Driver Shaft Length

RE: Driver Shaft Length

Lou G — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 22:35:16 GMT

The standard Titleist driver has a stock length of 45". My 915D2 is 44" with S60+ R and 11g weight. My TS2 is 44.5" with Tensei 55R and 7g weight. In both cases, my grip is a Winn Excel RF Oversize (that raises swingweight by 2 points vs the standard Lamkin). I'm pretty comfortable with a D1 swingweight.

RE: Driver Shaft Length

Tim S — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 18:59:14 GMT

the normal shaft is 45.5" nowadays and its a little dirty secret of the manufacturers to show distance gains. The reality is very few people under 6' tall should be playing such a long shaft

also, the VERY BASICS of fitting 101 should be to measure for length and weight.......once you establish this, you can then be fit for grips and everything else in between....length is the first thing you should be fit for.....

i am 5'10' and play a 44" driver shaft...ive gained speed and accuracy and hit it just as far as the 45.5 but much more accurate.

cut it down

RE: Driver Shaft Length

Chris92009 — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 17:44:29 GMT

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Chris92009 said:
Cut it down however you will need to add some lead tape to the head...not a big deal.

Cheers!

There are quite a few headweights on eBay for 913 and 915 drivers, fairways and hybrids. Standard weight is 9g. The 913 weights are up to 23g. 915 go up to 17.

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This was dependent on the original swing weight (if requested) and length of the club. Regardless a copper color coded weight and lead tape will do the job. If you wish to have a clean sole begin the process with returning the club...

IMHO

RE: Driver Shaft Length

Don O — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 23:07:39 GMT

[quote user="Dale V"]Longer shafts give greater leverage for speed but shorter shafts are usually easier to swing consistently for center strikes. Play the longest you can control. The only way to know for sure is through experimenting with different lengths at the range or using an indoor facility with TrackMan. Everyone is a bit different so go with what works best for you.

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As well as getting a properly weighted club overall. This involves the head weight as either a GT-1 or GT-2, shaft weight and adjusting swing weight - how heavy does the “rock at the end of the string” feel when swung. These are all variables in how well you can control the swing. A qualified fitter will find your best option and not just lead you over to sets of clubs all matched in pastels.

RE: Driver Shaft Length

Dale V — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 17:37:58 GMT

Longer shafts give greater leverage for speed but shorter shafts are usually easier to swing consistently for center strikes. Play the longest you can control. The only way to know for sure is through experimenting with different lengths at the range or using an indoor facility with TrackMan. Everyone is a bit different so go with what works best for you.

RE: Driver Shaft Length

AVelky — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 02:03:53 GMT

I am 5 ft 11/2 inch tall . What shaft length is appropriate for me. I an a older lady with a slow swing speed

RE: Driver Shaft Length

Joseph M — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 22:52:27 GMT

Shortening length may result in a loss in distance with a gain in driving accuracy, however, if it also increases your center hits driving length (average) may be maintained. Its not likely loft will need adjustment but if a noticeable change in trajectory results you can always make adjustments for further avaluation.

RE: Driver Shaft Length

Bomber3 — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 01:56:59 GMT

If you look at the custom options booklet the current standard shaft lengths for the TSR2, 3 & 4 is 45.5". The standard shaft length for the TSR1 is 45.75".

RE: Driver Shaft Length

Rick S — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 20:50:29 GMT

I’m interested in shortening my driver as well (TSi1), and I’m well aware of the need to add weight when you do, but my question is that if you shorten is there a need to adjust loft to compensate for the shorter length as well?
Thanks

RE: Driver Shaft Length

Lou G — Sat, 09 Sep 2023 23:59:54 GMT

[quote user="Chris92009"]Cut it down however you will need to add some lead tape to the head...not a big deal.

Cheers!

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There are quite a few headweights on eBay for 913 and 915 drivers, fairways and hybrids. Standard weight is 9g. The 913 weights are up to 23g. 915 go up to 17.

RE: Driver Shaft Length

Lou G — Sat, 09 Sep 2023 23:57:10 GMT

[quote user="Joseph M"]Yes, you should return it for a replacement- cutting it down will reduce swing weight by 12 points requiring 24 grams or weight added to the head to bring it back up to its current swing weight. Send it back and they will figure out how to return a properly weighted club @ 44.5 inches. I would also check back/confirm with your fitter if a specific swing weight was requested and have them build it to meet that specification- if they can't meet it they will let you know what can be achieved.

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A 1/2” decrease In length = 3 swingweight points. A standard Lamkin grip is 52g. Winn Excel RF is 43g; the Excel increases swingweight almost 2 points (5g = 1 point). For shafts, 10g weight = 1 point. For head weight it is 2g = 1 point.

I have a 913D2 driver 44” with Diamana 62 stiff, Excel RF oversize grip, 14g headweight and it comes out D3. I set it to B3.

RE: Driver Shaft Length

John T — Sat, 09 Sep 2023 06:14:56 GMT

If the driver is a TS, TSR, etc., all you would need to do is change the weight on the head, Titleist can supply that.

Titleist standard shaft length is 45.5". Per their charts, the head would have a standard added Surefit Weight. If you cut 1" to make it 44.5", Titleist suggests that you change the weight to a +4 grams, which should keep the swingweight close to standard. (source - Titleist Fitting Manual)

Therefore, I suggest you see a Titleist fitter who should have the different weights for you to try.

RE: Driver Shaft Length

Chris92009 — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 10:34:26 GMT

Cut it down however you will need to add some lead tape to the head...not a big deal.

Cheers!

RE: Driver Shaft Length

Dwayne N — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 01:38:15 GMT

i would definitly check with the fitter to see exactly what shaft was ordered. And if it isn't right ask for it to be corrected.

RE: Driver Shaft Length

Chuck Z — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 15:19:16 GMT

I agree with Barry. With most fitters, they do ask you to bring in your current equipment and find out what you are playing. Standard length on a driver is 45 inches. I would ask the fitter what length shaft they fitted you for. My fitter only orders they shaft they we are using during the fitting. If they did indeed make a mistake, I would ask them to correct it at no charge. Too err is human as the saying goes.

RE: Driver Shaft Length

Joseph M — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 21:47:47 GMT

Yes, you should return it for a replacement- cutting it down will reduce swing weight by 12 points requiring 24 grams or weight added to the head to bring it back up to its current swing weight. Send it back and they will figure out how to return a properly weighted club @ 44.5 inches. I would also check back/confirm with your fitter if a specific swing weight was requested and have them build it to meet that specification- if they can't meet it they will let you know what can be achieved.

RE: Driver Shaft Length

Barry M — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 19:59:36 GMT

I'm surprised they didn't check your original first. Just cutting it will affect swing weight. If you want it an inch shorter have them run a fitting with the shorter length. Let them cut or replace it so they can get the swing weight dialed in.

RE: Driver Shaft Length

NMortimer — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 16:59:36 GMT

Yes, it will affect the characteristics as you know. As it's a new driver surely you must take it back and ask them to make the necessary changes, length/swing weight etc. Fingers crossed they will allow your brain fart, it's not as if they don't have them or nobody has asked for this before. Good Luck