At just over five foot, when I first started playing golf I used a set of hand-me-down women’s irons. I believed that because they had a lightweight women’s shaft that they were perfectly suitable for me, no consideration was given to whether they were right for my height.
For petite women golfers, using clubs that are too long will affect your posture because you will end up standing too far away from the ball with little or no spine tilt and this will also lead to a distinct lack of control.
The longer your golf clubs, the more they will weigh. This might only be a slight difference, but every gram counts when it comes to control. Do you get to the end of a game of golf feeling exhausted? Does swinging your clubs sometimes feel a bit laborious? The chances are the clubs you are using are not only too long but also too heavy, and added weight can lead to an inconsistent swing.
Standard women’s clubs are designed for a 5’7″ golfer. The shorter you are, the more you will benefit from a set that is custom-fit for your petite height. A standard women’s driver shaft, for instance, is 44 inches long. Mine, which has been custom-fit, is two inches shorter than standard.
Finding a set of women’s golf clubs that are specifically made for petite women is not easy because the main manufacturers want to encourage custom fitting, but there are some great women’s package sets available, especially for beginner or game improver golfers.
We have tested some of the best clubs for shorter women and our guide will provide you with all the information you need from off-the-shelf sets to custom fit options from the leading brands producing the best women’s golf clubs. You might also want to check out our guides on best golf drivers for women, best golf irons for women, and best women’s putters.
Carly Frost
Carly Frost is one of the golf industry’s best-known female writers. As a consistent three-handicapper, her passion for golf and skill at writing combine to give her an unbeatable insight into the women’s game.
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