Custom Telescopic Chest and Belly Long Putters
Last Updated: February 03, 2012
Special February 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" and "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 of 52" or longer because it requires additional cuts and inserts.) When collapsed, chest putters are approximately 35” to 40" (89cm to 102cm), depending on your desired length. Belly Putters 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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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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Belly and Chest Putter Heads
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 Standard black 2-piece grip made by Karma, or a Deluxe Winn 2-piece grip (+$15) that is a rich brown and black wrap. This is the same grip used by many of the professionals on the PGA and Senior Tours.
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 February Pricing Below Belly putters are available from 38" to 44" (96.5cm to 112cm). Chest putters are avilable from 46" to 56" (117cm to 142cm), plus custom longer lengths.**There is an additional $20 cost for chest putter lengths of 52, 53 and 54 inches (134.6 to 137 cms), and $40 for 55 and 56 inches (139.7 and 142 cms). Note that the 55 and 56 inch options require a separate shaft section, and the thin joint is visible between the 2-piece grips. This is not a cosmetic problem, just something we want you to know. |
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+$15 for a custom head cover ($20 if ordered separately). A head cover not only protects the putter head, but more importantly, it prevents damage to your driver and fairway heads while pulling and replacing them in the bag. Since the chest putter is the longest club, it is prone to clang into the other clubs and cause damage without a padded head cover. |
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+$15 for Deluxe Winn Grip |
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Special February Offer
As part of a special February promotion, if you place your long putter order by the end of February, 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
Timing
Many of our customers come to this website when they have a trip planned. So they want their putter ASAP. We build the clubs AFTER we receive the orders because of the length options. It usually takes 1 day to process and schedule the order, another day to build the club and let the epoxy cure, and we ship the next. So it can take up to 3 business days.
If you need a club faster than that, please contact us before you place your order so we can discuss the options.
Phone: 1-937-384-0003 (Eastern)
email: Click Here
Hand Positions and Ideal Length for a Chest Putter
As you can see from the pictures below, there are quite a few different ways to hold a chest putter. It becomes a matter of comfort and preference. Adam Scott, one of the top players in the PGA has a very high top hand position and leans over quite a bit. Others have a more upright stance and their top hand is in the middle of their chest.
Your preference of top-hand position will be related to the length of the club. The longer the club, the higher the top hand position.
Having said that, the key element is that the top hand is anchored against the chest, so the hand position and related length is not as critical as you might think. At the very least, a couple inches up or down doesn't seem to make that much difference for most players. In large part, comfort depends on how you get started.
If you don't already have experience and comfort with a given length and upper hand position, I suggest a position where your forearm is somewhat parallel to the ground. It is more relaxed with less tension which is beneficial to a good putting stroke.
See the length section below for more about how to decide on your preferred length.
The lower hand grip is completely one of personal preference. I like the grip shown in the first picture. It is more relaxed for me. But I have friends who putt using the other two methods which work great for them. Once you get your putter, you can experiment with each of the grip styles to find your most comfortable.
Top Arm High
Pen, Paintbrush, or Claw Grip Style |
Top Arm Parallel
Open Hand or Standard Grip Style |
Top Arm Parallel
Split Finger Grip Style |
Length: How do you measure for a belly or chest putter?
Belly: 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. The position of the head on the ground is the same for a conventional putter as it is for a Belly putter.
Chest: Most chest putters are 46" to 52" (116.8 cm to 132 cm) . Unlike a Belly Putter that has to fit to your belly, chest putter lengths can vary quite a bit, and still be comfortable. Simply stated, a longer or shorter shaft will change the position of your top hand and forearm. But the top of the shaft will still be held against your body. In reality, an inch or two either way will work fine. So there is no need to worry too much about finding an "ideal" chest putter length.
I recommend the following method to measure the length that is right for you. A chest-putter stance is a little more upright than a conventional stance, so 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). With your left hand (presuming you are right-handed) on your chest and your left 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. Also, the lie angle of a conventional putter is flatter than a chest putter, so while you are practicing with this extended stick method, you will notice that the toe is down and the heel is up. Of course, your chest putter head will be flat to the ground.
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Click here to review some great instruction on how to use a long putter. Andrew Rice is one of the top instructors on all aspects of golf. |
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