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By Garypga

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  1. Garypga

    Garypga
    Palm Coast, FL

    I am 5'6", and my driver speed is 95-100 mph. I am getting the new 915D3, with an Aldila Rogue Black 60 (Stiff) Shaft. Thinking of getting it one inch shorter (44"). Any thoughts? Thank you GaryPGA
  2. michael s

    michael s
    tampa, FL

    I am 5'8" and I play the 910D3 at 44" with aldila rip 70a x flex.  Its been my favorite driver I have had to this point.

  3. Garypga

    Garypga
    Palm Coast, FL

    Thanks for the input, Michael.  I've read & heard a lot of good things about the Aldila Rogue shaft too.  I currently have the RIP Phenom 60 Stiff in my 913D3, 9.5 degree, and I love it.  But,  if I can get another 10-20 yards with the combination of the 915D3 & the new Rogue Black 60 Stiff (which seems to be the consensus, so far), it's worth it to me to go with the latest technology.  An inch shorter (44") hopefully will make a big difference too.

    Garypga

  4. Bob T

    Bob T
    East Otis, MA

    I'm 5' 10 " and use a 44.5.  Seeing your present shaft is at 45 I would first try it a 44.5 then If your not hitting the sweet spot consistently with this length, go to 44. 

  5. William P

    William P
    Spring, TX

    I play at 44.5"

    I'm 5'7"

  6. Chris92009

    Chris92009
    Ohio

    It seems a lot of better players play with shorter shafts...recall that 20 years ago or so the average driver length was 43"...

  7. GPOP

    GPOP
    PHILA., PA

    The swingweight will change to a lower swingweight. If the Driver has a D2 swingweight, it will change to C8 or C9. If you like the feel of the driver, at D2, you could choke down on the club and still have the same feel. You can put a lighter grip on and it may help to keep the swingweight up. My driver is 44" with a C9 swingweight, down from D2, and has helped me to increase my swing speed. Best to check with a club fitter to determine your best choices.
  8. Garypga

    Garypga
    Palm Coast, FL

    Thanks for that info, but I am not shortening a driver I have.  I am ordering a new 915D3 @ 44".  In talking to the Custom Department, they make the necessary adjustments in the factory to keep the swingweight & overall weight the same as the 45".

  9. Rick M

    Rick M

    Garypga said:

    Thanks for that info, but I am not shortening a driver I have.  I am ordering a new 915D3 @ 44".  In talking to the Custom Department, they make the necessary adjustments in the factory to keep the swingweight & overall weight the same as the 45".

    This may be an ignorant question so I apologize in advance, in shortening the club do they simply take an inch off at the butt end? Thanks
  10. Garypga

    Garypga
    Palm Coast, FL

    Hey Rick,

    You know what they say..."No such thing as a stupid question."  Since Titleist offers plus or minus up to 2" from their standard length of 45", I'm sure they have stock shafts for a specific length within that range.  Therefore, swingweight, overall weight, etc. would already be set in the factory to match their standard 45" specs.  

    However,  if you are shortening a club yourself, you would cut it from the butt (grip end) of the shaft.  This will definitely decrease both the overall weight & swingweight, but should not have a significant effect on the stiffness.  Then you would need to add weights (offered by Titleist) to get back to the desired swingweight.  

    Hope this helps,

    Garypga

  11. Cath D.

    Cath D.
    Carlsbad, CA

    Garypga said:

    Thanks for that info, but I am not shortening a driver I have.  I am ordering a new 915D3 @ 44".  In talking to the Custom Department, they make the necessary adjustments in the factory to keep the swingweight & overall weight the same as the 45".

     
    When shortening the shaft beyond  1/2", we are not able to bring the swingweight back to the swingweight that can be achieved at 45".  We have a limit to the weights that can be used.  The final swingweight depends on the balance of the shaft, and the grip used, but at 1" short (without changing to a lighter grip), the swingweight will be between C8-D1 (approx) using the heaviest weight possilble.
  12. Ian W

    Ian W

    Hi,Ihave recently bought a 915D2,and was wondering what the setting would be if I wanted the max loft,but still wanted a fade bias.ie A1 is standard.I hope I made sense.Thanks,Ian
  13. Ray G

    Ray G

    Gary, My rec is to go to a club fitter you trust and have him put you on the trackman with you driver. While theoretically shortening the club will reduce the ss given all else being equal, you will likely gain mor distance consistently because you're maximizing you center hits. In the Hartford CT area I recommend Prove It Golf or Chris Cote Golf Shop. Merry Christmas! Ray
  14. Rick M

    Rick M

    Anyone you would recommend in the Orlando area?
  15. Cath D.

    Cath D.
    Carlsbad, CA

    We would recommend  talking to Fred Griffin or Gus Holbrook over at the Villas Grand Cypress - 407.239.1975

  16. Gregory S

    Gregory S
    Camp Lejeune, NC

    I am 5'10" with the same swing speed, I play the 910D3 with Diamana Blue Board 83 X-Stiff at 43.75".  I by no means need a heavy or X-Stiff shaft, but it feels great to me so I use it.  I consistently hit over 75% of FW's and have no problem moving the ball in both directions.  I would highly recommend shortening the shaft to at least 44".  My golfing buddy who is the same height as me just shortened his 45.5" driver to 44" and hit 13/14 FW's first round out, normally he is lucky to hit 50%.  I'd much rather be 5yds shorter and in the short stuff.

  17. Garypga

    Garypga
    Palm Coast, FL

    Amen to that, Greg!  Keep it in the short grass...hard to make birdies from the trees.

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