| Have you ever golfed with someone who used | | | | stance and form. You'll also wind up making more |
| what seemed to be an especially short set of | | | | divots than you'd like and you'll see an overall |
| clubs? Their golf club length was more than likely | | | | decline in the distance and control you have with |
| out of proportion with their body and if these | | | | your shots. |
| clubs were especially short, it may have even | | | | You might have to bend down to address the ball |
| given the impression that they were using | | | | if you're too tall for standard length clubs; this can |
| children's clubs. Whether they were just having a | | | | cause a lot of whiffed shots since you'll naturally |
| laugh or they ended up borrowing someone else's | | | | tend to return to your natural posture during |
| clubs, using clubs which aren't the right length can | | | | follow through. |
| have a serious effect on your game. | | | | Having too short of a golf club length can also |
| Your golf club length is more important than you | | | | mean chili-dippers, a lack of loft in your shots and |
| think; just the smallest difference in length from | | | | a tendency to hit your balls above the sweet |
| what a person of your height should be using can | | | | spot instead of head on like you'd prefer. It can |
| genuinely make a difference to your score. | | | | mean no end of annoyance, especially for a |
| Without using clubs that are the proper length, | | | | newer player. |
| you'll be missing out on some of the accuracy and | | | | Whatever your height, the most important thing |
| distance you could otherwise be enjoying. Keep | | | | is to use the right golf club length. You shouldn't |
| reading for some tips on finding the right club | | | | buy a set of clubs which isn't the right height for |
| length for you. | | | | you - if you can, it's a good idea to have your |
| | | | clubs customized. Many manufacturers and |
| Standard Golf Club Length | | | | retailers will even customize the clubs as a free |
| The standard length you'll see for golf clubs is | | | | service when you make a purchase. |
| designed for someone who is 5' 10". Of course, | | | | A set of clubs is a serious investment; it makes |
| most people are either shorter or taller than 5' | | | | no sense to lay out a significant amount of |
| 10", meaning that standard length isn't the right | | | | money only to be left with a set whose golf club |
| length for most players. | | | | length doesn't work for you. If you're serious |
| You could use standard length clubs if you're not | | | | about your game, length is one of the most |
| the right height, but this changes your setup, | | | | important features to look at in your clubs. |