Today it is 45”, and some manufacturers have even gone to 45 1/2” as their norm. However, studies have shown that the single most important factor in creating distance with the driver is not the length of the shaft, but rather the golfer’s ability to hit the ball on the sweet spot of the club face.
How long should my golf clubs be for my height?
Using the ratio of every 6′ of height there should be a 1′ change in length then there should be a 1 ½’ difference between their 5-irons. For example, recommend 36.5′ for the lady and 38′ for the man (or 36.75′ / 38.25′).
Does height of golf clubs matter?
It doesn’t matter how tall you are if you have a deeper crouch in your swing because your wrists will then be closer to the ground, which means you need slightly shorter clubs. Arm length and wrist to floor length are what truly determines how long the shaft of your golf clubs should be.
How do you measure a golf club to your height?
A 48” golf club ruler is placed along the backside of the club with the tip of the rule touching the ground by the club’s heel. The final length is measured at the edge of the grip cap (and not the very top). This method is used in all cases except putters that the shaft is not located at the heel.
How big do my golf clubs need to be?
The most common way of measuring your club is the wrist-to-floor measurement. For this, a fitter measures from the floor to the crease of your wrist. That reading is then cross-referenced with your height to get a more accurate length recommendation.
Are my clubs too short for me?
If you are playing a standard length golf club and you feel it is too short, you are probably taller than 6’1”. Golfers that are 6’1-6’4 will need a solid inch added to the length of their golf clubs. If you are less than 6’1” but feel as though your golf clubs are too short, they may be shorter than standard.
How do you know if your golf clubs are too long?
5 Signs Your Golf Clubs are Too Long
- You need to stand up almost completely straight while holding the club.
- You can’t move your lower body while swinging the golf club.
- You keep hitting the ball with the golf club’s toe.
- The ball tends to veer off to the left or too high when hit by the club.
What golf clubs should a 13 year old use?
They have several sets of clubs aimed and successful in the teenage and junior golf market of which we will review two sets here.
- Precise Teenager Complete Golf Set.
- Callaway XT-10 Piece Teen Golf Set.
- Ping i210.
- Ping G400 irons.
- Ping i500 Irons.
- TaylorMade P790 Irons.
- TaylorMade SIM2 Max Irons.
- TaylorMade M3 and M4 Irons.
Are my irons too long?
The most obvious way to tell if your golf clubs are too long is to measure them. You can measure your club and then measure your own height and wrist to floor length. If you have these two measurements, you should be able to tell if you need standard length clubs or if you need an adjustment at all.
What is the standard club length?
Many years ago, the standard club length for drivers was 43”. Today it is 45”, and some manufacturers have even gone to 45 1/2” as their norm.
What is the standard length of a golf club iron?
Standard Length for Irons The same is true for graphite golf irons: the standard length for a 1 iron measures 40 inches, a 5 iron is 38 inches and a 9 iron is 36 inches. As is true for woods, the standard length measurement for women’s irons is 1 inch less for both steel and graphite irons.