driver

[sparko]

with my irons being 1 deg upright and 1/2" longer should i get my driver altered and fairway woods or is this something you cant do thanks

[Mizunoman]

Re: driver

I'm not sure you can get drivers adjusted Sparko, I would think the hosels would be too fragile and of course if its a Callaway driver it wont have a hosel at all.

As for the length I dont think many people regardless of their height, arm length etc get a longer shaft on their driver. Half an inch wont hurt I suppose but its just another few yards into the timber if you cant control it.

Whats the set up on the driver, shaft wise (length weight and flex)?

D.

[LowPost42]

Re: driver

I think for FW's, you can only adjust lengths, not lies.

[sparko]

Re: driver

hi
well i play with a taylormade r580 9.5deg and the shaft is a harmon tour design-cb65s i play great sometimes and then other days it tends to go striaght then starts fading right not a great deal but enough to put me in trouble.with the 18 hole course front 9 being cut through the volcanic lava if i miss the fairway or rough im in big trouble.i drive it on average about 230 mtrs should i opt for a reg shaft and will this make me control it more.i hit my 7 iron about 140 mtrs and they are regular.

[LowPost42]

Re: driver

I'm going to assume that when you start to lose it right, it's later in the round when you're more tired.

You should maybe think about stepping down to a firm flex (not as whippy as reg) - you'll gain a yard or two of distance, and may or may not get more accurate - but you shouldn't be losing it right anymore.

[sparko]

Re: driver

i think my driver is stiff is that what the s is for,i think its for 95mph and up

[Mizunoman]

Re: driver

Sparko, the Harmon CB-65 stiff flex weighs 68 grams. The regular is only a couple of grams lighter though. Maybe try a Grafalloy Prolite 45 its only 60 grams in stiff flex which will give you accuracy but is a good bit lighter and a bit less work. The lighter weight will also give you improved distance. The best bit is that they are great value too. About half the price of the Harmon (which you could sell to pay for the new one as long as the clubmaker takes it out in one piece).

D.

[LowPost42]

Re: driver

Yes, that's what the S is for - geared towards those who swing around 100 mph.

UST/Harmon suggests an R flex CB 65 if you're swinging @ 95 mph.

[sparko]

Re: driver

thanks mizunoman i will try that shaft how much distance will i get (roughly)i dont really mind if im accurate but it all helps.should i stick with this driver or would you reccomend any others to try out thanks.

[LowPost42]

Re: driver

The SMT Spectrum, or if you like oversize, the SMT 455. Pair them up with the Accuflex Evolution.

[sparko]

Re: driver

thanks i will try it if i can find one here cheers

[sparko]

Re: driver

forgot to ask you mizunoman what length should it be as mine is 41" from tip of the grip to were it goes in driver head,dont know if this has been cut down cos i bought it second hand.im 6ft 1" tall thanks again

[LowPost42]

Re: driver

To measure your playing length, set the club in address position, and measure up the backside from the heel of the club @ the ground, to the grip cap (those double lines near the very end of the grip). That is the length of your driver (sounds like 43.5" or so). Even at 44" it's a good 'control' length.

[sparko]

Re: driver

yes your spot on its 44" is this the norm or a bit short ?

[LowPost42]

Re: driver

Apparently 44" is the standard on Tour, but most 'off the rack' sets have drivers @ 45".

I've currently got 3 drivers to test when the thaw comes - a 43.5, a 44, and a 44.5.

I played last year with a 45", and although distance was fantastic (some drives ~280yds) control was spotty at best. I think I was lucky to hit 30% of fairways in a round.

My expectation is that I'll have great control with the 43.5, and decent control with the 44.5.

I'm curious to see what kind of distance I'll get with an inch in variation.

I'll post the results if you like.