Is it OK to choke up on golf club?

Is it OK to choke up on golf club?

In fact, choking up can actually help non-pros gain distance. Consider choking up on the golf club if you struggle with accuracy, or if the club feels difficult to control during the swing. Experiment by gripping the club at different lengths from the top until you feel comfortable and hit straighter, more solid shots.

What happens if golf clubs are too long?

Physically, we reach maximum speed when our arms are “straight.” If a club is too long, prohibiting our arms from straightening out, then we will very likely decelerate into impact and the clubface cannot square itself up. Longer length does not mean farther distance!

How do I know if my golf clubs are the right size?

To find the right size clubs for your body, use recent height measurement to determine the proper angle for your clubs. It usually helps to have another person measure, so you get the most accurate measurements possible. Measure your basic height from the top of your head to the bottom of your feet.

Should I shorten my driver shaft?

When fitting a driver, it's important to get loft, lie, shaft, and grip sorted, but better driving may be hiding in a shorter shaft. In fact, a shorter shaft should help you find the sweet spot more often and may even add distance.

Do shorter golfers need shorter clubs?

Get clubs that fit properly: Standard, off-the-rack clubs are made for golfers of average build, around 5'8” or 5'9”. Shorter golfers are often better served with shorter clubs, while the lie angle (how the club sits on the ground) may also need tweaking.

Should I choke down on my driver?

Choking down on your driver is also a good method when you need to play a tee shot into the wind. The speed of your swing will be reduced when you choke down, which means your spin rate should be reduced as well.

Does shortening a driver shaft make it stiffer?

A shorter shaft is typically stiffer than a longer one. This enables them to keep the same length club but have a slightly stiffer shaft near the ball. Cutting a club from the butt end will have somewhat the opposite effect, making the shaft stiffer overall but shorter as well.

Are shorter golf clubs better?

A shorter club technically should improve control and accuracy. A longer club technically should increase distance. A club that is properly fitted in terms of the length of the shaft will maximize accuracy and distance.

Can you shorten graphite golf shafts?

With steel shafts, use a tubing cutter to trim the shaft; with graphite shafts, shorten using a hacksaw. Re-install a grip on the newly shortened shaft.

How do I extend my golf clubs?

Making sure you have fresh grips on your clubs is extremely important, and I wrote this article a while back explaining why. Typically the rule of thumb is that you can replace your grips about every 18 months if you play 1-2 times a week, and live in a cold-weather climate.

How do you know if your golf clubs are too long?

You have to stand up almost completely straight. You're unable to move your lower body using proper swinging mechanics. The ball often flies off to the left and too high. The club's shaft feels very weak.

What does it cost to lengthen golf clubs?

Back to your question if you just want to lengthen your clubs Golfsmith charges $20 a club to reshaft (not including cost of shaft) and $8 to lengthen the shaft (+ cost of grip).