Based upon your wrist to floor measurement we adjust your club length to correspond to the lie angles of our clubheads in order to ensure a proper fitting. By the same token there is only one true fitting variable in the building of golf clubs and that is club length. Height and a wristtofloor measurement in inches can be used to determine. When you try to know how to measure driver shaft length, take a position. But if you do feel the shaft is a bit short you could get half an. Use our fitting wizard to see what length driver works for you. I am 59 and have a wrist to floor measurement of 33 at least i think i remember that right. Click for length help golf bags by golden eagle golf. Otherwise, the entry for your wristtofloor to height ratio will be a number that specifies the number of inches in length that your clubs should differ from standard retail clubs. In the diagram on the left, a representation of a 1 at 61 amount to a vertical increase 0.
Your height and wrist to floor measurement can be used by golf retailers to determine if you are suited for standard length drivers. For added information about cuttingedge golf components, go online to. With this measurement and your height, we will be able to determine the correct club length for you. First, heres a tally of what the top 10 in driving distance on tour are using by driver manufacturer. For soon to be obvious reasons i have played around with many different length shafts with a variety of results. Dec 11, 2018 for example, if you are 6feet tall and your wrist to floor measurement is 35 inches, a standard length driver 44 inches for a steel shaft driver and 45 inches for a graphite shaft driver would be appropriate. Standard length will be perfect, standard length are usually 45.
You know what there is no precise standard for a golf club length. Fitting charts patriot golf fitting page to get an accurate measurement of club length. Wrist to floor measure vs shaft length equipment opinions. Length of shafts according to height in golf sportsrec. Aug 03, 2012 the book is a great book, imo, but some of the information needed to be updated. Ive only been golfing for the last 2 months and this by far the hardest club in the bag for me. Dec 01, 2019 when asking what length golf clubs to use, factoring in posture and wristtofloor measurements, most golfers usually end up with a putter between 3235. Imo, but some of the information needed to be updated. How to measure golf club length man, women and junior. The kind of shaft, steel, graphite, stiff, regular,exstiff, senior for swing speed, d flex points in the shaft, club head size, weighting, loft angle etc. If you are 5 feet 4 inches tall with a 35inch wrist to floor measurement, the club should be onequarter inch longer.
Im 62 and i use a standard length shaft in all my clubs. Driver and wood length is purely about what lengths offer the most control, consistency for the golfers ability. Determining wrist to floor measurement the chart below helps you determine if you should have your clubs altered from the standard size based on your height and wrist to floor measurement. A shorter driver may increase distance for a player who has difficulty making solid contact. When ordering you need to specify your actual wrist to floor measurement to ensure a proper fitting. As shaft length increases, clubhead speed also increases. This chart reflects club length based upon our clubhead lie angles.
Generally, most charts will list heights in inches across the top of the chart and the wrist to ground measurements on the side. Does anyone here have a good fitting chart for the ideal driver shaft length based on height 62 and wrist to floor length 33. Based upon your wristtofloor measurement we adjust your club length to correspond to the lie angles of our clubheads in order to ensure a proper fitting. A wrong position might result in an incorrect reading. Our system is designed to give the average length for a driver of 44. For example, if you are 6feet tall and your wristtofloor measurement is 35 inches, a standard length driver 44 inches for a steel shaft driver and 45 inches for. Driver length club makingfittingrepair mygolfspy forum. Therefore, a suitable lie angle cannot always be prescribed based on the players static height and wristtofloor measurement. To determine your wristtofloor measurement wear non golf shoes and stand on a hard surface with your arms hanging relaxed at your sides. To determine your wrist tofloor measurement wear normal shoes and stand on.
In general, the longer the shaft on a driver, the more distance you will get on a tee shot. Have someone measure from the point where your hand meets your wrist as shown in diagram to the floor. I have been wondering about others wrist to floor measurement and their shaft length selection. To determine your wristtofloor measurement, wear street shoes and stand on a hard surface with your arms relaxed at your sides. Use the chart to determine how much longer or shorter than standard your club length should be by finding where your height and wrist to floor measurements intersect. When asking what length golf clubs to use, factoring in posture and wrist to floor measurements, most golfers usually end up with a putter between 3235. Alternatively, a 52 golfer with 38 inches wrist to floor measurement will have to increase the standard size by 1. Its important to realise that this is by no means final and they strongly recommend getting f. Short male golfers with a height of 52 and 29 inches wristtofloor measurement find that theyre able to use this driver with a steel shaft comfortably without any modification. The other essential measurement that youll need is the distance between your wrists and the ground. Aug 31, 2002 wrist to floor measure vs shaft length posted in equipment opinions. It will display the recommended combinations of length and lie corrections in relation to the standard factory values. How to measure golf club length its not a milliondollar question now.
To get the exact reading of the club, a woman golfer needs to make the hitting position with the club. A standard golf industry chart, such as the one found at the club shack, applies your wristtofloor measurement to your height to generally determine the length of the clubs that fit you best. However, if a player of the same height has 34 inches of wristtofloor measurement, he can use the standard golf club without any changes. Analyzing the posture and wristtofloor measurement, 3235 can be a good length for putters that most golfers will be comfortable with. This video is about wrist to floor measurements for golf shaft length. It is designed for extreme accuracy and prodigious distance off the tee.
As the length of the shaft increases, you tend to lose control over the golf club, and will find it difficult to hit the golf ball squarely. However, a golfer should be fitted for the proper shaft length. When asking what length golf clubs to use, factoring in posture and wristtofloor measurements, most golfers usually end up with a putter between 3235. Top 10 longest hitters in the 20172018 pga tour and their.
Measure golf club length in 2 proven methods nifty golf. It maybe worth marking the grip with a pen to see what length feels good before taking the plunge. I have heard that altering the shaft length of your driver by an inch canshould alter the club speed by up to 4 mph. Jan 01, 2017 the answer is that there are a large number of factors besides your height in play. In both our bgf fitting system and the truefitclubs fitting wizard, we use wristcreasetofloor measurement to determine a good length. Compared to using only height or only wristtofloor measurements, the crossreferring golf club length calculators tend to be more accurate when performing a static fitting. For example, if you are 6feet tall and your wristtofloor measurement is 35 inches, a standard length driver 44 inches for a steel shaft driver and 45 inches for a graphite shaft driver would be appropriate. In theory, the longer the driver shaft length, the greater the shot distance. It is the wrist cresae to the floor, but there are many other factors for a club thats made for your swing, not just the length.
With this measurement and your height, we can determine the correct club length for you. Find the measurement of your wrists to the floor on the sizing chart and match it up to the measurement of your height. Shaft length plays an important role in clubs head speed, path, attack angle and the players ability to make solid contact. Dr scholls foot spray works if you cant get impact tape or a fitter with different length shafts to try.
Driver length has to do with with your angle of attack, and your desired shaft weighthead weight combination. This will be important when we discuss methods other than height based charts. See this chart shaft length chart by the chart, a standard length shaft for the driver you choose should be right. Height and a wristtofloor measurement in inches can be used to determine cusom lengths. Our 1 iron titanium driver is built to the optimum club length based upon your wristtofloor measurement. The chart below helps you determine if you should have your. Therefore, the longer the driver the better, right. Guidelines for choosing driver loft based on swing speed. However, you can always shorten your shaft from your fitter if you feel you are short on accuracy. I got a question on how long the length of my driver should be. Wristtofloor measurement or wtf for short is a common method in which the. What length golf clubs do you need hireko custom golf clubs. What is the ideal driver shaft length according to height.
When i tested my old college driver a few weeks ago my interest was piqued by how close my swing speed with the 43. Intermediate 8394, advanced 7882, well advanced 7477 fcone driver offers face adjustable technology plus a lower and more stable center of gravity for easy launch characteristics by using a honey comb crown manufactured with a super strong and super light 3331 beta ti material. I was not quite into his recommended length for a driver based on wristtofloor measurement because it came out very short in length around 4314 long. His driver was only 2 longer than normal 47, his 5iron was 43. Ping has the easiest resource online to self assessment. The first step is to measure the height and the distance from wrist to floor wtf, as it is shown on the picture. Do not order based upon what you consider to be your favorite iron ie. Driver shaft length is shorter better than standard length. Height, wrist to floor measurement, recommended club length. Quick golf club size guide for beginners golfsupport blog. For an iron fitting, your height and wrist to floor measurement are taken to help calculate your static iron color code lie angle and shaft length, and your hand dimensions are used to calculate your static grip color code, or grip size. Sep 21, 2018 compared to using only height or only wrist to floor measurements, the crossreferring golf club length calculators tend to be more accurate when performing a static fitting.
Clubs other than drivers gradually get shorter if a 4. Aug 20, 2015 when i tested my old college driver a few weeks ago my interest was piqued by how close my swing speed with the 43. How long should a golf driver shaft be if you are 56. Being taller than average height does not mean you have to play with lengths that are longer than standard. Another good rule of thumb when deciding on proper club length is every. Driver shaft length is shorter better than standard. Ask your helper to measure from the top of your wrist, where the top of the club would be, to the floor. Stand as straight as possible, letting your arms hang loosely at your sides. If its an s then you are the appropriate size for using standard, offtherack clubs at any golf retailer.
My guess is that from what i read in the book, it appeared to be based upon a. Graphite clubs are slightly longer, with a standard driver at 4. Measure the club at the angle that the bottom of the clubhead lies in its playing position on the floor. Clone golf club custom clubs golf bags by golden eagle golf.
It is the sin of the lie angle that is the length component in the vertical direction. For example, someone who is 5 4 with a wrist to floor of 30, might still prefer a standard length driver, instead of minus one inch according to the above chart. While standing straight up with your arms hanging relaxed at your sides measure the length from your wrist to the floor. The second step is entry the measurement results into the calculator below. A shorter driver may increase distance for a player who has difficulty making. How to measure golf club length man, women and junior golfers. How long should a golf driver shaft be if i am 6 tall. Your height and wristtofloor measurement can be used by golf retailers to determine if you are suited for standardlength drivers. Now that the 20172018 pga tour season is behind us, we can do a thorough examination. To use the chart below it is important to know your height and your wrist to floor measurement. Jan 07, 2015 the wristtofloor measurement is a good way to start the length fitting process for the irons or hybrids, but not for the driver or woods. You can perform a complete static fitting now by utilizing webfit, our online fitting application. With drivers the shaft length you choose will effect the amount of. What length golf clubs do you need hireko custom golf.
Shaft length plays an important role in clubs head speed, path, attack. The best length of driver for amateur golfers is 45. Its essential that your driver shaft is of the right length. When ordering you need to specify your actual wristtofloor measurement to ensure a proper fitting. Choose a shaft length that allows the player to produce the maximum amount of speed without sacrificing control. Hit several golf shots with different clubs usually a 6 or 7 iron from a club fitting cart. Ben alberstadt what drivers do the pga tours longest golfers use to bomb their tee shots. Ensure the position is like the one when you take the shot. Sep 15, 2016 the wrist to floor measurement is a good way to start the length fitting process for the irons or hybrids, but not for the driver or woods. Wishon is a big fan of having shorter drivers and fairway woods, but he always says that the length a player plays their irons is all about comfort. Wrist to floor measure vs shaft length posted in equipment opinions. One question that is quite often asked is what length golf club a person should use. This means that the ideal shaft length for his driver will be 45. Aug 07, 2015 this video is about wrist to floor measurements for golf shaft length.
Im going to be getting a ping g30 9 driver with the ping tour 65 stiff shaft. This measurement is considered to be the standard length of drivers with steel shafts for women players. Hoping some1 can help me or can refer me to a website wh. Determine your exact height, distance from wrist to floor, hand measurements full hand size and finger length, swing speed and ball flight patterns and trajectory. Then have someone measure from the point where your hand meets your wrist as shown in the diagram below to the floor. In metal woods your skill level will dictate the need for additional length. Be patient, these 4 pictures load slow to measure yourself for the club fitting form you will need a yard stick, a 12 ruler and some tape. For example, if you are 6 feet tall and your wrist to floor measurement is 3.
Generally, most charts will list heights in inches across the top of the chart and the wristtoground measurements on the side. Putter length is based on a golfers posture and hand position at address. The reason for that is, the longer a driver length is, the more distance is possible, and the lie angle see below is not as critical on a wood as it is an iron. And a s means that the proper club length for you is standard. It will display the recommended combinations of length and lie corrections in. Height and a wrist to floor measurement in inches can be used to determine cusom lengths. The wristtofloor measurement is a good way to start the length fitting process for the irons or hybrids, but not for the driver or woods. The trick is the balance between control and proper posture.
The chart below helps you determine if you should have your clubs altered from the standard size based on your height and wristtofloor measurement. A standard golf industry chart, such as the one found at the club shack, applies your wrist to floor measurement to your height to generally determine the length of the clubs that fit you best. Compared to using only height or only wristtofloor measurements, the. To determine your wristtofloor measurement wear non golf shoes and stand on a. S2s shaft ing system how to measure the length of golf clubs ultimate tips golf club length webinar the most important ing variable which iron length chart system do you start with help. Your clubs should complement your height, wristtofloor length, ability and. Oct, 2009 find the measurement of your wrists to the floor on the sizing chart and match it up to the measurement of your height. Its the combination of your height and the measurement from the floor to your wrist that determines proper club length. Choosing the appropriate club length before we use continue reading fitting charts. Jan 27, 2016 a standard golf industry chart, such as the one found at the club shack, applies your wrist to floor measurement to your height to generally determine the length of the clubs that fit you best. I feel like my driver is a tad too long, but im not sure.
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