Equipment — Irons
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How Long Should Golf Clubs Be?
Here is a guide as to aid in getting golf clubs that are made to fit. Remember your situation could be special, and the suggestion size might not work for you or your swing. Takes a measurement from your wrist to the floor. Be sure to do both wrists and take the average of the two lengths for a "best guess" guide to get the proper fit for your golf clubs.
| Golf Club Length Guide |
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| Wrist to Floor |
Driver Length |
5-Iron Length |
| 27" - 29" |
42" |
36 1/2" |
| 29" - 32" |
42 1/2" |
37" |
| 32" - 34" |
43" |
37 1/2" |
| 34" - 36" |
43 1/2" |
38" |
| 36" - 37" |
44" |
38 1/4" |
| 37" - 38" |
44 1/4" |
38 1/2" |
| 38" - 39" |
44 1/2" |
38 3/4" |
| 39" - 40" |
44 3/4" |
39" |
| 40" - 41" |
45" |
39 1/4" |
| 41" - 42" |
45 1/2" |
39 1/2" |
| Over 42" |
46" and up |
39 3/4" and up |
Golf Club Distance Guide
How far should you hit the ball? Here is a guide to distances for each club. With club makers able to have their lofts whatever they choose, one club makers 8-iron might have the same loft as anothers 9-iron. So again use this as a guide for knowing your distances.
| Distances for Each Club |
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| Driver |
210 - 250 yards |
| 3 Wood |
200 - 235 yards |
| 5 Wood |
180 - 210 yards |
| 3 Iron |
180 - 200 yards |
| 4 Iron |
170 - 190 yards |
| 5 Iron |
160 - 175 yards |
| 6 Iron |
150 - 170 yards |
| 7 Iron |
140 - 160 yards |
| 8 Iron |
130 - 150 yards |
| 9 Iron |
110 - 135 yards |
| Pitching Wedge |
90 - 120 yards |
| Sand Wedge |
50 - 100 yards |
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