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A lot of people are trying to find out if there is a standard golf club length. Most people know that the heads are different. However, the handle or the shaft should have a length. The lingering question then is – is there a standard length that should be followed?

In truth, there is no standard length of a golf club set by any group or professional body. But each company or manufacturer is allowed to come out with clubs in accordance to what they deem appropriate for the golf club length. There is also no body or authority to say whether there should be a prescribed length or not.

The length of the shaft is usually dependent on the gender and the terrain they would be playing in. Men’s golf clubs are about 45 or 45.5 inches long while the women’s clubs are 44 to 44.5 inches in length.

Men’s woods would usually be 44 inches long. Some extend to about 43.5 inches. On the other hand, women’s fairway woods usually measure 43 inches. As you would have noticed by now, your men’s clubs are about an inch longer that the women’s clubs. Men’s irons measure around 39 to 39.5 inches. It will be about an inch less for women’s irons.

A lot of golfers would settle for the “standard club length.” However, it doesn’t always work for everybody. There is a way to find out how long your golf club should be. It’s quite simple. All you need to do is measure the distance between your wrist and your foot while in a standing position. If in case you are wearing shoes, make sure that it doesn’t give you more than an inch of lift. Set your feet one foot apart. Relax your shoulders. Keep your back straight. Make sure that your arms are relaxed to your side. Of course, it would be best to have someone take the measurement for you. This is to make sure that you get the measurement right. The measurement should go from the floor to your playing wrist. The mark should be at the biggest crease where it meets your hand. Check this out in reference to your height. There are charts available on the Internet to be able to help you out with the proper and correct measurement. You can just search for it through your favorite search engine.

Over time, the golf club length has gotten longer and longer. Golf club manufacturers believe that the longer the club, the farther your ball will travel. Some golfers especially the beginners, may be concerned about this, which is quite understandable. The more you get yourself immersed in the sport, the more you will realize that yes, the equipment matters, but how you choose them according to your preferences and comfort, should be given much more emphasis. With the proper and suitable equipment on hand, you can start practicing and start realizing which posture suits you best – and which club works for you.