[Martee]

Long Clubs?

Here is where IMO you can see a difference in this discussion. The self powered club can be as long as you want BUT when a golfer is attached to the club, the human factor comes into play. It will vary between golfers, not necessarily height or size, but there is a limit that each golfer can handle efficently and effectively.

But the theory is the longer the club, the more speed than can be obtained cause of the length the clubhead travels in orbit.

Kind of like swinging a 5 iron and a driver the same, the clubhead speed will be greater for the longer club. This also holds true for accelleration.

Certainly a golfer's size and physical construction can make a difference, but as we see every day golfers come in all sizes and shapes and they all can strike the ball an equally good distance and we see wee-ones out hitting the big-ones at times. Body size alone does not ensure anything, it is how it is used, the technique applied, etc. Being in good shape is a good start, having flexibility certainly helps some techniques more than others, but having a coordinated body and movements is key over size.