Stance width.. power vs. control

[hawk45]

I am a taller person at 6'4". I tend to have a wide stance with my irons, probably a bit greater than shoulder width. I tend to find myself swinging harder and not getting really good turnout. I am working on slowing down my swing for control, do you think it would also be a wise choice to shorten my stance width also?

[HytrewQasdfg]

I am a taller person at 6'4". I tend to have a wide stance with my irons, probably a bit greater than shoulder width. I tend to find myself swinging harder and not getting really good turnout. I am working on slowing down my swing for control, do you think it would also be a wise choice to shorten my stance width also?

If you are 6-4, then you have much wider shoulders than someone 5-11 (compare the shoulder width on small, med, large, and xl shirts if you don't believe me, just remember the med is average size for other guys.)

You don't have to widen your stance because you are taller. Your shoulder width apart IS wider than a medium height guy's shoulder width apart. The "rule of thumbs" about feet shoulder width, inside shoulders, etc... for different clubs don't need to be adjusted due to your height. The fact that your shoulders are wider take care of that.

[billm408]

I am a taller person at 6'4". I tend to have a wide stance with my irons, probably a bit greater than shoulder width.

Agree with Hawk, but I do have a question: Are you measuring stance width by your heels or your toes? I only ask because IME most people think of the position of their toes when it's really heel position that determines stance width.