Using a 48" broomstick for over 10 years now. Cannot now putt with anything short. Currently gaming a Ping Craz E. When anchoring was banned moved it inch off my sternum, no biggie. Once acclimatized to a stroke (and there are difft ways, mine is 2 finger pencil on lower hand), long or short putts make no difference, to me. I would say I am in top 5% of my clubs putting stats, and won our Senior Club C in 2021. Long vs short putter, at 66.5 years young....no contest, long wins for me. If keen, give it an extended serious try...you may never go back. nothing to lose but a bit o time, and $. good luck!