If you’ve recently bought an extended golf club set – those with a longer handle – you may be wondering how tall you should be to use them. Is there a ‘perfect’ height for golfers to enjoy the range of this new set of clubs?
Here, we analyse the proportions of the average golfer’s height and weight to create a formula to determine your perfect height for extended golf clubs. We will also show you which golf clubs suit you based on your height.
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Formula For Calculating The Perfect Height To Use Extended Golf Clubs
The proportions of an average golfer’s height and weight determine his or her ‘swing weight’. The heavier your swing weight, the easier it will be to hit the ball long. Knowing your swing weight is critical to becoming a better golfer. It takes years of practice to become able to control your swing weight on command.
To find your perfect height for extended golf clubs, simply follow these steps:
1. Measure Your Height
Your height is the first thing you need to measure. To create a formula for calculating the perfect height for your extended golf clubs, you will use this number along with your weight. You should always use a floor scale or a garden scale to measure your weight accurately. If you are planning on buying a new set of golf clubs in the near future, it would be wise to invest in a floor scale.
Golf is a game that demands you stand tall, so you will need to measure as high as you can. When you stand with your arms raised above your head, the top of your head should be just below the level of your arms. This is your perfect height for golfing. If you are planning on golfing anytime soon, make sure you measure yourself at this height so you can use our formula to determine your perfect height for extended golf clubs. You should take note of this measurement because it will determine the perfect height for all your future purchases of this type. Your arms should be slightly bent at the elbow when you measure yourself at this height, with your hands held above your head. If this is not how you typically stand, you may find it difficult to hit certain shots with the longer handle of the extended golf clubs.
2. Calculate Your Target Weight
The next step is to calculate your target weight. You should always use a formula to determine your weight, because too many variables – such as recent food intake, physical activity and water retention – affect your weight at any given moment. For example, if you were to suddenly start running daily, you would likely weigh more than you do now. But because your body is not used to moving constantly, your weight would be harder to maintain. This is why a formula is so important (especially if you want to keep playing golf).
One way of ensuring you get the right fit is to use the same formula as the golf pros. However, you should not be bound to using their formula because there are many variables that may affect your weight. Instead, you should use the information from the above steps to create your personalised formula. Once you have done this, add the appropriate amounts of food, liquid and exercise to your personalised formula to determine your target weight.
3. Calculate Your Ideal Swing Weight
Once you have your target weight, you can use our formula to calculate your ideal swing weight. Simply take your weight (in kg) x 2 for males and x 1.8 for females and enter the result in the appropriate box. If you are looking for additional help, you can also read our guide to help you choose the right golf clubs for your height. By entering your target weight in the ‘Swing Weight (lbs)” box, our formula will determine your ideal speed and leverage for extended golf clubs. These numbers will enable you to hit the ball further and straighter. You can find our guide to choosing the right set of golf clubs here.
An easy way to remember the ‘perfect’ height for any given type of golf equipment is HH: Height x 2 for males and 1.8 for females. Examples include:
- Tommy Hilfiger Golf Club – 72“ for males and 66“ for females
- TaylorMade Apex Golf Clubs – 73“ for males and 68“ for females
- Callaway Golf – 72“ for males and 66“ for females
- Titleist Pro V1 Titanium Golf Club – 74“ for males and 68“ for females
- Driver Range – 73“ for males and 67“ for females
If you need to have golf clubs custom made, you can contact any authorised golf club warehouse to get the process started. They will be able to tell you how tall you should be to use the sets they have in stock. If you are unable to find your perfect height using our formula, it may be better to have the clubs custom made. Although this may cost more, it will ensure you get the right fit for the game you love most.