Putter lengths

[haplesshacker]

I 'wasted' some time at the range and AG yesterday, and played around with some putters. I tried the Itsy, Sabretooth and a Bettinardi blade. My current prodder is a 35" White hot no.7.

Anyway, after the usual impromtu lesson from the guys there, I came to the conclusion that I can play with a blade style putter, but what reall made all the difference with my stroke was the length of the shaft. I cannot putt with any consistency with a 35", but could, regardless of putter type, with a 34" shaft.

Question.

Should I have my current putter cut down, and if so how is this done, does it effect the weighting in any way etc. Or, should I just ask for a new 34" putter for my 40th later this month? Then I'd have a blade and the weird looking No7.

 

[thecraw]

Easily get it cut down by your local Pro.

I got the Sabertooth from Santa and I instantly had an inch chopped off by my Pro and a thicker grip put on it.

It just felt better when I was gripping down the shaft and low and behold I find it better now.

Dont think it will effect the swing weight of the putter very much. Even if it has I still putt well with it.

 

[ademac]

Never thought about this too much before, but now I am, I'm realising that when I'm gripping my putter I'm at the bottom of the grip and possibly a fraction on the shaft.
Do you think this affects the way the putter works and is it worthgetting it cut down?

 

[thecraw]

It gives you greater control over the putter when you grip down the shaft, Barry Lane uses something like a 32" putter.

Speak to your local Pro/club fitter and seek their opinion/advice.

 

[bobmac]

Ademac. If your comfortable holding the putter way down the shaft, then obsolutely get an inch or 2 cut off. Your local pro would do it for you for no more than a couple of quid and take about 10 mins. If after trying it you dont like it, take it back and he will lengthen it again for about £5.
How much does a new Scotty cameron cost?
I am 5'9 and my putter is 32 in long.
In all the years I have adjusted putters, I have NEVER lengthened one !!!
Go on, be a devil. Give it a go

 

[need_my_wedge]

I'm 6' 2" and bought a new Ping Craz-E pautter last year replacing my 15 year old Ping Anser. The new putter has A 32" shaft and I still find myself gripping the shaft lower than the rubber grip. It doesn't feel right if I'm not touching the steel.

 

[thecraw]

Always better touching steel while putting than touching cloth!!!!!

 

[ademac]

I'll be giving my pro a call in a bit then and get it sorted. I,m 5'9 also but not sure the lenght of the shaft in my putter. I might go and measure it.
Is there a rough guide/rule for length of putter to hieght of player?

 

[bobmac]

No real guide. Some tall players putt with bent elbows and some short putters keep there elbows straight and vice versa.
I would suggest take up you putting stance, let your arms hang naturally from your shoulders and where your hands are, thats where the grip should be, but as I said some players like to bend their elbows.
Are you straight or bent? That's not a pick-up line by the way

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I'm the same. I stand bent with my eyes over the ball and my shoulders square (thanks to hours with the eyeline putting aid) but find with a 35 inch I am either bending too far to compensate so that I feel my shoulders don't rock so well but with a 34 I'm spot on.

I had a Ping Anser cut down several years ago and although my putting has been off int he time since I'm hoping my focus ont he short game this year will mean I can finally get to use it again with comfort

 

[Leftie]

Reminds me of a thread Dec '07


"Good advice on putter shaft length Homer. Had a 35" Pal 5 for about 8 years but over the years my putting style has changed and I found that I was gripping further down the shaft but not by a consistant amount. Now had 1" lopped off and although long range puts (usually ok) no difference, short puts far better as I now grip on a consistant length."

 

[AlchemyGolf]

You are always better off with a putter that is slighty shorter for you than slightly to long.

I do club repairs and refurbishment.
All you need from B&Q is a plumbers pipe cutting tool to take the excess of your shaft.
Anyone can do a regrip themselves.
This really is very easy to do yourself.

 

[tincup]

I have always preferred a shorter putter, the putter I am using at the moment is cut down to about 32", I just feel more confident with a shorter putter

 

[andiritchie]

My Scotty is 33 inch i find it more comfortable over the ball like most of you a used to grip down on 35 inch putters,i am 5 ft 10 i think it depends on how much you bend over

 

[Imurg]

Always used 35" putters until a few years ago when I left mine at home and had to borrow one from the shop. It was a 34" Ping Derby.

Won the Medal by 3 shots and putted brilliantly. Bought the putter and have stayed with 34" ever since - it just feels right.

 

[viscount17]

My B60 was a standard 35 in. off the shelf, cut down to 33 and the original grip replaced foc (I'm 5.11). Even now I tend to grip a bit lower but there's less spare to get in the way.

 

[Canfordhacker]

Always better touching steel while putting than touching cloth!!!!!

Post of the week for me. Thanks Craw!

 

[haplesshacker]

Ah. So we've reached the humour level of the forum then!

 

[TonyN]

Have a 34'' Oddeysey no 7 that I hold at the bottom of the grip. Feels like far too much grip left at the top so may have it cut down a couple of inches.

Anyone know how long/short Mickelsons is, it looks really short to me!

 

[Imurg]

I think he plays 31" but it may be 32"
Too short for me - feel like I'm going to fall over