I recently bought a new set of irons which were made in the early 90's when clubs were a little shorter. I think the 5 is only 37.5, maybe even 37.25. I'll probably add a 1/2 to it but I hate to put too much more swing weight on.
Funny thing is I kind of like the shorter club, makes a 6 look like a 7 on set up. I'm 6'3 however and I have to watch my posture. When I look at photos of Faldo when he was winning he got a little bent over on his short irons. I also read about 5 years ago that Ernie Els played a 1/2 shorter iron and sometimes it looks like he is playing some pretty short clubs out there.
Main worry is swingweight and losing a lot of distance and I hate to say it but having the ego involved of only hitting a 9 irob 125 yds. But I bet they go straighter. I haven't hit these yet, just horsing around in my basement.
being tall, I've actually have before and am always think about adding lenth to my clubs to get me a little more upright, more than increasing the loft. I for one, don't like the look of an too upright club.
Interested in anyones thoughts especially anybody tall but not playing longer clubs or even shorter ones.
thanks