Playing 35" Ping Karsten 2i...extend or get another putter?

bubbagumpshrimp · August 16, 2016

I've been playing with the same Ping Karsten 2i putter for about 20 years. I got it new from the pro shop of the course I worked at while in high school. I've always liked it. I still remember when I bought it...it was LOT of money to spend at the time. I basically got my paycheck and turned around and handed it back to them, lol.

Once I passed about 15 years with this putter though...I started periodically thinking about either extending it or getting a second/longer putter. I'm hesitant to extend this one, as I'm not sure if I'll be happy with it like that long-term.

A buddy lent me his second putter this morning...an Odyssey White Hot Mid. I'm 6'3" or so (6'4" or so with shoes). I've never liked bending way over with a standard length putter. Testing out this club...I find that I can properly align a putt without stooping over like I do with my club. This is probably a belly butter for someone that isn't big goober tall, but for me...I can just operate it like I do my regular putter (same basic grip and swing...just no stooping way over).

The Odyssey has a "Super Stroke" grip. Much nicer than the one on my Ping. Whichever way I go...I think I might like going with that grip. Any thoughts from people that have found themselves in this position? Thank you.

bubbagumpshrimp · August 17, 2016

Another question...is it possible to remove the original shaft without damaging it and reuse it at a later date, if necessary?

Edit: Disregard. I tried the Odyssey and my Ping out on the course tonight. The balance of my Ping is MUCH better. I may see if I can find an identical Ping and get an extension on that.