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Are you wondering if your golf clubs are the right size for you? While clubs come in standard sizes, checking the length of your clubs is an important step to make sure they fit you properly. Keep reading for everything you need to know for measuring your clubs so you can find the perfect length and improve your game!
Easiest Way to Measure Drivers, Irons, and Putters
Use a 48 in (1.2 m) measuring stick or golf club ruler to measure your club. Lay your club down horizontally with the sole angled at 60 degrees. Drivers and irons are measured from the end of the grip to the heel of the club. Putters are measured from the top of the grip to the bottom sole of the club.
Steps
Measuring Golf Club Length
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![Step 1 Lay your club horizontally on a flat surface.]()
Lay your club horizontally on a flat surface. You’ll get a more accurate measurement if you measure your club while it’s horizontal than if you held it vertically. Set the club on a table, countertop, or level surface so you can start your measurement.[1] -
![Step 2 Position the sole of the club at a 60-degree angle.]()
Position the sole of the club at a 60-degree angle. The sole of the club is the bottom edge that rests on the ground when you’re about to swing. Use a [1] to check the angle of the club’s sole before you measure the length of the shaft.[2]- You can buy a measuring tool with a metal peg that holds the club’s sole in the proper position while you’re taking your measurement.
- If you don’t have a protractor, you can eyeball the angle in a pinch as long as you ensure the shaft is straight.
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![Step 3 Measure drivers and irons from the end of the grip to the heel of the club.]()
Measure drivers and irons from the end of the grip to the heel of the club. Use a 48 in (120 cm) [2] since a standard yardstick isn’t long enough. Position the end of the measuring stick or tape measure at the end of the grip at the top of the club. Check the measurement at the heel, which is where the sole of the club and shaft form a corner on the club face.[3]- A [3] works well too, but it might be a little tougher since it’s flimsier.
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![Step 4 Measure a putter from the top of the grip to the bottom sole of the club.]()
Measure a putter from the top of the grip to the bottom sole of the club. Since the shaft on a putter is usually positioned in the middle of the club face, measuring to the heel will give you an inaccurate measurement. Align your measuring stick or tape on the putter’s shaft so it extends past the end of the club. Find where the bottom of the club intersects the measuring stick or tape to properly measure your putter.[4]
Finding the Correct Club Length for Your Height
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![Step 1 Find the standard length of the club you’re measuring for.]()
Find the standard length of the club you’re measuring for. Each type of club has a different standard length, where drivers are the longest, followed by low-numbered irons, high-numbered irons, wedges, and finally putters. Any adjustments you need to make are added or subtracted to the standard length of the club.[5]- You can find all of the standard lengths for men’s and women’s golf clubs here: https://www.golfworks.com/images/art/StdLengths.pdf.
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![Step 2 Use your height to determine if you need to shorten or lengthen the measurement.]()
Use your height to determine if you need to shorten or lengthen the measurement. Stand up straight and measure your height with a tape measure. Once you find out how tall you are, compare it to the chart to see if you need to add or subtract any measurements from the standard length of the club.[6]- 6 3⁄4–7 feet (2.1–2.1 m): Add 2 inches (5.1 cm)
- 6 1⁄2–6 3⁄4 feet (2.0–2.1 m): Add 1 1⁄2 inches (3.8 cm)
- 6 1⁄4–6 1⁄2 feet (1.9–2.0 m): Add 1 inch (2.5 cm)
- 6–6 1⁄4 feet (1.8–1.9 m): Add 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm)
- 5 3⁄4–6 feet (1.8–1.8 m): Use the standard length
- 5 1⁄2–5 3⁄4 feet (1.7–1.8 m): Subtract 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm)
- 5 1⁄4–5 1⁄2 feet (1.6–1.7 m): Subtract 1 inch (2.5 cm)
- 5–5 1⁄4 feet (1.5–1.6 m): Subtract 1 1⁄2 inches (3.8 cm)
- 4 3⁄4–5 feet (1.4–1.5 m): Subtract 2 inches (5.1 cm)
Expert Q&A
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Take your clubs to a driving range and practice hitting with them. You’ll get a better feel if your clubs are sized correctly or not based on how well you’re able to hit the ball.Thanks
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Talk to employees at a golf shop to help get professionally sized for custom clubs.Thanks
References
- ↑ https://www.usga.org/equipment-standards/equipment-rules-2019/equipment-rules/part-2-rule-2.html
- ↑ https://youtu.be/zs7wO31DTGE?t=281
- ↑ https://www.usga.org/content/dam/usga/pdf/Equipment/TPX3002-procedure-for-measuring-the-length-of-golf-clubs.pdf
- ↑ https://www.usga.org/equipment-standards/equipment-rules-2019/equipment-rules/part-2-rule-2.html
- ↑ https://www.golfworks.com/images/art/StdLengths.pdf
- ↑ https://letsgolfbetter.com/golf-club-length-chart/
- ↑ https://letsgolfbetter.com/golf-club-length-chart/
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To measure a golf club, start by laying it on a flat, horizontal surface, like a table or countertop. Then, turn the bottom of the club head so it's at a 60-degree angle to the surface you're measuring the club on. Finally, use a tape measure to measure from the end of the grip to the point where the bottom of the club head meets the flat surface. To learn how to measure a golf club using a measuring apparatus, scroll down!
