Shortening a driver to (down from a standard 45 or 45.5 inches) significantly reduces the swing weight , making the club head feel much lighter and often too "whippy" or difficult to track during the swing. To restore a standard feel (typically D2 to D4 ), you must compensate for the loss of leverage by adding weight back to the head or adjusting the grip. 1. Calculate the Swing Weight Loss
Shortening the shaft has a predictable impact on the club's balance. 44 Inch Driver Swing Weight
: A driver that started at a standard D2 would drop to roughly C3 , which most players find far too light to control. 2. Restore Weight to the Head Shortening a driver to (down from a standard 45 or 45
: If you cut a standard 45.5-inch driver down to 44 inches (a 1.5-inch reduction), you will lose roughly 9 swing weight points . Calculate the Swing Weight Loss Shortening the shaft
The most effective way to regain the lost feel is to add mass to the club head.
going to a shorter driver shaft and swing weight - Club Fitting - Titleist
