Putter Length For Me?

[Dent]

Im ready to order a putter online, but I'm really not sure what length I need. I need a putter length in which I have room for growing into also.

Im currently 16 and Im about 5'8" - 5'10" not completely sure. What length do you suggest I need? I dont have a really bent back stance when Im putting either.

Is there a chart anywhere I can use?
Also, what is the difference between centre shafted and other shaft positions?

Thanks,
Dent

[Lefty39]

I'm 15 and around 5'7 5'8, and I use a 34" putter, and it's perfect length, because I don't bend my stance that much either. I think you would be good with a 34", 34.5", or a 35".

[nykfan4life]

It really depends on your stance, one would have to see it. I'm 5' 5" and i use a 32.5, but I was using a 35, until I got fitted and found out i need a 32.5

[Wisco-Kid]

Dent, it is a matter of personal preference. I am 5'10" and I played a 35 inch for a long time and it never felt right. I got fitted at Golf Galaxy and now I play a 34 inch putter and it is perfect. I dont bend over very much either. I was surprised how much that one inch difference made for me. Maybe you could go to a golf store and try some of the putters out and see which length you really like and then you could order that one online.

[iacas]

Dent, it is a matter of personal preference.

I believe so as well. We just had a thread that asked for your height + putter length. I'm 5'10" and use a 33" putter.

The thread saw people 6'2" using 33" putters and people 5'8" using 35" putters. And vice versa. Choose the putter length that: a) feels most comfortable to you b) allows you to make a repeatable stroke Some people buy a 35" putter and grip down an inch or two, then grip at full length for the really long putts. I never personally cared for that method, but you might like it.

[shortgame85]

I believe so as well. We just had a thread that asked for your height + putter length. I'm 5'10" and use a 33" putter.

I am 5'6". I use a 32" putter. I find myself gripping down a bit on short putts and gripping a bit more toward the top on the longer putts. I started doing that because it just felt better and because I felt I could control the speed of the ball better this way. But I would guess that different people will use those techniques that work best for them and, many may change techniques several times through the years.

[Dent]

I believe so as well. We just had a thread that asked for your height + putter length. I'm 5'10" and use a 33" putter.

Erik, you actually just perfectly described what I do. I've always felt comfortable with my old putter and I just measured it. Turns out it is a 35" I grip down about an Inch or 2 on it also. So I think the length is good and I'll stick with the same length.

[DavidFehertysBike]

You also have to throw lie angle into the mix. For example: a 34 inch putter with two degrees upright lie angle will in effect be a 35 or 35.5 inch putter if you dont address it properly, and vise versa in flat lie angles.

[LottaBalata]

I'm 6'2", and I feel comfortable with a 33" putter. I have a couple 35's and I simply choke down on them.

Just seems to be a comfort thing for me I guess.

[nykfan4life]

actually I do agree, you can get by with whatever feels comfortable

[michaeljames92]

i'm 6'1"and my bro is 6'7" so i expect to grow another few inches at least. i think my putter is 35" but i'm not sure. often i choke a little down the grip on shorter putts to get a better feel. As iacas said many people tall or short use different length putters, so my advice would be to try out different lengths and pick the one you're most comfortable with