How do I make my putter a Belly or Long Putter?

Question

I want to try something different. Can I make my putter a belly or longer putter where I plant it on my chest? The stability seems like a really good idea. How much would it cost?

Answer 1

Any good sports equipment store should be able to do it for you.

Answer 2

You just need to have a club builder/repairer to reshaft it for you with a belly shaft and regrip with a long grip.  It's the same putter head in both.

Answer 3

You should not just put another shaft in the putter.  When putters are manufactured, loft, lie angle, swing weight, and many other considerations are taken into account.  For long putters, the lie angle of the club, the way it sits on the ground, is very different from conventional putters.  I suggest buying a long putter from a manufacturer.

Answer 4

Yes , You can build one yourself . You will need a longer shaft length depending on whether it is a belly or the"broomstick" long putter. The head should be a bit heavier such as 400g or heavier especially for the long putter.

Answer 5

I have read where people have cut off an old iron shaft to extend the length of the putter and making into a belly putter. I'm not so sure that there is a good method for doing this except just buying a belly putter.

There seems to be a difference in construction on a belly putter. Converting a regular putter into a belly putter my not give you the same results as purchasing a belly putter outright.