Driver Shaft Length

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By CRickard

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  1. CRickard

    CRickard
    Metro Detroit

    I was recently fitted for a new driver shaft from CC. We didn't talk about shaft length and I kind of had a brain fart. When the order was placed, I didn't ask what they were putting for length. Once the shaft came I put in into play and something didn't feel right. So I looked at the order summary and realized that the length is 45.5 in. I usually game a 44.5in. shaft in my driver.

    My question is should I just have them cut it down an inch or see if they will replace it? I realize if I cut it down a bit, it could change the characteristics of the shaft. Thought?

  2. NMortimer

    NMortimer
    Hertfordshire, UK

    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
  3. Barry M

    Barry M
    Reno, NV

    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.
  4. Joseph M

    Joseph M
    Saint John, New Brunswick

    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.
  5. Lou G

    Lou G
    San Diego, CA

    Joseph M said:

    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.

    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.
  6. Chuck Z

    Chuck Z
    Mt Pleasant, SC

    Military
    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.
  7. Bomber3

    Bomber3
    Lake St Louis, MO

    Military
    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".
  8. Dwayne N

    Dwayne N
    Island, KY

    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.
  9. Chris92009

    Chris92009
    Ohio

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

    Cheers!
  10. Lou G

    Lou G
    San Diego, CA

    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.
  11. John T

    John T
    Youngstown, OH

    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.
  12. Rick S

    Rick S

    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
  13. Joseph M

    Joseph M
    Saint John, New Brunswick

    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.

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