wanting to get into long drive

[NavyMustangGolf]

Ive been lurking on this forum for a while now, trying to soak up as much information as I can. As I currently stand, I swing a 43" driver 115mph with 12* launch. Spin average is around 3500 rpm. I have been interested in diving into the long drive scene. To get used to swinging a longer shaft, I extended my 46" X2hot pro to 48" and set loft to 7.5. I am looking to get an actual long drive setup, but am wondering where to start. Where did you guys start with your long drive setup, and how did you choose your loft combo. I am thinking of just swinging this 7.5/48" on the monitor to get a starting point. Can't think of any big box retailers who have long drive demos. Thanks for reading.

[Triple Putt]

There's multiple companies that offer long drive clubs. Google the companies and give them a shout. They may have demo days etc..

[nolixul]

Post the question on incepta.ca and you'll likely get some good advice - maybe even offers of some cheap clubs. The BST there is a good place to pick up long drive options to experiment with - both shafts and heads. Ebay usually throws up some options too. Most guys I know into long drive started by experimenting rather than fitting.

[03SMURF]

I have a X2Hot Pro LD 5.5* head and a couple HOF XXX-stiff shafts I'd be willing to sell if interested.

[NavyMustangGolf]

Thanks for the replies. Smurf, message some specifics. Im interested.

[emc019]

The long drive is on the Golf channel tonight at 9 ET. I caught the semi finals, really interesting stuff.

[BillyZ2]

most of the guys in this forum hit it 350 yards with a stock 43 inch driver. or at least they say they do

[NavyMustangGolf]

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most of the guys in this forum hit it 350 yards with a stock 43 inch driver. or at least they say they do
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Yeah, still working on that. Mostly focusing on my reps and weight loss. Seems like an interesting sport. Going to start serious training to see what type of gains I can get. [quote name='nolixul' timestamp='1445419372' post='12486252']
Post the question on incepta.ca and you'll likely get some good advice
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I keep getting errors when trying to register. Will keep at it, thanks for the help.

[I 3 putt]

[quote name='NavyMustangGolf' timestamp='1445407465' post='12486110']Ive been lurking on this forum for a while now, trying to soak up as much information as I can. As I currently stand, I swing a 43" driver 115mph with 12* launch. Spin average is around 3500 rpm. I have been interested in diving into the long drive scene. To get used to swinging a longer shaft, I extended my 46" X2hot pro to 48" and set loft to 7.5. I am looking to get an actual long drive setup, but am wondering where to start. Where did you guys start with your long drive setup, and how did you choose your loft combo. I am thinking of just swinging this 7.5/48" on the monitor to get a starting point. Can't think of any big box retailers who have long drive demos. Thanks for reading.[/quote]

I've competed in the past, as recently as 2013. My biggest mistake was too much loft. I went to mesquite, and although I finished top 50 in the world that year, I was hitting anywhere from 8.5-10.5* in loft. I was already hitting Krank and after I was knocked out I talked to Lance Reader from Krank and he gave me his perspective. We dropped down to a 5.5* head and I gained 20 yards in carry by that simple change. Unfortunately, I was unable to compete in 2014 or 2015 bc I am in grad school.

As to shaft length, no one length fits all. Some like them as long as possible...I personally don't like anything over 47". I actually lose speed with the longer shafts.

While I am not in the same level of swing speed as Jamie, Burke, Miller or Allen I am working hard daily in the gym to get back to my top form. Good luck to you, if you want to discuss email me at [email protected]

[NavyMustangGolf]

Thanks, I will hit you up. Started speed training, and I am already enjoying it. Purchased a 5* adams speedline and a RIP XX shaft. Will work that to get the feel. The 47" driver is getting rocked, and feels good swinging all out. I am going to step down the length based on what the monitor says, and being able to hit the center.

[Jay_scott]

I'm pretty sure Cobra made drivers especially made for long drive tournaments, I saw a few for sale through the Cobra website, ill get you a link when I can.

http://www.cobragolf.com/s3-pro-long-drive
http://www.cobragolf.com/long-tom-long-drive

[NavyMustangGolf]

Hit the Monitor today. Fit the Adams Speedline head 5* with a Rip red eyes XX flex. Playing 48" LDA. Clocked 123 average and long drive was 368yds. The longer shaft is definitely different. This is loads of fun. I am looking forward to seeing what gains i can get prepping for long drive. Funny thing is, I can swing my stock driver 124 going at it, its much lighter though. ^^Thanks for the link. I am going to put together a few more combos once i get the feel of this.

[VinceRKG]

I do have some used LD clubs available....Also a couple Cobra heads.

[golfingforelife]

Hey Guys!

I am looking to get into some long Drive competitions as well. I was recently contacted by Krank about their black friday sale to purchase a Formula 6 for somewhere around $420. Unfortunately I do not that have that type of money to spend right now after recently paying for my own wedding. Anyone know where I can get one that's reasonable priced or used?

[VinceRKG]

PM me.....or PM Swingfast on here....