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Reid Jones Member

Reid Jones

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I'm looking into buying a set of irons that are +1/2 inch length. is that going to make much of a difference to my swing? i don't figure it will because i'll just adjust to the length of the clubs. should i go after these clubs or should i not look into something like this?

timtim Established Member

timtim

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You should go somewhere and get fit for a set of clubs, just like you would get fit for a pair of shoes, or just like you move the seat up and back in a rental car. If you get a super deal on a set of clubs you really like, you should have the lie and length adjusted to your fitting measurments, and have your favorite new grips installed.

You should NOT adjust to a set of clubs that is not fitted to your requirements.

907D2 driver and 906D4 3 wood
Idea Pro Gold 3 4 5 hybrids
Apex Plus 6 7 8 9 E irons
900 52 gap 56 sand 60 lob wedges
Rossa Suzuka Putter


timtim Established Member

timtim

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oh, I am sorry, do you KNOW that you need a standard length club? have you already been fitted? Is you KNOWN length standard? Is your REAL question, what if you buy clubs that are 1/2 inches longer than your KNOWN fitted length?

907D2 driver and 906D4 3 wood
Idea Pro Gold 3 4 5 hybrids
Apex Plus 6 7 8 9 E irons
900 52 gap 56 sand 60 lob wedges
Rossa Suzuka Putter


opie Dedicated Member

opie

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You can always choke up on +1 length clubs in the meantime

Iowa Hawkeye Dedicated Member

Iowa Hawkeye

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Don't buy anything longer than standard at 5'10. I'm 6'3 and I went from +1/2 back down to a standard.

FTi 10* Draw w/ ProLaunch Blue 65g Stiff
5 Wood
Walter Hagen Ultradyne Blades 3-PW
52*
X-Tour Vintage 56.13 X-Forged Chrome 64.09 Dual Force BladeBall: B330Rx or Pro V1


clearwaterms Great Member

clearwaterms

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Don't buy anything longer than standard at 5'10. I'm 6'3 and I went from +1/2 back down to a standard.

This isn't entirely true. It isn't how tall you are that determines your club requirements. A static fitting is based on your wrist to floor measurement.

Consult this website for more information http://www.golfspyder.com/golf-club-length.html

In my bag:

some golf clubs

a few golf balls

a bag of tee's some already broken the rest soon to be

a snickers wrapper (if you have seen me play, you would know you are not going anywhere for a while)

and an empty bottle of water


bIGwIRE Well Established Member

bIGwIRE

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This isn't entirely true. It isn't how tall you are that determines your club requirements. A static fitting is based on your wrist to floor measurement.

^^ he is right, I'm 6'4" and I only take +1/2"... but my buddy plays +1 at only 6'2"...

You could always choke up on them.... think Anthony Kim.
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-Mini- Established Member

-Mini-

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I am 6 foot 2, and play +1.5 and it dramatically improved my game

In The Bag:
Driver: r7 460 (9.5)
Fairway Woods: r7 CGB Max (3,5)
Hybrid:r7 CGB Max
Irons:AP2Wedges:Vokey Spin Milled Tour Chrome (52/8, 56/14, 60/4)Putter: Studio Select Newport 2Balls:Pro V1x 2009


ryohazuki222 Dedicated Member

ryohazuki222

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I'm 6'4" playing +1" and much more upright. It helped tremendously compared to standard clubs.

The length takes a short adjustment period, IMO. After a few months I'm only just now (admitedly didn't practice them a ton...) adjusting to the long 3 and 4 irons... now they feel great.

My legs are very long compared to other tall people my height (brother, dad... etc) and honestly, I think I'd be happier with 1.5" length increase..... but haven't tested it out.

But one day a pro at the course I go to mentioned it to me... had me stand off the matts and swing what i thought was normal without adjusting. INSTANTLY was making such easy crisp contact and was able to really relax when swinging.

I'm happy though. I didn't go to a custom fitter since I coldn't find any. I did my research and i don't regret it one bit.

Driver: Tour Burner 9.5° Stock Stiff
Wood: Tour Burner TS 13° Stock Stiff
Hybrid: Tour Burner T2 18° Stock Stiff
Irons: Tour Preferred 3-PW Rifle Project X 6.0
Wedges: 54.10|58.08 Z TP Rifle Spinner 5.5 Putter: VP Mills VP2 Ball: TP/Red.LDP Bag: Warbird Hot Stand Bag 2.0Started playing...


billysandy Dedicated Member

billysandy

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I am 6ft2 and i am going to be 1/2 inch longer and 3* upright
What I Play:
Wilson Mini Stand Bag | PING G10, 10.5°, Proforce V2 HL S | PING G5, 15°, 18°, Aldila NV 75 S | PING G5, 19°, Aldila VS Proto By You 80 S
Mizuno MX200 4-PW S | Ping Tour W 50/12 X | Ping Tour W 58/TS X | A selection of putters, all 35.5 inches.

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