shorter driver,longer drives?
had my driver cut down to 43.75 inches from 45 inches based on my wrist to floor measurements and lyles advice.
hit it at the range last night and couldnt believe the difference much more accurate and to my suprise longer by probably 15 yards.no joke. club feels much better in my hands as well. for those of you who may be afraid of losing distance with a shorter driver try it first you may be suprised as well.
I understand the theory...
... and have read Wishon's book. I have tried lots of drivers and usually, the 46" drivers feel too awkward and indeed hit shorter ON AVERAGE than my 44" 13 degree Nike Sumo.
I have found one exception though. The Tour Edge Exotics XLD, listed at 46" but seems more like 46.5", hits the ball straight and MUCH further than the Nike. For whatever reason this driver just clicks with me, and the long length doesn't bother me at all, and indeed delivers the associated extra distance.