Putter Length

[d0ntell]

I'm being overloaded with information from the Alignment Golf putting DVD. One thing I was thinking about is the brief talk on putter length. I'm 6'3 and play with a 34.5" putter. More often than not I find myself choking up 1.5-2" on the grip. After hearing the talk on putter length I'm thinking of putting my putter under the knife. Would 1.5" be too much or should I not bother with it and continue chocking up? Perhaps I should practice the information on the DVD and then make a decision? Even working on the various methodologies from the DVD I still feel more comfortable choking up.

[bambam]

I'm being overloaded with information from the Alignment Golf putting DVD. One thing I was thinking about is the brief talk on putter length. I'm 6'3 and play with a 34.5" putter. More often than not I find myself chocking up 1.5-2" on the grip. After hearing the talk on putter length I'm thinking of putting my putter under the knife. Would 1.5" be too much or should I not bother with it and continue chocking up? Perhaps I should practice the information on the DVD and then make a decision? Even working on the various methodologies from the DVD I still feel more comfortable chocking up.

If you're afraid to shorten the putter, you could replace the grip with a non-taper grip and choke up as far as you need to.

[KevCarter]

I'm being overloaded with information from the Alignment Golf putting DVD. One thing I was thinking about is the brief talk on putter length. I'm 6'3 and play with a 34.5" putter. More often than not I find myself chocking up 1.5-2" on the grip. After hearing the talk on putter length I'm thinking of putting my putter under the knife. Would 1.5" be too much or should I not bother with it and continue chocking up? Perhaps I should practice the information on the DVD and then make a decision? Even working on the various methodologies from the DVD I still feel more comfortable chocking up.

DOntell,

Please keep in mind that when you shorten your putter, you are decreasing the swing weight by 3 points per 1/2 inch. Cutting the putter down 1 1/2 inches will reduce the swing weight by 9 points. A very big deal to some (like me) who like heavier feeling putters. It will take a TON of lead tape to get the putter back to where it started.

I would suggest choking down for awhile while you work on your motion along with Lynn, VJ, and the DVDs. After awhile, if you decide you want a shorter putter I would order one from a company that adjusts the swing weight to the length.

Kevin

[d0ntell]

Thanks Kevin, that's what I was worried about. I'll probably order another putter next year with a shorter shaft and adjusted swing weight. The guys at Sizemore are pretty good about making the putter how you want it. I've got 4 drivers, why not 4 putters?

[KevCarter]

Thanks Kevin, that's what I was worried about. I'll probably order another putter next year with a shorter shaft and adjusted swing weight. The guys at Sizemore are pretty good about making the putter how you want it. I've got 4 drivers, why not 4 putters?

You bet. You will use that putter a heck of a lot more than all 4 drivers put together!

Good luck.

Kevin

[d0ntell]

I decided not to experiment with my current putter so I ordered a new one. Same putter but the new one is 33" with a 10g heavier head.

Been paying a lot of attention to the putter grip as I practice in the house. I'm chocking up almost 2". I tried not chocking up and it doesn't feel like I have as much control. The new short putter should work well for me. I'll post about it next week.

[KevCarter]

I decided not to experiment with my current putter so I ordered a new one. Same putter but the new one is 33" with a 10g heavier head.

Been paying a lot of attention to the putter grip as I practice in the house. I'm chocking up almost 2". I tried not chocking up and it doesn't feel like I have as much control. The new short putter should work well for me. I'll post about it next week.

I think that was a great move d0ntell. Good luck, please let us know how it works out.

Kevin