How to Choose the Right Putter Length
Putter length plays a critical role in your comfort, consistency, and performance on the green. From posture and stance to stroke alignment and eye position, finding a putter that fits your body and putting style is one of the easiest ways to build confidence and shave strokes off your game.
At PGA TOUR Superstore, our experts are here to explain how the wrong putter length could be impacting your game and help guide you toward the perfect fit.
Understanding Putter Length
Putter length is a key component in achieving a balanced and effective stroke. Defined as the distance from the heel of the putter head to the end of the grip, the right putter length can significantly affect your posture and alignment.
Putter lengths typically range from 33 to 35 inches, with 35 inches often listed as the standard length by manufacturers. However, that doesn’t always suit every golfer, especially those with longer arms or a more compact stance.
Using a putter that’s too long or too short can lead to inconsistent strokes - ultimately preventing you from performing your best, which is why a custom fitting is our top recommendation on how you can find the putter length that feels the best in your hands.
Factors to Consider When Choosing Putter Length
Choosing the right putter length goes beyond your height. To find the best fit for your game, keep these other key considerations in mind:
- Height and Arm Length - Taller players often need longer putters. Arm length is a big influence on which length feels most natural.
- Posture and Setup - Your natural stance and how you set up over the ball affects the optimal putter length for maintaining alignment and control.
- Stroke Style - Golfers with a straight-back, straight-through stroke may favor a different putter length than those with an arced stroke.
- Eye Position Over the Ball - Ideally, your eyes should be directly over or just inside the golf ball.
- Eye Dominance - If you're right-eye dominant, your visual perception may differ from a left-eye dominant player, influencing how you align your putter.
- Comfort and Feel - Confidence in your putter matters. A well-fitted putter should feel balanced and comfortable in your hands.
How to Measure the Right Putter Length for You
Follow these five easy steps to find the putter length that’s best for you:
Step 1: Assume your natural putting stance
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly flexed, and bent naturally at the hips.
Step 2: Grip the putter as you normally would
Hold a putter in your hands as if you're setting up for a real putt. Make sure your eyes are positioned directly over or just inside the golf ball.
Step 3: Measure from the g round to the top of the grip
With the putter flat on the ground, measure the distance from the ground up to the end of the grip. This number is your ideal putter length.
Step 4: Account for Eye Dominance
Determine whether you're right- or left-eye dominant by holding one finger in front of your face with both eyes open, then closing one eye at a time. If the finger appears to stay in the same position and doesn’t move with one eye open, that is your dominant eye. The dominant eye affects your perspective and can change how you view your alignment.
Step 5: Test different putters to find the one you like
Use putters that match your measurement and test how they feel during your stroke. Even with putters that are the same length, putters from different brands may feel and play differently in your hands, which is why it’s important to test several different options.
Step 6: Schedule an expert fitting at PGA TOUR Superstore
If you’re having trouble measuring the correct length or finding a putter you like, schedule a custom STUDIO fitting at your local PGA TOUR Superstore or shop online and check out over 300 different putter options.
Putter Length by Height: A General Starting Point
Use the chart below as a general guide to match putter length with your height. It’s a helpful starting point, but not a substitute for a professional fitting. Factors like your posture, eye position, and personal comfort all play a major role in finding the right fit.
| Golfer Height | Recommended Putter Length (inches) |
|---|---|
| Under 5'0" | 31 - 32 in. |
| 5'0" - 5'2" | 32 - 33 in. |
| 5'3" - 5'6" | 33 in. |
| 5'7" - 5'9" | 33.5 in. |
| 5'10" - 6'0" | 34 in. |
| 6'1" - 6'4" | 34.5 - 35 in. |
| Over 6'4" | 35+ in. |
Note: This guide assumes a traditional putting stance with eyes over the ball. If you use a more upright or bent posture, your ideal length may vary.
Why a Professional Putter Fitting Matters
Every golfer sees the line differently. Some prefer eyes over the ball, others slightly inside. Fitting accounts for not just height, but also how your body naturally sets up over a putt. At PGA TOUR Superstore, we offer two different types of fittings so it’s easy to get the exact level of support your golf game needs.
STUDIO Fittings
STUDIO Fittings provide an in-depth look at your putting stroke, posture, and alignment.
In this one-on-one session, certified instructors use advanced technology like SAM Putt Lab to help match you with a club tailored to your playstyle.
Ideal for serious players looking to improve consistency, STUDIO Fittings include added benefits like posture analysis and stroke tracking, and last 45 minutes to an hour and require an appointment.
Your Best Putting Starts Here: Shop Putters and Schedule In-Store Lessons Today
PGA TOUR Superstore is proud to offer a comprehensive selection of putters from the biggest names in golf. Whether you're looking for a standard 34 or 35 inch putter, or just need advice on which putter length is best for your height, our team is ready to help.
You can also sharpen your putting skills at any PGA TOUR Superstore location with 1-on-1 golf lessons. Shop single and multi-lesson packs online to start fine tuning your technique with tips and expert guidance from certified instructors.
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