Does lengthing the shaft of a driver help get extra distance? im having big time problems getting any distance off the tee ..was thinking about maybe adding an inch to the shaft ..could that possibly help??
John "Da Ringer 1 April 2005 16:24:31 [ permanent link ]
Everything else being equal......... adding an inch will provide extra distance.
However, the loss of control should be kept in mind also.
Proper shaft flex and swing mechanics should be looked at first before you add length to your driver.
I find that I actually get MORE distance if I take a very easy swing and LESS distance if I try and swing hard at the ball. It is the proper release of the club thru the hitting area that generates distance. Not the length of the club.
Da Ringer
"Robert Unich" <mizunno545@webtv.net> wrote in message news:18465-424CEE80-38@storefull-3255.bay.webtv.net...> Does lengthing the shaft of a driver help get extra distance? im having> big time problems getting any distance off the tee ..was thinking about> maybe adding an inch to the shaft ..could that possibly help??>
"Robert Unich" <mizunno545@webtv.net> wrote in message news:18465-424CEE80-38@storefull-3255.bay.webtv.net...> Does lengthing the shaft of a driver help get extra distance? im having> big time problems getting any distance off the tee ..was thinking about> maybe adding an inch to the shaft ..could that possibly help??
The only thing that can help a 'big time problem' is a change in swing fundamentals. Consider taking a lesson, not for the purpose of adding distance, but to improve your fundamentals. Distance will come later.
On 31-Mar-2005, mizunno545@webtv.net (Robert Unich) wrote:
Does lengthing the shaft of a driver help get extra distance? im having> big time problems getting any distance off the tee ..was thinking about> maybe adding an inch to the shaft ..could that possibly help??
It can. People who enter long drive contests have slightly longer clubs than people who play golf. Trouble is, even they need some accuracy, and longer clubs are harder to hit well.
What works better is taking a lesson to find out why you're hitting short.
Theoretically, a longer shaft will add distance. But more than likely the problem is in your swing. Better ball contact and a more efficient swing is the best way to add distance. Lessons are probably the best way to acheive that.
How far do you hit the driver, and how far do you think you should hit it?
Rob
Robert Unich wrote:> Does lengthing the shaft of a driver help get extra distance? im having> big time problems getting any distance off the tee ..was thinking about> maybe adding an inch to the shaft ..could that possibly help??>
