WHAT AFFECT DOES LOFT MAKE TO BALL FLIGHT?

[@henrik1malmstrom]

I wanted a long time comparison w. different lofts and shafts. Bought a 9 and a 10deg Titleist 917 D2 Secondhand with different shafts. Also added a third shaft. Very interesting to be able to compare as the season evolves. To me this is better than a fitting done on one day with all data based on the swing that day. I have landed on 9deg head rigt now. When it was wetter and not much rollout, I played the 10deg. Still cheaper than 1 full price new driver. I have launchmonitor data too, but most interesting is the performance real world.

[@wallstreetoneil]

I think a good follow-up video would be to show those that are trying to fit themselves, how a 12.5 head opened to 11, versus a 10.5, closed to 11.5, versus a 9 head, closed to 10.5 (and maybe made upright as well), can be used to help start-line and reduce undesired curvature (and maybe even move the 12.5 head to a toe-weighting and flat lie angle), and the 9-head to a heal weighting and upright setting.

[@GolfDuff]

Was just searching for videos on this exact theme. And here you are delivering exactly what I needed.

[@MichaelNewtonGolf]

boom

[@jpbackhouse]

I was chasing distance and went from a 9 degree callaway to a 9 degree tsi2 lofted down to 8. Went from 265 to 275 average drive distance. However that was great on straight drives, but slightly offline and 10 yards longer kept being the differwnce between in the semi rough or lost ball in the deep stuff. Gone back to my shorter distance driver and even though it now feels like a 2 wood in comparison, my scores immediately improved as did my confidence in swinging again with less fear of a lost ball.

[@Brightyoungboy]

Fit for a G425 Max 9 turned to 10.5 with the weight in the draw position and the Tensei AV Raw Orange 55 shaft.

[@ktms1188]

I'm no expert but it feels like the 10.5 almost had better numbers for you the nine? I know it's subjective and very close but seems more controllable with that slightly higher impact angle and less roll out. The other thing I think people miss is that PGA tour players don't all use 9° or lower, quite a few use 10.5, even some of the top tour players. In reality though it comes down to everyone's personal swing then also just what kind of flight they like, so much of golf is subjective and people want absolutes. Lastly, if you can't break 80 or 85 consecutively, I don't know how much of a difference people would notice between a 9 and a 10.5. only reason I say that is people stress out and get so worked up, second-guessing their purchases in reality they never had a trackman or any kind of launch monitor for that matter and don't know their specific numbers. Great video though I really love your channel and appreciate it greatly!

[@shawngallina4129]

Great video Mike! You’re showing that getting fit is so important. Shaft has zero effect besides feel. BUT, feel/timing has a huge effect on our strike patterns and how we hit it!

[@MichaelNewtonGolf]

Absolutely

[@michaelreilly5888]

I use a PING G410 LST 10.5* turned down to 9.9* with the weight in the draw position (because the face is open .9*). The club is fitted with the Project X Evenflow black stiff flex. This is as fitted for me by a PING club fitter.

[@mickeyhughes7244]

Custom fit 11.5degree with kura kage 50g reg shaft. Play off 6 and im hitting far more fairways and driving further by not forcing it...

[@brentonday7438]

Got fitted into a PING G425 Max 10.5° but in the flat and -1° setting, so playing at 9.5° with an open face angle to keep the lefts away. Shaft is the Tensei White 1K 50X playing at 44.75" and D4 swingweight. Best driver I've ever hit.

[@MichaelNewtonGolf]

sounds a great setup 👍

[@MrHugo1986]

Great video, also highlights more loft reduces curve significantly

[@robertakerson7186]

Mr. Newton- If you know golfers with club speeds of 100, 90, and 80 it would be fun to see what happens to them with the same experiment.

[@jcgolf159]

Agreed. Time for some average whackers and see how they fair.

[@zazhou]

Yes, would like to see for 90 mph clubhead speed (average golfers) which of the three driver lofts would give most carry and total distance?

[@StayFlyJW]

I’m using a 9 degree Rogue. I just picked it up at Dick’s for my first driver. Was slamming it in the bay and tried a 10.5 but wasn’t hitting it as far.

[@adamfrance9372]

Hi Micheal, if you consistently hit the ball what looks like about a quarter inch low in the face, why don't you trial tees set a quarter inch higher? Might just be the answer, unless you've already tried this. love the videos, very informative, keep them coming. ps. I play the G425 Max in 10.5 with a Hazardous handcrafted low spin all yellow shaft,gives me a great ball flight

[@jimwhite6282]

Currently using 10.5* This replaced my 13* driver around 2008. I was frustrated with the extreme loft, shorter carry, and shorter roll out. When moving to the 10.5* my total distance increased by about 15 yds. although my drives experienced a greater frequency of pushing right.

[@adamgoedhart5087]

Just what i bought as ive used in the past. Im using a sim 9.0

[@benicurtis4807]

I use epic flash 8 degree xstiff or sim2 7 degree xstiff hzrdus green never been custom fit but I hit 260 carry on a really bad strike but good strikes carry 300+

[@lancefrey8482]

I use I use a ping g410 for 2 years. I have it lofted to 7.5. My miss is an overdraw left. Seems to help keep the face less draw bias. I also play in a lot of wind so I need it coming out lower and running. I’d prefer to launch it a bit higher but just not in the cards here.

[@stuartjames1971]

Had custom fit for my Cobra F9. Ended up with 12 degree. Too high a ball flight so adjusted it to 10.5 but can’t seem to get it right. Gone back to my Taylormade Burner 10.5 degree. A touch heavier and launches so much better and longer too…… 😃⛳️👍🏻

[@kevinwood1722]

I have an F9 with a Mitsubishi Tensei CK Blue regular flex and it works good for me. It’s at 10.5 now but am going to crank it down to 9.5 to see how that works.

[@theFD86]

Hey Mike can we see a couple angles of you swinging the golf club and some slow motion swings. You’ve got such a great swing it would be great to see it a few different ways.

[@MichaelNewtonGolf]

Got that exact video on my channel........somewhere!

[@phytosnappy3069]

Play the G425 max 9* playing at 8* in the flat position, weight neutral have a 115-118 mph club speed with an upward AoA.

[@phytosnappy3069]

Play the stock tensei orange in X flex.

[@MichaelNewtonGolf]

sounds good, thanks for sharing

[@bjm1711]

PXG 0211. 10.5. Persuaded by numerous KZbin videos to launch higher as apparently Trackman data shows (given same club head speed) a higher launch angle drive will go further than a lower launch angle. Seems to work for me.

[@T.Hizzle]

i started w a 9° r11, set it to 7.5°, slice city. worked it through the adjustments until i hit 10.5.° i hit wm straight and i hit em long.

[@chrispendergast7792]

How about testing standard lofts versus a driver adjusted to match? big difference in face angles I suppose?

[@MichaelNewtonGolf]

They were standard lofts, 3 separate heads at each loft

[@danielwarren2355]

Good info and interesting, here comes 50k...

[@jimmyReesby]

I'd like to see you do these same comparisons with a higher tee height. Semmes like all your shots were below center. I think I've seen where above center was better for max distance. 🤔

[@MrSig-ye8hq]

@ Michael Newton Golf Have you done a video on spin numbers using a high lofted driver with weights moved to the front vs a low lofted driver with weights moved to the back? Thanks

[@MichaelNewtonGolf]

No but will add to the list…..thanks for the idea

[@markbrookes6915]

I have the 1 diamond Callaway Mavrick 8.5 & hitting bullets under the wind 🍃 in WA 🇦🇺 it's all ways windy here 10.5 my ball would be gone like a kite 😆

[@niklaseklund6990]

Krank fire pro 8 degree loft 47 inches loooong 💥💥💥💥

[@supersoup5509]

Very helpful. Does adjusting a 10.5 to a 9 equal the exact same as buying a new 9 degree? Or does adjustments change other factors as well?

[@MichaelNewtonGolf]

No, moving 10.5 down to 9 will open the face slightly

[@Traplordsosa]

@@MichaelNewtonGolf That is true, The golfer is supposed to square the face though are they not?

[@jimmyReesby]

You have such a smooth swing. It doesn't look like you're trying to force anything. At 62 years old, I've lost 30 yards since I was 50. It seems like I try to swing harder but the ball goes 240 tops. What's the secret?

[@josephinecampbell3196]

TM Sim Max 2 9 degree with Mitsubishi Tensie regular shaft.

[@GeoffAskewGolf]

Using a ventus black 6x wich i just bought after a fitting. Paired with a 9.0 sim2.

[@bartvanderlinden4334]

11 degree, just because it's my first ( and 2ndhand)driver

[@gearoidocallaghan6622]

I'm waiting on a Callaway Mavrik standard driver 10.5 degree will probably adjust it down to 9.5 and fitted with a project X evenflow 50 shaft

[@paulcarrier3794]

I play a Ping G400 set at 9.5. That loft maximizes my number

[@BALON3Y]

Almost 50k!

[@MichaelNewtonGolf]

Almost

[@legend9018]

Custom fitter put me into Cobra Driver set to 9 degrees with heavier weight in forward position draw setting in a fujikura speeder shaft. That’s a configuration I would’ve never even tried on my own. Has helped me tremendously and I’m not a particularly high speed or low handicap player as my driver SS is around 102mph playing off 6.6.

[@MichaelNewtonGolf]

Good stuff

[@johnv4866]

So, Michael, when I look at your numbers, it appears that you're only 5 yards shorter with the 10.5 than with the 9, but you have a lot less curvature. Is the extra distance of the 9 worth reduction in accuracy?

[@matm6916]

Being european id say the wind would be a factor in making the lower loft more accurate

[@MichaelNewtonGolf]

personal choice is that one.

[@Ekay3226]

thanks

[@colinfrater6953]

10.5 was fitted into this loft

[@jordanebacher]

Callaway rogue ST Max LS at 9 degrees but turned up 2 degrees

[@kenphillips8074]

Ping G 9deg, fitted by Ping.

[@garyhovey9305]

Playing the TourEdge C271 driver 9.5 set at 7.5 Trying to stay at 14 degree launch angle and 7.5 seems to work

[@MichaelNewtonGolf]

sounds perfect

[@jawshtrevizo]

I have a 14; it was passed down to me.

[@dominikkiening7642]

13.5 because i have no other driver

[@marktweet7395]

Nine degrees

[@chrisengland1]

Looks like you need a touch higher tee

[@MichaelNewtonGolf]

if only it was that simple

[@ScottieD1967]

You act as if speed is SO relevant to loft, remember Dustin Johnson uses a 11* driver among other tour professionals at 10.5*. We know your a stud Mike, pat yourself on the back!!

[@MichaelNewtonGolf]

DJ uses 11 degree as he’s a forward handle deliverer so presents less loft at impact 👍

[@mikenortheyes]

G400 lst 8.5. 5 years and no reason to change.

[@petera2133]

What happens at 90 mph.

[@craigs19721972]

King Cobra LTD turned down to 9 degrees and tee the ball high. Get some pretty long bombs high off the face.

[@thomaswhitcombe7236]

As soon as I didn’t see attack angle I turned off

[@PSINXS]

12 spin rate is too high

[@granty1954]

Had to skip to the end. That G425 has to be the loudest, tinniest and most irritating sounding head on the market today! ,

[@dandunne-d5b]

I love the loud Driver! Cleveland Turbo and PING’s sound great!