How to Customize Golf Clubs for Taller Men

Golf is a game of precision, and all golfers want to perform at their best, regardless of ability. Custom equipment has become the industry standard as new technology had become readily available to beginning, intermediate and advanced golfers. Fitting clubs for taller men requires some adjustments, but the benefits will be realized on the course with longer and straighter golf shots.

Things You'll Need

  • Lie and loft bender
  • Shaft machine
  • Vice grip
  • Clamp
  • Razor blade
  • Golf clubs
  • Epoxy
  • Lie board
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Instructions

    • 1

      Measure the arm length and exact height of the player you are fitting. Take measurements in a golf stance as well as standing up straight. These specifications determine the shaft length and grip size.

    • 2

      Inspect how the golfer holds a standard club and how the lie and loft angles rest relative to the ground. Make a note of any discrepancies.

    • 3

      Pull a longer shaft from your stock and cut it down to meet the taller golfer's specifications. For any golfer, the arms should hang naturally from the shoulders and the club should rest easily in the hands. For example, a taller player may require a shaft that is 1/2 inch to 1 inch longer than a normal club.

    • 4

      Install the shaft by clamping the head to the vice grip, then pushing the shaft into the hosel and sealing it with the epoxy. Let the club dry for at least one hour before installing the grip.

    • 5

      Adjust the lie and loft angles. For golfers with longer shafts, the hands tend to be held higher at address, which requires the lie angle to be one or two degrees upright. The goal is to have the club lie flat on the ground for optimal contact.

    • 6

      Apply lie and loft tape to the bottom of the club face. The club should "bottom out" in the center of the sole when contacted on the lie board.

    • 7

      Instruct the golfer to make five to six practice swings and three to four practice shots off the lie board.

    • 8

      Adjust the lie angle if the contact is made off-center. If the marks are closer to the heel, the club needs to be more upright. If the marks are closer to the toe, the club needs to lie flatter at address. If the golfer is striking the shots well and the marks are closer to the middle, you have done your job.