Shortening the shaft has a predictable impact on the club's balance.
The most effective way to regain the lost feel is to add mass to the club head. 44 Inch Driver Swing Weight
: A driver that started at a standard D2 would drop to roughly C3 , which most players find far too light to control. 2. Restore Weight to the Head Shortening the shaft has a predictable impact on
: If you cut a standard 45.5-inch driver down to 44 inches (a 1.5-inch reduction), you will lose roughly 9 swing weight points . 44 Inch Driver Swing Weight