Standard length of driver

Thirty or more years ago, the standard shaft length for a driver was closer to what we see in 3-woods today, around 43 inches. While the argument can be made that golf club manufacturers have pushed driver lengths too far so that they can advertise more distance, remember that clubs have gotten a lot more forgiving over the years. In our experience getting fitted and what we've gathered talking to and researching what club fitters have to say about driver length, most of the best club fitters recommend drivers very close to the standard length for most golfers.

For example, the video below shows Ian Fraser of TXG Tour Experience Golf, one of the most well-respected club fitters in the industry, discussing how he fits most golfers at 45". The average golfer will perform best with a driver at or near standard length. While exceptions are fairly rare, golfers who are significantly shorter or taller than average are most likely to benefit from a non-standard length shaft.

During a fitting, if all else has failed while attempting to build a driver a player can hit consistently, a fitter may then look at shortening the length of the club. Golfers who are extremely consistent and accurate with standard length drivers may want to consider increasing their driver's length in search of more distance. Keep in mind, golf clubs are limited to a max length of 48" under the rules of golf. PGA Tour Professionals tend to play drivers between " in length.

The vast majority of pros are in the Rickie Fowler famously decided to go with just a On the opposite end of the spectrum, Phil Mickelson had a 5. Bomber Bryson Dechambeau has had all of his success using a driver around standard length, but he's been talking a lot about experimenting with a 48" driver.

As we mentioned at the start of this article, the best driver for you has the optimal balance of distance and accuracy. You also don't want a driver that hits every fairway but leaves you a 3-wood approach into every par -4 hole. Cobra F8 Tour Length — Mizuno GT — 45 inches. Ping G — TaylorMade M4 — Titleist D2 — 45 inches. View Results. Home Contact Us Call us at D'Lance Golf. April 12th, Driver Length. Book Your Appointment.

Sign up for our eNewsletter today to receive weekly specials, tour news, fitting tips and club testing reviews. The best length of driver for amateur golfers is As the length of the shaft increases, you tend to lose control over the golf club, and will find it difficult to hit the golf ball squarely. Having the incorrect length of golf driver can also result in chopping of the ball from fairway bunkers and the rough. While tour players use drivers of Generally, golfers with above-average swing speeds are better off using drivers with short shafts.

On the other hand, players with high handicaps and slow swing speeds would find the extra distance offered by long shafts beneficial. While being difficult to control, a long driver may also lead to frequent off-center hits that will put your accuracy and distance at stake.

Remember that for every half-inch mishit that you experience on the clubface, the distance that you will lose is five percent. The right combination of shaft flex and shaft length for your driver helps you gain both accuracy and distance with your shots.

The best way to determine the right length for your driver shaft is to hit shots with several drivers of varying shaft lengths on a launch monitor. This will help you to understand your ball speed, club speed, dispersion, and distance.