DeChambeau's 'Golf Club Experiment'... "Next Target is 48-Inch Driver"

A Radical Setup with 10 Irons of the Same Length and Weight, Loft 4.8 Degrees, Long Shaft "Challenge 400 Yards"

Bryson DeChambeau is conducting an experimental test with unconventional golf clubs, featuring a 4.8-degree loft and a 48-inch long shaft.

[Asia Economy Kim Hyun-jun, Golf Specialist Reporter] "Challenge, 400 yards."

'Hulk' Bryson DeChambeau (USA)'s radical golf club experiments are still 'ongoing.' Right after winning the 120th US Open, a PGA Tour major with a total prize of $12.5 million, which ended on the 21st, he stated, "It's clear that long hitters have an advantage in golf," and "I have a few more preparations to increase my driving distance." First up is a 48-inch long-shaft driver. He expressed confidence, saying, "I can hit an average of 370 yards."

DeChambeau, a physics student from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, is famous for his unconventional club setup that breaks common sense. In fact, all 10 irons from the 3-iron to the wedge are the same length of 37.5 inches and weigh 280g. He explained, "I learned from Homer Kelly's book, The Golfing Machine, that you have to swing on the same plane," and "that's why I matched the shaft lengths." Naturally, the lofts differ by 4 degrees each.

In 2016, he caused a stir by attempting Sam Snead's (USA) 'side-saddle' putting style. This method involves putting with both legs together behind the ball while looking at the hole. It means "women sit sideways with both legs together when riding a horse." In the 2017 CareerBuilder Challenge, he chose a putter with a semi-circular head and a shaft inserted in the middle of the body, which led to a rules dispute with the United States Golf Association (USGA).

Another newsworthy point is that last December, DeChambeau chose a driver with a 4.8-degree loft at the Presidents Cup, an intercontinental golf competition between the World Team and the USA. He said, "My swing speed increased, so I felt the need for new equipment," and raised expectations by saying, "It's a loft suitable for my new swing." The highlight this season is his 'bulk up,' having gained 18 kg. In fact, he ranked first in average driving distance (322.1 yards) in the 2020 season.

It is known that DeChambeau is already developing a 48-inch driver with a golf equipment company. The clubs he currently uses are 45.75 inches. Statistically, every additional inch in length increases centrifugal force and adds about 7 yards in distance. The problem is control. He said, "I am conducting multifaceted tests, including redesigning to improve the rate of solid contact," and added his ambition, "Once the experiments are complete, I will unveil the new weapon at the Masters in November."

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