Vertically challenged driver length

[trojanhorse]

What length are the vertically challenged guys playing? I'm 5' 6" and just curious what my other short guys are playing.

[Tax77]

5'5, its the only club I play at the standard length of modern clubs. I tried different variations of from 1/2 to 2 inches shorter but they never worked, I saw no improvement in contact in the 44 range, and all the lengths in 43 looked and felt weird to me swinging. I do use a lightweight shaft to help square it up, and a high lofted head to keep the ball in the air.

[Chuck905]

 

I’m standard length and lie or 2* upright for a guy who is 5-3.

I am more sensitive about static shaft weight, swing weight and brand.

Also finally figured what setting works for my with my new Mizuno ST200 driver. Learned 11.5* at 1* upright gave me high power draws; easy 240-250 yard drives with roll.

[dubbelbogey]

I'm 5'7" and played a 44 or 44-1/4" driver for past 15 years, at least. I also have a relatively longer torso and arms, so my hands are somewhat closer to the ground when just hanging from at my sides. So, I normally play shorter clubs with flatter lies.

That said, I recently acquired a shaft to try out and rather than just cut it to my usual playing length, I left it as-is and have been playing with it at 45" for the past few weeks. To be honest, it's just fine at this length. While I can't say I notice any extra distance, it still seems just as accurate for me. Was a very seamless transition, so I'll probably just leave it at 45". Just yesterday I played a round where I only missed one fairway, so it seems to work for me.

I'm still a proponent of shorter driver lengths for those who struggle with driver control. But, I guess my own game and skills have improved to the point where I'm less sensitive to this particular club trait than I might've been in earlier years.

 

[trojanhorse]

I've tried the lightweight route and it was not for me AT ALL. My swing is too aggressive for most lightweight shafts so I'm looking at something in the 65-70g range. My SS is in the 100-105 range and I'm hitting my driver way too so I'm thinking a shorter and stiffer shaft might help me get a few more yards and some more control over the face

[jeff657756]

Im 5'7 with longer arms and i have to cut at least an inch of my driver shafts. 44" for me right now with my current gamer and loving it.