Cutting down a putter - problem?

[Range King]

Hello,

Over the years, I kept buying 35" putters, but recently I changed my putting stroke, and would like to use a shorter putter.

Can I just take off 1" from the butt end and putt a new grip on? Or is the clubhead somehow adjusted to the shaft length?

Also I am worried about putting the grip back on. I figure I need to get it back on perfectly. Any special tips for regripping a putter?

thx,
Dom

[dzdncfsd]

I just had my putter cut down 1 1/2 inches from 35" and they just cut it down from the butt section and regripped normally. I would have done it myself but like you was nervous so I had a local club builder do it. He said that with some shafts you have the option to remove length from either end however he always recommends removing from the butt section.

[Bryan SD2]

Regripping a putter is easy, just like any other club with one exception... The flat part on the front of the grip and the usually fatter part that rests in your top hand (left hand for a conventional right handed putter). The key is aligning both squarely on the shaft.

Here is a tip... If you are pleased with the alignment of the grip you have now, mark the "center" of the shaft with a Sharpie marker or piece of tape, or both. Make sure your mark extends down the shaft a few inches. Most puttergrips have a small notch at the grip opening, most about the same size as this "--" on your computer monitor. This should be used to square up the putter grip with the mark on your shaft. Use the mark on your current grip, mark it, and along the new grip to it.

Another tip is to use PLENTY of grip solvent. It will dry later, no problem, and you want to be able to make small adjustments to the grip even after it has been all the way on for 30 seconds. Make these adjustments with he putter in an address position.

Tape a crumpled up paper towel around the shaft midway if you are worried about solvent trickling down the length of the shaft to the putterhead. It should not harm any putterhead, but I've never regripped an exotic putter like a copper plating or something similar.

[tristanhilton85]

I had my putter shortened from 35" to 33"... Had my local golf shop do it... He just took of the grip, cut down the butt end, and put the grip back on... cost me $3.

[enis750]

cutting the putter from the butt will affect the overall swingweight of the putter
it will feel lighter of course
i beleive it is 6 swing weight points for every inch

MOST will either not notice it or get used to the new feeling quick
if it bugs you that much, you can have it extended back to 35" or compensate w lead tape on the sole of your putter

mine new Circa 62 says its "prefectly balanced" at 35"....well prefectly balance or not, i still cut it down to 34"
i havent gamed it outside yet, so cutting it now, get used to it over winter, i wont be the wiser
i actually cut it before it even rolled a dozen putts w it inside

tonns of people do it
good trip from Bryan above regarding the sharpie marker on the shaft BEFORE you remove the old grip
i do all my own grips and its honestly the easiest thing in the world to do
watch a you tube vid on it, thats what i did

[Danattherock]

I had my putter shortened from 35" to 33"... Had my local golf shop do it... He just took of the grip, cut down the butt end, and put the grip back on... cost me $3.

Yeah, this is a simple thing. Not much to think about. Cheap to get done at any golf shop and will take 5 minutes.