Distance Control

How to determine which putter length is right for you. A case can be made that your putter is the most important club in the bag, since it’s the one that’s most frequently used. And one key element to finding a putter that’s right for you is determining the proper length. “Having the right length is one of the most important aspects to a properly fit putter,” says Rick Grewe, putter specialist at the Roger Dunn Golf Shops Superstore in Santa Ana, Calif. “Too long or too short, and you compensate with your body causing mis-hits, inconsistency in the path, poor setup and even back discomfort.” Length affects the entire setup, Grewe says. If the shaft is too long, it’ll require you to stand too far back from the ball. If the shaft is too short, you’re going to crouch and your eyes will go outside the target line leading to inconsistency. So how to determine the proper putter length? “If you grip a standard length putter and find you’re gripping down the shaft, that is not good and you will need a shorter putter,” Grewe said. “If you grip beyond the end of the putter, you will need a longer [...]