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ThumbtackR9 Established Member

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Just bought a used XG 7 putter to try.  I tend to bend over a bit more than usual and I am going to try and get a straight back and straight through stroke and get it right.  The putter is a 34" and it seems like it may be a little too long. I am 5'8" and I think my arms are a little long.  I want to cut one inch of the putter.  I was wondering if it would effect the putter to cut it off one inch and regrip it with the same grip. This shouldn't change the actual weight of the putter but I was wondering if it would change anything else.  Any suggestions.  Thanks


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Reducing the length of any club will lower the swing weight...like choking up on a bat.  That is not, necessarily, a bad thing and could, in fact, be an improvement.  You may want to experiment with gripping down 1 inch...or not.  Personally, I find a shorter, lighter, putter more to my liking.

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On 7/1/2017 at 10:29 AM, ThumbtackR9 said:

Just bought a used XG 7 putter to try.  I tend to bend over a bit more than usual and I am going to try and get a straight back and straight through stroke and get it right.  The putter is a 34" and it seems like it may be a little too long. I am 5'8" and I think my arms are a little long.  I want to cut one inch of the putter.  I was wondering if it would effect the putter to cut it off one inch and regrip it with the same grip. This shouldn't change the actual weight of the putter but I was wondering if it would change anything else.  Any suggestions.  Thanks

No man. Taking an INCH of SHAFT that has WEIGHT off the club, does in fact reduce the weight and has an affect on the club. You are a 18 handicap - don't go tinkering with your clubs. You don't know what you are doing yet. Go to a professional for help.


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On 7/1/2017 at 10:29 AM, ThumbtackR9 said:

Just bought a used XG 7 putter to try.  I tend to bend over a bit more than usual and I am going to try and get a straight back and straight through stroke and get it right.  The putter is a 34" and it seems like it may be a little too long. I am 5'8" and I think my arms are a little long.  I want to cut one inch of the putter.  I was wondering if it would effect the putter to cut it off one inch and regrip it with the same grip. This shouldn't change the actual weight of the putter but I was wondering if it would change anything else.  Any suggestions.  Thanks

You could do that... With a putter it won't effect much. If I were you I would have a fitter or clubmaker do it though. Just to make sure it is done correctly. (The cutting down part anyway)

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8 hours ago, ChillyDip69 said:

 You are a 18 handicap - don't go tinkering with your clubs. You don't know what you are doing yet.

Not necessary - not helpful to belittle people

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I'm around 5'9" and am very glad that I got a 33" putter.  Arms are able to hang more naturally without having to grip down on the putter and and my stroke felt a bit more fluid that way.  I'd agree that you should have a professional do it, just to make sure it's done right.

Looks like that putter is face balanced, so you made the right choice for your straight back-straight through stroke.  Best of luck and enjoy the new putter!

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ThumbtackR9 Established Member

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I am going with 33".  It if feels like the head is too light I'll add a little lead tape.  I doubt very seriously if I will be able to tell any difference.  I have another putter that is 33" long and it feels more comfortable to me.  Thanks for all the input.


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I cut the putter off and re griped it. I like the feel of it and I feel more comfortable.  When I get in my stance I have a inch or so of the end of the putter sticking above my hand and my left arm is pretty straight in line with the putter with my eyes over the ball. I am trying to develop the straight back and straight through stroke.  When I hit the sweet spot on the putter it feels great and hardly makes a sound.  Problem is I am not hitting it most of the time.  I have always brought the putter back too low and I think I am not picking it up high enough to hit the center of the ball.  What is strange is I can be walking off the green and putt it one handed with my right hand and it sounds perfect but when I put with both hands it sounds different.  I have a mark all the way around the ball and I can pretty well roll it end over end.  I really like what I have I have just got to start hitting it solid.  

I can't really tell any difference in the putter except it is shorter.  


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On 7/8/2017 at 10:39 AM, ThumbtackR9 said:

I have always brought the putter back too low and I think I am not picking it up high enough to hit the center of the ball.

Try imagining that you're putting over a stack of 2-3 coins placed before the ball.  That'll help you hit the ball's equator.

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