[quote name='AM19' timestamp='1321565414' post='3814831'] Your email address will not be published. Its just a great driver. [/quote] Sergio Garcia WITB. You just need to make sure you have practice and control beforehand. Strictly in terms of legality, there was a time when you could have used drivers that were up to 60 inches long if you were participating in long-drive championships. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5DVZ6GxWHg"]http://www.youtube.ch?v=w5DVZ6GxWHg[/url] When I have a club thats too head heavy, the way I swing, my shots get too spinny. Ping G400 Max 9/TPT Shaft, TEE EX10 Beta 4, 5 wd, PXG 22HY, Mizuno JPX919F 5-GW, TItleist SM7Raw 55-09, 59-11, Bettinardi BB39. After using a TaylorMade SIM driver throughout most of 2020 and 2021, Garcia upgraded to the new TaylorMade Stealth Plus driver (with a Fujikura Ventus Black 7X shaft) this year. I prefer tungsten inserts, can you use corks and powder with graphite? 5-wood: TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus (19 degrees) with Fujikura Ventus Black 8X shaft. Then, Garcia has put in two TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus fairway woods. Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 6 X, 5-wood: Ping G430 Max (18 degrees @16.5) i remember when he was playing the superquad he had a really heavy 103 BB and 4 heavy weights in it. So whats the fix? [/quote] If you dont want the weight to change, you can offset the lost weight with a relatively heavier shaft oradd lead tapeto the clubhead. It seems that Garcia is still unsettled with his putter decision, so its currently a work in progress. If you increase the length by just half an inch, you can push the distance to 262 yards. More photos from the event here. Also, I have the 58, and if I feel I need more loft, I just open it up. This week, ahead of the World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play, TaylorMade provided an in-depth look into the bag of the 11-time PGA TOUR winner, whose victories include the 2008 PLAYERS and 2017 Masters. Shafts: Nippon Pro Modus3 130X w/ Custom Counter Balance Plugs (20G), Grips: Super Stroke S-Tec (Blue, Round 2+1), Putter: TaylorMade Spider X (Copper) 4 HybridCleveland Gliderail 23* stiff You cannot paste images directly. The stock standard now is anywhere from 45.5 to 46.75 inches. We are big fans of playing driver shafts shorter than "standard", usually in the 44.5 to 45 range. I don't like pouring a lot of lead down the shaft. Remember, when you cut off 1-2 inches, you are introducing a disturbance in the force. I'm sure that he wants a certain flex in his shaft, so they tip it to get it right then cut off the butt to length. [quote name='rkangrah' timestamp='1321615250' post='3817393'] Adams Golf is back. Putters in 2011). Get to know multiple PGA Tour winner Tony Finau a little better By Sam Tremlett It's easy! Published 30 January 23. In the case of the Ping Blueprints, turf interaction was a huge factor, but it was also the novelty of it being a Ping iron that made it attractive. Having three wedges allows him to have two fairway woods, as well. Sergio actually uses counterweights in his clubs as he prefers a light swingweight. And if you go for 44 inches, the ball can reach 270 yards. Still, distance is something the tech should enable for them. Your previous content has been restored. jacksonlui, November 6, 2009 in WRX Club Techs. Welcome to TST! July 8, 2014 in Clubs, Grips, Shafts, Fitting. Also arent Blueprints forged and welded together? Gary Woodland, meanwhile, was in contention to the very end at Torrey Pines with a . That's very very short. Both putters have RH and LH versions with lengths of 34 and 35 inches and a Lamkin Deep Etched Grip. I'll just have to consult with the fitter to figure all this out. Most experienced players like their driver shafts to be about 1-3 inches longer compared to what is recommended as a standard. Don't think it gave a SW. Hitting a golf ball long is not the same as getting it to go straight. Anti-Roll Method: What Is It And Does It Help? Day 39:Chipping and putting practice. All rights reserved. Practiced slow motion swings working on weight transfer and proper sequencing. Can I cherry pick loft? For women, standard shaft lengths are between 43.75 to 44.75. FW..Diamond Tour 68* All rights reserved. It helps me have a heavier club, but its not too head heavy. And finally, you must manage thestiffness of the shaft, which is the result when you trim the driver. Many people are cutting their driver shafts down to 44.0". Copyright 2020 GolfWRX Holdings, LLC. See what GolfWRXers are saying in the forums. It helps me do two things. Driver:TaylorMade Stealth Plus (10.5 degrees @8.5) Just been reading a thread over on GolfWRX. Look at Sergio Garcia: He uses a 43-inch shaft, and he possesses length and accuracy off the tee. The fairways come in RH and LH 3-wood (15 degrees), 5-wood (18 degrees), and 7-wood (21 degrees) offerings, as well as a Lite version for 3-wood and 5-wood. In Garcias previous nine starts leading to the win at Sanderson, he had four missed cuts and only one top 10. Usually the corks are iron shaft diameter. A shorter length shaft is easier to control, you increase the probability of better contact and therefore, more distance. My thought is that control must be enhanced when the shaft doesnt rise above your natural measurements with a square address. Garcia ranks fourth in Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee this season, gaining nearly eight-tenths of a stroke per round with his driving. To return balance, buy some lead tape. If, Read More Best High MOI Putters We Tested For 2023Continue, Callaway is known for their amazing irons. Golfers also dont like having the shaft too short because they feel accuracy is a matter of control. The standard driver shaft length for men is 43.5 inches when the shaft is steel. Nothing magical, My info i i believe was from when he was playing a tour buner. I have corks for both irons and wood shafts. Theres no right or wrong, its just a matter of what you want to see and what you want to feel, and what works best for you.. Players and even manufacturers focus on the length purely because it gives you a mathematical edge. The Fujikura Vista Pro 60 Driver Shaft is made to fit the needs of professional golfers, . It doesn't have much information. As of 05/10/2013 Driver: TaylorMade R1. Additionally they come in lots of different colors as well as a BOA option. iacas, January 6, 2022 WITB Time Machine: Rory McIlroys 2018 Arnold Palmer Invitational winning WITB, Sepp Strakas winning WITB: 2022 Honda Classic. All Adams products come with aftermarket shafts and grips. Shafts:True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400, Driver: Ping G425 LST (9 degrees @7.5) Counterbalancing a club is another subject. Sergio Garcia, the all-time leading European Ryder Cup points scorer, has returned to TaylorMade for his golf clubs and ball after a period with Callaway and as an equipment free agent. TaylorMade tour rep Adrian Rietveld and VP of Tour Operations Keith Sbarbaro who have worked with Sergio for some time had dialed in his woods finding more head stability across the board with the ever-popular Fujikura Ventus Black profile. Put a bigger head on the same length shaft you're used to and it looks huge because your eye isn't used to it, so shafts . And there are a few things that both male and female golfers do when picking the right shaft. 3-wood: TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus (13.5 degrees) with Fujikura Ventus Black 7X shaft. I feel like thats what works best for me. I marked a spot on the grip that is 1.25" from the end. Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 6 X, 5-wood: Ping G430 Max (18 degrees @16.5) I'm going to the range tomorrow, and will see how I do by choking up on the driver. See What Members Are Saying! I personally would not go too short. 44" is the standard length for drivers with steel shaft, for male players. I added lead tape to the rear of the driver instead of the bottom so it wouldn't inadvertently be scraped off by one of my fat shots. I'm estimating that he is playing a a 216g head?? Awesome article. My Big Bertha driver shaft is 45.5" and I just can't control it like I can with my 3 wood. Adams Golf is back with direct-to-consumer Idea offerings, C-Groove putters for 2023, Morning 9: Finau victorious in Mexico | Green wins again | Gooch back-to-back, Lee Trevino says this club is the worst thing that ever happened to a high-handicapper, Talor Gooch vents frustration at not seeing almost half of his LIV Golf Adelaide prize money. SW is D1 I believe. MEMBER REVIEWS: Cleveland Frontline Elite Putters! I feel like it matches perfectly with my game, he said. Not sure on the shaft. His driver is short, 43" counterweighted with I believe RIP 90. Day 182, May 1, 2023 When testing 3-woods, the idea was if the Ventus performed as well or better then his gamer, it would go in. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5DVZ6GxWHg"]http://www.youtube.ch?v=w5DVZ6GxWHg[/url] Thanks Johnny!! Titleist 910F 13.5* with ahina 72 X flex There's a reason why the average driver shaft length on the PGA Tour is 44.5, not 45.5 or longer. Shaft: Nippon NS Pro Modus3 Tour 130 X, Wedges:TaylorMade MG3 (52-09SB, 58-08LB) I'm not even sure if I'm going to add weight to the end of it, because it felt perfect for me. Launch Std: 175 MPH, 2400RPM @10.5, 307 Carry, Launch Std: 169 MPH, 3150RPM @8.5, 277 Carry, Launch Std: 163 MPH, 3900RPM @8.5, 260 Carry, Multi-material: Carbon fiber crown, sole panel, Carbon crown for weight savings and redistribution, higher MOI, Shallow face for ease of getting the ball airborn from the fairway, Hybrids also feature a carbon crown with strategic weighting, low center of gravity, Variable hosel length for precise CG placement, Internal geometry designed specifically to mitigate sound and heighten feel at impact, High CG placement for more controlled flight, C-grind sole for versatility with wide, high bounce sole, Undercut geometry to move weight from bottom to top of the club. Driver.Ping K15 9.5* stiff While many of his professional contemporaries use four wedges in total, Garcia uses just three. Shaft: Fujikura Pro White TS 63X Length: 44.5 inches, tipped 1.5 inches Swing weight: D3. Upload or insert images from URL. Now to the final step. No solid proof but its plausible and makes the Sergio comment seem more plausible as well. First, driver head size has increased significantly. According to the Rules of Golf, they cant go any higher than that because it is the maximum permitted length as dictated by theUnited States Golf Association(USGA). As a refresher, Adams Golf, which TaylorMade purchased in 2012, purchased Yes! thanks for your reply but I was looking for a response from someone that actually does the work. Since 2004, I have extra weight counterbalance, its called on the top of my grips, Garcia said. 21* Callaway Big Bertha Hyb We had, Read More Callaway MAVRIK Irons Review: Ultimate Irons For 2023Continue, Many amateur golfers are concerned about driver shaft length but lie angle is just as important. Pro Modus3 Tour 120 TX, Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM9 (50-08F), Titleist Vokey Design WedgeWorks Proto (54-M) Odyssey White Hot 2-ball mallet, center shaft, 34". RIP alpha 90x, TSr3 15* w/Venus Blue TR 7X New Adams Idea driver, fairway wood, hybrid + Adams C-Groove putters. I use two drivers 43 and 44. 5 - PWPinhawk SL . The adjustment helps the club face point more to the right at address so it doesnt look shut to the target for Garcia. All rights reserved. Depends on you. He hits high cuts, low draws, straight, you name it. I don't trust the strength of the graphite shaft tips. And what you find in shops are drivers with about 45.5 inches. The Tour also pointed out that surveys have shown a small number of players use shafts of 46 inches or less. I hit several and liked the Titleist best, but for a few weeks the shaft (45.5") felt too long. max power, March 1, 2011 Clear editor. It feels more comfortable at the top, easier to square the face at impact, etc. Players who use the shaft: Henrik Stenson. So I just marked a spot on my driver grip, that is 1.25" from the end. TSr3 18* w/Ventus Blue TR 8X, Most recent is a 103 BB in r11 graphics A few of them in r7 graphics from back then have come around with "Sergio" etched on shaft, 9.0* Callaway Epic Flash w/ HZRDS Yellow And I'm not talking about farts. SW is D1 I believe. 2023 HomeTown Lenders Championship (Korn Ferry Tour) - Discussion and Links to photos, 2023 Zurich Classic - Discussion and Links to Photos, 2023 RBC Heritage - Discussion and links to Photos, 2023 Valero Texas Open - Discussion and links to photos, 2023 WGC Dell Technologies Match Play - Discussion and links to photos. If i read correct somewhere he plays a 103x BB standard tipping at 43.5 with a head weight in the 210-215 range, Im estimating that at D2 but i could be off. It's nothing magical that can't be done by a competent club builder. Without changing weights then you have to add hotmelt into the head. I cut the driver down to 44" and the 3-wood from 43.5" to 42.5". Wait, what? I just got back from the range. From that point more switches followedSergio was seen testing a Honma driver during the lockdown, the Ping G410 went back in after the break, and he had a brief spell with the P7MB irons at the Safeway tournament in Napa. I love everything about it, Garcia said. I would step down and maybe go 44.5 first. If the club feels fine in your hands, then the number doesn't make a crap bit of difference. Adams Idea wedges are priced at $99 (steel) and $119 (graphite) per wedge and come in 54.14 and 58.12 lofts. So this confirmed for me I'm going to have it cut down for sure now. I want control over distance. In that case, you will be uncomfortable and lack confidence while hitting the ball. Published 26 January 23. MEMBER REVIEWS: Cleveland Frontline Elite Putters! So, now you will see players carry around driver shafts anywhere from 45-48 inches long. USGA and R&A announce proposal to limit golf ball performance for elite level competition, Cobra 2020 Forged Tec One Length irons & LAB Link.1 putter, Ventus TR Blue 6S Velocore Driver Shaft (Ping Adapter) , Phantom X 11 weld neck, Scotty shaft, Scotty grips. This is allowed, but as you now know, it takes a lot of skill to control those clubs. Grip: Ping Pistol PP61, Driver: Titleist TSR3 (10 degrees @9.25) I've heard this same subject discussed on forums since 2002. Pasted as rich text. Irons: Callaway Apex 4-PW Project X 5.5 shafts, Wedges: Callaway MackDaddy 2 52/58 In order for all these OEM's to "claim" their new driver is longer, is to lengthen the shafts each time they increase head size. Apparently Sergio Garcia, Dustin Johnson, etc. Yes they are! Some players get good control and distance when they use this club. Sergio used a TM TP shaft by Mitsu that was labeled "SERGIO" and I heard it was basically a Blueboard 103. More photos from the event here. Your link has been automatically embedded. From there you can decide which way to go. Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD IZ 8 X, 5-wood: Titleist TSi2 (18 degrees) They probably select the heaviest head they can find then hot melt, etc. Cup and throw. Don't overdo it. There are two reasons for that growth. I've seen him use a heavy shaft which may help, but does anyone know his headweight and how he gets that weight up? Shafts: Nippon N.S. Morning 9: Another Tiger surgery | Ko looking to end major drought | Lexi playing hurt at first major, Controversial analyst says Phil Mickelson and LIV golf were the winners at 2023 Masters, Morning 9: Tour announced new fall schedule | Cowherd: LIV won Masters | Tiger 1997 Masters ball at auction. So, you must pick a shaft that works well with the speed of your swing and then match it with the length. So, instead of a 5-iron (equal to 160 yards), you can hit a 7-iron (equal to 140 yards) to the green. I like that it fits behind my seat in the car and I could probably put it in the trunk if I absolutely need to. All Adams clubs come with a 60-day money-back guarantee (terms and conditions apply). 3WD: Callaway Big Bertha 15* / X2 Hot H4 Hybrid Driver shaft looks like a KK Dual Core XT not a KK XTS. If you didnt, take a minute to familiarize yourself. It has been a spotty 2020 up to a certain point, but it was some tweaks he made after the COVID-19 lockdown that finally put Garcia in a pocket with his gear and brought back some old feels. The standard driver shaft length for men is 43.5 inches when the shaft is steel. So I choke up on the club by that much. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. ChunkieChip. If it is made of graphite, 44 inches is the norm. Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD DI 6 X, 3-wood: Titleist TSR2 (15 degrees @14.25) Modern spec package: Progressive offset, slightly weaker lofts for easier launch, and a confidence-inspiring shape. Next level. Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei AV Raw Blue 85 TX, 7-wood: Ping G430 Max (21 degrees @19.5) Display as a link instead, Required fields are marked *. And if you caught the hype video on social media last week, youd know the branding is just a little different from the Jack Whitaker Tight Lies infomercial of the 90s. Garcia has weights added to the butt-end of his grips to effectively counterweight the clubs and make the heads feel lighter. I think the biggest kick we got was seeing how much he couldnt believe it was a Ping. I went from a 2 wheel pull cart that fit easily with my clubs in the trunk, to a 3 wheel one that took up too much space for my liking. I did instantly gain better, more consistent contact, and more consistent distance. Bettinardi Soft Carbon Half Moon Raw 33.5" rkangrah, November 17, 2011 in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment. [/quote] But some players have trouble with accuracy when using a longer shaft, especially if their focus is on presentation and not the score. Bettinardi Soft Carbon Stinger Raw 51*-55*-59* KBS HiRev Tour If they can achieve that, you are probably looking at someone special. That part of the bag is always a crapshoot for players like Garcia who can play with kids set if he had to. He had been using TaylorMade MG3 wedges but now he uses Titleist Vokey SM9's. Available in RH or LH with regular or Lite flex steel shafts. I just happened upon a TLP fitter in Palm Springs five or six years ago and he fitted my driver and three wood with TLP weights and opti-vibe shaft inserts, I about 30 gms total. Driver: Titleist Tony Finau whats in the bag accurate as of the Mexico Open. Affiliate Disclosure: We fund this site through potential commissions on products purchased through referred links. You can post now and register later. Could be using a rip 90 as now, although he did use a blueboard 83 or a while You can post now and register later. You can more or less get the same result by choking up on the golf club if you happen to have a driver that is too long! More photos from the event here. Sergio at one point has almost 100 gms of weight in the shaft. Shaft:Mitsubishi Tensei AV Raw Blue 85 TX, Irons: Ping i525 (3), Ping i59 (4-9) Although his driver says "10.5 degrees" on the head, he. It isnt an exact science. Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 8 X,Tipped 1.5, 42 inches, C8 Swing weight w/ 20G insert in butt end), Irons: (3-PW) Ping Blue Print (Black Dot) If you want to see the numbers of a premier ball striker, pay attention to his launch data across his woods. Sergio Garcia WITB 2021 (The Players) - GolfWRX Whats in the Bag Sergio Garcia WITB 2021 (The Players) Published 2 years ago on Mar 11, 2021 By GolfWRX Staff Driver: TaylorMade SIM (9.0 degrees) Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 7 X 3-wood: TaylorMade SIM Rocket 3 (14 degrees) Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 8 X 5-wood: TaylorMade SIM (19 degrees) His hands are so good that he is a player that doesnt want to be limited by any grind profile which is why the lower bounce T worked so well. Fujikura is a popular shaft option among notable PGA Tour Superstars like Dustin Johnson, Sergio Garcia, Justin Rose, and Rory Mcllroy. Once again, if you dont have enough practice, you wont be able to balance the weight and your strike, which means you wont get the outcome you desire. X-Forged UT (#3- 21)- DG X700 We take a look at the golf equipment that Ryder Cup legend Sergio Garcia uses. My driving stats improved this year. We view the relaunch of Adams Golf as an opportunity to speak directly to this emerging population of new golfers with equipment that checks the box in each of these categories. According to Garcia, he finds that the five-layered urethane golf ball offers both greenside control, and control in windy conditions. Sergio Garcia has always been one of the premier ball strikers in all of golf, but last weeks win at the Sanderson Farms Championship was the culmination of a testing process that Sergio has been engaged in since the beginning of the year. They want control over distance? However, lately i have bee playing courses with small narrow fairways and wanted to see if a shorter shaft would allow me greater control. Whooops, yes you are right. Irons: Ping Blueprint (3-PW) all with Nippon NS Pro Modus 3 Tour 130 X shafts I've heard Tiger plays a driver in the 43" range as well. Im able to do a lot around the greens, but at the same time, even when its windy, I can bring it down and it doesnt over spin or anything like that, so it works out perfectly.. Lets take a look. Theyre designed with thin toplines, thin soles and a compact shape that elite ball strikers like Garcia prefer. So, now you will see players carry around driver shafts anywhere from 45-48 inches long. I play 'em at 44" and for me it works very well, I haven't tried 43.5" [b]YET[/b]. LW..Tommy Armour 60* If you are looking at female players, the standard length of drivers is one inch less than what is prescribed for men. Cup and throw. Unfortunately, Sam is not a member of any club at the moment but regularly gets out on the golf course to keep up the facade of having a handicap of five. My driver lie is 55 degrees according to the line marks, and yes this wont include shaft droop, but i hit a 75g V2 so its a robust stiff so call it straighter.
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