6'2" and 37.5" WTF club length info?

[tommybc]

Currently i'm using really old irons which are standard length, though i have to bend my knees a little more than usual and my upper back more than usual, i used another set of irons which were 2" inches over the standard and they felt too big and awkward, the charts say i should get + 1" clubs but most people say these are too long and 1/2 an inch is long enough, does anyone else have similar stats, and if so what size fits you?

[Nessism]

Ping.com has a fitting program. I believe your stats will put you in overlength clubs but not overly so. + 1/2" sounds about right but go through the program for yourself. BTW, the wrist height should be measured with shoes on that are similar to golf shoes.

At the end of the day the most important thing is for you to be comfortable when standing over the ball. Critical clubs are the shortest ones. You don't want to be overly stooped over when hitting a wedge.

[nikolai086]

I'm about 6'3" and play +1" (39" 5-iron) and 2* up. I was fit at +1/2" when I was younger and a few inches shorter. I was not fit for my current set, but just went off of demoing different lengths and the typical fitting charts available online. Face impact checks and lie boards show that I am ok with my "self-fit" specs.

[TLUBulldogGolf]

Measurements can only go so far. They would probably tell you +1/2" and a touch upright, but you need to hit them and find out what works best for you. I am 6'5" with a 39+" wtf and play +3/4" because that is what I make the most consistent contact with.

[TomWishon]

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[background=rgb(250, 250, 250)]Currently i'm using really old irons which are standard length, though i have to bend my knees a little more than usual and my upper back more than usual, i used another set of irons which were 2" inches over the standard and they felt too big and awkward, the charts say i should get + 1" clubs but most people say these are too long and 1/2 an inch is long enough, does anyone else have similar stats, and if so what size fits you?[/background]
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From my 30+ yrs of fitting research, a 37.5" W to F (if measured correctly) indicates a 5 iron length of 38 1/2" which is considered + 1/2" over avg stds for men's irons. However, what you should very much consider is using 3/8" increments between irons and not the usual half inch increments. Where people who are moving into the realm of needing longer length irons really need that length increase is not in the 3, 4, 5, 6 as much as it is in the 7, 8, 9, wedges to prevent them from having to either bend over more or crouch down more with these high loft irons.

Half inch increments tend to force such golfers into less comfortable posture over the ball with the high loft irons - moving into 3/8" increments helps to alleviate that and offer much more comfort over the ball as the irons move into the higher loft numbers.

Several to many WRX'ers who had been in overlength irons have done this and with great success because it allows them to not have to be so much over length with the lower loft irons but yet pick up more length down in the high loft irons that need it for more comfort in your posture.

[tommybc]

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[quote name='tommybc' timestamp='1436875153' post='11944944']
[background=rgb(250, 250, 250)]Currently i'm using really old irons which are standard length, though i have to bend my knees a little more than usual and my upper back more than usual, i used another set of irons which were 2" inches over the standard and they felt too big and awkward, the charts say i should get + 1" clubs but most people say these are too long and 1/2 an inch is long enough, does anyone else have similar stats, and if so what size fits you?[/background]
[/quote]

From my 30+ yrs of fitting research, a 37.5" W to F (if measured correctly) indicates a 5 iron length of 38 1/2" which is considered + 1/2" over avg stds for men's irons. However, what you should very much consider is using 3/8" increments between irons and not the usual half inch increments. Where people who are moving into the realm of needing longer length irons really need that length increase is not in the 3, 4, 5, 6 as much as it is in the 7, 8, 9, wedges to prevent them from having to either bend over more or crouch down more with these high loft irons.

Half inch increments tend to force such golfers into less comfortable posture over the ball with the high loft irons - moving into 3/8" increments helps to alleviate that and offer much more comfort over the ball as the irons move into the higher loft numbers.

Several to many WRX'ers who had been in overlength irons have done this and with great success because it allows them to not have to be so much over length with the lower loft irons but yet pick up more length down in the high loft irons that need it for more comfort in your posture.
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My area doesn't supply 3/8 so was thinking of getting 1/4 for 3-5 and 1/2 for 6-SW, would you think they would be too small? then standard length for driver and woods (thats what the ping tool recommended),
I will try get a fitter as the others have recommended but there is not a professional shop near to me who can do that at the moment

[tommybc]

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Ping.com has a fitting program. I believe your stats will put you in overlength clubs but not overly so. + 1/2" sounds about right but go through the program for yourself. BTW, the wrist height should be measured with shoes on that are similar to golf shoes.

At the end of the day the most important thing is for you to be comfortable when standing over the ball. Critical clubs are the shortest ones. You don't want to be overly stooped over when hitting a wedge.
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I measured both without my shoes on, do you think that would makemuch of a difference in iron length requirements?

[Wooderson]

Listen to Tom on this.

[bird_4_3]

So I have a 36 inch wrist to floor measurement, even though I am 6'2. I have always been fit pretty standard. If you go with the 3/8" increments do you start with a 7 iron, or what iron do you start with?

[starsail85]

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[quote name='TomWishon' timestamp='1436911026' post='11949270']
[quote name='tommybc' timestamp='1436875153' post='11944944']
[background=rgb(250, 250, 250)]Currently i'm using really old irons which are standard length, though i have to bend my knees a little more than usual and my upper back more than usual, i used another set of irons which were 2" inches over the standard and they felt too big and awkward, the charts say i should get + 1" clubs but most people say these are too long and 1/2 an inch is long enough, does anyone else have similar stats, and if so what size fits you?[/background]
[/quote]

From my 30+ yrs of fitting research, a 37.5" W to F (if measured correctly) indicates a 5 iron length of 38 1/2" which is considered + 1/2" over avg stds for men's irons. However, what you should very much consider is using 3/8" increments between irons and not the usual half inch increments. Where people who are moving into the realm of needing longer length irons really need that length increase is not in the 3, 4, 5, 6 as much as it is in the 7, 8, 9, wedges to prevent them from having to either bend over more or crouch down more with these high loft irons.

Half inch increments tend to force such golfers into less comfortable posture over the ball with the high loft irons - moving into 3/8" increments helps to alleviate that and offer much more comfort over the ball as the irons move into the higher loft numbers.

Several to many WRX'ers who had been in overlength irons have done this and with great success because it allows them to not have to be so much over length with the lower loft irons but yet pick up more length down in the high loft irons that need it for more comfort in your posture.
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My area doesn't supply 3/8 so was thinking of getting 1/4 for 3-5 and 1/2 for 6-SW, would you think they would be too small? then standard length for driver and woods (thats what the ping tool recommended),
I will try get a fitter as the others have recommended but there is not a professional shop near to me who can do that at the moment
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I think the point was a smaller progression

You would be better getting 1/4 inch progressions throughout than the way you just described

I think Tom is referring to how the shorter clubs get too short to maintain posture quality with taller guys

At 1/4 inch progression the 9 iron would be 1.5 inch shorter than your 3 iron
At 1/2 inch it would be a full 3 inches shorter than your 3 iron
You could do the half inch 3-5 iron then 1/4inch down to the wedges also

[DTXgolfer12]

I am 6'3 and i only extend my clubs half an inch. I play Mizuno MP irons and i believe that may only be a quarter inch compared to some of the longer "distance" irons these days.

[tommybc]

Gotcha, i was also gonna get them one degree up, i did some research and they recommend that for those with slightly longer WTF , is that correct?

Since graphite is 1/2 an inch longer , would standard length berecommended for people who use steel irons 1/2 an inch longer than usual?

[tigers9iron]

I'm 6'2" 37.5 wtf. The ping chart puts you right on edge of +.25 and .5. I would really be careful with the swing weight. I've played anything from standard to +1". Currently my z745s were sledge hammers at +.75, cut to .5 and still heavy at d6. Tried a 7 iron at +.25 and weight was perfect so now im considering cutting the 3-8 or 9 to +.25 and leave the 9 or pw-lw at +.5. For whatever reason the trend, at least on tour, seems to be play the shortest length club you can swing comfortably. I assume this is for control and swing weight. Also I realized that my first set, Titleist DCI blacks had a standard 5 iron of 37.5", the z745 standard 5 iron is 38" so right there I'm +.5 to start so I would say those of us who began playing 20+ years ago know a very different standard length than what is usually considered standard today.

[bladehunter]

Listen to Tom. I'm one of the tall guys he's mentioning. Another great piece of advice is to fit yourself to your pitching wedge 1st. Find what length suits you there and move up 3/8 inch per iron . Not the other way around. Don't go " ok I need a 39 inch 5 iron and then move up and down 3/8 inch. You won't believe how liberated you will feel once you get a wedge in your hand you don't have to hunch over to hit.

[Golf4lifer]

Listen to Tom. I'm one of the tall guys he's mentioning. Another great piece of advice is to fit yourself to your pitching wedge 1st. Find what length suits you there and move up 3/8 inch per iron . Not the other way around. Don't go " ok I need a 39 inch 5 iron and then move up and down 3/8 inch. You won't believe how liberated you will feel once you get a wedge in your hand you don't have to hunch over to hit.

 

What lengths do you play your other wedges or do you match those to your PW?

 

I'm 6'2" with a 38" WFT and play my current PW at 36.25 inches and it feel great to hunch over so much.

[bladehunter]

My other wedges are all same length. And they are just shorter than my pw. (1/4 I think )

[JustChill]

So would 0.5" over standard with 3/8 progression look like this:

 

4i = 39", 5i = 38 5/8", 6i = 38 1/4", 7i = 37 7/8", 8i = 37 1/2", 9i = 37 1/8", PW = 36 3/4" ?

 

That is interesting as I do feel a little hunched in the shorter irons. I also like the idea of fitting your PW and then moving up

[Golf4lifer]

I currently play the following lengths to avoid hunching over:

 

4i = 39 1/4", 5i = 38 3/4", 6i = 38 1/4", 7i = 37 3/4", 8i = 37 1/4", 9i = 36 3/4", PW = 36 1/4"

 

If I go up 3/8" from my PW I get these gaps and lose length in the long irons:

 

4i = 38 5/8", 5i = 38 1/8", 6i = 37 3/4", 7i = 37 3/8", 8i = 37", 9i = 36 5/8", PW = 36 1/4"

 

 

and if I go down 3/8" from my 5 iron I get this which seems to fit:

 

4i = 39 1/4", 5i = 38 3/4", 6i = 38 1/8", 7i = 38", 8i = 37 5/8", 9i = 37 1/4", PW = 36 7/8"

 

I know all I can go is play with these different lengths to see which works best, but I thought Tom mentioned going down for the 5 iron and not up from the PW. Which is correct???

[trying2scratch]

I currently play the following lengths to avoid hunching over:

 

4i = 39 1/4", 5i = 38 3/4", 6i = 38 1/4", 7i = 37 3/4", 8i = 37 1/4", 9i = 36 3/4", PW = 36 1/4"

 

If I go up 3/8" from my PW I get these gaps and lose length in the long irons:

 

4i = 38 5/8", 5i = 38 1/8", 6i = 37 3/4", 7i = 37 3/8", 8i = 37", 9i = 36 5/8", PW = 36 1/4"

 

 

and if I go down 3/8" from my 5 iron I get this which seems to fit:

 

4i = 39 1/4", 5i = 38 3/4", 6i = 38 1/8", 7i = 38", 8i = 37 5/8", 9i = 37 1/4", PW = 36 7/8"

 

I know all I can go is play with these different lengths to see which works best, but I thought Tom mentioned going down for the 5 iron and not up from the PW. Which is correct???

 

I think Tom mentioned for good golfers 5 or below handicaps it's okay to start with PW. For average players it's prob better to go down from a 5 or 6 iron.

 

Check out my post from pg 2 of this thread. It has a good chart from Tom, and some good links. Helped me a ton.

 

http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/topic/1254996-anybody-play-better-when-they-shortened-their-irons/page__st__30

 

I ended up working back from a 38 1/4 5 iron in 3/8ths increments. Feels awesome and dispersion and consistency is way better.

 

I'm 6'3" 215lbs 10 handicap, with quicker transition and tempo. The chart works very well and I think Tom does a great job with identifying which elements are effected by longer vs shorter.

 

Hope this helps. Cheers.

[Golf4lifer]

I currently play the following lengths to avoid hunching over:

 

4i = 39 1/4", 5i = 38 3/4", 6i = 38 1/4", 7i = 37 3/4", 8i = 37 1/4", 9i = 36 3/4", PW = 36 1/4"

 

If I go up 3/8" from my PW I get these gaps and lose length in the long irons:

 

4i = 38 5/8", 5i = 38 1/8", 6i = 37 3/4", 7i = 37 3/8", 8i = 37", 9i = 36 5/8", PW = 36 1/4"

 

 

and if I go down 3/8" from my 5 iron I get this which seems to fit:

 

4i = 39 1/4", 5i = 38 3/4", 6i = 38 1/8", 7i = 38", 8i = 37 5/8", 9i = 37 1/4", PW = 36 7/8"

 

I know all I can go is play with these different lengths to see which works best, but I thought Tom mentioned going down for the 5 iron and not up from the PW. Which is correct???

 

I think Tom mentioned for good golfers 5 or below handicaps it's okay to start with PW. For average players it's prob better to go down from a 5 or 6 iron.

 

Check out my post from pg 2 of this thread. It has a good chart from Tom, and some good links. Helped me a ton.

 

http://www.golfwrx.c...ns/page__st__30

 

I ended up working back from a 38 1/4 5 iron in 3/8ths increments. Feels awesome and dispersion and consistency is way better.

 

I'm 6'3" 215lbs 10 handicap, with quicker transition and tempo. The chart works very well and I think Tom does a great job with identifying which elements are effected by longer vs shorter.

 

Hope this helps. Cheers.

 

Thanks for the information...That was more than helpful. Based on the chart I am going to start with a 38 1/2" 5 iron and work my down. Thanks again for the help!