I'm not sure what constitutes the correct length of a putter, but I'm pretty sure mine is too long for me. The way I grip my putter is I get into my stance, let my arms dangle, and basically put my hands together on my putter grip. This feels natural to me. Doing this, my hands end up near the end of the grip. I don't like choking up on my putter.

My Question is where can I shorten my putter and around how much does that usually cost?

It'll probably cost a new grip and a few bucks labor at a place like Golfsmith. Go pick out a grip you think you'll like and take it up to them. They should be able to do it right on the spot if they're not too busy. I think mine cost like 15-20 bucks including the expensive grip I chose. Some people (lol Scotty Cameron) will tell you that you're changing the weight and balance of the putter, but in my opinion, the positive benefits of having a putter that actually fits you will WAY outweigh any slight negatives caused by cutting a few inches off your putter.


I firmly believe that 80-90% of all golfers putt with a putter that is too long for them, so kudos to you for doing something about it. You'll thank yourself immediately when you start lining up putts better and just generally feel more comfortable over the ball.

fwiw Ive cut my putter down to 32 inches and its worked out great

Wait, are you saying I should just go all the way and get everything properly fitted? Not just the length?

Not at all. I was just saying that there is a school of thought out there, namely by Scotty Cameron that says this.


I think it'll be fine I cut my STX down to 31" the day I got it brand new because the shortest they made stock at the time in the particular model I have is 33".

Easy to cut it down, if you want to preserve the swing-weight (how heavy it feels) have them measure it before cutting it down. You can buy lead tape for a few bucks and apply it to the clubhead to get the feel you want. Cutting it down will make it feel much lighter.

I'd definitely see how it feels after being cut down before worrying about any lead tape. Applying the tape off center could mess things up a bit.

Cutting a putter down any significant amount will destroy the swing weight. There are a bunch of ways to get the weight back. You can slap some tape on the bottom, add tungsten powder down the shaft or even drill some holes in the bottom and fill it with a heavy substance. Even a lighter grip will help some.

I would take a hacksaw to it if I was you. Save yourself some $$.

Which Scotty Cameron theories do you disagree with? It is a fact that changing length changes swing-weight. It is also a fact that changing length changes the effective lie angle. Obviously OP must be careful if he adds lead tape or any other type of weight to the club after he cuts it down to maintain some semblance of original balance (re heel-toe, sweet spot, etc)

I don't actually disagree with them. I just don't think it's necessary for most people to even begin to worry about them when there are so many other customizations they could make to their equipment that would help them more, not to mention better physical mechanics before those finer points like changing how a putter shaft flexes and releases will even matter.

Weight was another thing I was wondering about. Golfsmith can probably add on some weight, right? I remember playing with someone who had a short heavier than usual putter. It was pretty nice.