Today’s equipment isn’t just designed for forgiveness; it’s engineered for customisation. And those customisable elements can deliver immediate gains when players understand how to use them.
Similar to how you’d call around and get different quotes before moving forward on a house project, it’s important to do the same thing in advance of a clubfitting.
As a longer shaft creates a larger swing arc, there is the potential for more speed being delivered to the ball at impact for more distance. Practically, according to most clubfitters, that is rarely what happens.