[dkerby]

From the Yellow Book, Homer was not much in favor or
longer clubs. That said, I practiced more than just
about anybody and was able to hit the ball solid. For
three years I played with 53" & 57" drivers. I got (260-280 yds)
10 to 20 yard more distance than my now 48" driver. Had
to change due to new rules. Getting older, 67 years, may
have something to due with the decreased distance. I practiced
with a 67" & 75" drivers, but hurt my back trying to change
direction at the top. Rocky Thompson used a 52" driver. He
told me that the key was to find a 50 gram shaft. I could
not find one on the market that was 53" long. One shaft mfg
said that Rocky bored the inside of his shaft to make it
50 grams. I do not know this as a fact. I feel that a ten
foot club as light as regular club would hit the ball a longe
way. With 53" driver, I hit the ball about as straight as
anybody. With off center hits, I got about as much yardage
as with the shorter clubs hit in the center.