We were bending it down to driver loft, and then lengthening the shaft. Oh, and there was the bogey on 10 where he blocked a 3wood into the left hazard and had to take a drop. One of the things that worked out as well as i had hoped was my new two driver strategy. Even professionals are splitwhile most have at least one hybrid in the bag, tiger woods carries only fairway woods and phil mickelson carries a hybrid most of the time, but not always. Phil mickelson reveals his key to more distance, then rips. In 2006, phil mickelson famously used two drivers one to hit a draw and one to hit a fade at the bellsouth classic, where he won by shots, and a week later at the masters, where he won. This edition of golf tips relates to driver accuracy. Pga tour professional phil mickelson claims that a hot day can change the distance. Phil mickelson on driving under pressure callaway office. Golf tips an exclusive look at tiger woods new swing golf digest we spent the day with tiger woods, and then worked with swing coach jim mclean to analyze tigers new swing. I thought that was the best burger until i had five guys.
His sponsors did him one better and not only added it to an extensive selection of rogue fairway woods but, also to their entire line of rogue hybrids as well. Here we take a look at phil mickelsons equipment including the new callaway rogue range. The one for a draw is 46 inches long and the center of gravity is slightly lower than the one in the 45inch driver i use to hit a fade. Phil mickelson moved into the callaway razr fit xtreme driver this week at the waste mangement phoenix open at tpc scottsdale. Phil mickelson will have a new callaway driver in the bag at the abu dhabi hsbc golf championship. Phil mickelson wedge distance control 2017 youtube. How phil mickelson added club head speed and you can too. In addition, if you are a golfer over 50, you need to look at more than the brand to get a driver that will maximize your distance. Phil mickelsons top10 great escapes on the pga tour duration. This week, phil mickelson announced a new partnership with californiabased premium headwear brand melin.
Our guy phil mickelson is in a new big bertha alpha 816 double black diamond driver that has an 8. An oral history of phil mickelsons callaway x hot phrankenwood. I remember a club manufacturer talking about phil s irons in the past. Dec 11, 2018 the loft on your driver is a key factor that helps determine the success of your tee shots on longer holes. Mickelson says that the longershafted driver launches about 16 or 17. Is more loft better for your driver with mark crossfield pga professional askgolfguru.
Compared to other pros, his clubs are probably close to a club stronger less loft. At the same time, balls dont tend to roll as far when theyre hit with a high trajectory. Phil mickelson has gained driving distance over the past two years. I suspect some marketing skullduggery is going on here and phil mickelson is playing the sldr under instruction, so callaway can announce how their new driver exceeds the performance of the sldr when it finds its way into phil mickelsons bag early in the new year. Find out how phil mickelson has more confidence than ever off the teeand. And after a well publicized kiss he gave the driver link to story there has been a lot of talk about it. Despite his age, phil mickelson has gained driving distance over the past two years. Phils phrankenwood what you need to know callaway golf. Phil mickelson has been a star pga tour pro for almost 30 years. Sep 12, 2010 phil drove the 291yard fifth hole and twoputted for birdie, missed the fifth fairway by a foot or two and on the 15th by five,yet reached both greens. If you looked at the same position a year ago, the clubs shaft would be a lot less upright. Mickelson was introduced to golf aged 18 months, by his father, philip. But before i convince you that your driver doesnt have enough loft, lets go through the 4 signs that you need more loft on your driver, which ill explain in more detail below. Phil mickelson adding loft back to his driver golf channel.
Get used to your new club and how far you can hit it with a short or full swing. The ft3 driver notched 10 professional wins, including. Usually, i dont talk too much about professional golfers on this site because what they can do versus. Take a look at how club speed effects driver carry distance. Mickelsons iron distances brian manzella golf academy. So why did phil change back to his old razr hawk driver. The added loft of your 3 wood is actually more optimal for your swing speed and therefore lets you hit the 3 wood the same distance as the driver. A while ago, half joking, phil mickelson asked callaway if they could put jailbreak into a fairway wood. It has a higher loft than any other club in your bag, so it will travel a shorter distance. In one instance,e the strategy even led to his victory at a major championship.
The aussie spent time testing taylormades m2 3wood 14. Mickelson s iron distances i know he is long, but some of the shots he hit with his irons yesterday were unbelievable. Phil s other big change this year has been his recent switch to callaways new rogue driver, which mickelson cites for its bigger sweet spot, and which, he believes, has been adjusted to a. My angle of attack is more up, my swing speed is up 4 miles per hour. Phil mickelson changes to new driver, tweaks 2014 schedule. This video is either unavailable or not supported in this browser. Jan 07, 2020 best golf drivers for distance and accuracy in 2020. He likes to cut the ball and thats a higher spin shot than a draw. Phil mickelson has gamed multiple drivers on several notable occasions. If it has more loft, it will be very difficult for you to use. This week phil mickelson will tee it up at the open championship without a driver in his bag. Apr 03, 2019 the phrankenwood at the 20 masters might be phil mickelson s most unique equipment decision in a career full of them. Join over 15,000 golfers and receive email updates when new articles post. To receive golfs allnew newsletters, subscribe for free here.
Not a knock on him, that just happens to be his choice of club setup. I know he was using a razr fit earlier and now its the razr hawk. Callaway golf staff professional phil mickelson has used it in his three 2005 wins, and annika sorenstam has dominated the lpga circuit with six wins, including two major championships. Perhaps more than anything else, added shaft length has increased driver distances. Driver distance secrets what manufacturers wont tell you. Callaway epic flash sub zero 9 degrees, 1d optifit setting, weight removed. Phils other big change this year has been his recent switch to callaways new rogue driver, which mickelson cites for its bigger sweet spot, and which, he believes, has been adjusted to a. Phil mickelson may take risks on the course, but the worlds no. We pitted several of our tour staffers against each other to see who can create the most spin with our new mack daddy 4 wedges. Phil mickelsons golf bag containing two drivers during the final. Phil mickelsons won 5 majors, so he knows how to hit important tee shots under pressure.
The best driver specifications for golfers over 50. The loft of an iron is the biggest single determinant from a clubs specifications standpoint for distance. New and cheap drivers from top brands like callaway, taylormade, and wilson, to name a few. Same swing, same loft, different lengths, different results. But this year he finds himself in the top 25 in driving distance and improved. Mickelson said that because the driver is lower spinning than his previous driver, a callaway razr hawk, he can add more loft, which. While there is no rule stating that you need one, they are a good idea to have. Over the years, theyve tried to make mickelson s driver swing shorter and wider, which he does well on shortiron approaches. All else being equal, the more lofted your driver, the higher and straighter your shots will fly. How to determine which loft you should get on your driver. Fairway woods have been around for decades, but hybrids are the new kids on the block and receiving more attention. The new drivers are made too light and you have to swing them hard to get the same distance. In 2006, phil mickelson famously used two drivers one to hit a draw and one.
For the second major in succession, the 43 yearold american has elected to swap his driver for a fifth wedge and he has little doubt it will prove to be a sound tactic on a course where accuracy is much more important than distance from the tee. This indicates that distance isnt the result of more loft or less loft, but of getting the right loft. Here we take a look at phil mickelson s equipment including the new callaway rogue range. As they talked, the callaway team pointed out to phil that since his masters victory in 2006, he has consistently taken loft off his driver. Apr 10, 20 when phil mickelson hinted two weeks ago that he might play a new club at augusta, the rumor mill quickly started spinning on golf message boards and social media. Mar 05, 2018 driver distance secrets what manufacturers wont tell you. The 2004 ryder cup was phils first outing using new callaway gear, having recently signed with them. In fact, testing shows an inch of extra shaft length equals roughly 10 yards in distance. Com equipment insider jonathan wall discusses a handful of gear topics, including the phil mickelsons new dr.
Will we see phil mickelson using two drivers at the u. Feb 03, 20 i heard phil say, on tv, that his new driver was 10. May 11, 2010 phil mickelson and five guys i grew up on innout, said mickelson, who admitted he had gone to five guys for six days in a row. Both are the ft3 fusion, but theyre set up to hit different shots. Pga tour professional phil mickelson claims that a hot day can change the distance of his 7iron from 175yards to 185yards. How to attach lead tape to a golf club driver golfweek.
Phil mickelson is excited about a new club in his bag and discussed some tweaks to his schedule as he is about to play his first tournament. Phil mickelsons golf equipment through the years golf monthly. Tips, gear, and info to help you reach your golf goals beginners start here free practice guide featured guides best golf balls click to read our complete guide on the best golf balls for every. Phil mickelson hits his lob wedge during the 2010 masters. In this piece we take a look at what clubs the fivetime major winner and long time callaway ambassador currently puts into play out on tour. Best golf drivers for distance and accuracy in 2020.
There has been a lot of talk this week regarding phil mickelsons change to callaways new ft9 driver, but here is an interesting tidbit about his irons. A statsitical look at phil mickelsons recent distance increases. Aug, 2014 of our 12 sets each golfer produced 3 sets, 1 with each driver, we found that less loft produced more total distance only half the time, 6 out of 12. It has our lowest cg ever in a callaway driver from a carbon triax crown, and that helps high swing speed players reduce spin so they can drive the ball even farther. Phil mickelson s witb is accurate as of august, 2019 driver. The longer setup also allows mickelson to keep up with the young guys. Late wednesday, phil mickelson walked the hallowed grounds of riviera cc with callaway golfs technology team, explaining to them a look he was trying to achieve in his driver setup. What you can learn from my quest to be a great driver. Phil mickelson hits driver off fairway at masters, makes. Lefty tells you how to do it in this special office tip. Apr 07, 2018 phil mickelson s third round at the masters got off to an inauspicious start. Expert opinion isnt unanimous on lead tapes benefits, but some pga tour pros phil mickelson, for example have used lead tape on their clubs.
After years of gradually declining swing speeds, the 48yearolds distance. If we look at carry distance, less loft produced more distance only 4 times out of 12. Phil mickelson won the 20 british open without a driver and tiger hit driver only. His drive on the 1st hole found the bushes right of the fairway, and he legitimately whiffed when trying to hit a. Phil mickelson reveals the logic behind his eyecatching new idea. Phil mickelson news, stats, career results, family history. Many golfers attach lead tape to their clubs to alter the balls trajectory, to help cure a swing defect or to adjust the clubs feel. Recently phil mickelson has posted huge gains in swing speed. No, they are not paying for add space on this site, but they are paying someone. Phil mickelson s won 5 majors, so he knows how to hit important tee shots under pressure. Our engineers found that by grouping golfers by swing speed or driver distance, they could more closely optimize the design of each driver, the clubhead weighting and characteristics, the effective loft and face angle, the shaft dynamics including kick point and weighting, the overall weight and swing weight of each club and even the grip.
The phrankenwood at the 20 masters might be phil mickelson s most unique equipment decision in a career full of them. Lead tape wont completely cure a bad golf swing, but it may help smooth out a rough spot. Rory mcilroy, tony finau, justin rose, xander schauffele, bubba watson, phil mickelson, and dustin. His drive on the 1st hole found the bushes right of the fairway, and he. We knew what club lefty was referring to, but we were still guessing whether it would make it into his bag. So the club manufacturers responded by inventing a new club, the gap wedge. Pga tour professional phil mickelson claims that a hot day can change the distance of his 7iron from 175yards. Callaway golf launches the big bertha fusion ft3 driver. Mickelson explains why hes using two drivers at the memorial.
I hit the driver well, mickelson said, but my irons were terrible. Our tour reps have said that he particularly likes the low spin he gets off his new driver, how easy it is to shape the ball, and that his mishits fly straighter. Late wednesday, phil mickelson walked the hallowed grounds of riviera cc with callaway golfs technology team, explaining to them a look he was trying to achieve in his driver. Phil mickelson has a new secret weapon that hes putting into play at the 2019 u. Phil mickelson news, stats, career results, family history golf. Golf driver loft distance, degrees, and best club selection. Find out how phil mickelson has more confidence than ever off the teeand how you can, too. An exclusive look at tiger woods new swing golf swing technique for beginners how to get out of a golf slump golf slice vs hook the eight step swing one of the most o. Here you can find full phil mickelson news, career highlights and more. Phil mickelson, the man father time simply cant thwart, hit a new level this year. Phil mickelson has just blown the dos equis guy out of the water as a pitch man for beer.
Mar 21, 2017 find out how phil mickelson has more confidence than ever off the teeand how you can, too. Phil mickelsons project x series shafts golf channel. If he really had gone up 4 degrees hed be hitting rainmakers. Sep 23, 2012 so why did phil change back to his old razr hawk driver. Best golf drivers for golfers over 50 and senior golfers. Phil mickelson s third round at the masters got off to an inauspicious start. With fitness being a main focus for phil, the performance of the melin hats was ideal for him on and off the course. Loft one of the most important aspects of selecting the correct driver is picking the best loft. Jun 06, 2010 jack nicklaus commented on wednesday that phil mickelson wasis the longest hitter hed ever seen, especially with his irons. Mar 21, 2014 phil mickelson and butch have worked together since 2007. Phil mickelson will use a modified 3wood as his driver when the masters begins on the thursday at the augusta national golf club.
Phil mickelson made the whole idea of attacking a golf course without a driver and relying on just an oversized 3wood callaways x hot 3deep intriguing after. The angle of the face of the club with respect to the shaft is called loft. It also makes it very fade biased along with the tipped shaft and 1 loft setting. I put in the xhot 3wood and i hit it as far as my driver, mickelson said. Phil knows how to hit it hard, but if youre trying to get more distance. Phil mickelson has always been a tinkerer with his gear, occasionally playing with two or no drivers and normally carrying a lob wedge of 64. A good day is hitting two or three fairways in an entire round. The xr 16 sub zero driver is built to deliver extreme low spin for better players, and its already proven on tour by players like phil mickelson. I was having a look a the lefties web site earlier today and found the following.
But the specific distance that each club propels the ball will vary from player to player, manufacturer to manufacturer, model to model, ball to ball. If youre not shooting in the 70s and looking for a new 3 wood, check out our. Jun 11, 2017 phil mickelson wedge distance control 2017. Phil mickelson hopes for fixed driver in careerbuilder return.
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