Beginner needs 1.5" longer shafts, where to start
Hi Golfshake community,
This is my first post. I've searched the forum for similar questions, but can't find any.
I am 6'3" and have a 39" wrist to floor measurement. Apparently I need a 1.5" longer shaft than regular clubs (according to learnaboutgolf dot com). The handful of online golf stores I've looked occasionally mention a 1" extra length, but length doesn't appear to be an option on these sites.
Any ideas of where I might have better luck, or opinions on whether a 1" would be fine, will be much appreciated.
I'm a beginniner with a beginner's budget. Am thinking I probably only need a half set to begin with.
Thanks in advance!
Steve
Reply : Sat 2nd Jul 2011 17:06
Steve, you are going about this in completely the wrong way.
Buy a standard set of golf clubs, with standard length shaft. All you need to do is bend you knees a bit more than you should!
On the serious side. Most of the club manufacturers will custom fit you golf clubs.
Once you find a set of golf clubs you like then get custom fitted for them. All the big golf shops will do this for free.
When I went to Mizuno to be custom fitted for my MP68's they advised me to get the clubs with the shaft a quarter of an inch longer than standard. This surprised me as I'm five foot ten! But to be honest I haven't had a problem with them at all. The extra length on the shaft might be to do with the fact that I have an upright stance.
Hope this helps.
Russ
Last edit : Sat 2nd Jul 2011 17:08