Do tall or short golfers need longer or shorter clubs?
Overall length, except in unusual circumstances, should be determined by what the golfer feels comfortable and confident with. More importantly, a golfer’s playing ability and athletic coordination are the key factors. For example, a tall golfer, 6’3″ with an 18 or higher handicap, who has a hard time hitting the ball solidly and on the center of the club face, may be better off with standard length clubs. On the other hand, a shorter golfer, say 5’6″, who has a 6 handicap and hits the ball straight with solid face center hits, may want to try 1/2″ to 1″ longer that standard clubs to obtain more distance by increasing club head speed. Generally speaking, almost any golf club can be fit to any golfer as long as the lie angle is correct.
