Golf can become one of the trickiest sports if you don’t have the right set of equipment for it. Your performance depends on the type and size of club you are using prior to your skill. Skill and equipment go hand in hand and if you are a beginner, you must know how to pick the right club for your game.
There are different types of golf clubs that are chosen according to the type of shot required for the game. For example, if you are going to hit the ball far away, then you need a Woods club with a lengthy shaft. How lengthy? Let us find out how to pick the right size golf club for you and which one to use to get the right type of shot.
How to know what size golf clubs you need?
There are three measurements you should consider before choosing a golf club for you. They are:
Tallness and Club Height Standard
According to the United States Golf Association, the standard Golf Club length is about 45 inches for drivers and 35 inches for irons. Using this standard measurement there is a table that gives you the recommended length of the club according to your overall height. The table below will give you the height adjustment to be done in the club according to your height.
| Height (ft/inches) | Club Length to be Adjusted |
|---|---|
| 6’8” | Add 2” |
| 6’6” – 6’8” | Add 1.5” |
| 6’4” – 6’6” | Add 1” |
| 6’2” – 6’4” | Add 0.5” |
| 6’1” – 6’2” | Add 0.25” |
| 5’7” – 6’1” | Standard Club |
| 5’4” – 5’7” | Subtract 0.25” |
| 5’2” – 5’4” | Subtract 0.50” |
| 5’0” – 5’2” | Subtract 1” |
| 4’10” – 5’0” | Subtract 1.5” |
| < 4’10” | Subtract 2” |
Procedure
- First, measure your height properly by wearing shoes
- Once you measure your height check the above table and find out the club length to be adjusted
- For example, if you are height is 6 feet 2 inches then you have to add 0.25 inches to the standard 45 inches driver.
- Once you determine this you have to go for the rest to floor height measurement which will give you the accurate measurement required for playing the game.
Wrist to-Floor Height Measurement
With this technique, you will be able to get an accurate measurement of the club and find the right size for you. Since the length of arms and legs can vary for each player, this can fetch you the most accurate measurement of the golf club you need.
Procedure
- Get assistance from a friend or colleague to measure
- Wear shoes that you normally use for golfing to get the correct height
- Stand on a flat hard floor with both arms straight on your side
- Now ask your partner to take a measuring tape and note down the measurement from the floor till the crease on the wrist
- Note down the measurement and refer to the standard measurement table given below.
| Height (ft/inches) | Wrist to Floor Measurement | Club Length to be Adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| 6’8” | >42” | Add 2” |
| 6’6” – 6’8” | 41” – 42” | Add 1.5” |
| 6’4” – 6’6” | 40” – 41” | Add 1” |
| 6’2” – 6’4” | 38.5” – 40” | Add 0.5” |
| 6’1” – 6’2” | 37” – 38.5” | Add 0.25” |
| 5’7” – 6’1” | 34” – 37” | Standard Club |
| 5’4” – 5’7” | 32” – 34” | Subtract 0.25” |
| 5’2” – 5’4” | 29” – 34” | Subtract 0.50” |
| 5’0” – 5’2” | 27” – 29” | Subtract 1” |
| 4’10” – 5’0” | 25” – 27” | Subtract 1.5” |
| < 4’10” | <25” | Subtract 2” |
After finding the rest to floor measurement using the overall height you will be able to get the right adjustment length for your Golf Club.
For example, if your overall height is 6 feet 2 inches and your wrist-to-floor measurement is 38 inches, then you have to add 0.25 inches to your standard golf driver.
Dynamic measurement
The above-mentioned measurements are called static measurement which determines the length of the club when the player is standing straight and still. Although this can fetch you a club for you it is important to get one for your game. The swing action and motion of the player can vary and making fine adjustments to the club can improve the game better.
This is where dynamic measurements come into play. A person who finds the correct size club for you is called the club fitter. The fitter examines your game, movement, and your stance. Then he recommends an appropriate club size for your game. Once you complete dynamic measurement you will be able to get the right size Golf Club.
This is how you have to measure your height and choose the Golf Club accordingly. As for women, there isn’t a standard size chart but there is a regular length Golf Club that suits all women with the height of 5 foot 3 inches and 5 foot 8 inches. For women taller than 5 foot 9 inches they can go with the standard clubs made for males.
Does Size Matter in Golf Clubs?
The size of the golf club is very important in the game because it can change the way the golfer stands and it affects the swing motion. Without the proper length of the golf shaft, the player can find it uncomfortable and may not achieve the correct stance. When the stance is compromised, the stroke or shot played will not be proper.
Therefore, to have a consistent strike motion and swing action, it is very important to get the right size of the club. It is better to get a custom-made club with the fitter to have a professional game.
3 Top and Best Golf Clubs in the USA
The top 3 golf clubs in the US are:
They sell different kinds of clubs for all types of golfers. You can get one according to your expertise, performance, style, and preference.
Conclusion
We have now understood the procedure to choose a golf club for our size and height. Also, we have understood the importance of dynamic fitting of the clubs to get the perfect shaft length for our game. You will now be able to pick the right type of club for your golf session.
