Can you go too short

[Robobum]

If you go really short with the putter length - will it cause inherent problems with stroke/ alignment?

Just got a putter that is cut to 30.5" - I think it used to be Jimmy Crankies

 

[Scotty_Tom]

Garrigus (sp) was using a 28" Cameron a couple of years ago, will see if I can find a picture I took.....

 

[CMAC]

If you go really short with the putter length - will it cause inherent problems with stroke/ alignment?

Just got a putter that is cut to 30.5" - I think it used to be Jimmy Crankies

see you see me, that length of putter is fandabydozy 'n that




Only you can tell but I cant see any issues with short putters. Isn't there a PGA tour pro who uses his kids putter?

 

[duncan mackie]

Phil M's used them most lengths, and is generally using pretty short ones recently

then there's Michelle W.......

 

[scratch]

Should be fine as long as you don't kneel down and anchor it to your chest :thup:

 

[Foxholer]

Garrigus (sp) was using a 28" Cameron a couple of years ago, will see if I can find a picture I took.....

A June 2011 article.
http://blogs.golf.com/equipment/2011/06/robert-garrigus-making-big-noise-with-a-small-putter.html

Has since gone to a 46" one!

Who knows what he'll have in 2016!

 

[JustOne]

I had one cut to 28" and it was brilliant on fast greens... rubbish on fluffy Winter ones though as it feels quite light and you really have to swing it.

 

[macca64]

Just got the new ping adjustable one, why not try that out ?

 

[tsped83]

Some of the guys at my club think I'm crackers for having a 33" putter. I bought a 35" Nome on here and then got it cut to 33", most comfortable length for me and my ropey style. Had a 32" once before but it was a killer on my back.

 

[Lump]

I've been told by my pro that too short of a putter can cause alignment issues, your eyeline goes from being above the putting like to beyond it. Wether that is true or not I'm not sure.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I wouldn't go below 33 inches as it doesn't work for me but it is such a personal thing if short gets it in the hole quicker then go for it

 

[Robobum]

I had one cut to 28" and it was brilliant on fast greens... rubbish on fluffy Winter ones though as it feels quite light and you really have to swing it.

Same. It feels like I can't fail to start the thing on my line too.

 

[virtuocity]

I felt weird being 6ft and using a 33" putter, but it seems to work for me.

 

[NuShooz]

mine is cut to 30" and its the best club in the bag as its the only one that behaves consistently. i'm 5'8" but it just feels right to me.

 

[Fader]

If you go really short with the putter length - will it cause inherent problems with stroke/ alignment?

Just got a putter that is cut to 30.5" - I think it used to be Jimmy Crankies

No it was t jimmys it was my brothers! He's got a TM white smoke in 29" with a superstroke grip that he is bloody lethal with. I go d it a bit to short and found that 33" is perfect for me. But if it works then I don't think the length matters.

 

[Region3]

I've been told by my pro that too short of a putter can cause alignment issues, your eyeline goes from being above the putting like to beyond it. Wether that is true or not I'm not sure.

Id say this ^^^

If you just bend further as the putter gets shorter there has to be a point where your eyes are beyond the ball. Having said that, if it works who cares.

If you like it but it feels too light it has to be worth trying either lead tape or a lighter grip.

 

[Coatsy79]

I felt weird being 6ft and using a 33" putter, but it seems to work for me.

I'm 6ft1 and I had mine cut to 32" it's perfect for my setup, gets me right over the ball, add that to my 1.3" superstore grip and I've never putted so well

 

[One Planer]

Recently got re-fitted for mine, so play a 34".

As has been said, I would imagine it would cause some alignment issues and probably give you a bad back after a while.

That said, if you'e comfortable with it, go for it.

 

[Hacker Khan]

Just got the new ping adjustable one, why not try that out ?

Eye, I won one of those Scottsdale ones in a competition. If someone is concerned about the putter length then get one of those and just play around with it until you find the length that suits you.

I am sure there is more to it as there always is, but in my book if most of your puts with a 32 inch shaft are there or there abouts and most with a 35 inch shaft are not then there you go, sorted. Putting should be the easiest thing to see if it works or not by messing around with shaft lengths as the desired outcome is pretty simple, does it go in the hole or not.

And if the shaft length makes no difference and most are missing no matter what the length is then it's probably your rubbish putting style. And if most are going in no matter what your shaft length is then it's your excellent putting style.