extended shaft putters

[cleanstrike]

Just been watching the highlights of the world cup at Melbourne on Eurosport. On the greens, I noticed that some players were using putters with extremely long shafts that almost came up to their chins. Is there a technical reason for using putters like that or is it just what some players prefer? I'm wondering if they might give better control or something.

 

[One Planer]

Just been watching the highlights of the world cup at Melbourne on Eurosport. On the greens, I noticed that some players were using putters with extremely long shafts that almost came up to their chins. Is there a technical reason for using putters like that or is it just what some players prefer? I'm wondering if they might give better control or something.

I take it you missed the whole anchoring of broom handle and belly putters with only joining recently?

http://forums.golf-monthly.co.uk/showthread.php?51804-Anchored-or-Not&highlight=anchoring

The anchoring of the putters is also being banned in the next rules change. The can still use the longer putters, but can't anchor them to the body.

 

[cleanstrike]

I read the thread you pointed me to and I've read about it elsewhere as well. It certainly appears to be a contentious issue; wars have been fought over less.