Thanks for not forgetting us tall guys and pointing out our unique needs and not putting us in a cookie cutter mold. At 6 ft 4 and a 2 handicap my swing sometimes gets away from me. This certainly helped!
Oh my goodness! Thank you! I've been playing recreational golf for over 30 years and have always struggled with balance because of my height (6ft 3in). Even though my clubs have been fitted and have extra length added to them, I always felt I had to bend down more simply because of my height. But when I swing the club from this position, my weight aways ends up on my toes. No doubt because the club is pulling me that way as I swing. At the range this morning I tried standing a bit more upright and my goodness what a difference! I felt WAY more stable throughout the entire swing and felt like I had loads more room to swing the club. Funny thing is, I dread to think of how many golf lessons I've had throughout my life and not one Pro has ever suggested that I stand a bit more upright to help with my balance issue. They all told me just to stick my backside out a bit more. If anyone struggles with balance because of their height, try what Paul suggests here and stand a little more upright. Thanks for posting this video Paul. Great stuff! Cheers.
Hi Cooper! I appreciate your support and I’m so happy that this video helped you so much. Yes I find that most instructors say bend over more, but it is impossible to turn when you’re so tilted over from the hips, pulling the shoulders back and bending the knees a bit more to get the hip line a little bit more level makes it so much easier to turn in centers your Center of gravity closer to your arches where all athletic balance comes from! Also, I would suggest you think about TGM for a way to power the golf ball I find that it’s really Tall guys! Have you tried it? Thank you again for your support!
6’10” here and the best thing I ever did was get a club fitting done. I was using off the shelf clubs and I would constantly top the ball. Took my clubs to a fitter and he added 3” to all my clubs. Playing much better now. I’ll incorporate some points from this video and hopefully get even better. Thanks for the video!
im 6,9. my clubs are extended +1". I can crush my 5 iron and it it comfortably. But once I start going less than that I find the hosel. I am breaking 90 but I cant hit the ball off the tee without looking like I am hitting with children clubs. I may need 2.5"
The first 2 min was killing me lol. Telling him to stand up straighter he won’t touch the ball with those clubs! I’m glad he got around to needing longer clubs but I think the lesson was over then. Get proper length clubs then come back. No point otherwise. I’m 6’5”.
6’7 golfer here and I needed this as well. So many major changes from minor adjustments. I like the Clint Eastwood reference. Letting the knees dip a little, let the arms dangle. You changed his whole stance. Can’t wait to try some of the tips next time at the range
Yes, that Clint Eastwood set up gets the center of gravity between the toes and heels more bringing the shoulders more over the arches! How’s it been going?
6’8” here and it’s hard enough finding golf clubs long enough/ anything else really so this helps a lot. Must be nice being able to pick up standard length clubs🥲 everyone says they wanna be tall haha not all roses
6’8 as well and played golf for the first time yesterday and it was hard trying to use the normal club, imma stick with playing golf so this video should help
I’m 6’2 and played regular clubs for a couple years but recently picked up some Ping G425 white dots and despite being uncomfortable at first because i was used to the standard clubs I couldn’t imagine not having them. They are 3 degrees up and an inch long so I don’t have to bend my knees and squat holding that hight throughout my swing all day…the more tired that you get the more you stand up raising my shoulder hight and messing my swing up just like this gentleman is doing. At almost 50 years old I can’t squat for 3-6hours straight….now I’m trying to figure my driver out so I don’t have to squat and then swing because the angle for a 5’8 guy is totally different for a 6’2 or taller even so if anyone has advice I would love some advice. I hit straight and center but I’m squared super low and it’s not comfortable at all and if my knees hurt I start standing up throughout my swing. 🍻
Being 6'3 i definitely struggle with posture and lean over to much, resulting in the ssssshanks, I'll hit 4 a round and its so frustrating, this video has helped me so much, a feeling of shoulders over hips more, Feel taller
I’m 6’10 and just stopped playing D2 basketball. My swing is really fast, but I rarely make effective contact. Will have to try these tips out, because when recording myself I was shocked how much I bend over the ball. Thanks!
im 6,9. my clubs are extended +1". I can crush my 5 iron and hit it comfortably. But once I start going less than that I find the hosel. I am breaking 90 but I cant hit the ball off the tee without looking like I am hitting with children clubs. I may need 2.5"
@@paulgormangolf happy to subscribe. First video I found was helpful so I have to sub! Us lengthy guys always seem to need some assistance in the getting the swing down
1 inch over 3 degrees upright is what I play as a 6’2” all leg’s player. I’ve been as much 4 degrees upright but early extension was the cause of that. A little change in the posture and I’m now 3 upright. I need at least 1” over on the shaft. 85-87 mile an hour swing speed and the regular shaft still works well. Good luck and happy golfing.
6'7" funny i used to watch Kutcher hit on pga he always seen to be rocking on his heels when i tries that with right shoulder down and in a bit easily added 20 yards on my drive...i think starting on heels as tall guy we need that as there is much more distamce to cover and by the time we hit the ball weight transitions to correct spot once we get to the ball
I'm a shorter golfer (5'8") but have a fused spine from surgery 40 years ago and only my bottom two vertebrae work. Standing up straighter at address makes a lot of sense for me as it makes the swing MUCH easier on my back as there is much less side bend (which is impossible for me to do). Is standing up taller something you would recommend for people with a bad back and if so, would I need to get refit with longer clubs to adjust for that? Thanks!
You bet it would be good for you! There is a combination of things you can do to really help your back and turn more easily side bend. Would be a good idea to do an online lesson with me and I can give you a bunch of drills to work on to improve your swing without straining anything. Let me know when we can set something up!
I’m very new into golf, I have no proper technical teaching or swing mechanics but absolutely love the game. My problem - I’m 6’7, so off the rack clubs are too short. I want clubs and lessons but am worried that both lessons with improper length clubs or trying to be fitted for a set of clubs without any proper swing mechanics would be spinning my tires in the mud. So, I’m not sure where to start. Any suggestions?
Where do you live? I would say an online lesson would be cool help you set up use some of my set up procedures to get in the same alignment with your body and show you what to do
I’m 6’8”. Started with a used set had the 5, 7, 9 & PW extended. Got good enough to play entire course with them. Then bought a new set all clubs extended with jumbo grips
Very very helpful. I'm 6'1 and even then start to feel myself getting pulled over towards the ball at address. Nice to know to not be afraid to bend the knees a bit instead of collapsing over.
@@b0ris360 that’s correct, to a degree. The taller golfer needs to be aware of the neck tilt over the ball and also the relax scapulas when setting up so that the arms can stretch down easier
Needs shaft extensions immediately. He will never strike the ball consistently with off the rack clubs, it’s impossible. Not only does he need shaft extensions but he needs to go a few degrees upright as well. His turf interaction is going to be terrible, he will struggle with contact and direction. Probably tops a lot of balls, being crouched down like that makes you come up out of your stance then your standing up and your clubs are too short to even remotely salvage it. It’s really tough, I’ve done it before, getting the right shafts and the proper lie angle made everything feel like it was easy mode. He needs it DESPERATELY or he won’t be playing the game for long because it’s going to be a miserable game and he will probably have some back pain as well.
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At 6ft 6 this is a very helpful go to guide when I lose my way with the swing. 1 inch longer on my clubs jumbomax grips. Would be good to see more videos and tips for the taller golfer 🏌️♂️
Extending club length is key. I am 6’ 5’’ and playing with clubs off the shelf is not helpful. You learn bad habits due to ergonomics being off. The moment I heard he had standard length the rest of the video was meh. Use tools that are comfortable to get the job done big guys!
Tall guy walk away. This guy doesn’t know what he’s talking about! He trying to get you to posture like him, you can’t. Your initial set up was good. Weight in heels? Pelvis out? Your path and timing are off. Refund.
I agree I mean for one you can talk about being upright as much as you like, we’ll just miss the ball by 6 inches! Also I’m sure he’s nice and all but it’s hard to take a guys opinion who let say, ‘never used a longer club’
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So hard to stay in posture for us tall guys
At least we get all the ladies
As a 6’5 golfer I needed to see lessons like this.
Exactly what I wanted to see before I watched. Thank you 😂
I'm 6'7 and struggle so much figuring out my stance
@@mattricher21 6ft 8 and just started golf, have been to the driving range 3 or 4 times - its more complicated than i hoped for sure!
Thank you for this. Subbed right away. At 6'5" its hard enough finding clothes let alone tall player golf instruction. Greatly appreciate it.
Thanks for not forgetting us tall guys and pointing out our unique needs and not putting us in a cookie cutter mold. At 6 ft 4 and a 2 handicap my swing sometimes gets away from me. This certainly helped!
That’s cool! I played with Michael Jordan years ago actually had him over to my house after unbelievable!
Oh my goodness! Thank you! I've been playing recreational golf for over 30 years and have always struggled with balance because of my height (6ft 3in). Even though my clubs have been fitted and have extra length added to them, I always felt I had to bend down more simply because of my height. But when I swing the club from this position, my weight aways ends up on my toes. No doubt because the club is pulling me that way as I swing.
At the range this morning I tried standing a bit more upright and my goodness what a difference! I felt WAY more stable throughout the entire swing and felt like I had loads more room to swing the club. Funny thing is, I dread to think of how many golf lessons I've had throughout my life and not one Pro has ever suggested that I stand a bit more upright to help with my balance issue. They all told me just to stick my backside out a bit more.
If anyone struggles with balance because of their height, try what Paul suggests here and stand a little more upright.
Thanks for posting this video Paul. Great stuff! Cheers.
Hi Cooper!
I appreciate your support and I’m so happy that this video helped you so much. Yes I find that most instructors say bend over more, but it is impossible to turn when you’re so tilted over from the hips, pulling the shoulders back and bending the knees a bit more to get the hip line a little bit more level makes it so much easier to turn in centers your Center of gravity closer to your arches where all athletic balance comes from!
Also, I would suggest you think about TGM for a way to power the golf ball I find that it’s really Tall guys!
Have you tried it?
Thank you again for your support!
As a 6’9 lengthy guy, this was so helpful thank you so much
That’s great Dylan! Thank you for dropping me a note and more to come!
6’10” here and the best thing I ever did was get a club fitting done. I was using off the shelf clubs and I would constantly top the ball. Took my clubs to a fitter and he added 3” to all my clubs. Playing much better now. I’ll incorporate some points from this video and hopefully get even better. Thanks for the video!
That’s great! Yes, these tips should help you, let me know!
I’m 6 10 too. I got fitted for +2. Do you have same on the driver and woods?
@@Mel-fq5vs Drivers and woods are already longer clubs to begin with so I think I only got 1.5" added to them.
im 6,9. my clubs are extended +1". I can crush my 5 iron and it it comfortably. But once I start going less than that I find the hosel. I am breaking 90 but I cant hit the ball off the tee without looking like I am hitting with children clubs. I may need 2.5"
The first 2 min was killing me lol. Telling him to stand up straighter he won’t touch the ball with those clubs! I’m glad he got around to needing longer clubs but I think the lesson was over then. Get proper length clubs then come back. No point otherwise. I’m 6’5”.
6’7 golfer here and I needed this as well. So many major changes from minor adjustments. I like the Clint Eastwood reference. Letting the knees dip a little, let the arms dangle. You changed his whole stance. Can’t wait to try some of the tips next time at the range
Yes, that Clint Eastwood set up gets the center of gravity between the toes and heels more bringing the shoulders more over the arches!
How’s it been going?
6’8” here and it’s hard enough finding golf clubs long enough/ anything else really so this helps a lot. Must be nice being able to pick up standard length clubs🥲 everyone says they wanna be tall haha not all roses
6’8 as well and played golf for the first time yesterday and it was hard trying to use the normal club, imma stick with playing golf so this video should help
@@BENOLGGD In the exact same boat as you, and considering getting custom clubs with an 1 extra inch, let me know how things are going for you.
I’m 6’2 and played regular clubs for a couple years but recently picked up some Ping G425 white dots and despite being uncomfortable at first because i was used to the standard clubs I couldn’t imagine not having them. They are 3 degrees up and an inch long so I don’t have to bend my knees and squat holding that hight throughout my swing all day…the more tired that you get the more you stand up raising my shoulder hight and messing my swing up just like this gentleman is doing. At almost 50 years old I can’t squat for 3-6hours straight….now I’m trying to figure my driver out so I don’t have to squat and then swing because the angle for a 5’8 guy is totally different for a 6’2 or taller even so if anyone has advice I would love some advice. I hit straight and center but I’m squared super low and it’s not comfortable at all and if my knees hurt I start standing up throughout my swing. 🍻
Being 6'3 i definitely struggle with posture and lean over to much, resulting in the ssssshanks, I'll hit 4 a round and its so frustrating,
this video has helped me so much, a feeling of shoulders over hips more,
Feel taller
6’5” here and about 10 handicap. The tip about throwing the ball at the ball and the arm path really makes sense. Thanks for the tips!
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I’m 6’10 and just stopped playing D2 basketball. My swing is really fast, but I rarely make effective contact. Will have to try these tips out, because when recording myself I was shocked how much I bend over the ball. Thanks!
im 6,9. my clubs are extended +1". I can crush my 5 iron and hit it comfortably. But once I start going less than that I find the hosel. I am breaking 90 but I cant hit the ball off the tee without looking like I am hitting with children clubs. I may need 2.5"
Finally! At 6'7" this is so welcome! i improved immediatly
Best video I’ve seen on set up. Thank you
Thx k you!
1 in over 3 degrees upright is what I play. 6’2” long legs. It’s helped an awful lot.
As a 6’4 lengthy guy this video was awesome to put things into perspective
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@@paulgormangolf happy to subscribe. First video I found was helpful so I have to sub! Us lengthy guys always seem to need some assistance in the getting the swing down
I’m 6’4, get those close extended! 3/4 or 1 inch!
Oh yes, extended upright most likely bigger grips more knee flex more hip flex and let’s get after it!
@@paulgormangolf I did all mine an 1 1/2 inch no change in degree and I can feel how much better feel in stance
Like to see a video after he has the right length of clubs!
im newer and all my friends under 6ft , i needed this lmao
Another great lesson in essentials!!
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It’s the short clubs at full speed that get me😅
great explanations paul
Thank you Jimmy! Appreciate the nice words!
6’4 here. Thanks man.
6’3 here. Thanks for this!
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1 inch over 3 degrees upright is what I play as a 6’2” all leg’s player. I’ve been as much 4 degrees upright but early extension was the cause of that. A little change in the posture and I’m now 3 upright. I need at least 1” over on the shaft. 85-87 mile an hour swing speed and the regular shaft still works well. Good luck and happy golfing.
6’8” golfer- thanks buddy!
6'7" funny i used to watch Kutcher hit on pga he always seen to be rocking on his heels when i tries that with right shoulder down and in a bit easily added 20 yards on my drive...i think starting on heels as tall guy we need that as there is much more distamce to cover and by the time we hit the ball weight transitions to correct spot once we get to the ball
Good call ..Faldo was pretty tall
Lots of ankle knee & hip flex
I’m having trouble keeping the weight on the heels consistently through the swing. Any advice on how to overcome this?
Needed this ha ha 6ft 6
I really need golf lessons lmao
You should try it online Lesson, they are tremendous!
Please more videos for us tall guys!
Yes sir! 🙏🏻🎯⛳️
As a 6’7” golfer thank you
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6'4. The struggle is real
I'm a shorter golfer (5'8") but have a fused spine from surgery 40 years ago and only my bottom two vertebrae work. Standing up straighter at address makes a lot of sense for me as it makes the swing MUCH easier on my back as there is much less side bend (which is impossible for me to do). Is standing up taller something you would recommend for people with a bad back and if so, would I need to get refit with longer clubs to adjust for that? Thanks!
You bet it would be good for you! There is a combination of things you can do to really help your back and turn more easily side bend.
Would be a good idea to do an online lesson with me and I can give you a bunch of drills to work on to improve your swing without straining anything. Let me know when we can set something up!
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Can I use normal clubs at 6'5? Hurts my back when I try and use them, and it's harder to stay in the barrel.
Hell no, add an inch and take care of your back
@@paulgormangolf I can't even hit the ball with the normal club. I keep missing lol
I’m very new into golf, I have no proper technical teaching or swing mechanics but absolutely love the game. My problem - I’m 6’7, so off the rack clubs are too short. I want clubs and lessons but am worried that both lessons with improper length clubs or trying to be fitted for a set of clubs without any proper swing mechanics would be spinning my tires in the mud. So, I’m not sure where to start. Any suggestions?
Where do you live? I would say an online lesson would be cool help you set up use some of my set up procedures to get in the same alignment with your body and show you what to do
I’m 6’8”. Started with a used set had the 5, 7, 9 & PW extended. Got good enough to play entire course with them. Then bought a new set all clubs extended with jumbo grips
Very very helpful. I'm 6'1 and even then start to feel myself getting pulled over towards the ball at address. Nice to know to not be afraid to bend the knees a bit instead of collapsing over.
Very good!
If only my 6'9 ass found this video sooner
Haha thank you for your support! I should make the second video on this some new ideas to help you big dudes!
Surely, if you have the correct length clubs, it shouldn't be any different for tall golfers?!
@@b0ris360 that’s correct, to a degree.
The taller golfer needs to be aware of the neck tilt over the ball and also the relax scapulas when setting up so that the arms can stretch down easier
I am 6'8", so if I am understanding correctly, taller golfers should stand more upright?
No no
Much more ankle knee and hip flex
6'4 golfer here WTF 36.75. How tall is this golfer and what is his WTF measurement? His irons look way too short for him.
Needs shaft extensions immediately. He will never strike the ball consistently with off the rack clubs, it’s impossible. Not only does he need shaft extensions but he needs to go a few degrees upright as well. His turf interaction is going to be terrible, he will struggle with contact and direction. Probably tops a lot of balls, being crouched down like that makes you come up out of your stance then your standing up and your clubs are too short to even remotely salvage it. It’s really tough, I’ve done it before, getting the right shafts and the proper lie angle made everything feel like it was easy mode. He needs it DESPERATELY or he won’t be playing the game for long because it’s going to be a miserable game and he will probably have some back pain as well.
That guy is all legs. Get him at least +1 inch clubs, damn.
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Why can’t they just make shafts for irons that are 2” longer? 1” isn’t enough for 6’5”
I don’t know either, you’d have to custom order them. Thank you for your support.
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He's never going to get in the posture with a 1"" longer club.
Add another inch!!
At 6ft 6 this is a very helpful go to guide when I lose my way with the swing. 1 inch longer on my clubs jumbomax grips. Would be good to see more videos and tips for the taller golfer 🏌️♂️
How tall is the guy on the vid
6’6”
@@paulgormangolf im 6'3 how many inch should i extend?
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Extending club length is key. I am 6’ 5’’ and playing with clubs off the shelf is not helpful. You learn bad habits due to ergonomics being off. The moment I heard he had standard length the rest of the video was meh. Use tools that are comfortable to get the job done big guys!
2 inches bigger grip up right shaft angles!
He clearly needs much longer clubs no?
Sucks we have to spend more money to play golf comfortably like shorter folks
Tall guy walk away. This guy doesn’t know what he’s talking about! He trying to get you to posture like him, you can’t. Your initial set up was good. Weight in heels? Pelvis out? Your path and timing are off. Refund.
I agree I mean for one you can talk about being upright as much as you like, we’ll just miss the ball by 6 inches! Also I’m sure he’s nice and all but it’s hard to take a guys opinion who let say, ‘never used a longer club’