 1980s, the standard mens driver length stood at 43. A stiff shaft does not whip through and close the clubface as easily as a more flexible shaft does, so you can actually swing a. One spot for every shot when it comes to the fundamentals, consistency is paramount. In golf stroke mechanics, a drive, also known as a tee shot, is a longdistance shot played from the tee box, intended to move the ball a great distance down the fairway towards the green. Apr 06, 2016 nevertheless, dechambeau and other users of samelength clubs need to use only four or five different swings rather than 14. Find the right driver shaft length for your game golficity. Cobra golf is a leading golf club and golf equipment manufacturer, committed to providing superiorquality, high performance products for avid golfers of all abilities. Will a two inch extension placed at the grip end of the shaft alter the performance. I dont care what tiger does tiger woods has played three times in the last couple of months and each week grabs the lion share of media and tv coverage. Nov 11, 2014 how does butt trimming a golf shaft affect playability. Best golf drivers for golfers over 50 and senior golfers. So when you want to know how to stay out of those bunkers, hit a flock of birdies and eagles, and play better than par, this will suit you to a tee.
A simple way to think about accuracy as it relates to shaft length is to compare the way you hit your wedge to the way you hit your driver. Greg norman pga tour champions profile news, stats, and videos. I took my current driver, which is the titleist d3 8. Sep 21, 2011 45 total length used to be standard with depending on the head a 43 12 raw length shaft. New listing 1990s cobra greg norman ultramid mahogany driver steel shaft rhmbeautiful. Measuring shaft length clubs, grips, shafts, fitting the.
There are two main competing philosophies regarding this. Share at the height of his powers, greg norman was the longest, straight driver in golf. The golf ball can and is usually positioned differently in relation to the club at hand. Fairway woods primarily come with graphite shafts, although some experienced players prefer the solid feel of the lesscommon steel shaft. Nos 1990s cobra greg norman ultramid mahogany driver pitted steel shaft rhm. Feb 25, 2015 when discussing the manner of fitting the shaft weight and total weight of a golf club, the conversation should also include fitting the swing weight, or better stated, the head weight feel of the golf club at the same time. Are you an older golfer looking for the best golf drivers for golfers over 50. It initially felt a little shorter shaft wise, but the control that shorter length shaft offered paired with such yardage off the tee made for a killer combo. Struggling with accuracy off the tee, rickie fowler shaved an inch off his driver length at the honda classic, using a 43. Insight into greg normans persimmon driver specs golfwrx. Jan 18, 2016 the king ltds unique technologies are actually visible through spaceport, which can be removed with a special key and the drivers adjustability wrench. Advocates of single length irons believe that iron length plays a much smaller role in distance than traditionally believed and that what role it does play can be made up for in single length irons through properly matching club characteristics, including weighting properties, to the golfer.
If you are looking for an item and dont see it in the store, send us an email and we will try to find it for you. Progressive clubhead weight, shaft length and flex, and grip diameter. The shaft in my driver was very similar to the shaft in my irons, so i couldnt. Driver shaft length too long for most players clubs. We immediately set out to fix that and discover whether golfers are helped or harmed by longer driver shafts.
Get the stiffest shaft you can handle greg normans golf. And maybe give you an idea on that elusive hero shot the holeinone. The driver has a speeder shaft, and the grip is covering a little of the speeder letters written in the shaft. Aug 24, 2006 featured how do you measure shaft length with a shaft.
Equip your bag with technically advanced golf drivers at a great value today. The driver is designed to help players develop a natural and powerful swing, and provides optimal launch conditions and maximum ball speed. What is the ideal shaft length for a driver golf club. About greg norman collection greg norman collection 4 west 37th st, 4th fl new york, ny 10018 united states of america. Nowadays, with seemingly never ending race to claim longer drives, driver manufacturers have even been selling standard shafts as long as 45 inches. Oct 29, 2016 i am thinking of buying a used xr16 driver with the shaft two inches shorter than stock. Miles of golf feels one of the very important parts of fitting a customer for a driver is the length of the driver. Fitting a driver for shaft length miles of golf feels one of the very important parts of fitting a customer for a driver is the length of the driver. Shaft was 43 12 cut length, but on occasion, used 43 58. 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. Greg norman pga tour champions profile news, stats, and. May 28, 2012 what is the ideal shaft length for a driver golf club.
I think the player who went from, say, a 50 gram driver shaft to a 90 gram fw shaft would be a significant outlier. If the driver shaft is so long that you are not able to make consistent sweet spot contact, all of the potential distance gained from the shaft length goes out the window. Time to solve the mysteries surrounding the clubs and balls tiger woods has used in his extraordinary career. I compared my driver with his bridgestone j33, i think, and mine was short for about one inch. Swinging a driver is already a complex process and the last thing on your mind when teeing up should be worrying about the height of your tee.
Driver shaft length i saw a segment on the golf channel this morning in which they said your driver, when standing up, should be just an inch or two above your belly button. Greg norman talks about single length clubs swing man golf. Why most of golfer bryson dechambeaus clubs are the same length. One recommends to position the ball forward always while the other recommends to move the ball along a continuum in relation to the club at hand. On a recent pga broadcast, where bryson dechambeau was leading the field with single length irons, greg norman said, if i had to do it all over again as a or 14yearold, i would go to one length clubs. Our goal is to provide top quality golf equipment, accessories and clothing at below retail pricing. What are the areas that can be adjusted in an adjustable driver. An average professional male golfer is capable of hitting a drive using a 1 wood over 300 yards, maximizing power by driving the legs and hips and the body. Recently, i figured out how to hit my 3 wood a satisfactory distance with control. How do you measure shaft length with a shaft already in the.
Oct 04, 2010 measuring golf club length video blog from hireko golf part 1. Greg was a straight driver and long enough, but he gave the impression he wasnt getting a full payoff for that great swing. The standard length of a mens driver is roughly 43. Where to position the ball in relation to each golf club.