timestamp='1321565624' post='3814845'] Sergio Garcia WITB 2016; Sergio Garcia WITB 2015; . When it comes to shafts and drivers, golfers are perpetually looking at length because that is the thing that helps the golf ball go the distance, quite literally. Sergio Garcia WITB: Full Specs. Grip: Garsen Golf Ultimate. For the only piece of equipment that Garcia uses on every shot, he opts for the 2021 TaylorMade TP5X golf ball. Typically, flex is not a big deal since most people only trim .5-.75 inches max. Peter Kostis: It Might Not be Your Swing, It Might Be Your Equipment - Golf This is allowed, but as you now know, it takes a lot of skill to control those clubs. At that point, it was the final switch into the TaylorMade Spider X putter that married it all together. Also arent Blueprints forged and welded together? [/quote] Odyssey OWorks Black 7S I received a call one day sometime before Memorial and it showed up as Carlos Ortiz, always excited to chat with Carlos so I answered and it wasnt Carlos, it was Sergio. Don't think it gave a SW. I'm interested in knowing how it's done, the technical side of building such a short driver and still maintain the weight and flex. If you consider cutting the length down, thats not a one-step decision either. We had, Read More Callaway MAVRIK Irons Review: Ultimate Irons For 2023Continue, Many amateur golfers are concerned about driver shaft length but lie angle is just as important. If you increase the length by just half an inch, you can push the distance to 262 yards. 2020 was the first year of Garcias career that he teed it up without a club contract, following in the footsteps of Ryder Cup teammates Tommy Fleetwood, Justin Rose, and Paul Casey. Shafts: Tour AD DI 105 Hybrid X (3), Nippon N.S. A right triangle with the 90 degree right bend at 32.5 height and a 55 degree lie has a high hand angle of 35 degrees if my arms are straight down. But if you are watching a game with some of the smaller players, you might see them use drivers that are 48 inches. The P730 irons first hit retail in November 2017, and theyre forged from 1025 soft carbon steel with faces and grooves that are precision-milled. Garcia uses SuperStroke S-Tech grips in a blue-and-yellow colorway, matching the colors of his beloved European Ryder Cup team. Lite flex is only available in RH. Launch Std: 175 MPH, 2400RPM @10.5, 307 Carry, Launch Std: 169 MPH, 3150RPM @8.5, 277 Carry, Launch Std: 163 MPH, 3900RPM @8.5, 260 Carry, Multi-material: Carbon fiber crown, sole panel, Carbon crown for weight savings and redistribution, higher MOI, Shallow face for ease of getting the ball airborn from the fairway, Hybrids also feature a carbon crown with strategic weighting, low center of gravity, Variable hosel length for precise CG placement, Internal geometry designed specifically to mitigate sound and heighten feel at impact, High CG placement for more controlled flight, C-grind sole for versatility with wide, high bounce sole, Undercut geometry to move weight from bottom to top of the club. Sergio Garcia makes surprise return to TaylorMade: 'It's - Golf Clear editor. And if you caught the hype video on social media last week, youd know the branding is just a little different from the Jack Whitaker Tight Lies infomercial of the 90s. The first key to the puzzle started with a phone call Titleist wedge master Aaron Dill received from someone elses phone. GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, April 24, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, April 17, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, April 10, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, March 27, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, March 20, Please put and questions or comments here, Please put any questions or comments here, Sergio Garcia's driver length is less than 44 inches. Pro Modus3 Tour 130X shafts. We share your golf passion. And especially this. All Adams clubs come with a 60-day money-back guarantee (terms and conditions apply). When testing 3-woods, the idea was if the Ventus performed as well or better then his gamer, it would go in. Sergio Garcia WITB 2021 (The Players) - GolfWRX If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. Heres how you can make that an advantage without losing accuracy. Muni Set Driver, hybrid, 6-iron, 8-iron, PW, SW, putter, and bag. Consistent. So, you must pick a shaft that works well with the speed of your swing and then match it with the length. Full Set Full 14 club bag, available in RH or LH with steel or graphite shaft options (stiff or regular flex). If you dont want the weight to change, you can offset the lost weight with a relatively heavier shaft oradd lead tapeto the clubhead. Shafts:True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400. Since 2006, Ive been very happy with the TaylorMade ball and all the work theyve done.. Yes they are! Ping G430 driver - Loft above advertised? Morning 9: Another Tiger surgery | Ko looking to end major drought | Lexi playing hurt at first major, Controversial analyst says Phil Mickelson and LIV golf were the winners at 2023 Masters, Morning 9: Tour announced new fall schedule | Cowherd: LIV won Masters | Tiger 1997 Masters ball at auction. For most drivers, this has the additional effect of causing the driver face to sit more open at address, which many better players and pros prefer. Thats where tour reps like Sbarbaro and Rietveld rise above the normal Joes. So whats the fix? This is not a new topic. Check out more photos in the GolfWRX forums. And if you go for 44 inches, the ball can reach 270 yards. The irons have KBS Max 85 steel shafts or UST Helium NanoCore Black (60g, 50g) graphite shafts, while wedges feature a KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 steel shaft or UST Helium NanoCore Black (45g) graphite shaft. This driver shaft length chart is only a suggestion. Garcia left TaylorMade in 2017 after being with the company for nearly his entire professional career, but he came back to the company after an intermission of nearly three years. At the top of the bag he had been using a TaylorMade Stealth Plus driver (opens in new tab) but right now he has switched into the Ping G430 Max driver which has a Fujikura Ventus Red shaft. If the tradeoff was really between distance and accuracy, you should choose distance. [/quote] 43 inch length. The Ventus Black added some stability but there was more to find. What's In The Bag: Sergio Garcia | Today's Golfer Shafts: Nippon N.S. X-Forged UT (#3- 21)- DG X700 Ive always had it like this, he said. The process was simplified as the new Ventus Black 7 X outperformed the old setup straight away and the 5-wood was apples to apples. So Im super happy about it, and Ive been driving the ball well.. Or as the company puts it in a press release, The new Adams Golf brand is set out to be a digitally native leader in direct-to-consumer golf equipment as a simple, aspirational and accessible golf brand.. GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, April 24, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, April 17, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, April 10, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, March 27, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, March 20, Please put and questions or comments here, Please put any questions or comments here. More photos from the event here. Cameron Napa California @ 34"[/b], i think someone here said it is 44.5 or close to it. See What Members Are Saying! When Sergio Garcia visited TaylorMade's test facility in July 2021, he hit the Stealth Plus+ 9 yards farther than his SIM2. I don't like pouring a lot of lead down the shaft. If you are a seasoned golfer, you already know this. With shorter blade length, less offset and narrower sole widths than any other Ping iron, this is really a club for the best ball strikers. They are lightweight, comfortable, and give top-notch grip and stability. Sergio Garcia WITB Driver: TaylorMade SIM (9 degrees in upright setting) Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 7 X (Tipped 1, 45 1/8 inches, C8 Swing weight w/ 20G insert in butt end) Launch Std: 175 MPH, 2400RPM @10.5, 307 Carry 3-wood: TaylorMade SIM "Rocket" (14 degrees @14.75 in upright setting, 1.5 Degree sleeve) 3 wood..Ping K15 16* stiff I didn't lose any distance going to 43" and that head is 12* 430cc. Could be using a rip 90 as now, although he did use a blueboard 83 for a while Its actually boring and frustrating as I just cant get the ball to go any farther. Neat idea, but no thank you. Driver: Ping G425 LST (9 degrees @7.5) Shaft: Steve Stricker WITB accurate as of the Zurich Classic. Sergio Garcia WITB 2017 - GolfWRX Day 39:Chipping and putting practice. Not sure on the shaft. 1- How does he keep the swing weight up with such a short driver, wouldn't it make the head unplayable. By using TST, you agree to our Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, and our Guidelines. The launch conditions of the SIM have always been something Garcia loved, however, there was something in the dispersion profile that didnt quite win him over. If it is made of graphite, 44 inches is the norm. But since these drivers are way above the permitted limit of 48 inches, you cannot use them in tournaments under the purview of the USGA. He also uses just two additional wedges, TaylorMade Milled Grind 3 52- and 58-degree clubs. So, now you will see players carry around driver shafts anywhere from 45-48 inches long. Grip: Ping Pistol PP61, Driver: Titleist TSR3 (10 degrees @9.25) And what you find in shops are drivers with about 45.5 inches. Shorter was longer for me, and helped eliminate some of the wild swings/shots I was making as I tried to adjust to what felt like a freakishly long shaft. The Max head is more forgiving and you get that easy to hit feeling like its G425 predecessor, with the looks still offering a generous and easy-to-hit footprint that will appeal to many. Follow this idea for a secondmy irons are currently set for a 32.5 inch height to my curled fingers. His driver is shorter than most (about 43 inches instead of the tour average of 45); he likes to grind his own wedges; he uses heavier shafts in his woods than most; and, perhaps most notably,. More photos from the event here. It seems that Garcia is still unsettled with his putter decision, so its currently a work in progress. in Member Swings, Copyright 2004-2023 The Sand Trap .com Shafts: Mitsubishi Tensei AV Raw White Hybrid 100 X (3), Nippon N.S. Published 23 January 23, A closer look at the man on the bag for the affable Tony Finau, By Sam Tremlett Of course, these are just averages. (What To Look Out For), Putter Length By Height (Read this Chart), Loft of Wedges Explained (Fine Tune Your Bag). The one-piece forging involved in constructing the Ping Blueprint makes for very tight tolerance control and that means maximum consistency when it comes to distance control. Although Garcia started this year using a new TaylorMade Spider GT with a red crown, he switched into an older TaylorMade Spider X putter with a silver-and-white crown at THE PLAYERS. USGA and R&A announce proposal to limit golf ball performance for elite level competition, Cobra 2020 Forged Tec One Length irons & LAB Link.1 putter, Ventus TR Blue 6S Velocore Driver Shaft (Ping Adapter) , Phantom X 11 weld neck, Scotty shaft, Scotty grips. GW..Tommy Armour 52* PGA Tour will abide by USGA ruling on shaft length, and Phil Mickelson Garcia split with TaylorMade in October in 2017 after 15 years with the company before signing with Callaway at the start of January 2018. I always like to have my 5-wood in, so this wedge setup works.. They probably select the heaviest head they can find then hot melt, etc. One of them has 13.5 degrees of loft and the other has 19 degrees. i have done this before at a 44" driver With the super quad and gotten to E swing weight. I love everything about it, Garcia said. And yes despite being counterintuitive, distance increased. But you will also be bringing along the risk of hitting the ball into the woods, water, or, worst of all, out of bounds. Garcia has weights added to the butt-end of his grips to effectively counterweight the clubs and make the heads feel lighter. This is why tee shots can go as far as 400 yards because they are being hit with drivers that are about 72 inches. Wait, what? It's easy! By increasing the shaft length, you do change the flex of the club. Best Driver Shaft Length; 43" Vs 44'' Vs 45'' (Chart) If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. We take a look inside the bag of immensely successful LPGA player Brooke Henderson. It's nothing magical that can't be done by a competent club builder. Pro Modus3 125 Wedge S, Putter: Ping PLD Anser 2D prototype 44.5 Inch Driver Shaft Length A driver with a shaft length of 44.5 inches usually helps golfers with the following. As with his driver and fairway woods, Garcia prefers to have the shafts of his irons and wedges match so the feel is similar throughout the set. Bettinardi Soft Carbon Stinger Raw 51*-55*-59* KBS HiRev Tour My driver lie is 55 degrees according to the line marks, and yes this wont include shaft droop, but i hit a 75g V2 so its a robust stiff so call it straighter. Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD IZ 8 X, 5-wood: Titleist TSi2 (18 degrees) Sergio Garcia WITB: 2019 PGA Championship, Sergio Garcia WITB 2018 (with commentary from Sergio), Report: Sergio Garcia in hot water unless he can provide valid reason for Wentworth withdrawal GolfWRX, Tony Finau WITB 2021 Genesis Invitational, Tony Finaus winning WITB: 2022 Rocket Mortgage Classic, Tony Finaus winning WITB: 2021 Northern Trust. Your email address will not be published. Sergio Garcia Wins with a Unique Set of Clubs - D'Lance Golf What clubs does Ryder Cup legend and 2017 Masters champion Sergio Garcia use? In the case of the Ping Blueprints, turf interaction was a huge factor, but it was also the novelty of it being a Ping iron that made it attractive. Heres your driver shaft length guide if you are trying to hit the golf ball further than the competition. Then I started killing it, great ball flight, around 265 ish. A deep dive into Sergio Garcia's golf bag - PGA TOUR I hit several and liked the Titleist best, but for a few weeks the shaft (45.5") felt too long. It was definitely a big part of [my decision to sign]. A lot of times, you will change the flex by an unpredictable amount. TaylorMade's Stealth drivers have a carbon-fiber face - Golfweek It is recommended to get a shaft of your desired length made in the factory instead of outsourcing it to a fitter you know. The standard driver shaft length for men is 43.5 inches when the shaft is steel. Published 16 January 23. Why cant I just be happy with my driver? I play 'em at 44" and for me it works very well, I haven't tried 43.5" [b]YET[/b]. I'm estimating that he is playing a a 216g head?? There's a reason why the average driver shaft length on the PGA Tour is 44.5, not 45.5 or longer. Project X Even Flow Riptide. Driver: Ping G430 LST (10.5 degrees @9.5) timestamp='1321565624' post='3814845'] As with the driver, Garcia also transitioned from TaylorMades older SIM models into the new Stealth Plus fairway woods this year. There is also a Lite offering in specific lofts for players who need shorter build length and overall lighter weight. Sergio at one point has almost 100 gms of weight in the shaft. max power, March 1, 2011 All rights reserved. If the ball starts resting near the fairway, getting an extra 20 yards is a big advantage. RIP alpha 90x, TSr3 15* w/Venus Blue TR 7X Theyre designed with thin toplines, thin soles and a compact shape that elite ball strikers like Garcia prefer. Ball is the most important thing, said Garcia at the time. Still, distance is something the tech should enable for them. I am sacrificing the ability for add-ons aside from an umbrella. Gotta be close to E0-E2 with a 90g shaft, Callaway XR16 Pro 9* Fujikura Speeder Evolution II TS 65 S He equips his 3-wood with a Fujikura Ventus Black 7X shaft to match his driver, and his 5-wood has a slightly heavier Fujikura Ventus Black 8X shaft in it. Loft: 14.5 Degrees. Players with a high swing speed will be able to notice this more than others, however even a player with a lower swing speed may feel they are not as accurate as before. I was hitting it beautifully, much much easier to control. It has been a spotty 2020 up to a certain point, but it was some tweaks he made after the COVID-19 lockdown that finally put Garcia in a pocket with his gear and brought back some old feels. We take a look inside the bag of young American golfer Sam Bennett. I don't trust the strength of the graphite shaft tips. Could be using a rip 90 as now, although he did use a blueboard 83 or a while Shaft:Fujikura Ventus Black 7 X, 5-wood:TaylorMade Stealth Plus (19 degrees @17) Driver shaft length too long for most players - The Sand Trap Does Anyone know the specs on Sergio Garcia driver when he was still using R9 supertri? However he then resigned with TaylorMade in 2021 but right now it doesn't seem like he has an equipment contract given the variety of brands represented in his golf bag at the moment. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Putter: Odyessey Metal X Milled 1. Growing up knowing our Ping Eye 2 and irons like that, to be able to hand him a true forging was an eye-opener for Sergio and also a badge of honor for us. 60* Callaway PM Grind (opens in new tab) He has the number 85 stamped on it and it was a big factor why he resigned with the brand. Published 17 January 23. If you didnt, take a minute to familiarize yourself. Not sure on the shaft. Pro Modus3 Tour 120 TX, Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM9 (50-08F), Titleist Vokey Design WedgeWorks Proto (54-M) The prodigal Spaniard, who has 16 wins on the European Tour and 11 on the PGA Tour, rejoined TaylorMade in May 2021. So I choke up on the club by that much. Affiliate Disclosure: We fund this site through potential commissions on products purchased through referred links. One of the best drivers out there though so it clearly works. [quote name='J.W.' The standard driver shaft length for men is 43.5 inches when the shaft is steel. Not sure on the shaft. 5-wood: TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus (19 degrees) with Fujikura Ventus Black 8X shaft. Titleist 910F 13.5* with ahina 72 X flex Im really enjoying this retro stuff. I noticed zero difference in how the club felt in my hands (aka swing weight). But in recent times, 45 inches has become the standard. That's very very short. Finally Garcia wears adidas shoes. SW is D1 I believe. Can I cherry pick loft?