Vijay Signh uses an extra long putter?

Question

What are the benefits of using one?

Answer 1

some people find it easier to control

Answer 2

Its personal preference.

Answer 3

I think most of the players that use the long putter indicate they have a bettert feel for the putt.  However, keep in mind the vast majority of the golfers use regular putters and no one has won a major event using the long putter.

If I am not mistaken, the majority of the players using long putters are a bit older than the rest.

Answer 4

Normally golfers will try a belly putter or a broomstick putter if they have been struggling with their putting for a while.  I don't think there are any benefits but if they continue to use a shorter putter their

"3 jabs" will continue.  

Answer 5

less wrist break down. The scientific word the the "yips" ( when you dont put well) Belly putters and chest putters prevent the yips. When you get the yips, your muscles in your wrist get used to a certain a posture, they fit.