How long should counter balance putters be?
A Counter Balanced putter fitted correctly will be long enough to have an additional 2”-3” above the top hand to achieve a smooth and balanced feel. It’s also critical to add the correct weight in the grip end, which varies based on length, head weight, and desired feel.
Should I counter balance my putter?
The higher the MOI, the more accurate your miss-hits (in both direction and distance). Counter-weighting your putter can effectively slow down your hands as well, allowing the head to swing more naturally through the ball.
How long should my putter be for my height?
The length of the putter will be directly related to your height. If you are 6 feet or taller, you will need a 35 inch putter, 5’9″ to 6″ suggests a 34 inch putter, while 5’6″ to 5’9″ suggests a 33 inch putter.
Who should use a 38 inch putter?
If you’re 6 feet 2 or taller, use a belly putter with a shaft length between 45 and 47 inches. Use a 41- to 44-inch putter if you’re 5 feet 9 to 6 feet 1 tall. If you’re 5 feet 8 or shorter, the correct length is between 38 1/2 inches and 40 inches.
Where should putter balance point be?
If you balance your putter on your finger you will find a point where the weight in the head balances the weight at the grip end. This is your putter’s balance point. (This is not to be confused with the direction your putterface points when balanced on your finger – skywards, to the ground, or somewhere in between).
How do you know if a putter is counterbalanced?
A standard putter has weight in the club head and is relatively light in the rest of the club. This makes the balance points on the putter very close to the head of the club. A counterbalance putter has extra weight in the butt end of the club to make the balance point quite a bit higher up.
How is a putter length measured?
How to measure a putters length: Step 1 – Hold your putter so that the center is flat on the ground. Step 3 – Now keeping the measuring stick as close to the shaft as possible line the top of the grip up with your ruler. Step 4 – The number that shows at the top of the grip is the length of your putter.
Is a 35 inch putter too long?
Bottom line, most people are using putters that are too long for them. Very few men will need a 35-inch putter and very few women will need a 34-inch putter. Even if you’re on the taller side—over 6 feet for men and over 5 feet 8 inches for women—it still doesn’t mean you’ll need a longer putter.
What length putter does Tiger Woods use?
35.5 inches
Woods, who was previously using a putter that measured 35.25 inches in length, is now said to be using a putter that is 35.5 inches in length.
Is a 34-inch putter too long?
How long can a counterbalanced golf putter be?
A putter can be as long as you need it to be. The USGA does not restrict how long putters can be but they must be at least 18 inches in length to be considered legal. Hopefully, you are feeling better about what a counterbalanced putter is and how it can help your golf game.
What’s the standard length of a golf putter?
For this guide, we are talking about standard length putters, generally 32” to 36”. Longer counterbalanced putters or those meant to be used with the arm-lock putting method will be different.
What makes the balance point higher on a counterbalanced putter?
A standard putter has weight in the club head and is relatively light in the rest of the club. This makes the balance points on the putter very close to the head of the club. A counterbalance putter has extra weight in the butt end of the club to make the balance point quite a bit higher up.
How do you find the right golf putter for You?
With the help of someone, have them measure the total distance from the top of your hands (basically your wrist) to the ground. Step 3: The measurement should be between 32-36” depending on your height and posture. This distance is the normal putter shaft length for you and should make it pretty easy to find the right one for your game.