When will I need new clubs?

[James_Black]

What is the optimum height for off the shelf clubs?

I'm 14 years old and I'm 5 11' (Still growing)

At what height will I have to start looking at getting longer clubs?

[mdrengl]

This all depends on not only your physical size but also your swing and posture.

In general, the length wrist to floor is a common deciding factor (read: http://www.golfdiscountcenter.com/Cu...Guide-s/47.htm )
Though it is not a hard and fast rule. I'm 6'2", +1/2" 1* up. I know guys my size who are standard length/lie.

Moral? Go get fit by an experienced fitter - just the act of fitting your length/lie is 20 bucks at Golfsmith.

[WUTiger]

This all depends on not only your physical size but also your swing and posture. ...

Along with this, part of your decision will depend on your final growth spurt. I had a late spurt, putting on 2 inches in height and 15 lbs. between ages 18 and 19, and then put on about 20 more lbs. while in the Marine Corps.

I came out about 175 lbs., and was hooking my old R flex clubs. Went to MacGregors with S shafts (circa 1975), and it straightened out my game. So, a need to switch shafts may dictate when you switch clubs. Main thing now: Get your basic swing grooved. And, good luck!

[James_Black]

Thanks for the replies.

I'll start getting fitted in the next year or so.

And yeah I still need to groove my swing first.