Length of shafts according to height in golf sportsrec. For example, if you are 6feet tall and your wrist to floor measurement is 35 inches, a standard length driver 44 inches for a steel shaft driver and 45 inches for a graphite shaft driver would be appropriate. Custom fitting custom golf stop clone golf clubs, golf. Analyzing the posture and wristtofloor measurement, 3235 can be a good length. The wrist to floor measurement is a good way to start the length fitting process for the irons or hybrids, but not for the driver or woods. With this measurement and your height, we will be able to determine the correct club length for you. Wishon 919 fairway driver is a specialty club designed for players wanting a more penetrating flight on fairway shots and also to use off the tee on tight driving holes. Since 2005, the average driver length on the pga tour has been 44. Golfer posture and whether the set up is more erect or more bent over is another factor that combines with the length as. I got a question on how long the length of my driver should be.
I have heard that altering the shaft length of your driver by an inch canshould alter the club speed by up to 4 mph. Since single length irons shaft lengths are based the distance from your wrist to the floor, some companies choose to sell the iron heads without shafts iwin and pinhawk, while others will only sell complete irons cobra, mazel, wishon, 1iron. For an iron fitting, your height and wristtofloor measurement are taken to help calculate your static iron color code lie angle and shaft length, and your hand dimensions are used to calculate your static grip color code, or grip size. On the shopping cart page, enter coupon code 10602 youll get a nice gift.
Clubfitters will use a chart with golfers wrist to floor measurements to start, then adjust the length of the clubs to match the stance. This will be important when we discuss methods other than height based charts. A standard golf industry chart, such as the one found at the club shack, applies your wrist to floor measurement to your height to generally determine the length of the clubs that fit you best. I determined that i need a driver around 4438 long. This called for a test using trackman my idea was to test the same golfer, clubhead and golf ball, but change. The lie angles of your long irons are much flatter than ours which, at your size, requires you to bend over excessively. Most drivers for men made by companies who sell their clubs through pro shops and retail golf stores are usually 45 inches or 45. Wishon 919thi drivers has more custom options than any name brand driving club.
It comes with the s2s white shaft, and vseries standard grip. I am 59 and have a wrist to floor measurement of 33 at least i think i remember that right. By the way, my wristtofloor measurement is 36 inches. You can perform a complete static fitting now by utilizing webfit, our online fitting application. He created a build length chart for someone with a 25 inch wristtofloor measurement. The standard length of a driver for men used to be 43. Clubs other than drivers gradually get shorter if a 44inch steel shaft driver is. Ive only been golfing for the last 2 months and this by far the hardest club in the bag for me.
Enter your wristtofloor measurement, right or left hand and quantity click add to shopping cart button. I used very soft flex shafts for the driver and 7 iron. Wishon 919thi black driver, rh only, w s2s white shaft. What do half inch long shafts do to your golf shot. Most mens irons are made to be pretty close to the same length, starting with the 3iron at 39 or 39.
Go to table 2 on page 10 and youll find a recommended length for a driver and 5iron based upon your wrist to floor measurement. For shaft sizes, ping uses a static wristtofloor measurement to determine your ideal length. That being said, i dont quite agree with the wristtofloor methodology that wishon uses when it comes to driver length fitting. This listing is for the wishon 919thi black driver. Table 2wristtofloor measurement for initial club lengths inches. What length golf clubs do you need hireko custom golf. The best playing length for a club is the one that affords you the ability to hit it solidly and oncentre the greatest percentage of time. Swingweight issues my 44 inch driver has the same weight as my 45 inch driver. Testing includes using impact tape, which shows where the ball meets the clubface on the different length. If you are contemplating conventional incremental length irons, that. In the quest for increased distance off the tee, the average length of a driver is now 2 12 longer than the drivers of the 60s and. Note definitely we say that a wrist to floor reference is only a. For example, if you are 6feet tall and your wristtofloor measurement is 35 inches, a standard length driver 44 inches for a steel shaft driver and 45 inches for a graphite shaft driver would be appropriate. If you are 5 feet 4 inches tall with a 35inch wrist to floor measurement, the club should be onequarter inch longer.
Every player stands differently to the ball, so the length of shaft should fit the individual swing. That could wreck your golf game tom wishon ricks custom fit. If you are 5 feet 4 inches tall with a 35inch wristtofloor measurement, the club should be onequarter inch longer. Then have someone measure from the point where your hand meets your wrist as shown in the diagram below to the floor. I give up 2030 yards with this driver, but at least i am hitting from the fairway. It maybe worth marking the grip with a pen to see what length feels good before taking the plunge. Analyzing the posture and wristtofloor measurement, 3235 can be a good length for putters that most. I have found that the problem is that it usually fits the golfer for too short of a shaft. Driver shaft length is shorter better than standard length. Just looking only at your height and your wrist to floor measurement, that would put you at a starting point for the irons at 14. First, the wrist to floor measurement is only pertinent to fitting the length of the irons. However, you can always shorten your shaft from your fitter if you feel you are short on accuracy. If you are in the market for ping golf clubs, understanding the companys unique color code system will help you select the best set for your game.
If you are 5 feet 4 inches tall with a 35inch wristtofloor measurement, the club. Measure golf club length in 2 proven methods nifty golf. Dr scholls foot spray works if you cant get impact tape or a fitter with different length shafts to try. When asking what length golf clubs to use, factoring in posture and wristtofloor measurements, most golfers usually end up with a putter between. Single length irons buying guide single length irons guy. Most male golfers are wielding drivers that measure 45 to 48 inches, the maximum allowed under the united states golf associations rules of golf. Pings color codes refer to lie angle, which is the angle between the clubs shaft and the sole in relation to its length, according to. This video is about wrist to floor measurements for golf shaft length. On our reference chart for this, that would equate to a starting length of 43. The book of club fitting says i should be playing my irons 12 inch and have them sitting about 2 flat. Second, the iron length indicated by the golfers wrist to floor measurement is only seen as an initialrecommendation of length. Variable thickness face with high moi delivers the.
Driver and wood length is purely about what lengths offer the most control, consistency for the golfers ability. The chart below helps you determine if you should have your clubs altered from the standard size based on your height and wristtofloor measurement. I feel like my driver is a tad too long, but im not sure. However, there were several factors i had to consider before doing this. On tour you have a collection of golfers who you would think could very well control a longer length driver because of their incredible swing skills. I still use the single length driver, as it is the only one i can consistently hit in the fairway i can still hit it 270300. One area where the length of club has got out of control is the driver. It is the sin of the lie angle that is the length component in the vertical direction. For instance, i used the wristtofloor methodology and came up with a.
Length of shafts according to height in golf umbra lang. Im looking for more control and center face strikes not max distance, but dont want to drop below 200 yds carry. The wristtofloor measurement is a good way to start the length fitting process for the irons or hybrids, but not for the driver or woods. We will let you know when it becomes available again. Measure the club at the angle that the bottom of the clubhead lies in its playing position on the floor. Hoping some1 can help me or can refer me to a website wh. Wishon recommends a 44 driver for a 3637 wrist to floor measurement, which is where mine falls at just over 36. For example, if you are 6 feet tall and your wrist to floor measurement is 3. Fitting charts patriot golf fitting page to get an accurate measurement of club length. Length, measure the wristtofloor length with a ruler. Cutting 12 to 1 inch off will not mess the flex up. When i tested my old college driver a few weeks ago my interest was piqued by how close my swing speed with the 43.
As club equipment guru tom wishon explains, the length, loft, lie of your clubs. Wishon and bowdens new singlelength sterling irons golfwrx. However, in the 21st century a standard driver is considered to be 45 inches. During 1970s80s, the drivers had 43 inches of length. The book of club fitting says i should be playing my irons. Wishon golf is the only club head manufacturer in the world with the capability of this bending. Choosing the appropriate club length before we use continue reading fitting charts. Driver is built to a 47 degree static lielength chart due to the shaft bend properties. Wishon club length recommendations clubs, grips, shafts. Driver length club makingfittingrepair mygolfspy forum.
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