Broomstick….cut down or choke down?

pjl1959 · July 23

I’m looking to get a new broomstick. Most are 45”. I would feel more comfortable if it was a little shorter. Does it make sense to keep it at 45” and choke down a little, or cut it off to 44”. Additionally, I see that some pros put their thumb on the end cap, while others choke down a little and grip it with all of their fingers. Thoughts?

raehtz10 · July 23

Are you currently or have you ever used one? If you're super used to 44", then I would cut it down. If this is a first time, I would choke down a little and see what you think for a couple of weeks before chopping it. You may even find out that you're more comfortable at 45".

Bunkersarebigcups · July 24

10 hours ago, raehtz10 said:

Are you currently or have you ever used one? If you're super used to 44", then I would cut it down. If this is a first time, I would choke down a little and see what you think for a couple of weeks before chopping it. You may even find out that you're more comfortable at 45".

This exactly.

FWIW, LAB CEO Sam Hahn also advises to err long in a broom/sweeper, as cutting of 1-2" is easier than extending.

If you really find yourself gripping down all the time due to comfort, you can still cut it anytime.

When figuring out length for my custom LAB, I chocked down on a 45" Taylormade broom for multiple rounds and it works just fine, if you dont insist on having your thumb on top.

Speaking of thumbs: Its VERY personal. Just try a bunch of different ways to grip the right and the left hand and find what makes the stroke the easiest to repeat. But be careful: The "right" grip might not feel natural right away. The lower hand grip I use now (suppinated right arm, palm "under" the grip and upper arm sticking to the upper body) felt super weird at first, but it makes the stroke absolutely automatic. Took me 5-7 rounds and multiple practice session to make it feel somewhat "normal" but its still a little weird.

Edited July 24 by Bunkersarebigcups