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How tall is a belly putter?

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Emma Payne

Published Jan 11, 2026

Belly putters are usually between 39 and 43 inches but can be slightly shorter or longer for very short or very tall golfers.

What length is a belly putter?

A belly putter is 41 to 44 inches. And a long putter is 48 to 52 inches. Belly and long putters are especially popular with recreational golfers who suffer from the “yips” (a nerve-related inability to make short putts because they lack a smooth putting stroke) or are prone to be “handsy” (too much wrist action).

How do you measure for a belly putter?

Ask an assistant to use a tape measure to measure a straight line from the head of the putter to your lower abdomen. Make sure the tape measure forms a continuous straight line. If you're assuming the proper stance, the tape measure should hit you a few inches above the waist.

What height should a putter be?

What is the standard putter length? If you go on most websites for brands like Odyssey, Titleist and TaylorMade, the average putter length measures between 33 and 35 inches. Based on the average height of most men (around 5'9” according to Healthline), most golfers should have a 34 to 34.5 inch putter.

Are belly putters legal?

So long and belly putters are still legal – as long as you don't anchor them.” The argument against anchored putters is based on the assumption that affixing the club to one's body is an illegitimate way of gaining control of the putting stroke.

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Can you anchor a belly putter?

Are Belly Putters and Long Putters Banned? No. Very important point: The ban on anchoring was (and is) not a change to equipment rules. Belly putters and long putters remain completely legal to use, so long as they are conforming to equipment rules.

Is DeChambeau anchoring his putter?

Fast forward to 2021, and there's a new form of anchoring beginning to take hold: so-called “arm-anchoring,” or “arm-lock” putting. Two belly putter refugees — Simpson and Bradley — both use the technique, as does Matt Kuchar, Bryson DeChambeau and Will Zalatoris, among others.

Who makes a 38 inch putter?

You can find our GOLO 5, Futura X, Futura X5, Futura X7M and Select Newport 2 in Dual Balance setups at our standard 38-inch length at Titleist golf shops and online retailers around the world.

Is 34 inch putter too short?

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 is a belly putter?

A "belly putter" is a specific type of putter that is so-named because in its original usage, the golfer "anchored" the end of the shaft against his or her belly. A belly putter has a longer shaft than a conventional putter (but not as long as a long putter, or broomstick putter).

How tall should you be for a 34 inch putter?

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. Customized putter are suggested for those above 6'4″ and shorter than 5'6″. The taller you are, the longer the putter that you will need.

How long should my 5.5 putter be?

Standard Putter Sizing Guidelines

Golfers who are 5 feet 9 to 5 feet 10 should use a 33 1/2-inch putter and a 33-inch putter if you're 5 feet 5 to 5 feet 8 tall. If you're 5 feet 3 to 5 feet 4 tall, a 32 1/2-inch putter is the correct size and a 32-inch putter fits a golfer who is 5 feet 1 to 5 feet 2.

Is a 32 inch putter too short?

32- inches seems to be short but this depends on your setup and stature, which I am sure your PGA professional took into account when fitting you. An average height male - about 5' 9' -- should be able to use a 34 and maybe 33 inch putter very successfully.

What is tall putter called?

The broomhandle putter is the longest and comes up to around chin-level. The belly putter is longer than a standard putter and, as the name suggests, comes up to around belly height.

What is normal putter length?

Most putters range from about 32 to 52 inches, and they're designed to keep your eyes over the ball. The shaft of your putter should fall neatly in line with your forearm when you're in the address position. It's common for golfers to choose a putters too long for their game.

How do you measure a putter length?

Be sure the ruler is even with the putter and remaining close to it. Check the number at the edge of your putter's grip-cap. Look at where the edge of your putter's grip-cap, or where the grip stops. The number at this point is the length of your putter.

Who should use 35 inch putter?

In general, golfers with a height of 5'9″ – 5'11” should use a 34″ length putter, 5'8″ and below should use a 33″, and those above 6′ should use a 35″ putter. A golfer's posture also contributes to putter length. Upright posture suggests a longer putter, while hunched over suggests a shorter one.

Is a 38 inch putter too long?

The correct putter length makes sure you're not thrown off your desired putting line. The standard putter length is between 33 inches and 35 inches. But if this range seems too long or short, adjust accordingly based on your height, setup posture at address, and the type of putting stroke you prefer.

Do arm lock putters work?

While it may look odd to some, using an arm lock putter can be extremely effective. Players who are 'handsy' and tend to get the 'yips' on the putting green have much improvement with an arm lock putter because it minimizes your ability to move your hands during the putting stroke.

What does a counterbalance putter do?

Counter-weighting your putter can effectively slow down your hands as well, allowing the head to swing more naturally through the ball. The added weight in the grip can decrease the hands' role and promote a pendulum-type stroke controlled by the arms and shoulders.

Are broomstick putters legal?

On the contrary to what some may think, broomstick putters (or long putters) are perfectly legal on the greens. However, what is now illegal on the greens is anchoring; and broomsticks putters are the best alternative.

Is it legal to modify a putter?

The clubhead must be “plain in shape” under the Equipment Rules Part 2/4a, and by adding the halved balls you've rendered the putter nonconforming. Make a stroke with it, and you're disqualified.

How long is brysons putter?

With however much you, I guess, deloft it, you have to add that loft back on,” DeChambeau says. “So, for me, my loft is around 7 to 7.5 degrees depending on the surface type.” Most arm-lock putters measure between 40 and 43 inches in length.