What size is 460cc?
28.06 cubic inches
“cc” stands for cubic centimeters and the USGA dictates the maximum volume a golf driver can be is 460cc. According to the USGA Rules for 2019, “The volume of the clubhead must not exceed 460 cubic centimetres (28.06 cubic inches), plus a tolerance of 10 cubic centimetres (0.61 cubic inches)” (Page 49).
How do you hit a 460cc driver?
4 Tips For Blastin’ A 460cc Driver
- Tee It Up – The driver should be no more than one-third of the way up the ball.
- Move It Forward – Slide your stance back so the ball is closer to your front foot.
- Adjust & Aim For The Center – Do you set your driver down on the ground at address?
Is a 460 cc driver good?
What is this? Not every golfer is suited to a 400 cc or smaller head size. The reason for this is due to the lower level of forgiveness provided by these heads. Higher handicappers are best off using a 460 cc driver due to the enhanced sweet spot and amplified forgiveness.
What is 460cc?
460cc is the maximum permissible size of a golf head. These are generally found in big head drivers. It roughly translates to 28 cubic inches. Everyone often wonders why there is an upper limit being set for these driver sizes.
How high should your tee be when driving?
about 1.5 inches
From a poll of GOLF’s Top 100 Teachers, the ideal tee height is about 1.5 inches for driver. A good checkpoint is that half the ball “peeks” above the crown after you sole the club at address. For a 3-wood, peg it about half an inch and just a quarter inch with an iron.
Is a 460 driver Legal?
A COR value above 0.83 (legal max) will offer more distance for most golfers that use it. Other types of illegal golf drivers include, oversized golf drivers (460cc or larger), anti-slice and extra long (over 48 inches in length) golf drivers. These types of illegal golf drivers are not as common as a high COR driver.