How do you size a driver?

Asked by: Samantha Hecksher

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.

How do you properly size a driver?

You have to make sure your meter stick or a tape measure whatever use is completely flush and underneath. That's the key right here if you can see that on camera want to make sure.

How long should my driver be for my height?

Tony Finau is one of the tallest golfers on the PGA Tour at 6’4″, and his driver’s length is usually around 45 inches. Both Finau and Fowler are two of the longest drivers on the PGA Tour.



Driver Shaft Length Based Solely on Height.

How do I know if my driver is the right size?

“I’d go as short as 44 inches and as long as 47 inches. If there’s no difference, then I suggest using the longest shaft you feel you can control.” As an alternative to tape or spray, another way to find the right driver length is through launch-monitor testing. Experiment with longer and shorter shafts.

How long should a driver be for a 6 foot man?

The Tall and Short of It



For example, if you are 6-feet tall and your wrist-to-floor measurement is 35 inches, a standard length driver — 44 inches for a steel shaft driver and 45 inches for a graphite shaft driver — would be appropriate.

How long should my golf clubs 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″).

How do I know if my driver is too long?

Here’s how to tell if your golf clubs are too long:

1. Completely upright posture.
2. Improper golf swing.
3. Odd ball flight.
4. Feels cumbersome and unmanageable.
5. Shaft feels weak.
6. Consistency hitting with the toe.
7. The measurements are wrong.

Does length of driver matter?

Here’s a general rule to use – the longer the driver, the more distance you will get. Testing from different companies has found that each inch longer can help you hit it 5-10+ yards longer!

How long should my driver be 5 10?

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)

What happens if you shorten your driver shaft?

“If the shaft is shortened by an inch, you would need additional weight in the head to get the same swing weight.

How long is Tiger Woods driver?

Tiger Woods – 498 yards at the 2002 Mercedes Championship.

How long is Bryson DeChambeau’s driver?

Bryson DeChambeau can only use a 48-inch driver when he’s competing in Long Drive Association events. Golf’s governing bodies announced a new “model local rule” available Jan. 1 that would limit the maximum length of all clubs except the putter to 46 inches.

What length driver does Rickie Fowler use?

43.5 inches

Rickie Fowler is a notable name who uses something well under 44.75 inches. Back in 2017, Fowler chose to cut down his Cobra driver to 43.5 inches to pick up some accuracy; he went on to win the Honda Classic that season, which pretty much validated the gear tweak.

What degree is Bryson’s driver?

5-degree

Bryson DeChambeau discusses his new 5-degree Cobra driver.