Is Your Driver Too Long? Most Golfers Guess Wrong

Learn more about Pete's Golf / book a fitting: 🏌️‍♂️ Website: https://petesgolf.com/ Learn more about Jon Sherman: 📕 Four Foundations of Golf Book: https://amzn.to/4bA3TFU 🎥 Jon's main YouTube Channel:    / @jonshermangolf   🎙️ Sweet Spot Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 💻 Website: https://fourfoundationsofgolf.com/ Driver shaft length is one of the most misunderstood topics in golf equipment. Many golfers assume a longer driver automatically means more clubhead speed and more distance — but that’s not always true. In this video, Woody Lashen from Pete’s Golf and I explain why a shorter driver shaft can sometimes help golfers hit the ball farther and straighter by improving strike location, launch conditions, confidence, and overall efficiency. We also discuss why modern driver shafts have gotten longer over time, how shaft length affects swing weight, why simply cutting down your driver is not always the right solution, and why choking down on the grip is not exactly the same as playing a shorter driver. If you struggle with driver accuracy, inconsistent contact, or feeling like your driver is too hard to control, this video will help you understand whether your driver shaft length might be part of the problem — and how to test for the right setup. Topics covered: Why longer driver shafts don’t always create more distance How center-face contact affects ball speed Why shorter drivers can improve consistency What happens to swing weight when you cut a driver shaft Why gripping down changes how the club feels How to find the right driver length for your swing Golf Gear Explained is a joint venture between Pete’s Golf and Jon Sherman. Pete’s Golf is recognized as a Top 100 clubfitter with over 45 years of brand-agnostic fitting experience. Jon Sherman is the author of The Four Foundations of Golf and has been one of the top voices in the game-improvement community for the past decade. Subscribe for more honest golf equipment education, club fitting advice, and myth-busting videos that help you make smarter decisions with your gear.