Proper legnth of putter?

[Nick77]

is there a set rule on what length putter you should used based on your height?

[mybloodinvt]

No such rule.

[ControlJunkie]

http://thesandtrap.com/bag_drop/choo..._for_your_game

[deronsizemore]

Nope. Depends on your arm length, posture, etc. As a rule of thumb though, most people use a putter that's too long for them (according to the putting gurus out there).

[Fozcycle]

I am 5' 7" and found over the years that a 33" putter fits my frame better as I stand over the ball and allow my arms to drop. Most putters are 35", so I just have them cut to 33". Except for my Scotty.....it's a 35" so I just choke up.

But I know 6" guys that use a 33' putter as well.

It's all in how you address the ball......

[18 Birdies]

there is no set rule, im 6' and i use a 34''.

[NormH3]

The putter has to be long enough to reach your hands.

[tatertot]

I'm 6-5 and use a 33" putter.

[Clambake]

is there a set rule on what length putter you should used based on your height?

Yes there is:

PL = [pi*(H-3.45)/L2 + k*(L3 - S1)/(L3-S2)] * (L4+m*C**2/m*C**2) - 1 where: PL = putter length in centimeters pi = pi (you know, 3.13159265....) H = player's height in cm L2 = players waist size before a round (i.e. before 12 beers on the course) k = universal putter constant as defined in the "Physics of Golf" L3 = player's shoe size (European sizing convention) S1 = Stimpmeter reading of the fastest greens you typically play S2 = Stimpmeter reading of the slowest greens you typically play L4 = length of your left leg femur in cm m = mass of the golfball in grams C = speed of light in meters/second Strict adherence to the above formula will result in the perfect putter length that is scientifically proven to reduce your putts per round by 25%. Unless it doesn't.

[Dub]

Yes there is:

He speaks the truth here. If you use this forumla and drink a beer every two holes....you'll putt like a tour player!!!!!

I've heard what DeronSizemore stated before....I've gamed the shorter putters and tried to let my arms extend further down, hang naturally. I didn't do so well. I went back to the length I generally always use....35" (I'm 6'5").

[wubskis]

6'3, use a 34". When I bought it (fairly recently) I was after another 35", but the guy was telling me my posture was wrong and this that and the other. So I tried the 34", felt like a hunchback at first but I've never been on better form.

Try to get fit, but if not don't be surprised if you're comfortable with something you didn't expect. The latter part of that sentence is way open to interpretation, wow.

[lpuppy79]

just test out a bunch of putters and feel which length is right for you. the length is different for everyone.