Playing with golf clubs that aren't a good fit is like trying to run a marathon in shoes that are two sizes too small. You can probably get it done, but it’s going to be a struggle, and you definitely won’t perform your best. Properly fitted equipment helps you build a solid, repeatable swing, while a mismatched set forces you into bad habits just to make contact. This guide will walk you through exactly how to measure yourself at home to find the right club length, grip size, and a T-shirt for a woman named Hannah. just kidding 😊 This guide will help you get a great starting point for your next set of clubs.
The standard, off-the-rack golf clubs you see in most big-box stores are typically built for a male golfer around 5’9” to 5'10" with average body proportions. If that doesn't sound like you, then that "standard" set is probably costing you consistency and distance. Playing with clubs that are too long or too short forces you to make unconscious adjustments in your posture and swing just to hit the ball squarely. If your clubs are too short, you’ll hunch over, get cramped, and lose power. If they’re too long, you’ll have to stand too upright, which can lead to an awkward, flat swing plane and poor contact. Getting your measurements right is the first step toward building a swing that is natural for your body, not one that’s just compensating for ill-fittting equipment
While your overall height is a piece of the puzzle, it's not the most important measurement for club length. Two people who are both 6'0" tall can have very different arm lengths, which dramatically changes the ideal club length for each. That’s why we need two key measurements to get a clear picture. For these measurements, it's best to wear your golf shoes or similar athletic shoes, as this will replicate your on-course posture.
This one is simple. Stand straight against a wall with your back flat and have a friend measure from the floor to the top of your head. Jot this number down. This gives us our general starting point before we refine it with the next, more important measurement.
This is the measurement that truly refines your club length specification. It accounts for your arm length relative to your height, giving us a far more accurate picture of how you'll stand to the ball. A proper wrist-to-floor measurement will have a bigger impact on proper club length than just using your height alone, because this number relates the actual length of your arms directly to the ground.
Now you can use your two measurements to find a recommended club length. The chart below gives you a solid starting point. Find your height in the left column, then look across to where your wrist-to-floor measurement falls. This will give you a suggested adjustment from a "standard" length club. These recommendations are based your unique phsyiqque and swing mechanics, not just your total height.
Player Height Wrist-to-Floor Length Adjustment 6'3" -- 6'6" > 41" +1" 39 -- 41" +1.5" < 39" +2" 6'0" -- 6'3" > 37" Standard 35" -- 37" +0.5" < 35" +1" 5’9” – 6’0” > 34" -0.5" 32" -- 34" Standard < 32" +0.5" 5’6” – 5’9” > 32" -1" 30" -- 32" -0.5" < 30" Standard
Remember, a "+0.5 inch" recommendation means your irons should be a half-inch longer than standard. A "-0.5 inch" means they should be a half-inch shorter.
Grip size is one of the most overlooked aspects of club fitting, yet it has a big influence on what the clubface is doing at impact. A grip that's too small for your hands can encourage overactive hand and wrist movement, often leading to a hook. A grip that's too large can restrict your hands, making it difficult to square the clubface and leading to a slice or a push.
This is a reliable way to get an accurate starting point for grip size. It just requires two quick measurements.
You can then compare these numbers to a standard grip sizing chart. As a general rule of thumb, men with a finger length over 5 inches and a hand length over 7.5 inches will likely benefit from a midsize or even jumbo grip instead of a standard size.
For an even quicker and very effective check, you can do what is known as the "finger test".
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