Who uses the shortest driver on tour?

Shortest Hitter: David Toms

David Toms, the tour's shortest hitter, averaged a mere 270 yards per poke. Ben Crane, who was second-shortest, was a full yard better at 271.0 yards per drive.

Do professional golfers use smaller drivers?

Most pro golfers use shorter shafts on their drivers than recreational golfers. Is this true? Absolutely true.

What is the average length driver on tour?

It was typical in the 1990s for drivers played on tour to be in the 43-inch range, and now the majority of tour players use a driver between 44.5 and 45.5 inches.

How long is 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?

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.

Dustin Johnson

What degree is Bryson's driver?

Bryson DeChambeau discusses his new 5-degree Cobra driver.

What length driver does Justin Thomas use?

As a rookie, Thomas used a 7.5-degree driver because he hit up on the ball severely with an attack angle of 6 or 7 degrees. As his iron game has improved, his driver swing has leveled slightly, and now his attack angle is about 3 degrees, so he plays with more loft.

Are shorter drivers easier to hit?

It is easier to hit the center of the clubface with a shorter club than a longer club, therefore if you feel like you are struggling with your current driver here's a few things you can try before you cut that driver down or order a new one.

How long is Bubba Watson's driver?

Long Drivers

While a 48-inch driver is legal, the wisdom of using the longest possible club is questionable. Watson, one of the PGA Tour's longest hitters, told “Golf Digest” in 2010 that he uses a 44½-inch-long driver, adding a 48-inch driver he tried threw his timing off.

Who is the shortest driver on PGA Tour?

Shortest Hitter: David Toms

The average driving distance on the PGA Tour for 2014-2015 was around 290 yards. David Toms, the tour's shortest hitter, averaged a mere 270 yards per poke. Ben Crane, who was second-shortest, was a full yard better at 271.0 yards per drive.

Who is the straightest driver on the PGA Tour?

Calvin Peete was the straightest driver in PGA Tour history — these were his 2 accuracy keys.

Do any pros use a 10.5 degree driver?

At the WGC-HSBC Champions, Dustin Johnson took the title using a TaylorMade SLDR driver with 10.5 degrees loft. Although TaylorMade has recently been touting the benefits of "lofting up" with its new driver, it's actually been a trend on the PGA Tour for more than a decade.

Is a smaller driver head better?

Small-headed drivers are easier to swing faster but are not easier to strike the golf ball due to a mini head. These drivers are also less forgiving than larger heads. Off-center impact on a smaller head is likely to lead to a larger loss in direction and distance than a large-headed driver.

Will a shorter driver help my slice?

The long and the short of it

Your current length may be perfect for you. You may even need a longer one. But, as our experts and test have shown, a good number of golfers would benefit from a shorter shaft. You may actually increase distance and there's a good chance you'll hit more fairways.

Does shortening your driver Help?

Shortening the shaft will make the club shorter but it will also make the shaft stiffer and adjust the swing weight as well. Plus, the more length you remove, the less flex your club will have. Depending on how much you cut it down, it could move a regular flex to a stiff or a stiff to an extra stiff.

Is a shorter driver more accurate?

When fitting a driver, it's important to get loft, lie, shaft, and grip sorted, but better driving may be hiding in a shorter shaft. In fact, a shorter shaft should help you find the sweet spot more often and may even add distance.

How long is Tiger Woods driver?

Tiger Woods – 498 yards at the 2002 Mercedes Championship.

What driver does Bryson DeChambeau use?

Bryson was using a Cobra King Radspeed driver which had only 7.5 degrees of loft but in 2022 he has switched to a Cobra LTDx which only has five degrees of loft.

How long is Dustin Johnson's driver shaft?

SPECS TaylorMade SIM2, 10.5°, Fujikura Ventus Black proto 6X shaft, 45.75 inches.

How far can Bryson DeChambeau drive a golf ball?

Bryson DeChambeau's 402-yard drive wins the Longest Drive at The Match.

What size JumboMax does Bryson use?

Bryson's Massive Thick "JumboMax" Grips, The 5.5 Degree Cobra Driver And The Rest Of His Winning Equipment. Be honest we've all eaten 6000 calories for brekkie this morning in the hope we'll gain 10 miles an hour ball speed!

What did Cobra say about DeChambeau?

After Bryson DeChambeau lamented a bad opening round at The Open by saying his driver "sucks", a representative from his club manufacturer, Cobra, called his comments "stupid" and likened him to an eight-year-old.

What loft driver does Rory use?

Rory's driver is a 9º head, with the hosel adaptor set a notch lower so the loft plays more like 8.5º. The sliding sole weight is in a pretty neutral position, and the shaft is a Fujikura Ventus Black 6X tipped one inch (to make it play stiffer).