Over the last year, I have played numerous rounds with a gigantic Danish chap who stands 6 foot 6 inches. He uses standard-length golf clubs, and it made me wonder how we would fair with longer shafts. So, I put him to work and asked him to test the best golf clubs for tall men.

In this post, I will take you through the best golf clubs from a tall golfer’s perspective and explain which shaft length is best for your setup.

You’ll notice that most options are fitted with longer-than-usual golf shafts. However, I have thrown in some standard constructions, which my Viking-looking buddy swears by.

Before you continue, I recommend bookmarking our review on telltale signs to know if your golf clubs are too long.

Golf Club Sizing Chart for Men Above 6 ft Tall (Size and Length)

The above table provides a guideline on which shaft length is well-suited to golfers over 6 feet tall. However, this is only part of the process, as you need to include your wrist-to-floor measurement for a more accurate picture, which I will cover in the next section.

What Is My Wrist-to-Floor Measurement?

Your wrist-to-floor measurement is the distance between your wrist crease and the ground when your arms hang at your sides. Club fitters factor this calculation to determine your ideal shaft length based on the impact of your clubface lie at address.

For example, if you are 6’3” and your wrist-to-floor measurement is 38 inches, an extra ½ inch of shaft length will set the angle at 3 degrees upright.

By using the table above, you get an idea of the ideal setup for the game. If you want a precise measurement, there is no substitution for getting fitted by a professional with the correct tools.

Factors to Consider When Purchasing Golf Clubs For Tall Men

Set Composition

Most golf clubs for tall men are sold in complete sets where every club is ½ to 1-inch longer than standard. While this expedites the shopping process, it may not cater to your personal preferences.

If you demand specifics, look at drivers, fairway woods, irons, wedges, and a putter separately. The downside of purchasing clubs this way is that it rapidly raises equipment expenses.

Shaft Length

Shaft length is crucial when purchasing golf clubs for taller players. Golfers over 6 feet generally perform best with shafts longer than the stock standard build.

For instance, a 6’3” player often swings better with an additional ½ inch. Therefore, the golfer in question needs to increase a stock standard 45-inch driver shaft to 45.5 inches. In addition, a 6’5” player may add an extra inch to every club for optimal results.

I have provided a table below with the altered lengths of each golf club for different heights.

Woods

Hybrids

Irons

8 Top Golf Clubs for Tall Men

1. Wilson Profile SGI – Best Overall Golf Set for Tall Men

Pros

• Complete golf club set
• Includes two wedges
• Forgiving, consistent long clubs
• Lightweight carry bag
• Affordable

Cons

• Minimal storage space in the golf bag
• There are no long irons

The Wilson Profile SGI golf set is my top recommendation for golf clubs for tall men, thanks to their robust offering, forgiveness, and consistency. In addition, they work for tall players who exceed 6 foot 1.

My giant test subject found it easy to swing the tall size clubs and produce ample clubhead speed on the downswing. He also appreciated the forgiveness provided on his multiple off-center strikes.

The driver, fairway wood, and hybrids feature super game improvement technology for consistent ball speed and spring off the face. Plus, the irons are equipped with perimeter weighting to increase the sweet spot for consistent launch on all strikes.

Unlike many complete golf sets, the Profile SGI features a pitching and sand wedge, equipping you with the tools for success around the dancefloor.

Finally, a heel-toe weighted mallet putter provides increased leniency on all putts, and the set features a lightweight carry bag, making it easy to lug the golf club set.

2. MacGregor DCT 3000  – Best Budget Golf Club Set for Tall Men

Pros

• Affordable
• Long, forgiving driver
• Built for golfers taller than 6 foot 1
• 14-way top cart bag
• High MOI putter promotes straighter strokes

Cons

• The set excludes a sand wedge
• The lack of long irons may deter some golfers

The MacGregor DCT 3000 golf set makes an ideal budget set for the taller golfer looking to reduce equipment expenses. Despite its entry-level price tag, this set offers a suitable stepping stone for golfers over 6 foot 1 to launch into the game.

I felt the set was better represented at the longer end of my game, with a solid spread of fairway woods and hybrids to add to a highly-forgiving driver. In addition, I appreciated the inclusion of a 5-iron, which is rare to find in the age of forgiving hybrids.

The 6-iron kicks off the mid-irons, and they run right down to a pitching wedge, the only chipping club in the set. Although it works for beginners, I suggest experienced taller golfers seek a golf set with a sand or gap wedge.

In addition, the MacGregor team threw in a high moment of inertia (MOI) putter with a clean alignment aid for an easy stroke on the green. Lastly, the clubs are housed in a slick black, blue, and gray cart bag with a 14-way top for a superior organization.

3. Tour Edge Bazooka 470  – Most Forgiving Golf Club Set for Tall Men

Pros

• They deliver maximum forgiveness
• Well structured set
• It includes a sand wedge for greater control with chip shots
• Affordable
• Forgiving golf clubs

Cons

• The set with graphite shafts only comes with a cart bag
• It does not suit golfers over 6’1”

The Tour Edge Bazooka 470 golf clubs are an upgrade from the famed 370 range and top the list of the most forgiving golf set for tall golfers. Although these do not carry an extended shaft length, my playing partner found them forgiving and easy to swing.

However, at 6’5”, he needed to choke down on them to generate any leverage from the top of the swing down. From that perspective, he suggests that 6’1” is your height limit to swing freely with these irons.

What stood out was the equal distribution of fairway woods, hybrids, and irons, for a balanced performance from tee to green. The set comprises a driver, 2 fairway woods and hybrids, 4 irons, 2 wedges, and a putter.

I appreciate the addition of a sand wedge to give me greater versatility around the green and out of the bunker. Furthermore, the winged mallet putter offered superb weight distribution at impact for a stable clubface and a straight putt.

Finally, the forgiving Tour Edge Bazooka 470 golf club set is housed in a premium cart bag with a trolley-friendly base.

4. Strata Complete Set  – Most Complete Golf Set for Tall Men

Pros

• Well-structured golf set
• Lightweight carry bag suits walking golfers
• Forgiving golf clubs
• The set includes two wedges for improved short-game control
• Suits golfers up to 6’1

Cons

• Some golfers may despise the hybrids over long irons
• The large loft gap between the pitching and sand wedge can pose distance control risks.

The Callaway Strata Complete set offers high handicap tall men a robust, forgiving golf set built for those who walk the course. Given its wealth of long, mid, and short clubs, I find it is the most complete set for tall golfers in 2022.

A lightweight and durable stand golf bag houses 12 clubs to help you navigate from tee to green. The longest club is a high-speed driver that prompts rampant velocity for a high-launching tee shot. Then, a 3 fairway wood, followed by 2 hybrids to round off your long game.

As usual, a 6 is the longest iron in the set, while a 9 is the weakest, followed by a pitching and sand wedge for your short game duties. Moreover, a precision-milled putter face prompted consistent topspin for optimal distance control on the green.

The Strata Complete set offers a fine selection of golf clubs for high handicappers searching for forgiveness and consistency. Although my Danish test subject found them easy to swing, he advises against these golf clubs if you exceed 6’1”.

5. MacGregor CG3000  – Best Weekend Warrior Set for Taller Male Golfers

Pros

• Highly affordable set
• Forgiving golf clubs
• Weak lofted driver launches high
• Includes a comfortable carry bag
• Built for golfers taller than 6’1”

Cons

• There are distance gaps between the 3-wood and 5 hybrid
• The set lacks a sand wedge

The MacGregor CG3000 offers tall high-handicap golfers a set of 9 clubs that arm weekend warriors with the essential tools for the links. Their affordability, composition, and consistency stood out for my test subject, who felt they worked well for his 6’6” stature.

There were a few challenges with distance gaps between the 3-wood and 5-hybrid, which will hamper precision for superior golfers. However, weekend warriors will barely notice the distance gaps.

Another positive of this set is the weaker lofted 13-degree driver, which slower swing speed beginners find easier to launch. This helps you deliver consistent carry distance even on off-center strikes.

Like other golf club sets, the longest iron in the package is a 27-degree 6-iron, while the shortest is a 39-degree 9-iron. These irons are brimming with perimeter weighting to ensure an enlarged sweet spot for endless leniency on all strikes.

Lastly, the biggest gripe my partner had with this golf set, was the omission of a sand wedge, which left him to chip with a 44-degree pitching wedge.

6. Precise M5  – Best Set for Tall Beginners

Pros

• Entry-level price tag
• The driver produces a controlled trajectory
• Forgiving irons and hybrids
• Comfortable carry bag
• Built for golfers up to 6’6”

Cons

• There is no sand wedge in the set
• The durability of the driver and woods is questionable

The Precise M5 set is a highly affordable package, which my Danish buddy felt worked best for high handicappers. He reasoned they were economical, forgiving, and offered a fair composition of woods, irons, and hybrids.

In his case, the 10.5-degree driver better suited his faster swing speed, leading to a neutral flight and optimal distance. In addition, he felt the loft gaps between the driver, 3-wood and hybrid were fair and did not jeopardize his distance control.

Unlike most longer golf clubs, this set includes a 5-iron, which is typically substituted by a hybrid for greater forgiveness on approach. In addition, the package is equipped with a 6 through to 9-iron, giving high handicappers all the mid and short irons you need.

One downside is the lack of additional wedges besides the pitching wedge, a standard golf club option in complete sets. Lastly, Precise offers a modest, lightweight carry bag to comfortably lug your golf clubs around the course.

7. Cobra Mens Fly XL  – The Longest Golf Set for Tall Men

Pros

• A well-rounded set of golf clubs
• Produce maximum distance
• Easy clubs to launch
• The carry bag is light and convenient for walking golfers
• The set includes a sand wedge

Cons

• The set is not specially designed for tall golfers, requiring longer shafts.
• More expensive than other golf sets for tall men

The Cobra Men’s Fly XL clubs proved another ideal option for taller golfers, although we needed to get crafty. The standard clubs in the set are built for golfers under 6’1”, which meant we needed to increase the shaft lengths by an inch.

After the switch was made, my guinea pig got hitting, and he produced the lengthiest tee and approach shots of all the clubs. Besides their distance, the composition of this set provides the average golfer with a healthy mix of long, mid, and short-game clubs.

My playing partner found the driver, fairway woods, and hybrids produced accurate flight along a mid to high trajectory. Moreover, the 6, 7, 8, and 9 irons ensured a high ball flight, exceptional leniency, and soft landing on approach.

I appreciated that Cobra added a pitching and sand wedge into the mix to ensure that you have a chipping club for greenside shots. Finally, a milled blade putter delivers a pure feel on each stroke, and a light stand bag makes carrying your clubs a pleasant experience.

8. Wilson Deep Red Tour  – Most Stylish Golf Set for Tall Men

Pros

• Stylish design
• The set includes two wedges
• Forgiving clubs
• High launching
• The irons encourage a soft landing on approach.

Cons

• Distance gaps in the long game
• Priced higher than other golf club sets

The Wilson Deep Red Tour offers a colorful design to spruce up your bag and your round. In addition, our trusted Viking raved about their game improvement technology, consistent results, and how easy the stand bag was to carry.

These clubs are finished with a deep red and black tinge to offer a colorful, stylish appearance at address and in the bag. One area which upset the Dane was the distance gaps in the long game, giving the structure of a driver, 3-wood, and 5-hybrid.

However, he was ecstatic when he reported about the high-launching irons with a wide sweet spot. They led to consistent carry distance, accuracy, and a soft landing on approach.

Next, he was satisfied with the wedge setup as he had a pitching and sand wedge to cover full short game shots, bunker strikes, and delicate chips. Finally, he approved of the consistent feedback and roll produced by the face insert on the blade-style putter.

FAQ’s

Do You Need to Buy New Clubs or Can You Just Get Longer Shafts?

You do not need to buy new clubs. You can get longer shafts when your current set is too short for your frame. However, increasing the shaft length typically enhances the flex, which can impact your swing speed, weight, ball strike, and launch.

When you opt for longer shafts, test them with a club fitter to ensure they manipulate the club and golf shaft to achieve the optimal result. Failure to factor this in can prompt erratic strikes, inconsistent launch, and a loss of carry distance.

Is It Harder to Play Golf If You’re Tall?

Yes, it is harder to play golf if you are tall. The two main reasons arise because of the longer golf clubs you require, the awkward setup, and the instability on the downswing. When you play with a standard golf club, you may generate the incorrect posture and ball position during setup, prompting an inaccurate strike.

In addition, taller golfers have more time for something to go wrong on the downswing, sending their club off path and producing a mishit. Finally, the higher center of gravity causes taller golfers to lose balance, prompting a loss of power and accuracy.

How to Tell if Your Clubs Are Too Short for You?

The easiest way to tell if your clubs are too short for you is by using your height and the distance from your wrist crease to the floor. Then reference our sizing chart above to see if your shafts are the ideal length for your stature.

Alternatively, your clubs are too short for you if you sport a hunched posture at address and choke down on the golf club. In addition, short clubs may prove challenging for you to produce a consistently clean strike, leading to inconsistent results.

Matt Stevens

Matt Callcott-Stevens started playing golf at the age of 4 when Rory Sabattini’s father put a 7-iron and putter in his hand. He has experienced all the highs and lows the game can throw at you and has now settled down as a professional golf writer. He holds a Postgraduate in Sports Marketing and has played golf for 28 years.

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Over the last two days, I watched my compatriot James Hart Du Preez take on TPC Craig Ranch in the AT&T Byron Nelson.

The 6’9” South African ended on -2 after 36 holes, failing to make the cut. That got me thinking about tall golfers and how they can leverage their height for improved results.

Since we breed giants back home (South Africa), I have watched multiple tall golfers successfully navigate the links. This post looks at the clubhead speed and distance advantages a tall player can unlock. Plus, it teaches you how to optimize your golf game for improved results.

Is Being Tall an Advantage or Disadvantage When It Comes to Golf?

The Argument For Neither

In a previous post, I covered 100 golf facts. I touched on the tallest and shortest golfers to play on the DP World or PGA Tour. The shortest professional is Tadd Fujikawa, who stands at 5’1. Conversely, Du Preez and Jon Thomson, who measure 6’9, share the tallest player award.

All three of these golfers have turned professional and competed with the best in the world. The point is that taller and shorter players can both excel in golf. It comes down to how you refine the fundamentals of your golf swing to work for you.

Besides the extremely tall players, several individuals are well over the 6-foot mark. As a 5’8 individual, I consider anything higher than me as tall.

Tiger Woods, Dustin Johnson, Ernie Els, and Davis Love III all exceed 6-feet. These chaps have lifted trophies in over 250-tournaments combined. Based on that success, it is safe to say that they are not significant disadvantages.

Advantages

Clubhead Speed

A top-level review of the fastest clubhead speed on the PGA Tour reveals that taller golfers reign supreme. 80% of the players with the top ten swing speeds this year exceed 6-feet. Only Brandon Hagy and Cameron Young are 5’9.

These are professionals, and they produce consistent shot results. Their swings showcase methodical rhythm and tempo. Unfortunately, amateurs are inconsistent and deliver a different takeaway and swing arc on each strike. The results are frequent erratic shots with varying ball flight.

As juniors, my buddies and I were surrounded by mainly average-height golfers. However, one of my closest friends is a fairly tall lad. He measures 6’6″ and had great success as a teenager.

He managed to develop a fluid single plane swing and actually went on to win our Club Champs in 2007. Since he learned to leverage what he had, he knew how to play the game of golf.

When those lanky arms of his drop the clubhead into position before impact, they do so at speed. This enhanced his energy transfer at impact for accelerated ball speed and optimal distance.

When the club was on plane and his swing was rhythmical, it was a joy to watch.

Disadvantages

Being tall opens the average amateur up to potential disaster. This is because of an inconsistent swing path, angle of attack, and a loss of accuracy. You could say that is a disadvantage, pick up your golf ball and go to the 19th. Or, you could learn to use what God gave you to deliver exceptional results on the links.

Standard Golf Clubs

The main disadvantage for taller golfers is stock golf clubs. These are the options you find on the shelves at a competitive price. Despite their price, they may prove too short for your gigantic frame. That means that you may require longer golf clubs.

A stock club length may cause you to correct your posture, ball position, and swing plane, leading to erratic golf shots.

Address Position

Tall golfers using the incorrect shafts may struggle to get comfortable at address. A shorter golf club set may cause you to stand too close to the golf ball and bend over.

That restricts your swing path and limits the ability to launch the club from the top of the backswing. Therefore, you lose clubhead and ball speed, leading to reduced distance.

Instability

My rugby coach used to say, “tackle the biggest player around the ankles and let the timber fall.” The taller you are, the higher your center of gravity is, which is not ideal for stability. The slightest mishap in your swing can cause you to lose your balance and any power you generated.

Swaying

The taller players I have golfed with over the years had a tendency to sway on the odd shot. Instead of rotating their shoulders and hips to replicate a corkscrew, such golfers sway back and forth.

Their incorrect posture creates instability, and these golfers are not set up to rotate. Instead, they sway from the back to the front, generating limited power and an erratic swing path.

6 Tips to Help Tall Golfers Play Better

1. Shaft Length

My first suggestion for tall golfers is to ensure that you have the correct length shafts. If you have no idea how to determine that, there are two options. The most affordable and less effective route is to self-diagnose. You can use a shaft length chart offered by golf brands such as Callaway.

However, if you are a player with cash to burn, consider beings custom-fitted. A fitter will identify the ideal shaft, lie angle, and loft for your swing. This helps optimize your launch angle for superior flight, carry distance and accuracy.

Employing long-length clubs for your swing helps you maintain the desired posture to prompt a fluid swing. Therefore, you enjoy a consistent swing path and increased power for added distance and accuracy.

2. Stand A Suitable Length Away From The Ball

The floor measurement between you and your golf ball is vital, as it impacts every element of your swing. When you stand too close to the golf ball, you leave minimal space for your hands to take the club away freely. Golf coach Clay Ballard highlights this issue in the below video:

This restriction prevents you from swinging freely. As a result, it slows down your clubhead speed and reduces your coefficient of restitution (C.O.R) at impact.

Find a comfortable posture for you and adjust your position away from the ball according to it. Don’t change your posture based on where you are standing, as that is a recipe for disaster.

As Ballard shows in his video, you get your posture correct first. Then you move towards or away from your ball until you are comfortable.

3. Place The Ball Correctly In Your Stance

Once you are satisfied with your posture, address the ball and place it in a favorable position. If your ball is teed up, set it up in line with the heel of your front foot. Position the ball 1.5 to 2-inches back from your driver position when striking fairway woods.

Continue to place the ball 1 to 1.5-inches back in your stance for every club, including your long irons and wedges. Take a practice swing and ensure that the low point of your swing is in-line with the ball for iron strikes. Conversely, your swing’s low point should occur briefly before impact on tee shots.

4. Swing Slower

As a tall strapping individual, you may be tempted to channel your inner Kyle Berkshire. However, if you swing rapidly and lose your rhythm, your swing arc may be as erratic as Pinocchio’s polygraph results.

Take it easy, and slow things down. Ernie Els is an excellent example of this. In an analysis of his swing, the PGA shows that when he generates 113.33 mph of clubhead speed, he hits it 294.8-yards.

It may be 28.7-yards shorter than the longest hitter and fastest swinger on Tour this season. However, 294.8-yards is no reason to stick your nose up.

The point is that the 4-time major winner has earned the nickname the “Big Easy” because he never forces his swing. Focus on striking the ball cleanly and optimizing your C.O.R, for consistent distance.

5. Shorten Your Backswing

I struggled with accuracy in my long game over the last 3 years. It was caused by a bad swing that went on every path except the intended one. The results were numerous slices and lost golf balls. It took me to the brink of wanting to give up the game.

Fortunately, I came to my senses and shortened my swing. This limits the damage of my bad shots but is successful for the most part. I shot my best round in years this week when I returned a +4, 76. It is still nowhere near my glory days, and I have lost several yards, but I will take the accuracy.

Work on a half or ¾ swing on the range to get used to the motion. I swing to the ¾ quarter mark and pause before hurtling my clubface towards the ball. This boosts muscle memory to help you repeat this process seamlessly on the links.

6. Optimize Your Rotation

I spoke about swaying and limited hip rotation. Without it, you lose power and struggle to get your clubface square through impact. Golf Digest Top Instructor Todd Kolb provides a simple drill to work on rotation:

Grip your golf club and address the ball. As you take away your golf club, step back with your trailing leg. If you are right-handed, that is your right leg. Then commence your downswing and step forward. The purpose is to help you feel how your hips rotate and give you a sense of the additional power it provides.

While Kolb provides tips on hip rotation, we have a detailed guide on shoulder turn drills you can practice. Combining these exercises will lead to superior power through impact for a high, long shot.

Related: If you are a shorter golfer, read our post on how to tell when your golf clubs are too long. Make sure you attend to this issue swiftly to enjoy better results on the links.

Matt Stevens

Matt Callcott-Stevens started playing golf at the age of 4 when Rory Sabattini’s father put a 7-iron and putter in his hand. He has experienced all the highs and lows the game can throw at you and has now settled down as a professional golf writer. He holds a Postgraduate in Sports Marketing and has played golf for 28 years.

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