How Do I Measure a Golf Belly Putter?

By Robert Preston
Belly putters are often used as a cure for "the yips," a tendency by some golfers to lose consistentcy in their putting stroke.
Belly putters are often used as a cure for "the yips," a tendency by some golfers to lose consistentcy in their putting stroke.

The belly putter is the middle tier of putters, offering more control over the head of the putter than a standard putter, which is supported by only the hands. As a result, it offers more consistency, but still allows for more touch than a full-length putter, which extends up to the golfer's chest. With the top of the putter nestled against his belly, the golfer uses his belly to anchor one end of the putter, creating a pendulum shape to his stroke.

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Use the tape measure to measure the distance from the bottom of the putter's shaft, past the end of the putter, and into your belly.

The putter should contact your belly near your belly button, though the exact location can vary depending on how erect or bent over you stand when approaching a putt. A partner is required for this step.

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