Justin Thomas Driver Shaft Length

[Kaexo]

Anyone know what it Is? Always intrigues me to see the different lengths and same swing speeds still achieving the same distances. Like Tiger with 44". I'm assuming JTs is fairly short only being 5'10.

[Jagpilotohio]

I Can’t help. I can’t ever remember it being discussed or written down anywhere.

[benclab]

I'm not certain, but since he's part of the new breed, probably 45 inches. All the kids have their driver that long it seems.

[Boydr12]

Just long enough to... GET IN THE BUNKER!!!

[Mych]

I think remember seeing an article about him using a 42" driver a while back. (edit: actually it was Jimmy Walker)

 

I've been playing mine "short" at 44.5in for a couple years, but just for grins I threw a 3W shaft in one of my drivers last night and it felt awesome at 43in. I'm going to take it out to the range this week and see how well it works.

[JStang]

I'm not certain, but since he's part of the new breed, probably 45 inches. All the kids have their driver that long it seems.

 

These young whippersnappers and their long drivers!

[nova6868]

Anyone know what it Is? Always intrigues me to see the different lengths and same swing speeds still achieving the same distances. Like Tiger with 44". I'm assuming JTs is fairly short only being 5'10.

 

Tiger is 44 inches? Thought I recalled him playing around 45 inches. Either way it doesn't change the fact that most OTR drivers are way too long.

 

[conorgolf22]

Just long enough to... GET IN THE BUNKER!!!

I literally laughed out loud.....at work.....in front of my students who are taking a test

[Kaexo]

Anyone know what it Is? Always intrigues me to see the different lengths and same swing speeds still achieving the same distances. Like Tiger with 44". I'm assuming JTs is fairly short only being 5'10.

 

Tiger is 44 inches? Thought I recalled him playing around 45 inches. Either way it doesn't change the fact that most OTR drivers are way too long.

 

Yes golf.com did an article and said it was 44".

 

http://www.golf.com/equipment/2018/01/25/tiger-woods-taylormade-driver-fairway-woods-farmers-insurance-open

 

He played 43.5" for most of his career.

[tmw4h5]

Are there a number of pros using drivers under 45"? What seems to be the most common length?

[Kaexo]

Are there a number of pros using drivers under 45"? What seems to be the most common length?

 

Yes tons. Tiger, Bubba, Sergio, and numerous other ping pros listed on their website under 45". One of the longest hitters in Trey Mullinax is listed at 44.25".

[tmac7592]

Just long enough to... GET IN THE BUNKER!!!

Be careful, he might try to get you banned here too

[tmac7592]

Anyone know what it Is? Always intrigues me to see the different lengths and same swing speeds still achieving the same distances. Like Tiger with 44". I'm assuming JTs is fairly short only being 5'10.

 

Tiger is 44 inches? Thought I recalled him playing around 45 inches. Either way it doesn't change the fact that most OTR drivers are way too long.

 

pretty sure tiger is 44.75, at least thats what I recall from an old stat sheet of his from a nike tour van

[Kaexo]

Anyone know what it Is? Always intrigues me to see the different lengths and same swing speeds still achieving the same distances. Like Tiger with 44". I'm assuming JTs is fairly short only being 5'10.

 

Tiger is 44 inches? Thought I recalled him playing around 45 inches. Either way it doesn't change the fact that most OTR drivers are way too long.

 

pretty sure tiger is 44.75, at least thats what I recall from an old stat sheet of his from a nike tour van

 

There is an article by golf.com written at the farmers insurance from a few weeks ago has it at 44 inches. He played 43.5 inches for most of his career. I linked it above.

[Doc420]

I have held some of Justin's old irons, I think they were standard lengths. One of his old putters before he went to mallets was 33. I would guess that he plays his driver 44.5 to 45

[SubaruWRX]

Anyone know what it Is? Always intrigues me to see the different lengths and same swing speeds still achieving the same distances. Like Tiger with 44". I'm assuming JTs is fairly short only being 5'10.

 

Tiger is 44 inches? Thought I recalled him playing around 45 inches. Either way it doesn't change the fact that most OTR drivers are way too long.

There’s a thread here with some pros spec sheets for their builds. I think Tigers driver was 45.25”.

[Brizam]

Rory is 45.75" and hes certainly no giant.

[Kaexo]

Anyone know what it Is? Always intrigues me to see the different lengths and same swing speeds still achieving the same distances. Like Tiger with 44". I'm assuming JTs is fairly short only being 5'10.

 

Tiger is 44 inches? Thought I recalled him playing around 45 inches. Either way it doesn't change the fact that most OTR drivers are way too long.

There’s a thread here with some pros spec sheets for their builds. I think Tigers driver was 45.25”.

 

There is literally an article written from the farmers a month ago stating tigers driver is 44 inches. He also played 43.5 almost all his career. I have also seen an interview of him saying his driver has and will never be over 45 inches.

[14mh]

Anyone know what it Is? Always intrigues me to see the different lengths and same swing speeds still achieving the same distances. Like Tiger with 44". I'm assuming JTs is fairly short only being 5'10.

 

Tiger is 44 inches? Thought I recalled him playing around 45 inches. Either way it doesn't change the fact that most OTR drivers are way too long.

There’s a thread here with some pros spec sheets for their builds. I think Tigers driver was 45.25”.

 

There is literally an article written from the farmers a month ago stating tigers driver is 44 inches. He also played 43.5 almost all his career. I have also seen an interview of him saying his driver has and will never be over 45 inches.

 

There is also an article from the same time saying when he went down to 44.25 he lost to much distance. He said 44.5 was ideal mix. It was in the long club testing interview he did with Jon Wall.

[SubaruWRX]

Anyone know what it Is? Always intrigues me to see the different lengths and same swing speeds still achieving the same distances. Like Tiger with 44". I'm assuming JTs is fairly short only being 5'10.

 

Tiger is 44 inches? Thought I recalled him playing around 45 inches. Either way it doesn't change the fact that most OTR drivers are way too long.

Theres a thread here with some pros spec sheets for their builds. I think Tigers driver was 45.25.

 

There is literally an article written from the farmers a month ago stating tigers driver is 44 inches. He also played 43.5 almost all his career. I have also seen an interview of him saying his driver has and will never be over 45 inches.

 

There is also an article from the same time saying when he went down to 44.25 he lost to much distance. He said 44.5 was ideal mix. It was in the long club testing interview he did with Jon Wall.

http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/topic/1510602-tour-pro-spec-sheets/

 

[Kaexo]

I'm quoting Eldrick himself in an interview and you're quoting Nova6868 from Golfwrx. I think I trust Tiger a little more. The man has literally said he has never played a driver greater than 45 inches.

[14mh]

I'm quoting Eldrick himself in an interview and you're quoting Nova6868 from Golfwrx. I think I trust Tiger a little more. The man has literally said he has never played a driver greater than 45 inches.

 

The Jon Wall article was an interview with Tiger. The Golf article was a quote from Taylormade. Tiger also said he used a 45 inch with Nike but would lose it to much. I don't think it is a stretch to say he had them make longer drivers to try. The 45.25 may have never made into a tournament but that easily could have been one he had made that week.

[Kaexo]

I'm quoting Eldrick himself in an interview and you're quoting Nova6868 from Golfwrx. I think I trust Tiger a little more. The man has literally said he has never played a driver greater than 45 inches.

 

The Jon Wall article was an interview with Tiger. The Golf article was a quote from Taylormade. Tiger also said he used a 45 inch with Nike but would lose it to much. I don't think it is a stretch to say he had them make longer drivers to try. The 45.25 may have never made into a tournament but that easily could have been one he had made that week.

 

Oh Lord ok I'm sure he's used a 48 inch driver before but not in anything that mattered so yes I'm sure he's had one made but like you said it's never seen anything that mattered, certainly not garnered a major victory for him.

 

I'm only correcting what these guys are implying that he used anything over 45" as a regular driver length.

[denvergolf]

I'm quoting Eldrick himself in an interview and you're quoting Nova6868 from Golfwrx. I think I trust Tiger a little more. The man has literally said he has never played a driver greater than 45 inches.

 

The Jon Wall article was an interview with Tiger. The Golf article was a quote from Taylormade. Tiger also said he used a 45 inch with Nike but would lose it to much. I don't think it is a stretch to say he had them make longer drivers to try. The 45.25 may have never made into a tournament but that easily could have been one he had made that week.

 

Oh Lord ok I'm sure he's used a 48 inch driver before but not in anything that mattered so yes I'm sure he's had one made but like you said it's never seen anything that mattered, certainly not garnered a major victory for him.

 

I'm only correcting what these guys are implying that he used anything over 45" as a regular driver length.

When he switched back to the Matrix, they specifically said it was 44" when he was on the range.

[EaglesGolf99]

43 5/8" on Drivers, here.

[hwwong]

Love how a thread about JT's driver length turns into a discussion about Tiger's driver length :D

[Jagpilotohio]

Love how a thread about JT's driver length turns into a discussion about Tiger's driver length :D

 

You beat me to it. LOL.

[nova6868]

Hey, leave me out of this. Haha

 

I started the other thread with the screenshot of Tiger's driver length (from years ago), but I don't know the guy or know what his current driver length is. I stand by my original statement that 99% of amateurs shouldn't touch anything over 45 inches.

[nygbrs222]

I fit guys on a regular basis and it's amazing how many of them scoff at the 1" under drivers, but when they see their dispersion rate......they then are okay with a little less distance.

[KCCO]

I’m 5’10” and 44” driver has worked really well for me. I’ve yet to see a decrease in distance, just an increase in smash factor, and tighter dispersion. I’m sure that one inch helps putting the ball on sweet spot on the ball more consistently, and would result in better results across the board by giving up an inch.

 

*also confidence changes when over the ball, 1/2” I noticed but not too much. 1” standing over ball felt great (playing at 44”)