Should putters be capped at 38 inches?

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By MEGA_MAN_XIII

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  1. MEGA_MAN_XIII

    MEGA_MAN_XIII
    MARYLAND

    Military

    I think along with anchored putters, the long, separated "split grip" putters should have been outlawed as well. I think putters should be capped at 38 inches (I'd say 35 inch shafts but some guys at 6'8 and maybe 35 might be too short). Only club in the bag that people are allowed or choose to swing differently. I think a traditional putting stroke with whatever grip type you choose should be a requirement. Langer said if he wasn't winning so much with that putting stroke nobody would have a problem with it but personally I am against it regardless of whether or not you're good with it. DeChambeau got the side saddle outlawed. Should make it uniform.

  2. Don O

    Don O
    Madison, WI

    Allowing the only parts of the body be the hands to touch the putter would simplify whether the stroke is conforming or not.
    Can we be sure if Langer or McCarron’s hands/thumbs are not anchored, even if the putter is not? Woods had the yips for awhile back with his wedges. Had to address that one way. Should putter yips be treated any differently? Same with arm locks.
    Just a discussion point. I don’t feel as strongly about this as much as degrading the ball.
    Older players may not be able to center their eyes over the ball with a 33-35 inch putter. I guess they can use longer putters for recreational rounds or as allowed by local rule.

  3. MEGA_MAN_XIII

    MEGA_MAN_XIII
    MARYLAND

    Military
    I don't see so much an issue with the arm lock because you're still gripping the club in a "traditional" manner. The long belly putters with 1 hand way up top with a substantial gap between the lower hand seems unfair. Nobody swings any other club like that. Why should the putter, which obviously gets the most swings in a round, be treated any different. Different grip choices are fine but your hands should be touching or "close proximity" imo
  4. Dale V

    Dale V
    Surprise AZ

    I have always thought that the definition of a "swing" should be a stroke made with both thumbs pointing downwards and no part of the club touching any part of the arms or body except the hands. That would still allow; left hand low, claw, and traditional grips. One handed swing would also be allowed.
  5. MEGA_MAN_XIII

    MEGA_MAN_XIII
    MARYLAND

    Military
    As I replied to the above comment, I don't see so much an issue with the arm lock (as long as there is a max length of 35? 36? 37? 38 inches? Can't belly it obviously but the arm lock still requires a "traditional" grip. Both hands touching or in "close proximity". Should have to make a traditional stroke.
  6. Tom

    Tom
    Rochester NY

    If the long putter is so great why isn’t everyone doing it? LPGA, PGA, KORN FERRY, CHAMPIONS, .. even US Amateurs.. you see a very, very small fraction of players doing it. These are people whose careers are on the line. Wouldn’t they all do it. Because a long putter works for one doesn’t mean it works for another.

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