When it comes to golf clubs, there are a lot of different options to choose from.
And it can be tough to determine what length golf clubs you need with all of the different sizes, brands, and materials available.
But it’s important you make the right decision, since having the wrong sized golf clubs can make you improve much slower than properly fitted clubs.
In this post, we’ll help you figure out exactly what size golf clubs are best for you so you can start scoring better!
Here's What We'll Cover
Why You Should Use Correctly Sized Golf Clubs
Better control
When your golf clubs are the correct size for you, it will feel like the club is an extension of your arm. This will give you better control over the club and allow you to hit shots with more accuracy.
Better contact
When you make contact with the golf ball, you want as much of the clubface to be in contact with the ball as possible.
If your clubs are too big or too small for you, you’ll likely make contact with less of the clubface – which will decrease your accuracy and consistency.
More distance
When your clubs are the right size for you, you’ll get more distance on every shot.
If your golf clubs are too large or too small, it will slow down your swing speed and make it more difficult to hit the ball far.
The last thing you want is to be using a club that’s too big or too small and sacrificing yards off the tee because of it!
What Are Standard Length Golf Clubs?
We’ll cover the standard lengths of each golf club, which can vary slightly by manufacturer and style of clubs.
Standard Length of Woods
- Driver: 45 inches
- 3 Wood: 43 inches
- 5 Wood: 42 inches
- 7 Wood: 41 inches
- 9 Wood: 40 inches
Standard Length of Hybrids
- 3 Hybrid: 39.5 inches
- 4 Hybrid: 39 inches
- 5 Hybrid: 38.5 inches
- 6 Hybrid: 38 inches
Standard Length of Irons
- 2 Iron: 39.5 inches
- 3 Iron: 39 inches
- 4 Iron: 38.5 inches
- 5 Iron: 38 inches
- 6 Iron: 37.5 inches
- 7 Iron: 37 inches
- 8 Iron: 36.5 inches
- 9 Iron: 36 inches
Standard Length of Wedges
- Pitching Wedge: 35.5 inches
- Gap Wedge: 35.5 inches
- Sand Wedge: 35.5 inches
- Lob Wedge: 35.5 inches
Standard Length of a Putter
Putters are the shortest club in a bag, varying in length between 33 to 35 inches, depending on the manufacturer.
What Golf Club Sizes Do I Need?
Now that we’ve covered the standard golf club-lengths, it’s time to adjust them to your height.
While it’s always best to go for a professional fitting, where they’ll be able to track multiple measurements for an accurate fitting, I understand that may not be possible for everybody.
That’s why I put together these guidelines so you can get an idea of what length your golf clubs should be, even if you don’t want to pay for a professional fitting!
Estimate Your Golf Club Length Based On Your Height
- 6’9″ to 7’0″ tall: Add 2″
- 6’6″ to 6’9″ tall: Add 1.5″
- 6’3″ to 6’6″ tall: Add 1″
- 6’0″ to 6’3″ tall: Add 0.5″
- 5’9″ to 6’0″ tall: Standard
- 5’6″ to 5’9″ tall: Subtract 0.5″
- 5’3″ to 5’6″ tall: Subtract 1″
- 5’0″ to 5’3″ tall: Subtact 1.5″
- Under 5’0″: Subtact 2″
What length driver should I use?
Since the standard length of a driver is ~45 inches, depending on the manufacturer, you’ll want to find your height from the previous section and adjust based on that.
What length irons should I use?
Since the standard length of irons range from 36 to 39.5 inches, depending on the manufacturer and which iron you’re using, you’ll want to find your height from the previous section and adjust based on that.
What length putter should I use?
Since the standard length of putters range from 33 to 35 inches, depending on the manufacturer, you’ll want to find your height from the previous section and adjust based on that.
Final thoughts
Hopefully, this article has helped you in determining what length golf clubs you should be using!
I always recommend going for a professional fitting, as they will be able to track multiple measurements and give you the best possible recommendation.
However, if that’s not possible or affordable for you, these guidelines will help get you on the right path so you can start scoring better!
