I have been playing for 1 year and 4 months now is that good enough if I want to become a prfessional at the age of 18-19? How far should I hit my driver when I am 184cm tall and 15 years old? When should you get a stiff flex shaft?
2007-02-20 01:05:59 · 6 answers · asked by Anrich Colin Liebenberg 1 in Sports ➔ Golf
im 24 i drive about 310 and i use a metal shaft on my driver for accuracy. i have enough body and turn to hit it. dont worry about how far you hit it. its not important. make sure you get there to make your birdies and pars. remember drive for show and putt for doe. killing the ball does nothing for you. just ask john daily. hes the biggest hitter out there he never wins a tournment. so you will be fine just practice.
2007-02-21 05:16:22 · answer #1 · answered by midnight78dhs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should try some demo drivers side by side with a soft, regular and stiff shaft, everything else the same...clubhead, loft, lie angle, shaft length and grip size...and see what you prefer.
generally, the faster your swing, the stiffer the shaft, but there is some personal preference to take into account.
Many power hitters use a stiff shaft that has also been "tipped", or had an inch or two cut off of the bottom, the most flexible part of the shaft.
Conversly, Mike Dunaway, world long drive champion from the '90s, played a big bertha with an untouched stiff shaft and could carry 300yds + and put a lot of roll on it after that.
Don't put too much emphasis on length. Driving is only one element of the game. if you can carry 220yds with your driver and have it roll to 240, you won't be considered long, but you can compete.
if you can hit it 300yds, but can't chip or putt, you will never score well.
2007-02-20 18:07:09 · answer #2 · answered by CamP 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good 15 year old should hit his driver 240 yards and have a handicap around 12
2007-02-20 12:13:30 · answer #3 · answered by Doug 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What's a good handicap?
I'm 14 years old, 13 handicap, can drive 240-250 yards.
2007-02-20 04:59:40 · answer #4 · answered by SG 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am a 14yr old girl and i have about a 12 or 13 handycap, i think you should get a stiff flex shaft, you might really like it. you sounk like you are good enough to get one
2007-02-20 06:45:10 · answer #5 · answered by t 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm 35 and I hate all of you!!! I'm hoping to break 110 this year.
I don't really hate you. I just wish I had started playing 20 years ago instead of 1year ago.
2007-02-20 06:49:09 · answer #6 · answered by penhead72 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋