910 driver shaft length test

However, the longer the shaft the harder it is to control the club and hit the ball. Wide world of golf specializes in custom specifications and. 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. One of those was revealed recently when we realized that we had never tested the concept of shorter driver shafts being more accurate. Golfwrx sent six members to the titleists oceanside test facility on october 19 to get fit for the companys new 917 drivers.

Shaft length should be tailored to the individual, not a universal standard. This mitsubishi rayon bassara w series 50 shafts is in very good overall condition, but has been used. Clubs like titleists 910 have weight ports that can also be adjusted by the. The shaft you use in your driver is another key, as you need to be sure your driver shaft is matched up to the dynamics and speed of your swing. What is the correct driver loft for the average senior golfer. See what results we got when we tried different length shafts on the golf club. A 44 driver helps golfers to achieve a distance of about 275 yards. Titleist 910d2 drivers, released in 2010, feature a 460cc fullpear shaped head designed for. Find the right driver shaft length for your game golficity. Driver shaft length is shorter better than standard length. The 915d3 driver shaft is on the bottom, with the 3w and hybrid shafts above from the same family. These drivers demand to be, excuse the pun, test driven.

The 910 is a very nice driver with more shaft options than probably any out there. Titleist says the additional distance is as a result better speed, launch and spin. What length driver should you use with mark crossfield filmed at titleist tpi in the usa with their top fitting team. Find a driver that maximizes length without sacrificing control. Easiest way to get it playing the proper playing length it to measure it against another titleist 910 driver shaft. All items ship via fedex groundhome delivery shipping. There is an optimum driver shaft length with which golfers will. The average driver shaft length on tour is roughly 44.

Titleist has also added to the stock shaft offerings allowing club fitters and players a wide range of weights and shaft profiles. For this video, weve used the gc quad launch monitor to gather real world data comparing two identical clubs that only differ in shaft length. Once the loft is determined, the same head will be used throughout the test. I took my current driver, which is the titleist d3 8. In general, the longer the shaft on a driver, the more distance you will get on a tee shot. The callaway center had over 200 shafts for their drivers not about 20 different shafts that were really just 4 or 5 different shafts with different flexes, weights. My default settings were b1 no loft adjustment and a lie angle 0. In actual fact the best driver shafts can add a remarkable number of yards to a shot and can vastly improve the users game. Titleist 910d2 drivers, released in 2010, feature a 460cc fullpear shaped head designed for maximum playability and forgiveness, promoting a straighter ball flight. Though we didnt undergo a full shaft fitting for this test, we were very. Like the 910 and 9, the 915 features a glossy black crown and a black face. Titleist also was the only manufacturer that shows up with one fitting iron and im supposed to know if i want a whole set from that one iron head. Ts, 917, 915, 9 and 910 driver shafts are interchangeable. Op you are technically correct through, you got a driver tip on a fairway shaft.

The glossy jet black finish and aiming triangle on the crown of. Looking into a new driver for 2018, and have learned from various fitting experiences over the past few years that a correctly fitted shaft really is the engine of most drivers. Titleist 910 driver with rory mciiroys golf shaft youtube. Contrary to what some might think, there isnt a run on. Titleist 910d2 drivers, released in 2010, feature a 460cc fullpear shaped head designed for maximum playability and forgiveness, promoting a straighter ball flight with higher launch and lowtomid spin. For the testing, everybody hit the titleist 910 driver in the head d2 or d3 with the loft, face setting, and shaft of their choice. Many senior golfers play with driver shafts that are too stiff for their needs, and they lose distance as a result. If you watch the pros on tv, most of them grip their drivers about 12 to 34 in down the shaft. Some players get good control and distance when they use this club. On the outside, the two new drivers look similar to the companys popular 910 models. The purpose of golf myths unplugged is to challenge the accepted wisdom of golf, but even we have blind spots. Im still playing the adams 9064ls, and while i did like the numbers from the nike vr pro, the only driver weve tested this season that i gave even a moments thought to putting in the bag full time was the callaway razr hawk tour.

Driver shaft length is shorter better than standard. The shaft has the titleist 910 tip adapter as well as the original titleist gripgrip is usable the shaft makes a 12 over standard length driver 45. However, in the 21st century a standard driver is considered to be 45 inches. Most male golfers are wielding drivers that measure 45 to 48 inches, the maximum allowed under the united states golf associations rules of golf. Titleist 910d2 drivers, released in 2010, feature a 460cc fullpear shaped head designed for maximum playability and forgiveness, promoting a straighter ball flight with higher launch and low. With a 460cc pear profile providing confidence and stability, the 915d2 delivers higher trajectory and more dynamic face closure versus 915d3. The metal ring was introduced on the 9 driver for driver use only. Titleist mitsubishi av 55 stiff tensi blue driver shaft 4412 brand. Ts, 917, 915 and 9 fairway shafts are interchangeable. Mitsubishi rayon bassara w series 50 titleist surefit 910. Titleist 910 driver with rory mcilroys golf shaft, watch mark. The markings that you will likely find on very good condition products will show typical wear of models of its age.

The low, deep cg generates greater distance by increasing dynamic loft and elevating moi significantly on both axes. The new 9 d2 and d3 drivers, plus fairways and hybrids, have been winning everywhere, including a little tournament called the masters. Titleist custom driver shafts 917, ts2, ts3 custom shafts. The 910 d2 460 cc head provides slightly higher launch and spin over the 910 d3 445 cc. This years lineup offers two head styles, 910 d2 and 910 d3. Winner of the golfwrx community choice awards says that these drivers work and was the peoples choice. The club head itself, of course, is one important factor. This is the shaft that rory mcilroy uses in his 910 driver, we test the club and. Using trackman my idea was to test the same golfer, clubhead and golf ball, but change the shaft length. The standard length of a driver for men used to be 43. In 2006, golf magazine equipment editor robsauerhaft tested four drivers with lengths of 44. However, a golfer should be fitted for the proper shaft length. Before 2012, the standard length for a womans driver was. Multiple stock and custom shaft options allow the shaft to be fit for maximum ball speed and preferred feel.

I know the original 910 driver and fairway were the same tip but it was a different design with a fatter head on the tip no snikering lolololol. Easier than measuring with the head on since you probably have your old shaft laying around. Womens drivers typically run about an inch shorter than most mens driver shafts. Scott hit eight of 14 fairways in the first round at sawgrass, and averaged 297 yards off the tee a decrease of seven yards against. Tester warm up with his own driver and we use this stage to determine the driver loft and shaft flex to use.

Driver shaft length custom fitting for the correct length to help improve your strike pattern and. This adapter fits both of right and left handed clubs and shafts with a. The new 9 driver adds more length over the older 910 driver. The different length of stock shafts in drivers across manufacturers only reenforces the importance of a custom fitting. Each member had to be playing a titleist 915 driver, setting up a battle of new versus old at the companys. In reality, the average length of a driver used on tour is 44. By curly6, january 22, 2018 in general equipment talk. Your height and wristtofloor measurement can be used by golf retailers to determine if you are suited for standard length drivers. Hitting the center of the club face is the key to extra distance, and a. That had to be hard for them to do, because the performance of the 910 d2 and d3 were so good. That is why the cluboratory, our fitting center, has drivers of varying length. Shafts in very good condition have been played with and cared for in an appropriate fashion. Talk to your golf shop about this, you will probably only have the 910 for 2 years or so and then you will be able to get a longer driver as you grow.