Iron Set Makeup for Golfers Based on Height and Skill Level
Height Range (inches)
Handicap Level
Iron Set Makeup
60-64
Beginner
5-PW, SW
60-64
Intermediate
4-PW, SW
60-64
Advanced
3-PW, SW
64-68
Beginner
5-PW, SW
64-68
Intermediate
4-PW, SW
64-68
Advanced
3-PW, SW
68-72
Beginner
5-PW, SW
68-72
Intermediate
4-PW, SW
68-72
Advanced
3-PW, SW
72-76
Beginner
5-PW, SW
72-76
Intermediate
4-PW, SW
72-76
Advanced
3-PW, SW
76-80
Beginner
5-PW, SW
76-80
Intermediate
4-PW, SW
76-80
Advanced
3-PW, SW
Wedge Loft and Bounce for Golfers Based on Height and Course Conditions
Height Range (inches)
Course Conditions
Wedge Loft (degrees)
Wedge Bounce (degrees)
60-64
Soft, Wet Conditions
58-60
10-12
60-64
Firm, Dry Conditions
54-56
8-10
64-68
Soft, Wet Conditions
58-60
10-12
64-68
Firm, Dry Conditions
54-56
8-10
68-72
Soft, Wet Conditions
58-60
10-12
68-72
Firm, Dry Conditions
54-56
8-10
72-76
Soft, Wet Conditions
58-60
10-12
72-76
Firm, Dry Conditions
54-56
8-10
76-80
Soft, Wet Conditions
58-60
10-12
76-80
Firm, Dry Conditions
54-56
8-10
Driver Loft and Shaft Flex for Golfers Based on Height and Swing Speed
Height Range (inches)
Swing Speed (mph)
Driver Loft (degrees)
Shaft Flex
60-64
< 80
12-14
Senior
60-64
80-90
10.5-12
Regular
60-64
> 90
9-10.5
Stiff
64-68
< 80
12-14
Senior
64-68
80-90
10.5-12
Regular
64-68
> 90
9-10.5
Stiff
68-72
< 80
12-14
Senior
68-72
80-90
10.5-12
Regular
68-72
> 90
9-10.5
Stiff
72-76
< 80
12-14
Senior
72-76
80-90
10.5-12
Regular
72-76
> 90
9-10.5
Stiff
76-80
< 80
12-14
Senior
76-80
80-90
10.5-12
Regular
76-80
> 90
9-10.5
Stiff
Hybrid and Fairway Wood Loft for Golfers Based on Height and Swing Speed
Height Range (inches)
Swing Speed (mph)
Hybrid Loft (degrees)
Fairway Wood Loft (degrees)
60-64
< 80
23-25
16-18
60-64
80-90
20-22
14-16
60-64
> 90
18-20
13-15
64-68
< 80
23-25
16-18
64-68
80-90
20-22
14-16
64-68
> 90
18-20
13-15
68-72
< 80
23-25
16-18
68-72
80-90
20-22
14-16
68-72
> 90
18-20
13-15
72-76
< 80
23-25
16-18
72-76
80-90
20-22
14-16
72-76
> 90
18-20
13-15
76-80
< 80
23-25
16-18
76-80
80-90
20-22
14-16
76-80
> 90
18-20
13-15
Iron Length for Golfers Based on Height and Skill Level
Height Range (inches)
Beginner Length (inches)
Intermediate Length (inches)
Advanced Length (inches)
60-64
35-36
36-37
37-38
64-68
36-37
37-38
38-39
68-72
37-38
38-39
39-40
72-76
38-39
39-40
40-41
76-80
39-40
40-41
41-42
Wedge Loft for Golfers Based on Height and Skill Level
Height Range (inches)
Beginner Lob Wedge Loft (degrees)
Intermediate Lob Wedge Loft (degrees)
Advanced Lob Wedge Loft (degrees)
60-64
58-60
56-58
54-56
64-68
58-60
56-58
54-56
68-72
60-62
58-60
56-58
72-76
60-62
58-60
56-58
76-80
60-62
58-60
56-58
Note: The table above is only for the lob wedge, as other wedges such as the gap wedge and sand wedge may have different loft angles based on the golfer’s preference and the course conditions.
Iron Set Makeup for Golfers Based on Height and Handicap
Height Range (inches)
Low Handicap Iron Set Makeup
Mid Handicap Iron Set Makeup
High Handicap Iron Set Makeup
60-64
3-PW
4-PW
5-PW
64-68
3-PW
4-PW
5-PW
68-72
4-PW
5-PW
6-PW
72-76
4-PW
5-PW
6-PW
76-80
4-PW
5-PW
6-PW
Note: This table assumes a standard iron set makeup with a 3-iron to pitching wedge. Golfers may choose to include additional wedges or hybrids in their set based on their preferences and playing style.
Putter Length for Golfers Based on Height and Handicap
Height Range (inches)
Low Handicap Putter Length (inches)
Mid Handicap Putter Length (inches)
High Handicap Putter Length (inches)
60-64
33-34
34-35
35-36
64-68
34-35
35-36
36-37
68-72
35-36
36-37
37-38
72-76
36-37
37-38
38-39
76-80
37-38
38-39
39-40
Note: This table is a general guide for putter length and individual golfers may have different preferences based on their putting stroke and style.
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