I am about 5’4″ – what is the ideal length of a driver and putter for me?
I wouldn’t say that your need a custom length shaft on a driver. I would stick to a club that has a standard length shaft (45″) because your a little bit on the shorter side. If I were you I would definitely not get one of the new drivers such as the TaylorMade Burner or the Callaway FT-i simply because they come standard with a 46″ shaft (I believe). I would do some research online before buying a new driver, and make sure you get a club that is not too long for you. This would cause you to hit a lot of shots off the heel of the club because it would most likely turn out to be a little bit too long for your height.
For a putter, its all personal preference. They typically come anywhere from 33″-35″, and 33, 34, and 35 are the most common. You should try a bunch of them out and see which one you think fits you best. If you cannot test out any putters before buying one, I would go with a 34″ because you can’t really go wrong. If you decide to get a 33″ you might find out it is a little bit too short. On the other hand, a 35″ putter might feel too lengthy.
So all in all:
Driver – 45″ shaft
Putter – 34″ shaft
But once again, I am not a fitting professional, and cannot make the perfect selection for your game. These are just estimations based on your height. However, I do think this combination should work out fine for you.