Purchasing a new golf club is a big decision and when you are spending hard earned money, you want to make sure you are getting it right.
When choosing a new driver, it is easy to become overwhelmed with the choices available and with so many new drivers hitting the market on a regular basis, where do you begin?
As you browse the potential options for a new driver, there are many things you need to think about and one of the aspects many beginners fail to take into consideration is the loft of the driver. The common mistake many beginners make is to look at the loft of the driver their favourite professional is using or go for the same loft as the driver which came with their first set.
You do not want to make the same mistake when buying a new driver.
Selecting the correct loft on your driver is not easy and is often misunderstood. You must take time to assess your game and analyse which loft is best suited to the way you play. By choosing the correct loft on your driver, you will maximise your distance.
The best way to do this is to assess the speed at which you are swinging the driver. So, go to your local club and ask them to measure it for you or visit a golf store where they should have the necessary equipment to measure the speed of your swing.
If you cannot get someone else to measure it for you or you would rather do it yourself, then you must know which club you use to hit the ball 150 yards. If you are not 100% sure, head to the practice range and find out.
If you use an 8 or 9 iron, you speed with a driver will be between 105 and 115 mph, if you use a 7 iron it will be between 95 and 104 mph and if you use a 6 iron it will be between 84 and 95 mph. Remember, these are estimates but are much better than nothing.
You can now choose a loft based on the speed you are swinging the driver.
If it is between 105 and 115mph, you should consider a driver between 7 and 9 degrees of loft but if you are swinging the driver between 95 and 104mph, you should try a loft of 10 or 11 degrees.
If your club head speed is below 84 mph, you should consider a driver with a loft between 14 and 20 degrees and if you are above 120 mph, you should try a loft between 4 and 7 degrees.
Try drivers with the various lofts which falls between your club head speed at the driving range and assess the differences when using them. You may find significant differences with the smallest changes so take your time and ensure you are selecting the correct loft on your driver to maximise your distance off the tee.
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