driver shaft weight vs 3 wood

May 19 2017 Thread starter 9 D Deijavoo Medal Winner Joined May 16 2017 Messages 39. Usually the wood shafts are a bit heavier even if it the same model.

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Just get onto a computer range and hut shots with the 3 wood shaft and the driver shaft gripped down 15 inches.

. In this vid I look at if putting a three wood shaft into a driver will make any difference to ball flight. This may come as a surprise to most golfers. If you go and get fitted it would be more validated.

All Your Golfing Needs At The Best Prices. Mini Driver Vs 3 Wood A mini driver has shaft length and clubhead size slightly bigger than 3 wood. Will it make a golfer.

This is so the 3w doesnt feel really light because of its shorter length. Golf Galaxy Offers Golf Club Trade-Ins. Shaft weight - Driver vs 3wood Shaft weight - Driver vs 3wood.

Having the right loft and shaft if the initial piece to check to make sure you have the right setup for your game and your swing. If a player struggles with 3-wood he can use a 275-300 cc mini driver to find more fairways in regulations. However the surprisingly thing is that overall the accuracy with Driver or 3 wood is much the same both with an average of 47.

Ad Maximize Your Game With The Perfect Clubs From Callaway TaylorMade More. A 3w shaft will generally be heavier 70-75g ish than a driver shaft 50-65g give or take. So I do not have the same shaft for driver and 3 wood.

Lighter Weight Does NOT NECESSARILY Mean Faster Swing Speed. Typically you see fairway woods with a heavier shaft than the drivers. In contrast the three wood shaft length offers a more versatile option for users who want to maximize tree coverage.

Quote Awards Achievements and Accolades 3 January 30 2020. And when it comes to hitting a fairway wood or a 3-wood narrow the stance slightly shift the ball a couple of golf balls towards the middle and ensure your weight moves through the shot. Probably hit some with full shaft not gripped down as well - idally start with that then 3 wood shaft then refit and grip down then go back to full length for a final check ie does that data match the first set.

Usually 3-wood shafts are equal to or heavier than drivers by 0 - 20 grams. Shop The Sweetest Spot In Golf. Please sign in to comment Matt B Columbus OH August 06 2016 at 0941 AM I typically use 70 in my driver 80 in my 3 wood.

Most players use a shorter shaft in their three-wood which will offer greater control and consistency of impact on the face. Ad We Have Redistributed Saved Weight to Enhance Forgiveness Versus Previous MAVRIK Designs. However the smaller shaft size may not be ideal for large trees or thicker branches.

Please sign in to comment Chuck Z Mt Pleasant SC. Id drop down to the 65 if youre staying in that same lineup. While a 3 wood is 42-43 inches long with a loft between 13 and 16 degrees.

Driver 466 and 3 wood 474 so there is a 08 difference between the 2 clubs. With the driver widen your stance get the ball lined up with the inside of your left heel and tilt your spine slightly away from the target. A shaft type can have the same launch and feel but a 70g shaft on a driver will feel different than a 70g on a 3W.

Best advice though is to go to a fitter to get the correct answer on what shaft you should use in your 3 wood. This redistribution of shaft weight into the clubhead can be one of the last tweaks in a fitting that unlocks more distance off the tee. General rule of thumb is 10g difference between 3w and driver shaft.

A 3 wood shaft in a driver. Ad Buy New Equipment Or Pre-Owned Golf Clubs. Ad Thomas Golf Brand Custom Made Fairway Woods for Men Ladies Seniors Buy Today.

Yes although mine is the older 917 driver and 3 wood when I got fitted for them the fitter arrived at the same brand shaft and flex for both driver and 3 wood for me and Im only leaning to that answer by my own experience. The driver is the most popular choice among homeowners because of its ease of use and affordability. Share More sharing options.

What weights are your two shafts. My preferred weight for driver shaft would be something in the 50 - 60 gram weight while 3 wood in 70 - 80 gram feels best to me. Driver Vs Wood Shaft Length.

The heavier you go in the shaft the lower the ball flight should be -- if its too heavy the ball would look. The longer shaft and less loft in a driver help it go further but also can make it more difficult to hit straight. Fairway Hit Fairway hit from Shot Scope.

Without testing you have no idea if a lighter shaft will produce more speed in fact as noted earlier Heavier Weight might produce higher swing speeds. Using a lighter shaft allows more weight to be placed in the clubhead through adjustable weights hotmelt etc. The Golfers Role In A Fitting.

I used to be quite a fuss pot over this issue and insisted that at least brand wise my driver 3 wood hybrids must be the same although of different weight. I play the same model shaft in my driver and 3W but the 3W is a 70g and driver 60g. Callaway Epic Speed Drivers Golf Drivers Specs Reviews.

I believe there are two major things you need to remember related to shaft weight for drivers and fairway woods. 5w would be heavier still 80-85g. Manufacturers do continue to experiment and develop new shafts but its a general rule that 3 woods are heavier than drivers as this can often help create a more consistent swing between the 2 clubs as the added weight helps deliver a similar.

By turbo4door March 24 2011 in WRX Club Techs. I have seen players use same shaft in both. Shop The Latest Drivers Woods Putters Gear More On The Golf Galaxy Official Site.

Without increasing the total weight of the club. Mini drivers shots hit a slightly farther distance as compared to 3-wood.

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