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Any taller guys prefer a shorter putter?

I’ve been having some issues with my putting over the last few months and I was at a loss so I thought back to a time I thought I was putting well. The best time I recall was with a 34”, so I measured an inch off my current 35” putter and started choking down. Like clockwork, things improved. I’m not sure why or how, but I’m curious if I’m alone.
 
Well a tall guy like me uses a 33.5-34 putter. Sometimes dabble with 33.
 
Not sure what constitutes as tall, but I'm 6' and like a 33" putter. I have a couple 34" ones and I end up choking down.
 
6'4, 34" choked down on a bunch
 
Tall guy, long arms.
 
I see far more tall golfers using a shorter putter than a tall golfer in an upright stance.
The putter stroke is so unique to each golfer that you'll get a million opinions on this.

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I'm not super tall (6') but I have a 6'5" wingspan. I have found way more success with a shorter putter. I use a 33" and have thought of even trying shorter. Longer putters I feel like my elbows are at my chest and the club is flailing about. Shorter club is mich easier to control.
 
I'm 6'1 and at one point used a 33 inch putter. I thought I did pretty well with it but I was told by the experts I should be using something longer. I've been told both 34 and 35 inches. Either one feels fine but I'm not sure I putt better with one or the other. I actually kind of like the feel of the more upright putting posture.
 
I’ve dabbled a bit. Even though I tend to choke down on my 35, the shorter putter seems well, short. Initially I putted well with the shorter putter but it didn’t last. I’ve recently gone back to a putter I bought a year ago but had not played.
 
6'2" and use a 34" putter. Have got a 35" one too. Not sure I can go any lower than 34"
 
I think, as some have suggested, that proper putter length is a function of the distance from the ground to the putter’s hands while the putter is in his/her stance. The distance is affected by height, the stance (upright or more like Nicklaus‘), and The length of the putter’s arms. Long arms may dictate a shorter putter, even with a taller person.
 
Frankly it depends on arm length and posture. If you have long arms a shorter putter can make sense.
 
6’4 with a 33.5” putter.

Let marms hang naturally and I feel better short and heavier with the time putter.
 
This thread is making me rethink everything in my life and I love it.
 
Currently I switch between:

Evnroll ER5 385g w SS 3.0 w 75gram CounterCore or
Toulon Las Vegas Stroke Lab - 20g w/ 10g Leadtape w SS 3.0 and 75g Counter Core

Both are 33.5”
 
I recall reading a couple years ago that the average putter length on tour was 33.5” and average height was 6’2”? Most tour pros let their arms hang totally loose, not straight but almost.


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BluesManDan said:
I recall reading a couple years ago that the average putter length on tour was 33.5” and average height was 6’2”? Most tour pros let their arms hang totally loose, not straight but almost.


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This makes a lot of sense and I really wish I had committed to a shorter putter earlier.
 
6’2” and prefer 34. I Hague dabbled a few times with 33 and was ok with it. I actually think I may have putted better with it.

but practicing was a bit painful..
 
6’6” and I use a 35” putter, choked down a bit. My previous putter was a belly putter I had cut down to about 38 or 39”.
 
I have the newer Ping Anser adjustable putter and having some fun playing around with the length. I started at 341/4 and working down, currently im at 331/4 and may go a little shorter.
 
I'm 6'1 and I use a 32 inch putter. It is about how you setup not just how tall or arm length. My arms are not overly long nor am I bent over much. My stroke has a relatively straight and rigid left arm similar to my setup on a SW. My right hand just overlaps my left in a prayer grip and as result I don't need to bend over. My left shoulder and arm move back in a 1pc fashion. the right hand just supports the stroke but is passive
 
I’d say find a way to get fit.

Im 6’3 and was fit to 35.5
 
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