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Do I need custom length irons?

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Rachel Ellis

Published Jan 07, 2026

Custom fitting is essential but it is not a necessity for every golfer. If you are a great player that can feel the difference between a few grams in a shaft, then you should spend the money to get fitted. If you fall way outside the average height range for a standard golf club, then you should get fitted.

Should irons be different lengths?

As a club is longer (as well as lighter), then it can be swung faster up to a limit. The increased length provides greater leverage and speed to hit the ball further if solid contact is to be made. Shorter clubs are designed not for length, but rather precision.

Is there a benefit to one-length irons?

One-length irons allow you to stand to the ball in the same way regardless of the iron you're using, in theory helping with consistency of strike and club speed. Essentially you can swing the same way regardless of what club you have in your hand.

Do any pro golfers use single length irons?

DeChambeau is currently the only Tour player who uses single-length irons, but Norman said he thinks that could change in the future.

Does DeChambeau use one length irons?

Pro Tips spoke with DeChambeau about his decision to use one-length irons. He shared the benefits he has seen and why he thinks they can assist golfers of any skill level. “These clubs can benefit literally everybody in the world,” DeChambeau says.

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Does Bryson DeChambeau still use one length irons?

Bryson Dechambeau Irons

Bryson's four and five irons are high-launching, cavity-backed Cobra Speedzone One Length irons while the rest of his set are Cobra King Forged Tour One Length Irons - built for performance and workability but now superseded by Cobra King Forged Tec One Irons.

Do you lose distance with one length irons?

Luckily swinging with a one-length iron set should not make you lose distance. You may see a few yards difference with your long irons, but your short irons will likely end up going a few yards further. Sometimes the longer length on the short irons gives them a bit more distance, but it won't be significant.

What length should single length irons be?

In general, all brands that offer single-length irons are around 37-38 inches (which is a normal 7-8 iron length). Most manufacturers allow you to add or remove up to 1-2 inches as well. In essence, you're basically playing with a bag of 7 irons with different lofts on each club.

Did Bobby Jones use single length irons?

Although the concept of making each iron in a set the same length is not new (Bobby Jones used single length irons in 1930 to win the Grand Slam), never before has there been so much attention given to single length. That also means never before has there been so much confusion about them.

What happens if golf clubs are too short?

What Happens When Golf Clubs Are Too Short? For most golfers, having clubs that are too short will be better than if they're too long, but can still result in inconsistent shots. Clubs that are too short will make you stand bent over, which can cause back pain. You'll also have the tendency to push the ball a lot.

Does golf club length matter?

When it comes to golf clubs, size does matter. While correct golf club size can help you become a better golfer and make the game more enjoyable, inaccurate club length will have the exact opposite effect.

What length irons does Bryson DeChambeau use?

All of his irons are seven iron length (37.5 inches to be exact) to ensure he swings the same with every club and they're fitted with extremely thick JumboMax grips, the largest grips commercially available.

How far should a 7 iron go?

A standard amateur golfer can hit a 7 iron from 128 yards to 158 yards. The lower range will be for women and senior golfers. To hit the ball over 150 yards in total distance with a 7 iron club, an amateur golfer will have to have a good swing and be physically fit.

Does the length of a golf club affect the distance you can hit the ball?

Our testing has shown conclusively that there is absolutely no measurable difference in distance due to the standard 1/2″ incremental shaft length increases between clubs. The only affect of the standard length increases between clubs is to make each successively longer club harder to hit.

Do pro golfers use shorter clubs?

Most pro golfers use shorter shafts on their drivers than recreational golfers. Is this true? Absolutely true.

What shaft does Dustin Johnson use?

TaylorMade P730 DJ Proto

The rest of his irons, from 3-iron to pitching wedge, are P730 DJ Proto irons. These are fitted with True Temper X100 shafts - a shaft he has used in his irons ever since his junior days.

What clubs does Rahm use?

Check out the current bag:

  • Driver: Callaway Epic Speed Triple Diamond (10.5)
  • 3-wood: Callaway Prototype (15)
  • 5-wood: Callaway Prototype (18)
  • Irons: Callaway Apex TCB (4-PW)
  • Wedges: Callaway Jaws Forged JPN (52/8, 56/12,60/10)
  • Putter: Odyssey Tens 2-Ball.
  • Ball: Callaway CSX.

Are one length irons good for high handicappers?

But this simplifying of the setup/swing might especially benefit beginners and high-handicappers. The lower-numbered irons in the set should be easier to hit than traditional irons because they have shorter shaft lengths than those counterparts. Shorter clubs are easier to control.

How important is club length?

Additionally, shorter length golf clubs can provide more control to the golfer, essentially making the golf club more forgiving. While longer clubs can help increase speed and launch angle, shorter clubs can be easier to hit solid due to the reduction in swing arc.

How long should golf clubs be for my height?

For example, for a golfer that stands 6'2” and has a wrist-to-floor of 39”, the recommendation for proper club length would be 1/2” longer than standard length.

Do tall men need longer clubs?

Because golf is a game of repetition and your swing should not vary in most circumstances, your stance will be the same. It doesn't matter how tall you are if you have a deeper crouch in your swing because your wrists will then be closer to the ground, which means you need slightly shorter clubs.

Can you add length to irons?

Most players consider using longer shafts in their clubs at some time or another, believing that longer shafts equal more distance, although that isn't necessarily true. There are two ways to lengthen your shafts. You may add extenders to your existing shafts or you may replace your existing shafts with longer ones.

Should irons sit flat at address?

How should a golf club lie on the ground? The golf club should address the ball with the toe set a few millimetres in the air – the clubhead should never sit flat on the turf. You should be able to fit a small coin under the toe of the club at address, with the heel remaining in contact with the ground.