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10-12-2005 10:20 AM #1
Changing putter length?
Just wondering if one can easily convert a putter's length without effecting performance? I find most 35 inch putters too long. I like to see or try one at 34 inches...or maybe shorter at 33 inches. If I buy a 35 inch putter, I would like a local clubmaker to convert it to 33-34 inches without performance issues.
Dave
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10-12-2005 10:49 AM #2Originally Posted by DavidY[COLOR=green][B]Golf is a game invented by the same people who think music comes out of bagpipes.[/B][/COLOR]
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10-12-2005 12:32 PM #3
If you shorten it it will be a bit more upright, I would think you could get away with this bit more on a putter if you are only going from a 35 tp 34/33. You could do this yourself very easily unless you can find a club maker who can flaten the lie angle to original specs once it has been cut. Otherwise, grad a saw and chop it off!
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10-12-2005 08:48 PM #4
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10-12-2005 09:04 PM #5
DavidY. Nothing is keeping you from gripping down and see what it feels like. If after a while you seem to putt better then if you still want to do this have someone measure the swingweight then have it cut then add lead tape to bring it back up to its original swingweight. Your best bet would be to go see a competent clubmaker who does putter lie fitting.
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10-12-2005 09:12 PM #6Originally Posted by el tigre
Sorry Terry but I do not agree with you on this one. 80% of distance is generated by loft. Robotic studies have shown that the difference in yardage between a 42 inch driver and a 46 inch driver is only 2 yards. Moreover you may hit the shorter driver even farther because you are more likely to find the sweetspot more often with a shorter club.
You might be interested in the following:
A test was done in San Diego by Golf Laboratories using two Nike 460 drivers. One at 43.5" and one at 45". 8 golfers were used. 4 with handicaps of 10 or less, four 11 or above. Distance went up by 5%. Dispersion went up a whopping 500%!
Please also read the following.
http://www.pga.com/improve/tips/equi...shon080304.cfm
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10-13-2005 09:41 AM #7Originally Posted by Chieflongtee
Personally, I use a short putter - a 33" Odyssey most of the time and a 32" Golfworks some of the time. Both were originally 34" that I had cut down.[COLOR=green][B]Golf is a game invented by the same people who think music comes out of bagpipes.[/B][/COLOR]
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09-28-2006 10:12 AM #8
Sorry for bringing this topic back up. Awhile ago, I bought a 34" Rife Guerin 2 Bar Blade putter with adjustable weights (a total of three different weights provided). I have found that I still have to choke down to putt properly (by feel). If I shorten this putter by an inch or two, is it correct that I don't need to adjust the swingweight (it's already adjustable to a certain extent) or just adjust my putting stroke accordingly? Thanks.
Dave
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09-28-2006 10:58 AM #9
I'm looking at getting an Oddysey putter at 34". I was considering getting a 35" and cutting it myself as they are pretty common. But you're telling me Oddysey has made different head weights and shafts for each putter length? Just wanted to confirm before I start hacking away.
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09-28-2006 11:10 AM #10
Guys, don't sweat the whole swingweight deal for a putter.
When it comes to putters TOTAL WEIGHT is much more important. Taking an inch off the shat will reduce the total weight by a miniscule amount.
The reason for changing the length is to get the putter at the right position WRT to your eyes/body. I.e. it move the ball closer to you so your stroke can be more pendulum like.
The thing to worry about when changing length is the lie of the putter. If the lie was correct at the original length you may need to get it adjusted. Of course if it was incorrect originally it may now be correct.
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09-28-2006 01:45 PM #11Originally Posted by Smoothie
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09-28-2006 01:57 PM #12"Richard"Guest
I had a 45" putter changed to a 32" putter
works great. You have to remember if it is a mallet putter its going to feel very head heavy (if you are cutting down a belly putter)
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10-06-2006 08:57 PM #13
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I got Don Irving (Artisan) to cut my putter down to 34" (from 35") a couple of weeks ago and add weight to maintain a D2 swingweight. I also had him install a harder rubber grip to increase the feedback. I cannot believe the difference that removing 1" can make. I feel so much more confident over the putts even though I am not fully adjusted to the shorter putter. If you are consistently putting poorly and have a 35" putter, I highly recommend you try shortening your putter. If you are a chicken, try gripping your putter an inch lower and see if you like it.
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10-06-2006 11:28 PM #14
Had my Ping cut down to 33" from 35 at Golftown. no problems with swing weight or lie angle. They can bend it for you a degree or 2 if need be. Don't sweat it
"Obstacles are what you see when you take your eyes off your goals"
HC-15.3 2009 Goal 10.0
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10-17-2006 02:30 PM #15
Nice article on putter fitting.
http://www.golfsmith.com/display_pag..._num=cm_putter[FONT=Comic Sans MS][COLOR=blue]Play it as it lies...[/COLOR][/FONT]
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10-20-2006 06:47 PM #16
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Lefty Lucas
I am abidextrous, I once golfed right-handed and now I shoot left-handed just as badly!
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10-20-2006 10:21 PM #17
Not sure if this is a dumb question, but why don't you guys just buy the putter at the length you want it instead of cutting them?
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10-20-2006 10:25 PM #18
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10-22-2006 01:02 PM #19
I was speaking in terms of people who buy from a retailer...For example...if you buy a Cameron from GT or your local pro shop, why don't people just bring it back and exchange it for the proper length? That or have a fitting done and buy the proper length right off the bat.
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10-22-2006 01:13 PM #20
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I did not notice any difference when I cut my TM Monza down to 33 from 35 inches. Oh wait, yes I did. MORE PUTTS went in the hole!
I would bet most amateurs use a putter that is too long for them.
My YES is 33 1/2" and I usually grip down another 1/2". I am 6'2" and I putt much better with a shorter putter.My opinions are my own, I do not follow others.
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10-22-2006 01:18 PM #21
Agreed. I think the reason for this is the fact most retailers and pro shops carry 35" as their standard length.
My YES Victoria is 34" and my Odyssey White Hot XG #9 is 33".
It's best to get fitted based on your putting stance too. Some people crouch over A LOT like Nicklaus used to do so they would require a shorter putter than they would think.
My point basically is that a putter is weighted for it's length. When you cut it you obviously change the way it's engineered. With the possibility to get fitted, I don't see why anyone would have to ever cut down or lengthen their putters.
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10-22-2006 01:28 PM #22
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To be quite honest I did not notice much difference in the weight of the Monza when I cut it. If weight is an issue you can always put some sand or lead powder down the shaft to make it heavier.
My YES Tracy II, now this was interesting. I was at my course one day and one of the members was on the putting green. He was trying out a YES and another putter. His YES was one of the new ones with the weights that you can change. He told me that putter was C9 swingweight when he bought it. Too light he said. He had added 9 grams of weight. He likes his putters to be at D2 swingweight.
Well I tried his, tried mine and what a difference. Mine now has 12 grams of weight added, and I notice I do not decel on short putts anymore. When I regrip this putter I will put the lead powder inside the shaft so I can get rid of the lead tape on the flange.
I realize this is off topic. But it comes down to length of putters and weighting.
OEM's should adjust the weight of a shorter putter. However it would be interesting to take a 33 and 35 inch putter, same make. Put both on the swingweight scale and see if there is any difference.
Weight is easy enough to add if you cut a shaft down. Everyone has a different feel when it comes to weight of a putter. Some like light ones, some like heavier ones. At least you can add weight!
My opinions are my own, I do not follow others.
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11-07-2006 09:15 PM #23
If I get my putter cut down an inch, is there a way to keep the original grip? Or do I have to cut it off and replace it with a new one.
Thanks!
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