How To Measure A Golf Club's Length: 3 Easy Ways

The length of your golf club is an essential aspect of golf. You may think that a few personal adjustments will do the trick, but it's more complicated than that. We'll teach you how to measure golf club length the right way, so you get the proper fit for the game.

Different Methods to Measuring Golf Club Length 

Customizing a golf club that's just right for you will help correct possible flaws during your game. This customization is especially useful for people who can repeat their swing but want to correct certain flaws.

These are the ways on how to measure golf club length.

Using a 48-inch rule or measuring tape:

• Place the club in its playing position with the sole's center touching the ground.
  
  
• Position the tip of a rule by the club's heel while it touches the ground.
  
  
• The length is measured until the edge of the grip cap, not the topmost.

Exception: Putters with a shaft not located at the heel

USGA Method

USGA (United States Golf Association) - uses an apparatus with a stop made of a piece of iron angled at 60 degrees.

• Place the club in its playing position
  
  
• The length is measured until the end of the grip cap.
  
  
• The resulting difference should be around an eighth of an inch with the grip cap. 

Note: USGA does not have a 48-inch limit for any club, and they exclude putters using this technique.

LDA Method

LDA (Long Drivers of America) - has a 50-inch limit in length for long drive competitions.

• Place the shaft flat against a wall with its toe driver resting on the ground.
  
  
• The result is a much longer length depending on the driver's lie.

Some golf brands use a soleplate that can be laid flat on a workbench or a table to get a similar 48-inch rule for your clubs. The key on how to measure golf club length is consistency especially with the tools used.

Benefits of Getting Your Golf Club Fitted for You

Knowing how to measure golf club shaft length allows you to get better fitted for your golf clubs and it has its benefits:

• You have better chances of driving the ball longer if you have a head and club shaft combo that complements the way you swing.
  
  
• There will be an improvement in distance control.
  
  
• You'll learn to hit irons straighter.

It doesn't stop with just knowing how to measure golf club shaft length. There are other items to get fitted as well:

• Putter – a putter is the most used and yet the least noticed for fitting. Consider a proper fitting for your putter or adjust the one you are currently using. 
• Golf ball – before you get overwhelmed with the choices of golf balls, you can find one that matches your swing speed and spin rate.

Conclusion

In golf, customization is not always key. Some people feel more comfortable knowing how to measure golf club length against their own preferences, but good golf starts by focusing on the details, including your physical health. After all, what good is a fitted golf club if you're too tired to enjoy it?