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I was just wondering if anyone could suggest the best course of action to take:
I have a 34" Odyssey Rossie putter. I have been recently messing around with a 33" length in stores, and it feels so much more natural. My question is should I look at having my current putter shortened, or is it better to buy a new one, in proper length? I didn't know if shortening length will affect the balance, feel, etc. Thanks for your comments! |
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| # 1 3/31/2011 2:01:20 PM |
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I am in the same boat. The shorter putter feels better to me too.
I have been pondering the same thing |
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| # 2 3/31/2011 3:37:17 PM |
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I would have it shortened and gripped.That is unless you have found one that feels good and looks the way you want it.
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| # 3 3/31/2011 4:31:23 PM |
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I would just cut it down. You could have it done for probably around $20, with a new grip installed or do it yourself for the price of a new grip. Its not rocket science cut of th grip with a utility knife and cut the shaft off with a hacksaw.
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| # 4 3/31/2011 8:33:06 PM |
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Cut it down, save $160.00 and instead spend $15-- on a new grip~
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| # 5 3/31/2011 9:18:52 PM |
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Unless you and your current putter are on bad terms, just cut it down.
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| # 6 3/31/2011 10:42:39 PM |
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I went the opposite way...instead of spending $170 on a new long putter...i spent $40 (labor included) on a new 50" shaft and two piece grip and turned my standard 35" into a long putter.
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| # 7 3/31/2011 11:44:02 PM |
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shorten the one you have
I once cut down my 35" to about 30", and each time I cut it down, I liked it more and more. |
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| # 8 4/1/2011 8:28:43 AM |
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Thanks everyone for your input!
Looks like I'm cutting it down.........a different grip is enough to counter balance, or do will I need to look at adding weight at the grip end as well? -VJ |
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| # 9 4/1/2011 10:18:04 AM |
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Thanks everyone for your input! Looks like I'm cutting it down.........a different grip is enough to counter balance, or do will I need to look at adding weight at the grip end as well? -VJ I don't think I would worry too much about adding counter weight |
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| # 10 4/1/2011 6:07:31 PM |
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Thanks everyone for your input! Looks like I'm cutting it down.........a different grip is enough to counter balance, or do will I need to look at adding weight at the grip end as well? -VJ Shorten the shaft by an inch or two will not need counter weights. If you use a heavier grip than the original probably would produce more difference than the shorter shaft. If anything, after shortening the shaft you may want to add weight to the head, by either lead tape of insert weight in the shaft to the hosel. Counter weight is added to the grip end. |
