Standard Golf Club Length Charts

If I were a betting man (which I am), I would bet that you’re not using the right-sized clubs on the course.

My confidence comes from the fact that more than 80% of golfers play with too long clubs, the majority of the remainder play with short irons and a small percentage play with the right-length clubs.

After reading this post, you should know if your club’s length is perfect for you to start playing your best golf.

If you’re still confused by the end, I recommend you book a fitting session with your local golf pro or store to find out for definite.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments or email us.

Golf Club Length Based On Golfer’s Height Chart

Driver Length Chart

Woods Length Chart

Golf Iron Length Chart

Wedge Length Chart

Putter Length Chart

Signs Your Clubs Are Too Long For You

It’s more common for golfers’ clubs to be too long than short, with roughly 80% of golfers playing with longer clubs.

Using longer clubs is perfect if you’re competing in long-drive competitions, but for the average golfer, it is the cause of a ton of bad shots.

This might have you worried, but think about it this way: by switching to shorter clubs that suit your build, you will be instantly better at golf without changing a thing.

So, how can you tell?

Shallow Attack Angle – A sure sign of a shallow attack angle is if you take little to no divots. Not taking divots means the club isn’t coming down steep enough. For longer irons, this is ideal, but if you’re not ripping up the course with your short irons and wedges, it’s a problem.

Standing Too Upright – To compensate for the additional length, you won’t be able to hunch over towards the pros like you see the pros do. Instead, you must stand off the ball to get a good swing at it. This leads to inconsistent shots.

Pulling Shots – The most common miss caused by too long clubs is pulling the ball left for right-handed golfers or right for left-handers.

Does any of this sound familiar? If so, I hate breaking it to you, but your clubs are too long.

Signs Your Clubs Are Too Short For You

From my experience, playing with clubs that are too short for you is always easier than long.

You will always be better positioned over the ball, leading to more consistent strikes.

That said, you need to find the right length, as playing with shortened irons can have its own set of issues, which you can see below.

Bad Posture/Back Pain – You must bend your back to get into position due to the shorter clubs. This excessive bend will strain your back, leading to pain and some terrible rounds of golf.

Steep Attack Angle – As mentioned above, steep angles of attack result in big, healthy divots flying through the air. However, if you find you’re taking big divots with longer irons, woods, or even your driver, that is not ideal… more than likely, it’s caused by your clubs being too short.

Pushing Shots – Lastly, if you find you often push your shots out to the right for right-handed golfers or left for lefties, it could be caused by the clubs being too short.

How Custom Fit Clubs Can Improve Your Game

So you know what the problems of having clubs that are too small or big can bring to your golf game. 

But you may not be aware of how much of a difference having clubs that are a perfect fit can improve your scores and results overnight.

From studies I’ve carried out I found that around 80% of golfers who get all there clubs custom fit have confirmed shooting lower scores as a result.

Of those golfers around who had noticed improvements on average dropped 1-2 shots off their handicap. There were some outliers that dropped more than this!

Just like a tailored suit will have you looking better, tailored clubs make you play better.

Not only that but as a result of your clubs being fit to your unique swing, custom fit clubs have been shown to relieve strain and prevent injuries. 

This is because your body no longer has to compensate or fight as much to get the club on the right track.

Sounds to good to be true what’s the catch?

Well, simply it can be expensive if you’re being fit for an entire set. Often times shafts will have to be cut down to size which costs money. 

And then you need to replace your old grips which also costs money. 

Unless you’re on your grind playing of single digits or lower and have the money to spare getting a full custom set isn’t something you should prioritize in my opinion.

Instead investing money in golf lessons and perfecting your swing should be top of your list. 

After all if you’re just beginning your swing will change a bunch of times, which could result in your custom clubs not working for you anymore as time goes on.

Why Do Professionals Use Shorter Clubs?

So, not all professionals use shorter clubs, but many use shorter drivers than you’d expect.

At the top of the game, an extra few yards of distance off the tee box isn’t going to make or break your game, but missing fewer fairways will.

Professionals like Ricky Fowler and big man Tony Finau are examples of top-tier players finding more success with a shorter club.

Tony, in particular, actually increased his ball speed and his consistency by taking 1/2 inch off his driver.

So you see, shorter shafts don’t always mean less distance; a shorter shaft can allow you to swing more freely and crush that sweet spot more often.