Playing with golf clubs that are the proper length can instantly make your swing more consistent and your shots more accurate. Getting this right starts with two simple measurements you can do at home, which allow you to use a standard golf clubs chart to find your ideal fit. This guide will walk you through exactly how to take these measurements, understand the results, and start playing with equipment that’s built for your body.
Think about trying to run a race in shoes that are two sizes too big or small. You could do it, but you'd be clumsy, inefficient, and uncomfortable. The same principle applies to your golf clubs. If your clubs are too long or too short for your body, you’re forced to make unnatural adjustments just to make contact with the ball. These compensations are the root cause of many common swing flaws.
The golf swing is a rotational motion. We want to turn our body powerfully around a stable spine angle. When your clubs don't fit, they disrupt this natural movement.
By finding the correct club length, you allow yourself to get into a good, athletic setup position. From there, you can maintain your posture throughout the swing, rotate your body freely, and deliver the clubhead back to the ball on a consistent path. It sets you up for success before you even start your takeaway.
For a standard, static club fitting, a fitting chart requires just two primary measurements. The relationship between these two numbers is what determines the ideal club length and lie angle for your build. Don't worry, getting them is straightforward.
Your height gives a starting point, but the wrist-to-floor measurement is the real game-changer. Two people who are both 6'0" tall can have very different arm lengths. One might need standard-length clubs, while the other with longer arms might need clubs that are slightly shorter. This is why you need both measurements to get an accurate recommendation.
This one might seem obvious, but a few small details can improve its accuracy. A quarter-inch difference can matter, so it’s worth doing it right.
You play golf in golf shoes, so you should measure your height in them (or in a pair of shoes with a similar sole thickness). This represents your actual height on the course.
Find a flat wall and stand with your heels, back, and head completely flat against it. Look straight ahead. Your posture should be naturally tall, not forced or stretched.
It's much easier with a helper. Have a friend place a flat, rigid object (like a hardcover book or a ruler) on top of your head, ensuring it’s parallel to the floor. They should then make a small pencil mark on the wall at the bottom of the object. Step away from the wall and use a tape measure to find the distance from the floor to the mark. This is an exact measurement of your height in your golf shoes.
This is the most important piece of the puzzle. It directly correlates your arm length to your height to determine how much you need to bend at the waist to address the ball properly. As before, having a friend help you will make this much easier and more accurate.
Stand on a hard floor like tile, wood, or concrete - not on a plush carpet that your feet can sink into. Wear your golf shoes for this measurement as well.
Stand up straight and tall, with your shoulders relaxed and pulled back slightly. Your feet should be about shoulder-width apart, mimicking your stance. Look straight ahead rather than down at your feet.
This is the most important part. You need to let your arms hang completely loose at your sides. Don't tense up, shrug your shoulders, or try to push your arms forward or backward. Just let them dangle naturally as gravity pulls them down. If you’re a right-handed golfer, your friend will measure your left arm, and if you're a left-handed golfer, they'll measure your right.
Have your friend locate the prominent crease in your wrist - the one where your hand hinges forward on your forearm. This is the starting point. They should place the end of the tape measure on this crease and let it run straight down to the floor. The tape measure should be perpendicular to the floor. Read the measurement in inches.
Pro Tip: To ensure you have an accurate number, do this measurement three times. Tiny changes in your posture can affect the result, so taking an average of three tries will give you a reliable number to work with.
Once you have your two numbers - total height and wrist-to-floor - you’re ready to use a fitting chart. You can easily find these charts online from major golf club manufacturers or custom fitting websites. They all work in a similar way.
The chart will typically look like a grid. One axis will list ranges for Player Height, and the other will list ranges for the Wrist-to-Floor measurement.
Here’s how to use it:
The box where your measurements intersect will provide a recommendation forclub length. This is usually expressed as a variation from a "standard" length.
Many charts will also provide a recommendation for your lie angle. A player who needs longer clubs often needs a more "upright" lie angle (e.g., +1 or +2 degrees) to keep the bottom of the clubhead level with the ground at impact. Conversely, someone needing shorter clubs may benefit from a "flatter" lie angle (-1 or -2 degrees).
Using a chart based on your height and wrist-to-floor measurement is called a static fit. It’s an outstanding way to get a baseline for your equipment. For 90% of amateur golfers, especially those just starting out or buying their first proper set, a static fit is a massive improvement over playing with random, ill-fitting clubs. It’s the foundation of a good setup.
It’s also helpful to understand what it isn’t. A full, in-person club fitting is a dynamic fit. A professional fitter will watch you swing, measure things like your clubhead speed, swing path, and how the club interacts with the turf at impact. They can fine-tune the recommendations from the static chart based on your unique swing tendencies.
However, you should never feel like you must have an expensive dynamic fitting. Arming yourself with your static measurements is an empowering first step that will prevent you from making a huge mistake with your equipment and will get you most of the way toward a truly personalized set of clubs.
Taking a few minutes to accurately measure your height and wrist-to-floor measurement is one of the most effective things you can do for your game off the course. It removes a major variable, allowing you to build a consistent, repeatable swing on the foundation of a solid, athletic setup that is tailored to your body.
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