Why 99% of Golfers Should Shorten Their Driver Like Rory McIlroy

[@GolfBusters]

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[@BillyDenton-nx3oy]

I recently switched the shafts in my PingG425 Driver and G425 3-wood. With the 3 wood shaft in my driver I am longer and much, much more accurate. A super cool side effect is my 3-wood with a driver shaft. I'm crushing this club now ! Off of the tee, downwind it is ultra long. Off the deck I picked up 10-15 more yards with the Driver shaft in the 3-wood. Additional Note : I was so pleased with the results above that I went and bought a PingG425 7-wood, and had them put a 3-wood shaft in it. The 7-wood has become an absolute weapon for me from 210 ! Win, Win, Win !! All test results are with Titleist Pro-V1 golf balls.

[@jondanimal]

I grabbed my grandpa's walmart spec driver from 2003 just to mess around with. I ended up hitting it super straight but about 40 yards shorter. The lower yardage didn't matter because I was able to see the green on my second shot rather than behind trees, off fairway, and in bad shape. I didn't realize his club was shorter until this video and now it all makes sense! Looks like I'll be shortening my modern driver and putting it back in the bag!

[@danmartin3714]

Agree 100%. I am only 5'6" and I always take off 2 inches on my driver and 3 wood. Shorter guys should even take off more than taller guys obviously!

[@donaldplumley5350]

I keep telling my wife, 2 inches less is better and more consistent. she and her bf disagree.

[@ryanbaeza9829]

Woah!

[@trex9368]

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[@MW-od8vu]

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[@worldwidewarner2898]

😂😂

[@Colombianblowclub]

What does she identify as)

[@ltsmash254]

Im 6’1” and just went out and bought a toddler driver and am finally hitting the ball 400 yards! Thanks for the tip

[@AndrewStro]

I'm 5-foot-9 and cut 2.25 inches off my SIM. Best decision ever, hitting way more fairways. Cutting and re-gripping is actually pretty easy / straightforward process.

[@trex9368]

Years ago, I played with a 44-inch, 7 Degree TaylorMade Driver. The caddies at Chambers Bay were astounded that a 5'8" middle-aged man could hit it as far as I did. Recently shortened my Ping 430 Max to 44 inches and purchased new heaver swing weights to bring the Driver back to D3 D4 swing weight. Let the Tests Begin!

[@GolfBusters]

Let’s go

[@dead_prez7266]

Do you mean 44 inch shaft length or playing length (with head attached)?

[@trex9368]

@@dead_prez7266 44 inch playing length. Much like Rickey and Rory! Remember shorting the Driver will reduce the Swing Weight. I purchased heavier swing weights to bring my Drivers back to D3 - D4 swing weight!

[@dead_prez7266]

@@trex9368 thank you! What will an improper swing weight result in? For example.. I’m thinking about popping in my three wood shaft to my driver for starters to try it out before I go cutting driver shafts.. playing length will probably be about 43.5”.

[@trex9368]

@@dead_prez7266 Due to the lightness of the Driver I got really quick and hit some wicked Hooks. Purchased the exact same Ping Driver shaft for $80 and weights were $25 ea. 31 and 34 Gram. Golf Shop weighed the driver to tell me which one to use.

[@user-sh7qj1md1g]

Another solution is to choke up for accuracy. Also, tee boxes are not level for drainage reasons. You can change position to adjust up to 2 driver club lengths behind the marker. The ball must be in the tee box. Your stance can be outside the tee box.

[@TEBAIL-v6o]

I Had my M2 Cut to 44" and it was great this absolutely fixed my driving problem ! Im a Staunch Believer !!!

[@MrSig-ye8hq]

When shortening your driver, not only is swing weight affected but also flex. Shortening the shaft 1" will drop the swing weight by 3 points but also increase the stiffness by 1/2 a flex spec.

[@user-jr4ev2iz9p]

How does pertain to taller people though? Rory is only 5'9

[@tigersnipez3847]

FYI Cobra is currently selling a 44.5” ltdx driver with the swing weight already corrected

[@GolfBusters]

Ohh that’s awesome! Would love to try that out

[@grayslayers]

My stealth 2 HD is 45.5. I am going to try it at 43.5 and just see how I get on. You don't know if you don't try huh.

[@Iron_Gofer]

Cut my driver to 44 inches and my 3 wood to 41 inches. We will see how my handicap changes. Hopefully, for the better. Had some deep thought about this myself.

[@mikecr4916]

So what end do you cut the shaft to see this gain? What do you do with swing weight?

[@jacoburanga218]

Just an average player who shoots in the mid to high 90s but I can say I cut down my driver by an inch and it worked out great for me, personally I feel like you sacrifice a little bit of distance but the accuracy and consistency you gain is worth it

[@trevorhenderson4480]

I use a 5 wood shaft in my aerojet my miss hits are 250 in fairway my good hits are 275 fairway swinging out of my shoes I hit 290-300 still in fairway. Shaft measures 42" so driver is playing 43 I've tried going back to reg shaft and can't come close to 5 wood shaft numbers

[@jamesbaine580]

If you were to choke up an inch or 2 on your driver would that have the same result

[@raj_arjune]

I've been playing with a driver length of 44.50" for the last four years. My current driver, Titleist TSi1 is at 44.50", instead of the stock length of 45.50" because it is easier for me to hit and make more FIR'S. My old TaylorMade M6 D-type was also at 44.50" instead of the stock length of 45.75". I will never play a stock length driver, ever. I will never give up accuracy for length and a poor dispersion rate.

[@Twenty3rdGen]

Did you add weight? I have a TSR2 and don’t like it being 45.5” long

[@Eddy1097]

for Rory playing a 44" length Driver is right for a guy his height. most Drivers have a 45" playing length shaft in them when purchased which is ideal for some around 6 feet tall, pending a proper wrist to floor measurement. a 46" playing length shaft is meant for some like Dustin Johnson who is 6'4", I believe the last time he had a big win his Driver playing length was 45.75"

[@beckmanchilds756]

Pxg has shorter driver shafts I think. I’m using one with my ping and it is def way easier to hit than my other shafts

[@ndragon88]

I would love to see you test out the single length drivers that are built to be 42 like their fairway woods

[@PT56123]

Great vid! If I'm ordering a club from online, how would i handle the swing weight? Will I have to take it and the tape to a local shop?

[@GolfBusters]

I believe you would, you can get a tour length shaft and then have a shop adjust the swing weight

[@garrysutcliffe6254]

I totally understand, but have you tried this test by choking down on your driver?

[@GolfBusters]

I originally tried choking down and didn’t like the feel of it. It would be interesting to try this test with that method as well

[@McNultyoh]

Mini burner?

[@waynegood9233]

So a regular shaft becomes a stiff shaft

[@MENACExRIDE]

I wonder what the outcome would be with a taller player rory is under 6 foot right!?

[@GolfBusters]

He is!

[@vivektulja4516]

I am going to cut an inch from my driver every week until I start hitting it 400 yards. Watch out Bryson, DJ, Rory - here I come.

[@R1MDUDE]

so ill be able to drive further than what i hit now "340"??? noooo way!!! i use pro v1's too....

[@manontondalan9941]

i want it 46 so i can get closer to the hole.

[@pobodysnerfect9270]

Me: bought the paradym because i like blue

[@dannydowell6484]

Maybe you all might actually HIT THE BALL 250 ydrs the shorter driver helps so much

[@Zerpersande]

I’ve been playing my driver at 43.5 for about 15 years. This is very old news.

[@thego-o-dstuff1036]

I have also been playing 43.5 inch driver since 2006. Also swing weight means absolutely nothing at all for 15+ handicappers and I couldn't tell the difference anyway.

[@percybyssheshelly]

I just choke up a couple of inches on each club.

[@Andrumen01]

Gripping down somewhat...?

[@Melted_Butter]

Someone needs to tell Rick Shiels! 😂

[@jeffjob8154]

Should you also shorten your three and five wood?

[@GolfBusters]

Great question, my guess would be no because at some point the heads are to big to be hit on a short club. I think there’s a sweet spot. I’ve never heard of a pro shortening a 3 wood but I’ve heard of tons of pros shortening their driver

[@justindisease9153]

All my clubs and irons are one inch shorter

[@mab4110]

If I wanna try this out without buying a new shaft, can I just slap my 3 wood shaft on my driver?

[@GolfBusters]

Yea for sure! Just make sure the swing weight is right

[@JoeAdrain]

I can’t use my driver for shit, because it’s to long. Have to use my 5 iron to get on the green. Def need a shorter driver.

[@PeteMonk]

when you say 44", does that mean playing length?

[@GolfBusters]

I believe total length of club with driver head included

[@waynegood9233]

Remember when you do this the shaft becomes stiffer

[@EduardoHurtado-lu7rz]

Shorter is always better

[@GolfBusters]

That's what my wife says too

[@brentnovak2061]

Go Green!

[@ceciltuttle743]

Yup just shorten your driver and you will be able to hit 350+ with accuracy on the fade and draw no problem hahahahaha

[@alanshaddix2109]

Robots can hit them further, that is why.

[@MikeHoncho3]

Absolute bambs

[@markstevens6902]

Come on, get usurious. The majority of golfers don't have a 130mph swing speed.

[@eirikbjorlo]

@golfbusters DONT generalise! 99% of golfers should not shorten their drivers - you can never be taken serious again. delete channel

[@GolfBusters]

I believe this claim that’s why I made the video

[@eirikbjorlo]

@GolfBusters I KNOW it is not so. Dumb to have something completely wrong defining your channel

[@eirikbjorlo]

​@GolfBusters if you said many - hey, ok! But 100% not 99%

[@GolfBusters]

I believe that 99% of everyday golfers would benefit from it. The 1 percent are very tall scratch golfers. Which is probably less than 1% of golfers. Rory plays a shorter driver

[@eirikbjorlo]

@@GolfBusters again; 99% / 1%, totally wrong

[@paulkellygolf3671]

Rory is the height of a small child. Of course he would have a shorter driver,

[@briano3580]

This is a good video had some good information made me laugh well done, sir