Is a 10.5 degree loft too much for a driver?

Question

I usually use a 9.5. Does one degree really make a difference?

Answer 1

Like all other clubs, the driver which gives you the flight pattern, the distance and the confidence when you are using it is the one of choice. The lower the degree, the straighter the face,necessitating a higher swing speed in order to benefit from the lower loft. The reason most manufacturers offer 10.5 degrees  drivers, these are for average amateur players. Those are the guys who purchase the clubs. And they are always looking for the " magic wand" not realizing that it is the mechanic and not the tools that needs work.

Answer 2

When I bought my 2nd set of clubs from my ex-girlfriend's brother, he had a 9* driver.  It was a Ping and it was set to not slice.  I had hit 10* driver prior and I could not hit that driver straight(the Ping) to save my life.  We're talking 2 out of 10 drives went straight.  I know hit a Sasquatch Sumo 5000 10.5 and love it.  I've hit 13* driver before and I tend to hit it too high.  One degree does make a difference.

Answer 3

10.5 is very common for the average golfer. A lower loft is considered more difficult to hit, but generally gives more distance. If you're able to hit the 9 degree consistently, I would stick with that.

Answer 4

If your consistent when golfing one degree can make a difference, but for the most part distance and flight path are based on club head speed and the angle of the club when it hits the ball.  Many other things come into play though.

Answer 5

loft doesnt make a difference in a driver.

you could have a 13 degree and a 8.5 degree and still be hitting it the same height.

it all comes down to the c.o.g (center of gravity)

no, 1 degree doesnt make a difference anyway.

Answer 6

uhm. depends on you, if your nuts about having everything "custom" or whatever sure that will bother you. its all about your "limits" my limits is i cant hit a 10 degree and up so i dont know

Answer 7

One degree is huge with a driver.

Answer 8

yes it does matter.  Do not worry about what the club says its loft is but rather your ball flight with that driver.  The club shaft also makes a difference.  I had a 9.5 degree but hit it too high especially on windy days.  Now I hit a 9 degree and I get a slightly lower ball flight and more distance. It is much easier for me to control into the wind.  Many of the guys I play with have 10 or 10.5.  Test the club and see what you get for flight and distance before you buy.

Answer 9

excuse, i'm italian, and my english is not perfect.

i think that a driver with 10.5 degree loft is too much.

i've a drive with 7.5 degree loft. one degree can be the difference