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Golf Club Length Chart (By Height & Wrist-to-Floor)
Complete golf club length chart by height and wrist-to-floor measurement. Find the right club length for drivers, irons, and wedges for your body.
Standard golf club length for a driver is 45 inches for men and 44 inches for women, with adjustments of +/- 0.5 to 2 inches based on your height and wrist-to-floor measurement.
This guide provides complete club length charts to help you find the right size clubs without a professional fitting.
Standard Club Lengths (Men's)
| Club | Standard Length |
|---|---|
| Driver | 45" |
| 3-Wood | 43" |
| 5-Wood | 42" |
| 7-Wood | 41" |
| 3-Hybrid | 40" |
| 4-Hybrid | 39.5" |
| 5-Hybrid | 39" |
| 3-Iron | 39" |
| 4-Iron | 38.5" |
| 5-Iron | 38" |
| 6-Iron | 37.5" |
| 7-Iron | 37" |
| 8-Iron | 36.5" |
| 9-Iron | 36" |
| PW | 35.5" |
| GW | 35.25" |
| SW | 35" |
| LW | 35" |
| Putter | 34" |
Standard Club Lengths (Women's)
| Club | Standard Length |
|---|---|
| Driver | 44" |
| 3-Wood | 42" |
| 5-Wood | 41" |
| 5-Hybrid | 38" |
| 6-Iron | 36.5" |
| 7-Iron | 36" |
| 8-Iron | 35.5" |
| 9-Iron | 35" |
| PW | 34.5" |
| SW | 34" |
| Putter | 33" |
Club Length Adjustment by Height
| Height | Adjustment |
|---|---|
| 5'0" - 5'2" | -1.5" |
| 5'2" - 5'4" | -1" |
| 5'4" - 5'6" | -0.5" |
| 5'6" - 5'8" | -0.25" |
| 5'8" - 5'10" | Standard |
| 5'10" - 6'0" | +0.25" |
| 6'0" - 6'2" | +0.5" |
| 6'2" - 6'4" | +1" |
| 6'4" - 6'6" | +1.5" |
| 6'6"+ | +2" |
Club Length by Wrist-to-Floor (More Accurate)
Height alone doesn't account for arm length. Use your wrist-to-floor measurement for better accuracy:
| Wrist-to-Floor | Height Range | Club Adjustment |
|---|---|---|
| 27" - 29" | 5'0" - 5'4" | -1.5" to -1" |
| 29" - 32" | 5'4" - 5'7" | -0.75" to -0.25" |
| 32" - 34" | 5'7" - 5'10" | Standard |
| 34" - 36" | 5'10" - 6'1" | +0.25" to +0.5" |
| 36" - 37" | 6'1" - 6'3" | +0.5" to +1" |
| 37" - 38" | 6'3" - 6'5" | +1" to +1.5" |
| 38"+ | 6'5"+ | +1.5" to +2" |
How to Measure Wrist-to-Floor
- Stand on a hard floor without shoes
- Let your arms hang naturally
- Measure from the crease where your hand meets your wrist straight down to the floor
- Keep the tape perpendicular to the floor
Combined Chart: Height + Wrist-to-Floor
For the most accurate length, use both measurements:
| Your Height | Short Arms | Average Arms | Long Arms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5'4" | -1.5" | -1" | -0.5" |
| 5'6" | -1" | -0.5" | Standard |
| 5'8" | -0.5" | Standard | +0.25" |
| 5'10" | Standard | +0.25" | +0.5" |
| 6'0" | +0.25" | +0.5" | +0.75" |
| 6'2" | +0.5" | +1" | +1.25" |
| 6'4" | +1" | +1.5" | +2" |
Signs Your Clubs Are the Wrong Length
Too Long
- Hitting the ball off the toe consistently
- Feeling cramped at address
- Shots going left (right-handers)
- Having to stand too upright
Too Short
- Hitting the ball off the heel consistently
- Excessive bending at address
- Shots going right (right-handers)
- Feeling like you're reaching for the ball
Putter Length Selection
Putter length is more personal and based on posture:
| Putting Style | Typical Length |
|---|---|
| Conventional | 33" - 35" |
| Arm-lock | 39" - 41" |
| Belly | 41" - 44" |
| Long/Broomstick | 48" - 52" |
Most golfers use 34" (men) or 33" (women).
Calculate Your Ideal Club Length
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Related Resources
- What Length Golf Clubs Do I Need? - Quick answer guide
- How to Measure Wrist-to-Floor - Measurement guide
- Standard Golf Club Lengths - All standard lengths
- Golf Club Length by Height - Height-based charts
- Signs Your Clubs Are Wrong Length - Check your fit
- DIY Golf Club Fitting - Fit yourself at home
- Golf Club Fitting Guide - Professional fitting guide
- Golf Beginner Equipment Guide - What clubs to buy
- What Shaft Flex Do I Need? - Flex recommendations
- Wrist-to-Floor - Glossary definition
- Club Fitting - What fitting involves