The standard length of a driver for men used to be 43.5 inches with a steel shaft and 44 inches for a graphite shaft. However, in the 21st century a standard driver is considered to be 45 inches. Most male golfers are wielding drivers that measure 45 to 48 inches, the maximum allowed under the United States Golf Association's Rules of Golf.
Swing a standard-length club at the store. If you're considering investing in custom clubs, these two basic measurements will give you specific angle information and a plus-or-minus length requirement based on the standard club length. In other words, height and wrist-floor are the only measurements you need before you head to the store and talk to a salesperson about custom clubs. Typically, size-fitters will work with you to examine your swing on a standard-size club and use your measurements to determine which clubs will be most appropriate for your style of play.- Alternatively, it's good for the fitter to see you swing the clubs you already own and play with regularly to see what might make for a good corrective size, helping to address any inconsistencies in your swing.
- Standard size golf club lengths are different for men and women. Each club, from the driver to the wedge, also has it's own standard length, so you must be fit each type.
- If you want to do a quick-check of your measurements and get a sense of your plus-or-minus length score, you can plug your numbers in here.