The performance of the face has also increase the size of the sweet spot by. It is available in three flexes all with a lowtomid torque, and is also half an inch shorter in length. For a golfer like me, the x hot definately seems more forgiving ecpecially when the club is set to the draw position. Driver shaft length is shorter better than standard length. For this video, weve used the gc quad launch monitor to gather real world data comparing two identical clubs that only differ in shaft length. After teasing you with the longest driver of 20, and the most accurate driver of 20, its time to reveal mygolfspys most wanted driver of 20. Rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre tests the latest callaway x2 hot driver using gc2 and real golf balls.
The x hot comes in 3wood through 11wood lofts 15, 17, 19, 21, 23 and 25 degrees with a 5558gram project x velocity shaft, while the x hot pro is available in four lofts. Garmin approach x10 save 30% wedges buy 3 get 20% off. Premium lightweight shaft further enhances speed and distance there is a newer model of this item. Over the last few years, driver esthetics have gone under a bit of an overhaul. Nov 22, 20 callaway have fitted the x2 hot pro with a premium aldila tour green shaft which was the number one shaft on the pga tour in 20. Driver shaft length yesterday i tested shafts in my epic 10. Then i got to wondering how much distance i could gain if i also increased the length of this new shaft by 1. With great sound, great feel and callaways proven technologies, the x hot driver gives you all the necessary tools to hit longer, straighter drives. The x hot comes in 3wood through 11wood lofts 15, 17, 19, 21, 23 and 25 degrees with a 5558gram project x velocity shaft, while the x hot pro is. Shaft pour callaway optiforcex2 hotbig bertha 2014 driver reg flex. Graphite shafts are available in light, stiff and regular flex while the steel ones are only offered in stiff and regular flex. Mitsubishi diamana bf 60, accra tz 6 65, project x hzrdus smoke black, project x evenflow black 65 and 75, graphite design tour ad tp and iz. It is available in three flexes all with a lowtomid torque, and is also half an inch shorter in length than that standard x2 hot driver at 45.
Aug 15, 2016 when say things like sergio plays a driver at 43 inches, etc. Nov 12, 20 in callaways player testing, x2 hot was, on average, 9 yards longer than x hot while x2 hot pro was 4 yards longer than x hot pro. How much length does the clubhead add to the shaft length for an average 460cc driver. In 2011, the average driver length of the brands that we stock is 45. As you may recall, x hot was the overall winner in our most wanted driver competition earlier this season, so if x2 hot is actually longer, and more forgiving like callaway claims, the x hot series could be a. Callaway created their fastest face for this driver and it shows. Agxgolf ladies magnum 460cc driver wlady flex graphite shaft. In concept, going to a longer shaft is a great idea since in most cases the longer the shaft the faster the head will travel. Epic sz epic flash sz 5w epic flash 4h x forged utapex combo md4 48s, 54c, 60c. Club length is always the finished length and even there many manufacturers measure differently. However, two of those three were nearly as good with a different length.
Shaft flex shaft type lie angle length outlet like new very good good average close. I switched out the stock fujikura pro green 62 stiff at 45. The grip could be a jumbo, to allow gripping lower if needed to shorten the club. Im a very consistent and straight hitter but can use all the help i can get on distance since my typical drive is about 210 yards. Nowadays, with seemingly never ending race to claim longer drives, driver manufacturers have even been selling standard shafts as long as 45 inches. Driver shaft length callaway community callaway golf. By that i mean, the shaft length, weight, flex, and swing weight must be consistent in order to give an accurate sidebyside comparison of performance. Taking a look at popular driver shafts on the pga tour. To determine your wristtofloor measurement, wear street shoes and stand on a hard surface with your arms relaxed at your sides. Choisissez votre combo aptateur, shaft et grip pour drivers callaway exclusivement.
The x hot driver is designed to have a square face angle in its neutral setting. I took my current driver, which is the titleist d3 8. The callaway xr driver replaces the very successful x2 hot driver and it has a lot to live up to as the previous model was one of the best selling drivers in the market unlike the last few drivers callaway has released, the xr has no gravity core, no moveable weights or any other centre of gravity cg moving technology. I have a 2006 ti460 cleveland launcher, with the standard cleveland sliver aflex shaft, and the clubs length is 45. Golf club shaft chart guide when it comes to picking a graphite shaft for your driver or fairway woods, the number of choices that are available can be overwhelming, especially as golf companies continue to offer more and more in the way of custom options. I still struglle a bit with consistancy in my line and distance. I first took the x2 hot driver out for a test drive from our club pro shop on a tournament. Callaway pushes limits with face design on x hot metalwoods. Driver shaft usage on tour can be a bit unpredictable, with some players. The shaft is always cut to the perfect length, whether you are looking for something standard or would like it. Callaway golf pushes the limits of performance to develop drivers that are designed to make every golfer a better player. While the x hot is the less technical model in the callaway driver lineup, it still offers many great features. The original callaway x hot driver, launched in january this year, was the.
Sure, i would like to have the shaft length closer to 45, but this is a great start at making a true pro version driver. Have someone measure from the point where your hand meets your wrist as shown in diagram to the floor. I am thinking of reshafting this driver with a ust low carb aflex shaft which i was very pleased with in my previous driver a. The callaway x2 hot driver is designed to be even longer and more forgiving off the tee than its x hot predecessor. Available flex and shaft material you can either choose the x hot graphite shaft or the true temper speed step one on purchase. Generally, i have found and believe that a shorter driver shaft helps both control and distance because when you.
The shaft will be cut to manufacturers standard length. Driver shaft length are you shorting yourself using a 46. Rated 4 out of 5 by skippy from new irons for an old guy have played callaway irons for many years, never had graphite shaft irons, like the look and distance of the x hot. In callaways player testing, x2 hot was, on average, 9 yards longer than x hot while x2 hot pro was 4 yards longer than x hot pro. Are they referring to the shaft length tip to grip or the total club length with clubhead installed. New hyper speed face produces a 10 percent larger sweet spot for more forgiveness. Jun 21, 2018 driver shaft length is shorter better than standard length. Feb 09, 2018 for this video, weve used the gc quad launch monitor to gather real world data comparing two identical clubs that only differ in shaft length. Thanks to the new head shape and construction, the sweet spot is located where youre more likely to hit it while ball speed and distance are maintained if you dont. Founded in 1982 by the late ely callaway, the mission of callaway golf is to passionately pursue advanced, innovative technologies to sell the worlds best golf clubs, balls, and accessories. I have had this driver for about six weeks and absolutely love it. Rated 5 out of 5 by roger from great and most forgiving club im a senior golfer with a slower swing speed, so this is a great driver for me, its very forgiving even when i dont t hit it on the sweet spot, which is very generous. When say things like sergio plays a driver at 43 inches, etc.
From the beginning of the 20th century all the way through to the middle 1980s, the standard mens driver length stood at 43. This means a lighter head for more ball speeds and the whole club comes in at just under 300 grams, which is impressive for an adjustable driver. Most male golfers are wielding drivers that measure 45 to 48 inches, the maximum allowed under the united states golf associations rules of golf. It comes stock with a proprietary true temper project x velocity shaft in. There is no such thing as a standard length for a driver, they come 44. The shaft is always cut to the perfect length, whether you are looking for something standard or would like it customized to suit your playing. Using trackman my idea was to test the same golfer, clubhead and golf ball, but change the shaft length. Esthetics over the last few years, driver esthetics have gone under a bit of an overhaul. New listing callaway tour ad ev7 fairway 3 wood shaft flotrue. It is an all titanium head with callaways optifit hosel. The club has the stock, project x velocity shaft with a stiff flex. Jan 02, 2019 with the pga tour season ramping back up this week, its time to take a look at some of the most popular driver shafts. The problem with testing stock driver shafts true fit clubs.
This 460 cc driver has a larger titanium face than the x hot without being any heavier, giving you forgiveness without sacrificing ball speed. The x2 hot driver is available in three different lofts. The best 2019 driver and shaft combinations true fit clubs. Aftermarket, top quality graphite shaft installed with a callaway optifit shaft adapter. Aug 20, 2015 using trackman my idea was to test the same golfer, clubhead and golf ball, but change the shaft length. Nov 07, 20 the standard length of a mens driver is roughly 43. There is no question i have been an advocate for driver shaft length to be shorter than the current standard driver shaft lengths as offered by the various golf equipment companies. Find the right driver shaft length for your game golficity. I have a natural slice so the draw face turns a slice into a fade and a fade into a straight shot. Use our fitting wizard to find the right driver shaft for you. With proven technologies, great sound, and great feel, its designed with everything you need to hit longer, straighter drives.
Oct 01, 2018 for example, a weaker senior golfer would possibly buy a 176 gm lighter than usual driver head to be installed in a 55 gm light shaft for a 47. The 2019 callaway x hot driver is built for ball speed, long distance and forgiveness across the entire face. Like last years x hot, the x2 hot drivers come in two different options, a pro version with a slightly smaller head, lower launch and spin, and a standard version with more forgiveness and an easier launch. The shaft being shorter helped tremendously to keep the ball in the fairway. The standard length of a driver for men used to be 43.
The standard length of a mens driver is roughly 43. From tester to gamer, the x2 hot pro is a no nonsence driver. The x hot driver is built for ball speed, long distance, and more forgiveness for consistent shots across the face. The pro version has a beautifully clean crown, but some players might wish. The speed frame face is the real tech behind this driver. While the xhot is the less technical model in the callaway driver lineup, it still offers many great features. In reality, the average length of a driver used on tour is 44.