Because golfers vary tremendously in height and arm length the two important factors for determining a comfortable length for the golfer there is no way that all golfers can. A driver that can claim more than 9,900 combined moi points, which is an astounding six percent higher than the highly forgiving standard g400. Lead trial session of recommended head types from multiple. I show you what to use and how to use an extension for a golf club shaft. Shaft with adapter for nike vapor flex fairway woods nordicagolf. With respect to offtheshelf clubs, there is no organization authorized to set standard lengths for golf clubs. Driver shaft length are you shorting yourself using a 46. The nike vapor fly drivers fit into the latter category, but that does not. A club length that suits one player wont necessarily suit another, which is why there are professional club fitters. May i suggest you do the following i recently did this myself. For womens length please subtract 1 from all numbers. I have always been uncomfortable with standard length clubs. Nike asks you to accept cookies for performance, social media and advertising purposes.
Conduct your own test on the range or get professionally fitted by an expert. The m3 driver is engineered to take you farther and straighter down the center of the fairway. The same would be true for a shorter golfer using an under length club. When you combine cup face technology with an ultra thin 2. Junior golf clubs sizing chart all kids golf clubs. Club length and lie angle club fitting team titleist.
Although club length is not an exact science there is no set standard depending on a golfer height. Poor fitting clubs can lead to swing problems that can be difficult to correct in later years, and even affect the desire to play. Miles of golf feels one of the very important parts of fitting a customer for a driver is the length of the driver. Keep in mind the official mens modern standard is for steel and these standards were established when steel shafts, persimmon.
Jan 23, 2018 because golfers vary tremendously in height and arm length the two important factors for determining a comfortable length for the golfer there is no way that all golfers can play their best with the typical standard lengths offered in standard made clubs which are simply bought offtherack in pro shops or golf retail stores. Most of the time, a golfer who is tall, or has short arms, or both, will make better contact with an over length club. From the beginning of the 20th century all the way through to the middle 1980s, the standard mens driver length stood at 43. For example, if you are 6feet tall and your wristtofloor measurement is 35 inches, a standard length driver 44 inches for a steel shaft driver and. The pgx titanium driver is made from 64ti and utilizes state of the art cup face technology. As a rough rule of thumb, you can fit irons using this height chart below. Inspired by rickie fowlers driver used on tour, the king f8 tour length driver features a shorter, 44. The numbers on the chart will indicate whether you can use standardsized golf clubs or will need to have them custommade. In recent testing, we have found that putters with the standard 4 degrees of loft are now launching putts too high and producing backspin. Nike golf holds demo days all over the country where you can try out their latest clubs and get your set custom built on the spot. My belief is that the optimal length of any club is the length at which you hit it properly. Wishon also told me that the average driver length on the pga tour is shorter than the standard lengths equipment companies sell us. Length of shafts according to height in golf sportsrec.
Standard length chart below is a list of standard length s diamond tour golf uses when assembling golf clubs. In addition there is also a new mitsubishi tensei shaft that feels really good and. Most male golfers are wielding drivers that measure 45 to 48 inches, the maximum allowed under the united states golf associations rules of golf. Nike golf creates transformational new driver for golfers nike news.
Measure your physical characteristics height and arm length to determine the proper length and lie angle of club that fits you. This version boasts an adjustable hosel with 8 different settings. The folks at ping built me two identical g30 driversone at their standard length of 4534 inches, the other two inches shorter. Significant advancements in custom fitting while increasing both forgiveness and ball speed highlight the g410 plus and sft drivers. Nikes new str8fit driver technology provides golfers with the opportunity. If your number on the chart is negative, youll need to subtract the negative number from the length of a standard club. With ability to adjust the club head weight as low as 182 grams standard driver heads today are around 206 grams this provides the option to increase the driver length up to 48 the maximum allowed by the rules most standard drivers are 45. It features all of pings aerodynamic advancements and face technologies, which means its fast. Many golf monthly forum members are increasingly inquisitive over the distance gains we see on readerfitting days, questioning.
If its positive, youll need to add the positive number on the chart to a standard club. All drivers were outfitted with the stock fubuki k shaft and yesits. The m3 drivers unique features including twist face that will take you to the next level. With the variety of shaft weights, both in woods and irons, variations in these lengths may be necessary to achieve desired swing weight rate readings. I now have a 47 inch driver, 45 inch 3wood, 44 inch 5wood and 1. Nate adelman is joined by john mlynarski iv and dave neville to talk about the new driver family from callaway golf, mavrik.
The stealth finish on the crown is only matched by the rich. The allnew m1 driver takes multimaterial construction to the next level to deliver distance, forgiveness and complete personalization. That said, the g400 max isnt just for higherhandicap players. If you want to do a quickcheck of your measurements and get a sense of your plusorminus length score, you can plug your numbers in here. The pgx 460cc titanium driver is the newest release from pinemeadow golf. Dec 01, 2019 what is the optimum driver shaft length.
For example, someone who is 5 4 with a wrist to floor of 30, might still prefer a standard length driver, instead of minus one inch according to the above chart. Adjusting the length of a club will entitle you to a new standard grip at no charge. When i was originally fitted 5 years ago i was fitted at 12 in over standard length but the lie angle was standard. However, in the 21st century a standard driver is considered to be 45 inches. There is a choice of shafts as standard including a new limited edition.
When it comes to highperformance and technologically advanced sports gear and apparel, there is no bigger name than nike. Jan 20, 2014 i have read numerous articles that say that driver lie angle is not important because the face is so upright as opposed to high lofted irons where lie angle matters a lot. We look at the factors you must consider when selecting the correct shaft length for your driver, irons and putter. Mar 14, 2020 standard size golf club lengths are different for men and women. You can grab the standard nike vapor fly driver for. I just recently got refitted and the fitter wanted me to stay with the 12 inch of.
The standard shaft offering in both the machspeed black square or round. Quick golf club size guide for beginners golfsupport blog. Com equipment insider jonathan wall takes a look at rory mcilroys callaway apex mb irons, the rise of taylormades spider putter on. Remove the grip and replace with a belly grip thats 10 inches longer.
Mar 31, 2018 official apparel and footwear partner. Featuring a new 6layer carbon crown and additional carbon toe panel, the 2017 m1 driver has 43% more carbon than last years model. I have read numerous articles that say that driver lie angle is not important because the face is so upright as opposed to high lofted irons where lie angle matters a lot. Your experienced professional can expertly diagnose which model is right for you and tune your perfect fit using our surefit technologies. Lie angles listed are intended to be a reference chart only. I just recently got refitted and the fitter wanted me to stay with the 12 inch of standard but said the lie angle needed to be 1 upright to compensate for the the extra 12 inch. Ask any tour pro, there is no better way to get your driving game up to speed.
The three discuss the three new driver heads standard, sub zero, and max, the innovative technology thats designed by a. Nike fit is a transformative solution and an industry first using a digital technology to solve for massive customer friction. When it comes to what length golf clubs to use, it is all about ensuring they are correct for your height and posture. Golf club repair how to extend a golf shaft youtube. The standard shaft option is nike golfs ust proforce axiv core.
The same would be true for a shorter golfer using an underlength club. Each club, from the driver to the wedge, also has its own standard length, so you must be fit each type. I also show you some old school tricks just in case or in a pinch. Starting in the 1980s, all the golf equipment companies began. Standard length is based on the alta cb 55 red shaft. Custom club fitting dallas golf performance fitting center. With respect to offtheshelf clubs, there is no organization authorized. Social media and advertising cookies of third parties are used to offer you social media functionalities and personalized ads. Oct, 2009 the numbers on the chart will indicate whether you can use standard sized golf clubs or will need to have them custommade. Jun, 2018 i show you what to use and how to use an extension for a golf club shaft. Lie angle is an average of the five adjustable loft positions indicated on the hosel. Sometimes a golfers height and arm length will negate each other and a standard length is the best option.
Hot on the heels of their new dymo driver is the adjustable version, the str8fit. Dec 01, 2019 what length golf clubs should you use. The default swingweight with the ping distanza shaft is 1 point lower than standard. The reason for that is, the longer a driver length is, the more distance is possible, and the lie angle see below is not as critical on a wood as it is an iron. Driver shaft length is shorter better than standard length. If your measurements for hips and waist correspond to two different suggested sizes, order the one indicated by your hip measurement. The three discuss the three new driver heads standard, sub zero. Lead trial session of recommended head types from multiple vendors to find your new clubs. If your measurements for chest and waist correspond to two different suggested sizes, order the size indicated by your chest measurement. For an iron fitting, your height and wristtofloor measurement are taken to help calculate your static iron color code lie angle and shaft length, and your hand dimensions are used to. Importance of driver lie angle clubs, grips, shafts. In recent testing, we have found that putters with the standard 4 degrees of loft.
Your experienced professional can expertly diagnose which model is. The standard length of a driver for men used to be 43. I am way more comfortable and more consistent accurate. Social media and advertising cookies of third parties are used to offer you social media functionalities. To have accurate and correct measurements, you will need to have someone other than you gather the information. We saw some lower than standard launch numbers, and couple of.
Official callaway golf site golf clubs golf equipment. Standard golf club length specifications clubmaker. Therefore, when choosing your next set of drivers to improve the flight of your ball that also feels ultracomfortable in your hands and allows for enhanced contact on every swing, a nike driver is one of the top options available. In this day and age, we are now trying to maximize putter launch the same way we try to optimize driver launch. Standard length chart below is a list of standard lengths diamond tour golf uses when assembling golf clubs. But a survey of major manufacturers shows that standard golf club lengths are fairly uniform across the board. Standard size golf club lengths are different for men and women. Better players are able to handle longer clubs easier than lesstalented golfers, and that extra length can be turned into additional swing speed. Some oems offer drivers that have adjustable lie angles 2.
That is why the cluboratory, our fitting center, has drivers of varying length. So more distance can result in shorter shots to the green. For example, someone who is 5 4 with a wrist to floor of 30, might still prefer a standard length driver, instead of minus one inch according to the above. Nikes str8fit technology also allows the actual face angle to be altered in order to. One of the most important aspects of introducing a young player to the game of golf is providing them with proper fitting equipment. Keep in mind the official mens modern standard is for steel and these standards were established when steel shafts, persimmon woods, and forged irons dominated the golf equipment market. The 2011 continuation of nike golfs sq machspeed series takes on a new look and raises its standard for feel and performance. In any fitting we conduct, we first measure the loft of a players current putter. Playing length for any individual in all categories of clubs should be custom fit to the player by a qualified fitting professional. Shop the m3 driver now to elevate your performance. An authorized titleist fitting is the fastest way to add the speed of ts metals to your game.
In the short term, nike fit will improve the way nike designs. Many golf monthly forum members are increasingly inquisitive over the distance gains we see on reader fitting days, questioning where exactly the distance. Golf fans look at woods equipment much like fans of michael jordan looked at his. Put a piece of masking tape lengthwise along the grips of your clubs and mark them in 14 increments from the top. Nike vapor driver woods and hybrids setting new standards and. 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. With some simple design differences, the machspeed black square driver takes on a more traditional.
Nike continues to develop some of the most innovative products in the golf industry. Club length is something that is really only relevant when you are talking about your irons, as most woods including the driver come in standard lengths and dont need to be adjusted. Most of the time, a golfer who is tall, or has short arms, or both, will make better contact with an overlength club. Com equipment insider jonathan wall takes a look at rory mcilroys callaway apex mb irons, the rise of taylormades spider putter on tour, the. Sep 16, 2009 my belief is that the optimal length of any club is the length at which you hit it properly. A number of factors need to be considered, height, leg length, arm length and posture. Dec 11, 2018 a standard golf industry chart, such as the one found at the club shack, applies your wristtofloor measurement to your height to generally determine the length of the clubs that fit you best.
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