If i lengthen my clubs by 3/4 "do i need to alter the lie angle?

Question

i have been toying with the idea of lengthening my clubs as they seem a little short for me.i am not sure if the lie angle can be altered as my clubs are a generic brand and probably cast.

Answer 1

Well hopefully making them longer is going to give you a better lie angle otherwise why lengthen them?  I mean right now you think they are too short so  to achieve a more comfortable posture at address you are lengthening the club, so do you want a different lie angle too?  Cast clubs are not very bendable, but you can make some adjustment.

Answer 2

Believe it or not 3/4 of an inch is a lot for irons.  Stock clubs are usually for people 5'7' to 6'1".   Clubs that long are normally used by players 6'4" or 6'5".  If you are not that tall, then it is possible that the hill of the club will dig into the ground causing hooks and or pulls.  It that is the case, they will need to be flattened out.

The ping website has a general fitting chart based on height and wrist to floor measurements.  These are normally the measurements a fitter uses to get you started.  It won't hurt to look at it before you lengthen them.  But to be sure, you should get fitted.

Answer 3

hey dude i am a pro in england, every half inch you lengthen yourclubs the lie angle has to be flattened by 1 degree, so if adding 1 and half inches you need to flatten ya clubs by a degree and a half

Answer 4

I would take them into a golf shop and let them advise you.  If you do lengthen the club it may alter the lie angle.

Answer 5

you may have to but the best way to test is to lengthen 1 and test on a range mat see where the marks are on the sole. Thery should be central on the sole. Most cast clubs can be adjusted slightly but you have to do it very carefully. Get your pro to take a look

Answer 6

lengthening will make the clubs more upright and weaken the stiffness some, assuming they are correct now, tweak them 1 degree flat in longer irons 1.5 in short irons and watch your divots to adjust.

Answer 7

You might need to change the lie angle. Changing the club length will change the angle, so you might need to adjust the lie to offset the change.

However, it's also entirely possible that the new lie as a result of the club length change is exactly what you need.

The only real way to tell is to go to a club fitter. They'll have you hit a ball off a lie board. That will leave black marks on the bottom of the club that will tell you whether you need to increase or decrease the lie.

Cast clubs can be altered within a degree or two if they are steel and not an alloy. But again, you want a reputable clubmaker to do this.