Putter length (shortening)

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By Dougie Y

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  1. Dougie Y

    Dougie Y
    Somerset

    Hi everyone I was just wondering who if any of you shorten or regrip any of your clubs yourself? Reason I ask is I'm a short *** & so have to shorten my putter (to 32inch) for it to feel right & roll the ball with control. I recently picked up a couple of scotty's the blade I shortened right away to use & had great feed back & results. I'm just finishing the mallet now ready to use when I can play again as I'm off with an injury at the moment.

    Does anyone use shorter than me? I'd be interested to know

    Cheers

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  2. LBazzard

    LBazzard
    Essex

    Not shorter, I play my Scotty at 33, Which I shortened myself, well worth having a go yourself.
  3. david s

    david s
    South Wales

    Hi Dougie, shortening your putter will affect the swing weight, to compensate for this you can add more weight, if your putter is one of the newer models you can buy heavier weights, if not you can get some lead tape from your local pro. One thing to consider is if you shorten either your putter or irons you'll possibly need to adjust the lie of the clubs as well, best advise I can give is talk to your pro or local club fitter if you know one?
  4. Jamie L

    Jamie L
    Winnipeg, MB

    I'm 6'1" and have used a 33" putter for years. I have long arms and I feel it is the only way my arms hang properly.
  5. Dougie Y

    Dougie Y
    Somerset

    Thanks for your replies

    I'm only 5'7 but have short 29in legs & a short reach so when it comes to fitting (had one at American golf ) I full right on the cut line for 1/2 in shorter or std length irons so play std as I never grip right at the end of grip anyway.
    Putter wise I can change the weights on the Scottys but don't feel I need to as I like how they now feel, I used the blade for my last 5 rounds with putt average of 1.4, down from 1.8 so I'm happy with that.
    I have shortened all 5 of my putters myself now (1x Yes , 2x Odyssey + these 2 Scottys)
    I'm a hands on guy so like doing it myself if poss before getting my pro to do it.
    (Pics) The 2 Scottys together now at 32inch long just got to choose which to use each round now

    Here's to a new season & hope you all play well
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  6. Declan F

    Declan F
    Wexford, Ireland

    Use a 34" putter at the moment but I'm always swapping around with putters. I also regrip all of my clubs myself.

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