Can I shorten my putter?

Shortening a putter is pretty straightforward - as it suggests, the shaft butt is cut down to your required length. Shortening will make the swing weight less, but bear in mind that a putter is less likely to be swung like any other club (hopefully lol) and therefore the change in swing weigh is much less perceptible.

Is it okay to cut down a putter?

Cutting an inch or so off the butt end of the shaft won't make an awful lot of difference to the total weight of the putter, but will make a significant difference to the swing weight, so you may need to add weight to the head. Suggest you try it as it is after being cut down.

Can I change the length of my putter?

Yes, you can extend the length of any club in the bag but it's not as simple as re-gripping a club. Instead, a club fitter will need to either add an extension or a brand-new shaft entirely. Usually, all you need is a putter extension (aka a shaft plug), some epoxy, and a new grip to lengthen.

What if my putter is too long?

A length that is too long will cause you to subconsciously stand further from the ball, moving your eyes inside, instead of over, the ball. This could mean the arc of your putter is flatter and the toe of your putter could be off the ground, pushing your aim left of target.

How long should my putter be for my height?

The length of the putter will be directly related to your height. If you are 6 feet or taller, you will need a 35 inch putter, 5'9″ to 6″ suggests a 34 inch putter, while 5'6″ to 5'9″ suggests a 33 inch putter. Customized putter are suggested for those above 6'4″ and shorter than 5'6″.

Why do pros use shorter putters?

Many players with longer arms wield shorter-than-standard putters because they feel their arms can hang more freely, thus eliminating tension in the stroke.

Is 34 inch putter too short?

Bottom line, most people are using putters that are too long for them. Very few men will need a 35-inch putter and very few women will need a 34-inch putter. Even if you're on the taller side—over 6 feet for men and over 5 feet 8 inches for women—it still doesn't mean you'll need a longer putter.

What length putter do most pros use?

Virtually every Tour player is fit to their putter. But almost no amateur players do that! The average height of a PGA Tour player today is 6' and he uses a 33.5 inch putter on average. You guys are using a 35 inch putter on average because that is the "standard" putter.

Does putter length really matter?

The length of your putter has a huge impact on your stroke. Pick the wrong size and you'll throw off your putting line. Most putters range from about 32 to 52 inches, and they're designed to keep your eyes over the ball.

Should your putter touch the ground?

You'll want to keep your putter perpendicular to the ground. 2. Once you're steady over the ball, make your stroke—strike the ball squarely on its equator without hitting any of the quarters.

Is 32 inch putter too short?

32- inches seems to be short but this depends on your setup and stature, which I am sure your PGA professional took into account when fitting you. An average height male - about 5' 9' -- should be able to use a 34 and maybe 33 inch putter very successfully.

What is the standard putter length?

The standard putter length you're going to find on the market is 35 inches. But here's the thing – a 35 inch putter is too long for most golfers. If we're determining putter length by height, a 35 inch putter is really only suitable for golfers that are 6 feet to 6 feet 2 inches in height.

Can I shorten my Scotty Cameron?

Meaning, it's simply cut down. Usually, the head weight isn't adjusted at all. So, we designed this Cameron & Crown product line not to manipulate it from a 35-inch design.

Can you change a putter shaft?

Even putter shafts can wear down over time. People often like to change the shaft in their golf club, whether it's because the current one broke or because they want to try out the newest one on the market without purchasing a new club. To help save money, this is a task anyone can do with the right tools.

Can you shorten an odyssey stroke lab putter?

The answer is yes.

What length putter does Justin Thomas use?

The backup and old gamer putters are identical in every way except for some stamping on the toe. Both have 3 degrees of loft and are 34.5 inches long. Before every event, Page takes Thomas' putter to the Titleist trailer and measures it to be sure it is perfectly on-spec and has not been damaged during travel.

What length putter does Jordan Spieth use?

The putter Spieth used to hole the deciding putt was a 35-inch Scotty Cameron 009 prototype — a TOUR-only model he has been using since he was 15. "The 009 was my favorite putter [as a junior golfer]" Spieth said at the 2015 PGA Merchandise Show.

What length was Jack Nicklaus putter?

Jack Nicklaus won the 1966 Masters tournament using this putter, the Slazenger "Jack Nicklaus" model, which was a duplicate of his usual tour putter. It measures 3.5" x 36" (8.89 x 91.44 cm). He placed lead tape on the head of the putter for better balance.

What length putter do Tour players use?

The average standard length putter used on the PGA tour is 33” to 33 ½” for men. Women will usually fit into 31” to 32 ½” lengths.

How long is Dustin Johnson's putter?

According to TaylorMade's research the Truss structure creates up to an 80 percent reduction in face deflection compared to a traditional blade putter. Johnson's Truss TB1 is 35.75 inches in length with 3 degrees loft and a swingweight of E-0.

Who should use 35 inch putter?

In general, golfers with a height of 5'9″ – 5'11” should use a 34″ length putter, 5'8″ and below should use a 33″, and those above 6′ should use a 35″ putter. A golfer's posture also contributes to putter length. Upright posture suggests a longer putter, while hunched over suggests a shorter one.

Who should use a 34 inch putter?

It might help to know that the majority of golfers using 35-inch putters are taller than 6 feet (even 36 inches in case you're very tall), or they have a posture that's more upright. As for those between 5'9” and 5'11”, a 34-inch putter is just perfect.

Should I use a 36 inch putter?

Fitting for proper putter length:

Putters are typically designed from the manufacturer to fit in the standard size golf bag which is 35-36 inches tall. Most 34-36 inch putters are too long for the average golfer. The player may sacrifice aim/alignment and path problems as a result of ill fit putter length issues.