What Is the Normal Shaft Length for Women's Golf Clubs
Women who play golf should consider buying equipment that is made for women, as opposed to playing with a set designed for a man. Women's sets, even standard sets off the rack, are designed with women in mind, and the shaft length of women's clubs is just one of the differences to consider.
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Average shaft length
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According to all-about-lady-golf-clubs.com, the normal shaft length for women's golf clubs is between 31 and 34 inches. The site also says players that stand between 5-foot-2 and 5-foot-8 should use shafts of that length.
For taller and shorter players
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Players that stand shorter than 5-foot-2 should consider using shafts that are 30 inches or shorter. Likewise, players that are taller than 5-foot-8 should consider shafts that are at least 35 inches in length.
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Shaft flex
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The normal flex for club shafts is regular, which all-about-lady-golf-clubs.com says is fine for mid-handicappers and players with a swing speed of 90 to 95 miles per hour. Shafts can also come in ladies flex (more flex), stiff (less flex) or uniflex, which is good for any player.
Steel shafts
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Standard steel shafts are usually less expensive than their graphite alternatives. The steel versions have less flex and are a bit heavier, meaning they should be used by low handicappers or players that want more control or precision in their game.
Graphite shafts
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Standard graphite shafts are made of 100 percent graphite, and consumers should be wary of clubs that cost less than $200, according to all-about-lady-golf-clubs.com. Those clubs could be made of graphite fiberglass and could be less durable. Graphite shafts come in three different versions, with the lower end graphite shaft, which weighs about 75 grams, being the industry standard.
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