Edit this Article. We use cookies to make wikiHow great. By using our site, you agree to our cookie policy. Cookie Settings. Learn why people trust wikiHow. Download Article Explore this Article parts. Tips and Warnings. Related Articles. Article Summary. Part 1. Measure your height. Clubs are matched to your height and the distance between your hands and the ground. To find the right size clubs for your body, use recent height measurement to determine the proper angle for your clubs.
It usually helps to have another person measure, so you get the most accurate measurements possible. Stand up as straight as possible to get the measurement. You don't need to be in your swing stance. Measure your wrist-floor length. The other essential measurement that you'll need is the distance between your wrists and the ground. Stand as straight as possible, letting your arms hang loosely at your sides.
Ask your helper to measure from the top of your wrist, where the top of the club would be, to the floor. Swing a standard-length club at the store.
If you're considering investing in custom clubs, these two basic measurements will give you specific angle information and a plus-or-minus length requirement based on the standard club length. In other words, height and wrist-floor are the only measurements you need before you head to the store and talk to a salesperson about custom clubs.
Typically, size-fitters will work with you to examine your swing on a standard-size club and use your measurements to determine which clubs will be most appropriate for your style of play. Alternatively, it's good for the fitter to see you swing the clubs you already own and play with regularly to see what might make for a good corrective size, helping to address any inconsistencies in your swing. Standard size golf club lengths are different for men and women.
Each club, from the driver to the wedge, also has it's own standard length, so you must be fit each type. If you want to do a quick-check of your measurements and get a sense of your plus-or-minus length score, you can plug your numbers in here. Provide your handicap. If you play with a handicap, it can be helpful to provide it when you head to the pro shop to check out clubs. If you're not sure of your handicap, a basic description of your skill level can go a long way in helping the fitter match you with the right kinds of clubs that will help improve your game.
One of the most common reasons for just buying clubs off the rack is that golfers say, "I'm not good enough for a custom club. Part 2.
Determine your swing speed, if possible. When you're sure you've nailed down the proper length and angle of the clubs you need, the next step in the customization process is figuring out what kind of flex and grip works best for your particularly style of play. To do this, most custom fitters will want to watch you swing, but you can also provide some of the basic information necessary yourself to figure out what will improve your game the most.
To determine your swing speed, you'll likely need access to an electronic launch monitor and a radar machine available at most high-end pro shops. In general, though, most amateurs fall somewhere in the neighborhood of 80—85 mile — km -per-hour swings. In general, people with faster swings prefer stiff shafts on their woods and iron shafts on the irons.
People with slower swings are more likely to prefer flex shafts on the woods and graphite shafts on the irons. Keep track of how far you consistently hit your drive.
When you're hitting with your wooden drivers, it's helpful to keep track of your average drive on each different club, which can help to match you with a properly flexed set of drivers. Follow the guidelines below to determine the flex your woods should have. Less than yards meters , use ladies flex. Between to yards to meters , use senior flex. Between to yards to meters , use regular flex. Between to yards to meters , use stiff flex. More than yards meters , use extra-stiff flex.
Determine the right flex for your irons. Determining iron flex will depend on which club you generally use to hit a shot of yards meters. So, in other words, if you were lining up to take a yard shot, which club would you reach for? If a 5 iron, senior flex. If a 6 iron, soft regular flex. If a 7 iron, regular flex. If a 7 or 8 iron, firm flex. If an 8 iron, stiff flex. If a 9 iron, extra stiff flex.
Fit each club wearing golf gloves. A golf glove should fit snugly without wrinkles or creases, working with the grip on the individual clubs to give you the most secure and comfortable contact possible.
This is essential because clubs have differing guidelines on length and custom fitting. With the measurements at your disposal, you can now proceed with identifying the club that suits you best. First of all, have a variety of Drivers , between clubs that you intend to use. Remember that drivers are available with either graphite or metal shafts and the latter are generally heavier than the former.
Swing all clubs with the help of an instructor or a golf simulator to acquire optimum results. Understand the correct loft in your driver because it helps in producing a right launch angle, the angle at which a ball leaves the clubface during impact.
It is a critical factor that enables you to maximize distance. Typically, a slow swinger benefits from a higher lofted driver due to the high trajectory and longer carry. The Shaft Kick Point or Bend Point is the part of the shaft that bends the most when swinging your driver and should be kept in mind when choosing a driver. A high kick point results in lower trajectory whereas a lower kick point helps to increase the trajectory of your shot with the difference between the two points being a mere 2 inches.
Players with higher swing and club speeds benefit most from shafts with high bend points whereas those with slow clubhead speeds do so from a lower flex point. It is prudent to practice using a shaft with a bend point in the mid-range since the majority of OEM Original Equipment Manufacturers produce most shafts within that range. If you have to choose between distance and accuracy with your driver, go for accuracy since you can perfect your distance gains more easily.
The process of taking measurements to determine the best irons for you is similar to those of drivers. Different irons are ranging from iron clubs depending on the manufacturer. Identify three irons in the mid-range, i. Take note of the construction material and practice shots with each iron to check your comfort level.
Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart while holding the iron and check how the clubhead rests on the ground. The longer hitting irons irons have their heads resting on the ground. The shaft length of your irons significantly influences your shots direction, consistency and distance and forces you into an address position that should be maintained throughout the golf swing.
Practice with different Irons in the various categories to determine the most suitable iron for your individual needs. When it comes to putters, your suitable shaft length is one that enables your eyes to see directly over the ball during the address. Generally, this would mean that all golfers need longer putters, which is not the case for everyone. To settle on the ideal putter, consider your posture, comfort, and measurements height and wrist-to-floor measurements.
Here is a simple way to extend your shaft of a putter. A Long putter forces you to stand further away from the ball, moving your sight lower, instead of over the ball. This may cause your arc to flatten resulting in the toe of your putter being off the ground which affects your aim and pushes it to the left of the target. It also forces you to move your elbows too close to your body instead of letting your arms hang naturally under your shoulders and also affects your natural pendulum motion that is essential when using a putter.
A short putter causes you to stand closer to the ball, pushing your sight past the target line. Its heel is also lifted off the ground resulting in an aim that is too much to the right.
Choose some putters that you intend to use and swing them for long periods to determine the ideal one for your game. You can repeat the same process with all the other types of clubs including hybrids, fairway woods, and wedges, and settle on the ideal club for enhanced performance from tee to green. The lie angle of your club, which is the angle between the sole and the shaft that affects the club head position at address and impact.
Having the proper lie allows the clubhead center to strike the ground instead of the heel or toe. The best way to measure your lie angle is dynamically or during motion. Tall players, for example, require an upright lie angle whereas short players require a flatter lie angle but with consideration of factors like your address posture and positioning of hands during address and impact. Therefore, your lie angle cannot be accurately determined using your height and wrist-to-floor measurement alone.
Flex is defined as the bending ability of a golf shaft when force is applied to it during a swing. The force generated is determined by your type of swing, i. Flex plays a significant role in determining the manner in which the club face is squared during impact.
Having a proper flex for your swing speed is essential because it allows you to make solid contact consistently, which affects both your direction and distance. 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. When a player is fitted for new clubs based on length then their posture at setup is an important factor.
If they stand too straight at address then the shaft of the club will hit above their waistline. Ideally, the best way to go about sizing for length is to find a length that maximizes accuracy and distance.
Only after the shaft and club head have been determined should you focus on the lie angle and length. This can be done by using face tape. Are my clubs too short? Are my clubs too long? If they are, then your swings will be less accurate. This will cause the ball to pull. If you already have a set of golf clubs and want to know how long your clubs are, you can easily determine their length by following the measuring technique below.
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. Typically, steel shafts are one inch shorter than graphite shafts. Did you know that irons designed for men are also usually one inch longer compared to the standard size of irons designed for women?
Three Wood: This club measures in at forty-two inches, which is two inches shorter than other types of woods. Putter: The standard length of a putter is thirty-four inches, however, the length of a putter is measured much differently than irons. A center-shafted model is not measured to the bottom of the hosel like other clubs.
Now that you know about the standard length of the basic clubs in a set, you will need to match the length and style to your golf swing in order to determine the proper bend and flex.
With a driver, the longer the club shaft, the further the distance. The putter you use should provide total control and accuracy.
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