See this chart shaft length chart by the chart, a standard length shaft for the driver you choose should be right. 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. 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. However, a golfer should be fitted for the proper shaft length. 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. Ive only been golfing for the last 2 months and this by far the hardest club in the bag for me. 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. The chart below helps you determine if you should have your clubs altered from the standard size based on your height and wristtofloor measurement.
Shaft length plays an important role in clubs head speed, path, attack angle and the players ability to make solid contact. This video is about wrist to floor measurements for golf shaft length. 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. It maybe worth marking the grip with a pen to see what length feels good before taking the plunge. Imo, but some of the information needed to be updated. 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. Graphite clubs are slightly longer, with a standard driver at 4. This measurement is considered to be the standard length of drivers with steel shafts for women players.
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 both our bgf fitting system and the truefitclubs fitting wizard, we use wristcreasetofloor measurement to determine a good length. Then have someone measure from the point where your hand meets your wrist as shown in the diagram below to the floor. 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. When i tested my old college driver a few weeks ago my interest was piqued by how close my swing speed with the 43. Use our fitting wizard to see what length driver works for you. Choosing the appropriate club length before we use continue reading fitting charts. The best length of driver for amateur golfers is 45. Wrist to floor measure vs shaft length posted in equipment opinions.
Ben alberstadt what drivers do the pga tours longest golfers use to bomb their tee shots. I am 59 and have a wrist to floor measurement of 33 at least i think i remember that right. It is designed for extreme accuracy and prodigious distance off the tee. Hoping some1 can help me or can refer me to a website wh. Click for length help golf bags by golden eagle golf. As shaft length increases, clubhead speed also increases. Generally, most charts will list heights in inches across the top of the chart and the wristtoground measurements on the side.
Fitting charts patriot golf fitting page to get an accurate measurement of club length. This means that the ideal shaft length for his driver will be 45. 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. This will be important when we discuss methods other than height based charts. Driver length has to do with with your angle of attack, and your desired shaft weighthead weight combination. Ensure the position is like the one when you take the shot. Im going to be getting a ping g30 9 driver with the ping tour 65 stiff shaft. Putter length is based on a golfers posture and hand position at address. It will display the recommended combinations of length and lie corrections in. 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. Measure the club at the angle that the bottom of the clubhead lies in its playing position on the floor. Driver length club makingfittingrepair mygolfspy forum.
Do not order based upon what you consider to be your favorite iron ie. For example, if you are 6 feet tall and your wrist to floor measurement is 3. The chart below helps you determine if you should have your. 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. Therefore, a suitable lie angle cannot always be prescribed based on the players static height and wristtofloor measurement. 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. Aug 31, 2002 wrist to floor measure vs shaft length posted in equipment opinions.
When you try to know how to measure driver shaft length, take a position. 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. Compared to using only height or only wristtofloor measurements, the. 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. 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. How to measure golf club length its not a milliondollar question now. Driver shaft length is shorter better than standard length. Another good rule of thumb when deciding on proper club length is every. Your height and wristtofloor measurement can be used by golf retailers to determine if you are suited for standardlength drivers.
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. To determine your wrist to floor measurement wear non golf shoes and stand on a hard surface with your arms hanging relaxed at your sides. To determine your wristtofloor measurement, wear street shoes and stand on a hard surface with your arms relaxed at your sides. Clone golf club custom clubs golf bags by golden eagle golf. Height and a wristtofloor measurement in inches can be used to determine. Measure golf club length in 2 proven methods nifty golf. Choose a shaft length that allows the player to produce the maximum amount of speed without sacrificing control. I have been wondering about others wrist to floor measurement and their shaft length selection. It will display the recommended combinations of length and lie corrections in relation to the standard factory values. But if you do feel the shaft is a bit short you could get half an. To use the chart below it is important to know your height and your wrist to floor measurement. 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. Shaft length plays an important role in clubs head speed, path, attack. Your clubs should complement your height, wristtofloor length, ability and.
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. 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. Now that the 20172018 pga tour season is behind us, we can do a thorough examination. 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. This chart reflects club length based upon our clubhead lie angles. To get the exact reading of the club, a woman golfer needs to make the hitting position with the club. Stand as straight as possible, letting your arms hang loosely at your sides.
Height, wrist to floor measurement, recommended club length. Wristtofloor measurement or wtf for short is a common method in which the. A wrong position might result in an incorrect reading. Therefore, the longer the driver the better, right. Standard length will be perfect, standard length are usually 45. In general, the longer the shaft on a driver, the more distance you will get on a tee shot. Guidelines for choosing driver loft based on swing speed. The second step is entry the measurement results into the calculator below. In theory, the longer the driver shaft length, the greater the shot distance. Aug 03, 2012 the book is a great book, imo, but some of the information needed to be updated.
If its an s then you are the appropriate size for using standard, offtherack clubs at any golf retailer. One question that is quite often asked is what length golf club a person should use. To determine your wristtofloor measurement wear non golf shoes and stand on a. However, if a player of the same height has 34 inches of wristtofloor measurement, he can use the standard golf club without any changes. With this measurement and your height, we will be able to determine the correct club length for you. Im 62 and i use a standard length shaft in all my clubs. With drivers the shaft length you choose will effect the amount of. I have heard that altering the shaft length of your driver by an inch canshould alter the club speed by up to 4 mph.
First, heres a tally of what the top 10 in driving distance on tour are using by driver manufacturer. What length golf clubs do you need hireko custom golf. Analyzing the posture and wristtofloor measurement, 3235 can be a good length for putters that most golfers will be comfortable with. When asking what length golf clubs to use, factoring in posture and wristtofloor measurements, most golfers usually end up with a putter between 3235. Ping has the easiest resource online to self assessment. Generally, most charts will list heights in inches across the top of the chart and the wrist to ground measurements on the side. What is the ideal driver shaft length according to height. For added information about cuttingedge golf components, go online to. A shorter driver may increase distance for a player who has difficulty making. When ordering you need to specify your actual wrist to floor measurement to ensure a proper fitting. While standing straight up with your arms hanging relaxed at your sides measure the length from your wrist to the floor.
Height and a wrist to floor measurement in inches can be used to determine cusom lengths. From that posting, i copied the following which you may find useful. Jan 01, 2017 the answer is that there are a large number of factors besides your height in play. How to measure golf club length man, women and junior. How to measure golf club length man, women and junior golfers. Your height and wrist to floor measurement can be used by golf retailers to determine if you are suited for standard length drivers. What length golf clubs do you need hireko custom golf clubs. The trick is the balance between control and proper posture. Clubs other than drivers gradually get shorter if a 4. The first step is to measure the height and the distance from wrist to floor wtf, as it is shown on the picture. For soon to be obvious reasons i have played around with many different length shafts with a variety of results. Length of shafts according to height in golf sportsrec. If you are 5 feet 4 inches tall with a 35inch wrist to floor measurement, the club should be onequarter inch longer.
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. Aug 07, 2015 this video is about wrist to floor measurements for golf shaft length. 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. Driver and wood length is purely about what lengths offer the most control, consistency for the golfers ability. Alternatively, a 52 golfer with 38 inches wrist to floor measurement will have to increase the standard size by 1. 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.
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. You can perform a complete static fitting now by utilizing webfit, our online fitting application. Top 10 longest hitters in the 20172018 pga tour and their. 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. Wrist to floor measure vs shaft length equipment opinions. I got a question on how long the length of my driver should be. Its important to realise that this is by no means final and they strongly recommend getting f. To determine your wristtofloor measurement wear non golf shoes and stand on a hard surface with your arms hanging relaxed at your sides. 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. 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. Our system is designed to give the average length for a driver of 44. And a s means that the proper club length for you is standard. Being taller than average height does not mean you have to play with lengths that are longer than standard. Height and a wristtofloor measurement in inches can be used to determine cusom lengths.
However, you can always shorten your shaft from your fitter if you feel you are short on accuracy. Club length can be altered up to one inch longer or shorter. 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. Does anyone here have a good fitting chart for the ideal driver shaft length based on height 62 and wrist to floor length 33. 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. 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. With this measurement and your height, we can determine the correct club length for you. Hit several golf shots with different clubs usually a 6 or 7 iron from a club fitting cart.
In metal woods your skill level will dictate the need for additional length. My guess is that from what i read in the book, it appeared to be based upon a. Dr scholls foot spray works if you cant get impact tape or a fitter with different length shafts to try. By the same token there is only one true fitting variable in the building of golf clubs and that is club length. Our 1 iron titanium driver is built to the optimum club length based upon your wristtofloor measurement.
Its the combination of your height and the measurement from the floor to your wrist that determines proper club length. It is the sin of the lie angle that is the length component in the vertical direction. A shorter driver may increase distance for a player who has difficulty making solid contact. Its essential that your driver shaft is of the right length. How long should a golf driver shaft be if i am 6 tall. The other essential measurement that youll need is the distance between your wrists and the ground. To determine your wrist tofloor measurement wear normal shoes and stand on.
Find the measurement of your wrists to the floor on the sizing chart and match it up to the measurement of your height. For an iron fitting, your height and wristtofloor 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. 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. Ask your helper to measure from the top of your wrist, where the top of the club would be, to the floor. Driver shaft length is shorter better than standard. Quick golf club size guide for beginners golfsupport blog.
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