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Beginner question: clubs that are 1" longer

  • 13-10-2010 9:00am
    #1
    seven stars
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 492 ✭✭


    I'm completely new to golf but I'm looking to buy a set of cheap clubs. I see that you can buy clubs that are slightly longer, like the ones on this site.

    I'm fairly tall (6'2), so is this what I should be looking for?

    Thanks in advance.


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  • #2
    deko43
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 178 ✭✭deko43


    seven stars wrote: »
    I'm completely new to golf but I'm looking to buy a set of cheap clubs. I see that you can buy clubs that are slightly longer, like the ones on this site.

    I'm fairly tall (6'2), so is this what I should be looking for?

    Thanks in advance.

    McGuirks in Howth have always carried a range of 1" longer clubs for tallies. Take a spin out there and have a look.


  • #3
    Ben1977
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 892 ✭✭✭Ben1977


    Most clubs are designed for men of average height. About 5ft 10 or 5ft 11. I've a second set of clubs which I've used from a handicap of 24 down to 13. I'm only 5ft 7, clubs are probably a bit long for me.

    Don't worry about the technical things of golf clubs when your starting out. A second hand game improvers set is all you need to start. Your setup and swing will change the height of the club so much for a beginner that an inch will not make a huge difference.

    Just try to enjoy the game and remember the good shots not the bad ones!


  • #4
    couerdelion
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,910 ✭✭✭couerdelion


    Your height isn't the deciding factor it's the distance between your hands and the floor. I'm 6ft 4 and wwhen I was measured standard length clubs were fine for me (I must have gorilla arms) although the lie was 0.25 degrees out and I needed a larger grip as my hands are an XL.


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