Tips to Determine The Right Golf Club Length for You

Finding the right golf club doesn’t just involve knowing which types to include on your set. It also means making sure the clubs have the right length. Follow our guide to determine the right golf club length for you.

Aside from checking golf club length charts, there are other ways to make sure your clubs are long (or short) enough to help you up your game. These include the following tips:

Mind Your Height

First, you need to consider your height when buying golf clubs. This will basically serve as the backbone that will help you determine the right shaft length for your clubs. Without it, you won’t be able to get fitted properly.

The table below lists some of the recommended shaft length based on your height. You can refer to it whenever you’re out buying new clubs.

Height (Feet and Inches)	Club length Adjustment (Inches)
6’8” or more	Add 2”
6’6” to 6’8”	Add 1 ½”
6’4” to 6’6”	Add 1”
6’2” to 6’4”	Add ½”
6’1” to 6’2”	Add ¼”
5’7” to 6’1”	Standard (No Adjustment Needed)
5’4” to 5’7”	Subtract ¼”
5’2” to 5’4”	Subtract ½”
5’0” to 5’2”	Subtract 1”
4’10” to 5’0”	Subtract 1 ½”
Less than 4’10”	Subtract 2”

Best stick with these recommendations whenever you can. That way, you can enjoy the best shaft length without impairing the flex or your performance at the course.

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Do Wrist-to-Floor Measurements

But your height in itself can only provide an incomplete estimation when determining the right shaft length for you. To complete the process (and get the most accurate calculations), you need to factor in your wrist-to-floor measurements as well.

Wrist-to-floor measurements basically take into account the lengths of your arms and legs. This allows you to determine more precise shaft lengths since even two two people with the same height can have varying arm and leg measurements.

To determine your wrist-to-floor measurements, you need to take the following steps.

Stand up tall and straight, with both your arms hanging straight at your sides.
Wear your best golfing shoes.
Measure the length between your wrist and the floor. If you can’t do this on your own, then ask someone to do the measuring for you.

Once you’ve determined both your height and wrist-to-floor length, refer to the table for the recommended adjustments.

Golf Club Length Calculator

Height (Feet and Inches)	Wrist-to-Floor Measurement (Inches)	Club length Adjustment (Inches)
6’8” or more	42” or more	Add 2”
6’6” to 6’8”	41” to 42”	Add 1 ½”
6’4” to 6’6”	40” to 41”	Add 1”
6’2” to 6’4”	38.5” to 40”	Add ½”
6’1” to 6’2”	37” to 38.5”	Add ¼”
5’7” to 6’1”	34” to 37”	Standard (No Adjustment Needed)
5’4” to 5’7”	32” to 34”	Subtract ¼”
5’2” to 5’4”	29” to 32”	Subtract ½”
5’0” to 5’2”	27” to 29”	Subtract 1”
4’10” to 5’0”	25” to 27”	Subtract 1 ½”
Less than 4’10”	Less than 25”	Subtract 2”

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Consider Club Type

Bear in mind that the optimal length will vary based on the type of golf club. Take woods or drivers for example. Aside from the swings, shaft lengths also affect its path, and attack angles. Moreover, it will impact how well you make center-face shots.

So to optimize your performance at the course, you need to get a wood that comes with the longest shaft you can manage. That means the shaft must be long enough without impairing your consistency.

Typically, standard clubs have shaft lengths of up to 45 inches, but you can still have yours customized to meet your preferences.

Shaft length is also important for irons for similar reasons. However, when choosing irons, you must factor in your height (more on this below), swing posture, and arm length, among other things. Doing these ensures your iron has the optimal length.

Luckily, irons nowadays come in standard lengths that are perfect for most golfers. But in case you find these products too long or too short, then you can simply have them modified to suit your needs.

Check Effects on Shaft Flex

Having the length modified to suit your needs can significantly help you improve your game play. Nevertheless, you should be aware that doing so can affect the shaft’s overall flex, which is also important if you want to excel at golf.

Say you decide to have a club with a shorter shaft length. While this helps you hit the ball farther (not to mention make the club lighter), it also makes the flex stiffer.

This somewhat affects the accuracy of your shots, so best not shorten your shafts recklessly unless you’re using a forgiving club.

But if you really need to shorten your shaft, there’s a right way to do so. Instead of cutting it from the tip end, you need to trim it from the grip end. This allows you to retain the shaft’s flex.

Use Clubs With the Right Shaft Length

Shaft lengths are extremely important, especially since it affects the quality of your swings. Plus, the longer the shaft is, the faster the club head speed will be. So best get the clubs that are long (or short) enough for you.

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