Changing grips on 38" counterbalanced Odyssey 1wide

[jaredshows1]

Hey all!

I am currently using a counterbalanced 38" Odyssey Works 1Wide Tank.  After using it for a few months I've decided to cut it down to my normal length.  I am still wanting to try to save the XL Superstroke 2.0 (130g) grip that came standard, but in case I can't I've ordered a standard superstroke 2.0(50g). This is my first counterbalanced putter so I'm definitely not married to the concept. 

 

Has anyone made these type changes to their counterbalanced putter?  It has a 380g head with a heavier shaft, so I understand it will be heavier than putters I've gamed in the past. 

What differences have you found with switching from heavier to lighter putter and vice versa?  

Thanks in advance for feedback! 
Jared

[Adam C]

I can't speak specifically about cutting down a longer counterbalanced putter but I have used a Heavy Putter which was a thing about 13 years ago. Basically a very heavy head and shaft, face balanced putter. I also have modified several putters with weight plugs, tungsten powder, and lead tape. What I would say about all of them was I liked them much more on slower greens then faster. Also liked them more on shorter putts (inside 10 feet). That being said, I always end up going back to a more traditional weighting.

[jaredshows1]

1 hour ago, Adam C said:

I can't speak specifically about cutting down a longer counterbalanced putter but I have used a Heavy Putter which was a thing about 13 years ago. Basically a very heavy head and shaft, face balanced putter. I also have modified several putters with weight plugs, tungsten powder, and lead tape. What I would say about all of them was I liked them much more on slower greens then faster. Also liked them more on shorter putts (inside 10 feet). That being said, I always end up going back to a more traditional weighting.

Adam I'm right there with you.  The last few times I've played has been out of town and the greens are good bit slower that I'm used to.  Sunday I played a local course that always has hard fast greens and I really struggled with my speed. 

Hopefully I can find a configuration that works because I really like the shape and feel of this putter head.

[jaredshows1]

I finally made a move.  I cut down the putter from 38" to 34.5" and slapped a new super stroke 2.0 on it. After a couple trips to my local course practice greens, I am so much more comfortable with my normal length.  The putter head is still 30g heavier than I'm used to gaming but I like the extra weight thus far.  Overall, the heavier head is the only extra weight since I cut off the 110g grip and went down the 50g grip.  Saying that, I am rolling the ball with much more consistent speed which is what was looking for.

I'm playing in a four ball tournament next weekend, so I'll be able to put it through a real test then.

[Sandy Divot]

I recently bought a Ping Sigma G Tyne, and it is quite a bit heavier than the Cameron Circa 62 #6 that I usually use. I have to say, I really don't like the heavier putter. I came with a much larger grip, and that, combined with the insert, really reduced the feel. I might not have it too long.