Question from Tracey: Club Sizes
Dear Bob:
What size person
(specifically height) are standard clubs designed for? I would assume
the average golfer stands around 5'10". I stand 5'7" and have a pretty
good stance (knees slightly bent, slight bread at the waist). How
much shaft would I need to trim to get the proper fit from a standard
set of clubs?
Dear Tracey:
To the extent that there is any issue of club length relating to
height, it is more related to the distance from your hands to the turf
rather than it is your overall height. Many short players successfully
use over-length clubs. Many tall players use standard length clubs.
Aside from the
issue of your hands to the turf, there are other issues. How far
do you stand from the ball? What is the angle between your arms and
the club shaft in your starting position? This having been said,
I always recommend using maximum length clubs because you can always
choke them down a bit.
Golfingly Yours,
Bob Mann
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