Custom Telescopic Chest and Belly Putters
Last Updated: July 28, 2010
Special July pricing offered below.
(If you are looking for our traditional length telescopic putters, click here.)
by Steve Divnick, Inventor of the Whole-In-One Telescopic Adjustable Golf Club
Long putters are all the rage. They putt straighter. They overcome the yips. They eliminate scuffing the ground. They lower scores.
With the top of the shaft pinned against your belly or chest, the resulting pendulum motion is straight back and through resulting in more consistent scoring. It makes putting so easy some people think they should be banned. But long putters are here to stay.
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Click here to see a great illustration of how to use a long putter, and how it easily minimizes the "moving parts" of your putting stroke. |
I went to a Belly Putter a couple years ago, and then to a Chest Putter last year. With the square shape and straight sight-lines of the Pole-Kat heads we use, it is very easy to see that the head is lined up with the putting line, and it stays aligned in the back-swing too. It has become very easy to hit the ball with confidence. I lag a lot better and actually get more long putts to fall because I am more consistent at getting the ball just past the hole. Also, I don't miss nearly as many putts from within 5 feet...the putts I KNOW I should hit.
Long putters are also referred to as "Chest Putters" or "Broomstick Putters".
But as popular and effective as they are, long putters have a big disadvantage: They are difficult to travel with because they don't fit into a travel golf bag.
Telescopic Technology to the Rescue With a telescopic chest putter, there is no need to avoid a chest putter or to sacrifice the ideal length because you can't fit it into your travel bag. We have solved that problem with the same proprietary telescopic shaft technology we use for our other telescopic clubs. Our shafts are rock-solid when extended. In fact, on robot testing, they out-perform one-piece shafts.
Custom Lengths: One size does not fit all. That is why these clubs can't be purchased at normal retail golf stores. We will fit your putter to your height and stance. There is an easy way to measure that desired length described below. Most chest putters are 46" to 52" (116.8 cm to 132 cm) depending on the golfer's height and gripping preferences. We can make your belly or chest putter any length you need up to a maximum of 61 inches (155cm) if you are the center for an NBA team! (There is an additional $20 charge for lengths over 52" because it requires additional cuts and inserts.) When collapsed, chest putters are approximately 35” (89cm), depending on your desired length, or about the length of a conventional putter. Belly Putters collapse are even shorter when collapsed. In other words, all our chest and belly length putters are custom made to fit you personally and they easily fit into a travel golf bag. What is the ideal length for your belly or chest putter? How do you measure for a belly or chest putter? Click here to skip to pictures and more details on this topic at the bottom of this page. |
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Belly and Chest Putter Heads These Pole-Kat heads are specifically designed for Belly and Chest Putters. Because of the additional length and the fact that the shaft is anchored against your body, the heavier heads "feel" like a conventional 325 to 350 gram head on a regular-length shaft. But with the extra weight and straight back and through pendulum stroke, your putts will be more solid and true. They offer great balance, superb feel, and ultra-high MOI. The square shape and sight lines make it easy to align them, and to stay on line during the pendulum swing.
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Custom Shafts on Your Head
If you prefer, we can also make telescopic shafts to fit your name-brand head. This costs the same as our full clubs because the labor involved in removing and installing heads offsets the head cost itself. In fact, some heads (especially PING heads) are more complex to remove from a shaft than others, so there may be an additional fee. We do not sell the shaft only. Please inquire or call 1-937-384-0003 (Eastern USA) for more information about this option.
Chest Putter Grip Options
We offer a Deluxe Winn 2-piece grip that is thicker than the standard black. It is a rich brown and black wrap, and the lower grip is significantly longer than the standard option.
The standard black grip is made from two tapered Tacki-Mac grips. The top grip is shortened, and the lower grip has the end cut off.
Click here or on the picture to the right to see a larger view.
Guarantee As with all our clubs, we guarantee your satisfaction or your money back. FOR LIFE! Our putters and telescopic shafts will NEVER wear out or become loose. |
Prices Chest-length and Belly Putter Prices (includes a plain black 2-piece grip, with a deluxe Winn Grip option available below)
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MSRP $229 one-piece shaft MSRP $249 telescopic shaft See Special July Pricing Below *There is an additional $20 cost for chest putter lengths over 52". |
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+$5 for neoprene headcover ($10 if ordered separately). These headcovers are made to protect your club between rounds. |
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+$10 for Deluxe Winn Grip |
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Special July Offer
As part of a special July promotion, if you place your long putter order by the end of July, we will take $100 off your order! That drops the telescopic long putters from $249 down to $149!
You can use our secure online order form or call us directly.
Phone: 1-937-384-0003 (Eastern)
email: Click Here
Hand Positions and Ideal Length for a Chest Putter
Lower Hand: There is quite a variety of how to hold the lower hand on a chest putter with these two being the most common. I use the first one which is much more natural-feeling for me, and is easier to keep the stroke on line. It is referred to as the "claw grip".
Upper Hand: The most important factor that determines the ideal length of a chest putter (in addition to your height) is where the top hand is pinned against your chest. Some position it quite high, others very low as shown in these two pictures.
I recommend a middle position in between those two with your forearm comfortably parallel to the ground. See below for more about the ideal length and how to measure it.
What is the ideal length for your belly or chest putter?
How do you measure for a belly or chest putter?
A belly putter is easy to measure. Belly-length putters are typically 38 ” to 44” (96.5 cm to 111.8 cm), depending on your height and dare we say it, the size of your belly! With a normal putter stance, measure from the floor up past the end of your normal putter all the way to your belly button for the ideal length.
Most chest putters are 46" to 52" (116.8 cm to 132 cm) . The ideal length of a chest putter is a little more complex to measure. It will depend on whether you prefer a high or low upper hand position as shown above. I recommend a middle position with your arm comfortably parallel to the ground.
For a middle position I recommend the following method to measure the length that is right for you. Stand just a little bent over so your eyes are somewhat over a ball or just inside it (toward the side closest to your feet). In theory, a chest-putter stance is a little more upright than a conventional stance. With your left hand (presuming you are right-handed) on your chest and your forearm comfortably level, have someone measure to the top of your left hand while holding your stance and add 1/2" to that number so a little bit of the grip extends above your hand. (For your reference, I am 6'2", and my chest putter is 48" long.)
If you think you will be more comfortable with a higher or lower hand position, you can measure the desired length the same way, to the top of your left hand in the position that you desire while in a putting stance.
Experiment/Practice Suggestion
If you want to experiment a little, you can tie or tape a broom handle or other similar pole to your conventional putter so that the end of the pole is at the desired length. A bungee cord tightly spiraled around the shaft and pole works great. This will allow you to experiment with your stance and hand position to determine a comfortable length. Keep in mind that the head of your conventional putter is significantly lighter than the actual chest putter. So when you get your actual chest putter, you will notice that the heavier head has a fantastic feel.
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