Can you change the loft of a driver from 8.5 to 10.5?

Question

Can you change the loft of a driver from 8.5 to 10.5?

Answer 1

Only by replacing the head. But then you would not be changing it but replacing it, so no.

Answer 2

Woods can be bent like irons to change the loft; but when you do, it changes other things like and lie angle and bounce.  Some guys on the PGA Tour have their drivers slightly bent, a la Sergio Garcia for one.  I would not suggest bending a driver 2 degrees; it would really mess it up.  Besides, there's also a good chance of it snapping the hosel and ruining the club forever.

Answer 3

It could be done, but it will also open the face angle a lot so it probably won't work too well for you.  Probably better off trading in the 8.5 and getting a different club.

Answer 4

no you cant . a simple solution to raise the launch angle would change to a high launch shaft. this would give you the performance you desire . the grafalloy pro launch would be a good starting point . save lot of money also . thank you

Answer 5

No, you'll have to but a new club instead.

Answer 6

Keep the 8.5 as is and buy the club which fits your swing. If it is 10.5 that is cool. If you prefer more carry, perhaps the 12.5 is the proper club. Whatever you decide, make sure that you go through a fitting and get the proper length shaft, the right lie angle and the correct stiffness of shaft for your swing.

Answer 7

just buy a new club

Answer 8

Yes you can bend a driver from 8.5 to 10.5. When you bend the driver the biggest thing that it will be affected is your face angle. For every 1 degree of loft you will close the face 1.5 degrees. If you were to decrease the loft you would do the opposite and open the face angle. If you have a problem with fading or slicing the ball it could help you.

Answer 9

No