This WRONG Driver Advice Cost Him a TON of Yards

Name: This WRONG Driver Advice Cost Him a TON of Yards
Uploaded: 2026-08-27T20:03:11.000Z
Duration: 16 min 31 s
Channel: Elite Performance Golf Studios
Description: In this driver fitting session at Elite Performance Golf Studios, fitter Ross works with senior golfer John to debunk common equipment myths. By moving John from a high-lofted 12° driver to a 9° TaylorMade Stealth 2 set to 9.75° with a stiffer shaft feel and an earlier release timing, John gained 22 yards of carry and nearly 27 yards of total distance.

driver fitting

Fitted by Ross · Elite Performance Golf Studios

What they walked out with

Make: TaylorMade
Model: Stealth 2
Loft: 9.75°
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Red 50 Stiff

Age and swing speed do not automatically mean a golfer needs a high lofted driver or soft regular shaft.
Lowering static loft from 12° to 9.75° reduced spin from 3500 rpm to 2500 rpm, adding dramatic rollout and carry.
An earlier release feel helped square the face more consistently and improved strike height on the face.
A slightly shorter, stiffer shaft provided increased control and confidence without dropping swing speed.