Driver Size and Distance

[TXTDryFly]

Until 2008 I used a 10 deg. Great Big Bertha. Over the years I hit this club consistently. Not extremely far (~270) but straight. I switched to the 10 deg. Neutral I-Mix in 2008 and although I can crush it when I hit it in the screws (+300), I tend to spray it all over the course which leads to me punching out of trouble. I think some of my issues derive from standing over the ball at address and feeling like I'm going to have to swing harder in order to generate club head speed with this monster sized head.

What I am curious about is if I switch to a new driver with a smaller head, will I lose the distance I've become accustomed to?

[Gerald]

Most of the heads have not only became larger but lighter as well, which means they deliver higher swingspeeds without having to do anything extra !

But also the shaft lengths have increased 1 - 1.5 inches, which mostly leads to a more inconsistently contact, just try gripping down an inch orso and you will probably notice increased length !!!

If you like that, you might consider a shortened shaft !

[TXTDryFly]

Great point. It is lighter and longer. I played this past weekend and hit it really well. I guess I'm going to have to learn to live with the massive clubhead.