Got it. Thanks for the explanation!

Steve,

If you look carefully at Srixon’s website, they report that the stock length of their drivers has not changed, but the measured length is different because they have adopted the USGA and R&A’s new measurement method.
With regard to fitting, yes, you get what you pay for. Get a fitting with a fitting company like Club Champion where someone can walk you through the numbers, the options, and show you what you can and can’t gain from a new driver.

Best,

Matt

Rudolph,

No, the stock versions of Ventus do not have VeloCore.
I like the ZXi, but I don’t see it taking out my gamer.

Best,

Matt

Patrick,

There are no dumb questions.
In golf equipment, we use the term “aftermarket shaft” to refer to a shaft the consumer buys directly from a shaft maker. You’ll also see the term “real deal” shaft. These shafts often cost $300 or more.
This is in contrast with the “stock” version or “made for” version that gets put into drivers by the OEMs. These typically have the same name/graphics/branding, but they don’t have the same materials/bend profiles/etc as the “real” versions. For more on this, check out the Golf Myths Unplugged that I linked in a comment above.

Best,

Matt

Thanks!!

Cheers! Thank you for the response. I’ll check this one out.

Brian,

Yes: https://pluggedingolf.com/are-aftermarket-shafts-better-than-stock-shafts-golf-myths-unplugged/

-Matt