I'm a tall guy (6'2"), and I've recently taken up golf. I borrow a friend's set, but he's shorter than I am, and I have to crouch pretty low in order to make contact with the ball when I swing. Needless to say, that's not comfortable, and I'll never improve my game if I keep playing that way.
I want to buy my own set, but first I need to know what to look for in order to get a set that "fits". Any tips?
2006-06-15 17:01:59 · 8 answers · asked by charliew77 3 in Sports ➔ Golf
All of the clubs are too short.
2006-06-15 17:07:21 · update #1
You need to measure the distance from your wrist to the ground with your arm limp and relaxed. This measurement with your height you can determine the appropriate shaft length by using the chart on this page http://www.bestbuygolfsupply.com/customfitting.asp . I strongly suggest having a qualified professional fit you for some clubs. Most places the sell clubs have the ability to fit you with cubs as a service to you for buying clubs from them.
2006-06-15 19:27:52 · answer #1 · answered by donssmith1 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-12 04:58:53 · answer #2 · answered by killeen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-05 04:55:47 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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I'm a tall guy (6'2"), and I've recently taken up golf. I borrow a friend's set, but he's shorter than I am, and I have to crouch pretty low in order to make contact with the ball when I swing. Needless to say, that's not comfortable, and I'll never improve my game...
2015-08-24 04:34:21 · answer #4 · answered by Doralia 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing to do is go to the manufactures websites and find out when the next Demo Day is in your area. Go to as many as you can and have them fit you. You may need longer clubs, but the odds are upright a few degrees should be enough. You have to be careful when you make them longer. I don't care for the way Ping irons look but the people who do the club fitting on demo days are the best. Ping is the only company I can say that about. Before you have someone make you a club, hit some balls before you seal the deal. Don't let someone say order upright and you will hit it better, ask them where you can find one you can hit to make sure.
2006-06-16 01:17:29 · answer #5 · answered by Doug 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a golf retailer--not Big 5. A golf shop, and ask for a professional fitting. You could also get one at the local golf course and they will do a good job or you will tell all your friends that they didn't fit you properly. Also you will get shafts with the correct flex. This is very beneficial.
2006-06-15 17:06:45 · answer #6 · answered by Nelson_DeVon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look for a set that is 2 degrees upright and 1 inch over length. Stiff shaft.
2006-06-15 19:26:39 · answer #7 · answered by midlifecrisis5600 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I stand 6'2". I just ordered a set from: http://www.golfclonesetc.com/index.itml
The set I ordered was 1 inch over standard length with a stiff shaft. I played a tourney with them yesterday, and they really worked for me.
Here's a site to get your measurements: http://prolinecustomgolf.com/golf_club_length_fitting_chart.htm
Have fun
2006-06-15 22:17:45 · answer #8 · answered by My world 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey umm for one you need a driver that hits the ball far a nine iron is the tallest iron but if you go to a golf store and get measured they can find you the write hight/size etc for you...or you can get themn custom made but that might cost a few pennies lol anyway have fun golfing bubye
2006-06-15 17:06:00 · answer #9 · answered by Shannon M 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
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2016-08-22 23:54:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋