Golf Club Length Fitting Calculator
Static golf club length fitting from height and wrist-to-floor measurement — recommended length adjustment for irons, driver and putter, lie-angle hint and standard lengths for men’s, women’s and junior sets.
How it works
Adjustment ≈ average of [0.5″ per 4″ of height from 5′10″] and [0.25″ per 1.5″ of wrist-to-floor from 35″], rounded to ¼″, ± posture preference; driver gets half the change; putter ≈ 34″ + 0.9 × (WTF − 35″)
Static fitting starts from two measurements — height and, more importantly, the distance from the wrist crease to the floor with arms hanging — because a tall golfer with long arms may need standard clubs while a shorter player with short arms needs longer ones. Manufacturers’ fitting charts (Ping’s colour-code system is the best known) map those measurements to a length change in quarter-inch steps and a starting lie angle. Length in turn affects lie: a longer club sits more upright, so length changes beyond half an inch usually call for a lie check on a lie board or with impact tape. Static numbers are a starting point; a dynamic fitting watching ball flight and impact marks settles it, and comfort at address matters — a golfer who likes to stand tall can add a quarter inch.
Worked example
183 cm (72″) tall with a 91 cm (35.8″) wrist-to-floor: height suggests +0.25″, wrist-to-floor +0.13″ → +0.25″ over standard: 7-iron 37.25″, driver about 45.6″, putter around 34.7″; lie probably standard to 1° upright.
Frequently asked questions
Does a longer club mean more distance?
Marginally — about 1–2 yards per half inch on the driver — but usually less consistency. Many pros play 44.5″ drivers below the 45.5–46″ retail standard.
How do I measure wrist-to-floor?
Stand upright on a hard floor without shoes, shoulders relaxed, arms hanging naturally; measure from the crease at the base of the hand (wrist joint) straight down to the floor.
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