Length
How to measure wrist-to-floor, and the club length you need
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, let your arms hang relaxed and measure from your wrist crease straight down to the floor. ELDRICK fits a standard 37" 7-iron for a 34" to 35.9" reading, down to 35.5" under 29" and up to 38.25" at 40" or more.
| Wrist-to-floor | 7-iron length | Versus standard |
|---|---|---|
| Under 29" | 35.5" | -1.5" |
| 29" to 29.9" | 36" | -1" |
| 30" to 30.9" | 36.25" | -0.75" |
| 31" to 31.9" | 36.5" | -0.5" |
| 32" to 33.9" | 36.75" | -0.25" |
| 34" to 35.9" | 37" | Standard |
| 36" to 36.9" | 37.25" | +0.25" |
| 37" to 37.9" | 37.5" | +0.5" |
| 38" to 38.9" | 37.75" | +0.75" |
| 39" to 39.9" | 38" | +1" |
| 40" and over | 38.25" | +1.25" |
Golfers 5'7" or shorter are never fitted longer than standard. The other irons and the wedges move by the same amount as the 7-iron.
7-iron lengths ELDRICK fitted
64% got the standard 37". The median wrist-to-floor in ELDRICK fittings is 33.5".
How to measure wrist-to-floor for golf clubs
- Stand ready. Stand on a hard floor with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Relax your arms. Let your arms hang naturally at your sides in a relaxed position.
- Measure. Measure from your wrist crease straight down to the floor. A helper holding the tape keeps your shoulders level.
- Do both wrists. Repeat on the other wrist. ELDRICK asks for both.
Why length starts at the 7-iron
ELDRICK fits your 7-iron length from wrist-to-floor, then moves every other iron and wedge by the same amount. A golfer fitted at 37.25" (+0.25") gets a pitching wedge a quarter inch over its standard too.
Women's standards are half an inch shorter (36.5" 7-iron, 44.5" driver), and ELDRICK re-centres the table so an average 31" woman sits at standard.
Length also changes your speed
A club that's too short costs speed. When your current club is half an inch or more shorter than your fitted length, ELDRICK credits 2.5 mph per inch, up to 6 mph, when it picks shaft weight. The same measurement sets lie angle: see iron lie angle.
Frequently asked questions
What length irons do I need at 6 feet tall?
It depends on wrist-to-floor more than height. A typical reading of 34" to 35.9" fits a standard 37" 7-iron in ELDRICK's chart.
Should I measure wrist-to-floor in shoes?
Fitters commonly measure in the shoes you play in. Whatever you do, measure the same way for both wrists.
What's the average wrist-to-floor?
In ELDRICK fittings the median is 33.5" and half of golfers measure between 32" and 35.25".
Do I need longer clubs if I'm tall?
Only if your wrist-to-floor is 36" or more. Golfers 5'7" or shorter are never fitted longer than standard.