Driver: Shaft vs Playing length

RE: Driver: Shaft vs Playing length

Joseph M — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 02:12:41 GMT

As advised by Titleist their listed playing lengths are measured without the grip attached so if measuring with the grip on and using Barry's directions you would deduct 1/8 - 1/4 inch to account for the the grip cap. For accurate measurement I use a 48" (metal) ruler leaning against a wall and have it leaning so when the club is layed against it the club is properly soled. I predetermine the grip cap depth so I know how much to deduct- it may be nitpicking to make this deduction, but, 1/4 inch = 1.5 swing weight points.

RE: Driver: Shaft vs Playing length

Nils — Sat, 03 Sep 2022 12:07:30 GMT

Hi,

yes that helps, thanks, my old Driver has a Lie Angle of 60 degree, that Head also adds 1 inch to the shaft, grip and adaptor.

Have a nice and pleasant weekend!

RE: Driver: Shaft vs Playing length

Barry M — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 18:40:57 GMT

A driver playing length is measured with the club propped against a wall at the given lie angle (TS2 is 58.5 degrees). Looking at the clubface, measure with a tape directly in line with the shaft from the end of grip to where it would intersect with the ground. For the Titleist driver the playing length is typically 1" longer than the shaft measured from end of grip to end of adaptor.
Hope that helps.