While it depends on your personal choice and uses, in my opinion, Long Retrievers are better than Short Retrievers considering the pros and cons of both. The reason behind this is they can extend your reach. If you play in a golf course that has many deep ponds, thick bushes, and sand traps that are difficult to reach, longer retrievers can be really handy and save you a lot of time and energy. Shorter retrievers are better for short distances and if you just want to pick the ball using a putter.