Golf Club Length 101: Chart to Determine Your Ideal Length
| Club Type | Avg. Length | Club Type | Avg. Length |
| Driver | 45” | Sand Wedge | 46” |
| Putter | 44” | Gap Wedge | 45.5” |
| 1 Iron | 39.5” | 3 Wood | 43” |
| 2 Iron | 39” | 4 Wood | 42.5” |
How long is a golf iron shaft?
This should tell you the length of the shaft. Iron: The one iron club is a little over forty inches in length. Each iron falls half an inch with each size until you reach the nine iron which measures in at a little over thirty-six inches. Differences in irons can also occur due to shaft material.
Does lengthening the shaft of a golf club affect accuracy?
As a general rule, lengthening any club's shaft will reduce your accuracy with that club. The longer the club, the more difficult it becomes to hit the ball solidly.
Should I shorten my golf irons?
Shortening the length of a golf iron helps to hit shots at the center of the clubhead consistently. A lot of players feel that their shots are more accurate once they shorten their irons. Golfers also tend to hit their shots at the center of the club head with irons that have short shafts.
How can I hit longer irons?
There are drills you can do to increase your body rotation and your club head speed, generating more power behind your swing and allowing you to hit longer irons. Lift your lead foot 2 or 3 inches off the turf.
Can golf irons be lengthened?
Most players consider using longer shafts in their clubs at some time or another, believing that longer shafts equal more distance, although that isn't necessarily true. There are two ways to lengthen your shafts. You may add extenders to your existing shafts or you may replace your existing shafts with longer ones.
Should I add length to my irons?
Sometimes a golfer's height and arm length will negate each other and a standard length is the best option. As length is increased, so is the weight. Increasing the length also changes shaft flex. For every 1" added, the shaft becomes one flex softer; likewise, a shorter shaft plays stiffer.
Can you extend your iron shafts?
1. Never extend a steel shaft more than 2″. Any more may cause premature failure due to stress where the extension is made. The only exception would be putter shafts.
At what height should you get longer golf clubs?
Your Height If you are taller than about 6'0”, you will likely need clubs that are a bit longer than normal. The standard golf clubs that come from the manufacturer are typically built to help golfers who are around 5'7” to 6'0”. If you are 6'4”, you can almost guarantee that you will need longer golf clubs.
How much does it cost to lengthen golf clubs?
How much does it cost to lengthen golf clubs? On average, it will cost $8-9 per club plus the cost of a new grip to lengthen your clubs. If you're looking to save your old grips, you'll avoid the cost of new grips, but you'll have to pay a save grip fee of around $10 per club.
How can I make my golf clubs longer?
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How do you install a golf shaft extension?
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Does lengthening a golf club change the lie angle?
The lie angle will automatically change if clubs are lengthened. Only slightly but it will change. There is no such thing as standard lie as all the manufacturers generally are different. The lie angle that is correct for you can only be tested dynamically - i.e. via a pro or fitter on a lie board hitting golf balls.
Does shaft length affect distance?
Benefits Of Longer Driver Shafts Testing shows that an inch of extra shaft length adds approximately 10 yards in distance to your drive. Therefore, everything else being equal, a 45.75” could add 20-25 yards extra over a 43” driver.
Should I add length to my golf clubs?
Because golf is a game of repetition and your swing should not vary in most circumstances, your stance will be the same. 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.
How long should my irons be for 6 1?
1. Measure Your Overall Height (i.e. “static” fitting)OVERALL HEIGHTGOLF CLUB LENGTH ADJUSTMENTS5'7″ to 6'1″standard length in inches6'1″ to 6'2″plus 1/4″6'2″ to 6'4″plus 1/2″6'4″ to 6'6″plus 1″7 more rows
Is it better to have longer or shorter golf clubs?
As a general guideline, a longer club will help to launch the ball higher, promote more of a fade bias, and improve strike location for those that miss it on the toe. If you were to make a club shorter, for that same player, you may see a lower flight, more of a draw, and a thin and/or toe miss start to appear.”
How does lengthening a shaft affect swing?
Timing and Feel. In many ways, the biggest effect of lengthening a club shaft is how it affects your ability to swing the club. The combined changes in length and swing weight make the club feel different. In turn, these changes will affect your timing and even your mechanics, perhaps without you even realizing it.
What does swing weight mean?
Swing Weight. Swing weight isn't an actual weight so much as a comparison of the difference in weight between the club head and the butt end of the shaft. It's expressed as a letter-number combination, such as C9 or D2. Lengthening the shaft increases the swing weight, which makes the club head feel heavier. It may even make the club too heavy ...
Can you add extenders to your golf shaft?
You may add extenders to your existing shafts or you may replace your existing shafts with longer ones. The effects can be very different. Tom Wishon has written extensively about the effects of changing shafts in "The Golfsmith Practical Clubfitting Program" guide.
Does lengthening the shaft make the club head heavier?
Lengthening the shaft increases the swing weight, which makes the club head feel heavier. It may even make the club too heavy for you, which will slow down your swing speed and actually reduce your distance.
Does lengthening a golf club shaft affect accuracy?
Accuracy. As a general rule, lengthening any club's shaft will reduce your accuracy with that club. The longer the club, the more difficult it becomes to hit the ball solidly. This is especially true when the ball is on the ground rather than on a tee, since hitting the ball fat is more likely.
Is shaft length a factor?
Shaft length is certainly a factor in how far you hit a given club. However, some clubs benefit more than others. Installing longer shafts in wedges and short irons will almost always result in more distance, as most players have little trouble swinging the shorter clubs.
Do golf clubs have longer shafts?
Effects of Lengthening a Golf Club Shaft. Tall players like Bubba Watson have to use longer shafts in all of their clubs. Most players consider using longer shafts in their clubs at some time or another, believing that longer shafts equal more distance, although that isn't necessarily true. There are two ways to lengthen your shafts.
How to make your golf club a full length?
Many golfers strangle the grip, which keeps the face from turning over through impact and leads to a weak ball flight. Learn to let the toe rotate over the heel. Do it right and you’ll hit the ball a full club-length longer. Here’s how it’s done. Lay the handle diagonally across the base of your fingers, so that you don’t grip the club in your palm.
How to swing a 7 iron?
Grab your 7-iron and swing the club halfway back (to 9:00). Let your wrists hinge naturally — don’t force it. At this point, check that the toe of the clubhead points at the sky. Now hit the ball and abbreviate your follow-through so that your hands finish at 3:00. Again, the toe should point skyward, which means that the clubface has rotated ...
How to swing a golf club with your fingers?
SPEED UP THE TOE. Lay the handle diagonally across the base of your fingers, so that you don’t grip the club in your palm. This makes it easier to hinge and unhinge your wrists and rotate the clubhead more effortlessly. As you swing, you should feel the toe of the clubhead rotate past the heel, beating it to the ball.
Where should the shaft sit on a golf club?
The shaft should sit along the base of your fingers, not in your palm. If you have trouble making solid contact with your irons and frequently leave your approach shots short and right, your release may be the problem. Many golfers strangle the grip, which keeps the face from turning over through impact and leads to a weak ball flight.
What happens if your golf iron is not the right length?
If the golf iron is not of the right length that works well for a player, it can have an adverse effect on the player’s performance. When you pick a golf club, you have to ensure that the length of the golf iron is just about right.
How long should a golf iron be?
For most golfers, the length of a golf iron should be 38.75 inches. The height of the player is one of the primary factors that determine the length of the golf irons. There is no average length that can be considered to be suitable for a large number of players. A player who is 6 feet and 3 inches tall will often not be very comfortable using ...
Why do golf clubs have long shafts?
Golfers often use long shafts in their golf clubs as they feel that the club with a longer shaft would help it to cover a large distance. This is not exactly true but lengthening golf irons does have a direct impact on your game and performance. There are different ways in which you can lengthen your golf iron.
Why use single length irons?
Here are a few reasons why some golfers may prefer using single length irons: 1 It’s easy to hit by having a shorter shaft on low-loft irons 2 You can have the same swing on all the shots 3 The player doesn’t have to reposition the ball or change anything between two shots
What is the standard length of a 9 iron golf club?
With graphite shaft, the standard length for men is 34.35 inches and for women, it is 33.75 inches. A 9 iron club is categorized as a short iron golf club. The 9 iron features a high-mass clubhead and a short shaft.
How long is a 5 iron golf club?
With steel shafts, the standard length of a 5 iron golf club is 37.5 inches. With a graphite shaft, the standard length for men is 38 inches and for women, it stands at 37.25 inches. A 5 iron golf club usually offers a 28-degree loft angle. The 5 Iron is a mid-range golf club featuring an iron clubhead.
Why shorten your iron?
Shortening the length of a golf iron helps to hit shots at the center of the clubhead consistently. A lot of players feel that their shots are more accurate once they shorten their irons.
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Thanks for the input, perhaps it will be a non issue. It just seems like a lot of variables are changing when lengthening the irons. I hit them plenty good as they are right now but I always have to wonder how much better I could be hitting them if they were "perfect".
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For lie, if you remain in your exact same address position, then the toe will come upright near a degree and you risk loosing the shot to the left.
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I'm not sure there is such a thing as a perfect fit for a specific golfer, but there is such a thing as a very good fit for many golfers and the best fit a specific fitter can recommend for a specific golfer.
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How tall should a golf iron be?
Height Recommendations for Irons. Here you’ll find the standard recommended measurements for golf clubs based on height: Six feet, six inches and taller-add two inches to the standard length of the club. Six feet, five inches-add one and a half inches to the standard length of the club.
How to tell if a golf club is too long?
Below you’ll find common signs that indicate the clubs you’re using are too long: 1 You have to stand up almost completely straight. 2 You’re unable to move your lower body using proper swinging mechanics 3 The ball often flies off to the left and too high. 4 The club’s shaft feels very weak 5 You’re constantly hitting the ball with the toe of the golf club.
How long is a standard iron club?
Standard Club Sizes. Iron: The one iron club is a little over forty inches in length. Each iron falls half an inch with each size until you reach the nine iron which measures in at a little over thirty-six inches. Differences in irons can also occur due to shaft material.
How long is a golf driver?
On average, most golfers use a driver that’s forty-four inches in length, however, a club shaft up to forty-eight inches in allowed for competitions.
How many inches to a standard length golf club?
Six feet, five inches-add one and a half inches to the standard length of the club. Six feet, three inches to six feet, five inches-add one inch to the standard length of the club. Six feet to six feet, three inches-add half an inch to the standard length of the club.
How long is a three wood putter?
Putter: The standard length of a putter is thirty-four inches, however, the length of a putter is measured much differently than irons. It often depends on the putter’s construction.
Why is dynamic fit measuring more reliable?
The dynamic fit measuring technique is more reliable because the measurement is taken as a player swings a club with the help of a launch monitor. A launch monitor is used to determine the correct head and shaft that will best suit the golfer’s playing style.
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I looked at the new putter shape you have-While better than the old one it is still not attractive to me. And physics do not lie....... angle. Ha ha ha.
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Extending a golf shaft is a useful technique to have if you are buying used clubs, or if you are experimenting with different club lengths. If you know how to cut a golf shaft or how to extend it, you don’t ever have to worry about purchasing the correct length of clubs on Ebay or other used club marketplaces.
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Extension (You could also use an old golf shaft) Make sure you purchase the right size extension. You need to know the “butt diameter” of the shaft that you are extending, and purchase the extension that matches. Here is a database of shafts.
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