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World Long Drive champion Joe Miller’s driver specs

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Joe Miller, a 31-year-old Londoner, won his second World Long Drive title last night, beating Ryan Steenberg at WinStar World Resort and Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma.

Steenberg, hitting first in the finals, posted a 412-yard bomb as his best effort. Miller followed, smashing a drive 423 yards to claim the belt.

“A real honor to be standing here,” Miller said as he was awarded the $125,000 champion’s check and title belt.

Per Callaway, here are the specs of the driver Miller used
  • Driver: Callaway XR16 LD (3 degrees)
  • Shaft: Fujikura Joe Miller Prototype 3X Shaft
  • Length: 50 inches

Miller’s longest drive of the night came in the semifinals against Justin Moose when he ripped one 439 yards. Check that blast out below.

Ben Alberstadt is the Editor-in-Chief at GolfWRX, where he’s led editorial direction and gear coverage since 2018. He first joined the site as a freelance writer in 2012 after years spent working in pro shops and bag rooms at both public and private golf courses, experiences that laid the foundation for his deep knowledge of equipment and all facets of this maddening game. Based in Philadelphia, Ben’s byline has also appeared on PGATour.com, Bleacher Report...and across numerous PGA DFS and fantasy golf platforms. Off the course, Ben is a committed cat rescuer and, of course, a passionate Philadelphia sports fan. Follow him on Instagram @benalberstadt.

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  3. TIm

    Oct 14, 2016 at 10:35 am

    What ball did they use this year?

  4. moco

    Oct 14, 2016 at 8:28 am

    Watching with wife. She asked if they take steroids, and I immediately responded NO, then well actually who knows. Are these guys tested ?

  5. Bert

    Oct 13, 2016 at 5:38 pm

    50 inch shaft –

    • Jaacob Bowden

      Oct 14, 2016 at 1:52 pm

      That’s 50 inches the way it’s measured in long drive (total length of club standing straight up)…which equates to the 48 inches via the USGA measurement technique. This driver could be used in any USGA competition.

  6. Ben A.

    Oct 13, 2016 at 3:37 pm

    I was expecting to see the specs of his driver

    • D

      Oct 13, 2016 at 4:40 pm

      Seriously, this used to be an equipment blog. Now it’s mostly garbage

      • prime21

        Oct 14, 2016 at 11:47 am

        If that is how you feel then why do you continue to visit the site and even more importantly, post on it, especially considering it is mostly garbage? Nobody forces you to read the articles. You should really consider starting your own site. I’m sure your audience of 1 will thoroughly enjoy the in hand pics of your Cleveland VAS irons, Bullet Hollow Point driver, prototype Alien wedges (stamped of course), and the pride and joy of your bag, your Callaway 3ball putter. You’re in depth reviews and spot on opinions will certainly be missed, but we look forward to providing you with constructive criticism as you embark on your journey of creating the perfect golf equipment website.

    • Robert Malvaez

      Oct 14, 2016 at 9:59 am

      They are literally in the article

      Driver: Callaway XR16 LD (3 degrees)
      Shaft: Fujikura Joe Miller Prototype 3X Shaft
      Length: 50 inches

      • D

        Oct 19, 2016 at 12:48 pm

        I am simply lamenting how the content on the site has been dumbed-down since it was acquired by Conde Nast in 2011

  7. Bobtrumpet

    Oct 13, 2016 at 12:15 pm

    No video.

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