Forum: Club Making & Components

I currently have project x 6.0 shafts in my irons. I've always played better with reg shafts, my question is could i perhaps work the ball better with reg shafts because i can create more spin with them as they are not to stiff for me? i hope that makes sense and would appreciate the feedback.

I've been eyeing up a set of irons on eBay and they come equipped with aldila vs proto 85 x-flex shafts. I've never played graphite iron shafts and just wondering if anyone has tried these and what they might compare to. They were a PGA professionals clubs so I figure they cant be that bad. I'm...

I'm looking to change my shafts in my cleveland tl310 driver and cleveland Mashie 3 wood from there current x-stiff to stiff. Looking for someone in Kingston area that might have a couple extra shafts and the know how to do it for a cheap price and swap for my current shafts. Thanks.

i was just wondering how to remove paint fill in my irons if it is any help they are titleist.

I was wondering if anyone had any idea on how to take the paint off a titleist 908f. thanks.

I know you can get fitting at golf works for $15 for a putter but I have a couple of questions about it. Do they just change the lie angle and height on your current putter? and also how long does it take? Thank you Dan.

I was wondering how to take off a grip of a putter without wrecking it.

Looking at purchasing a regripping kit. I know that there is a Golfworks on Industrial, is there any place in the west end to buy a kit and new grips? Thx Das

how can you tell the difference between a right handed and left handed adapters. Thanks Dave

Has anyone tried the project X or Accra steel shafts? I'm currently playing with DGS300? Any feedback?

At the present, i am looking for a new shaft for my Sonartec SS-03 14* 3 wood. I have a TaylorMade R7 driver, with the Fujikura Speeder TP shaft in it for a driver. I have been told that I should have a heavier shaft in the 3 wood than the driver, but that driver shaft is one of the heavier shafts...

Does anyone know of golf stores around the city that does putter restorations. I have a Scotty Studio Design that i want restored either in the original condition or in black oxide. If you have a website for the store please include. thanks

Does anyone know where you can get this service done in Ottawa/Canada. I have a Cameron that i want to get Black Oxided, but don't want to have to ship it to USA and pay the high shipping fees! Any help would be great!

Does anybody know of a company that does engravings on Cameron or other putters located in Canada? I know several sources in US, but i wanted to keep it within Canada if i can. I want to get some initials engraved as well as a design. I know you could do it yourself, but i want to get...

Does anybody have experience with removing the chrome off their clubs? I just bought the J33 blades and was thinking of converting them to "raw" irons. Let me know if you have experience and what you used. thanks

I know there were many discussing about this in the past, just wondering if anybody had found a place in Canada that would do it. I know that people say just go to an automotive shop, etc. but was curious if anybody has actually gone ahead and done it?? I have a set of Bridgestone J33 blades...

I love the Graffalloy Blue, its gives me a nice low flight and low spin that I need with my swing. However I thought with all of the new technology advancements, there must be a shaft out there that gives me the low flight of the Blue, with the added benefits on technology.

Comparing the two drivers, would it be correct to assume that the 460 is much more forgiving on the miss hits, but the R9 would be longer on centre hits? I thought I heard that the give up length sometimes to gain forgiveness. Please correct me, I find the 'smaller' heads are longer for me. Love...

I need a quick job done if possible. I just picked up a set of KBS Tours and need them installed into a set of TM 300s. I only really need the 5-pw at the moment, the 3 & 4 can wait. Problem is that I have a qualifying round on Saturday!! If anybody can help me out tomorrow, PM me Please!!

Does anybody know the tip diameter of these irons? Are they taper or parallel? Thanks

I have 2 Newport 2's and am looking to convert one to a belly. I am having trouble finding a .350 belly shaft Where can I find one? Can I use a steel iron shaft? I would have to add 25-35gm of weight to the head.

I am looking to add a specific amount of weight to my putter head. Can anyone tell me how heavy (in grams) the tape is, maybe for a 2" piece? If its manufacture specific, I have the GolfSmith HD Lead Tape. Thanks

My wife has claimed my SS Newport Centre Proto as her own, unfortunately its 34" which makes it 3-4" too long for her. Rather than cutting the Scotty shaft, I am looking to replace the shaft and save the Scotty one. What tip do I need for a Scotty Newport hosel? Are there specific shafts that...

I just bought a R11 3+ wood and have a swingweight question. How will my swingweight be affected, if at all, by switching from the stock Blur in my R11 3wood to the Accra SE80*? The Blur is only 57g, but the Accra is 80g. thanks

Hey guys, I know somebody will have the answer. I want to re-shaft my Ping Tour-S rustique wedges but wasn't sure what the tip size was. Are Ping's just simple shaft install as other brands, or is there anything different/special.

I have a shaft that I am looking to install in my Studio Select to convert it into a belly putter. Is it possible to trim from the tip? Does it have a certain parallel tip section? The shaft has a custom shop grip on it and I don't want to have to chop it off. I imagine it wouldn't be easy...

Hey guys, I am planning to install a set of PX 5.5s into my new TaylorMade MC/MBs and want to make sure I buy the correct ferrules that fit. I know they are .335, but I want to make sure they fit on the OD thanks

I have a 43" Kombi that I am looking to convert back to its original length of 34". I want to keep the belly length shaft in case I return to it, so I have these questions: What type of double bend offset shaft do I need for this particular putter (0, 1/4, 3/8 or 1/2); and Has anybody had...

Got a quick question, I have a matrix f6m2 shaft that I love, but I'm looking to upgrade from the R11S to the R1. If I buy the R1 adapter from golfsmith, is it relatively easy to remove the R11S tip and install the R1 adapter? I have a heat gun, epoxy and club vise. Thanks

Hey all, Just wondering how I would remove the shaft from the Kombi head. I have removed plumbers neck shafts and flare tips, but never shafts that are inserted into the head. Thanks

I have a question for the club builders out there. Probably straightforward for those who know their stuff. I have a R1 currently at 45.5" and D4 SW. I would like to shorten it to 44.5". What will this do to the SW? Will the change in SW make the club head feel "heavier" or "lighter" or is that...

It has become a popular notion of late that the MOI (moment of inertia), of a golf club is the determining factor when an individual chooses a particular iron from his entire set of clubs as his favorite. The promulgated theory is that the feel of this particular iron (MOI), during the swing is of...

Just wondering if one can easily convert a putter's length without effecting performance? I find most 35 inch putters too long. I like to see or try one at 34 inches...or maybe shorter at 33 inches. If I buy a 35 inch putter, I would like a local clubmaker to convert it to 33-34 inches without...

dbleber: Can someone tell me how I would use an aluminum shaft extension. I saw them at Golfworks and see that one extension is used for more than on club. Do you cut it in half and use it for 2 clubs? How do you get it to stay in the club, epoxy? If anyone has done this before please reply!...

dbleber: Where exactly do you measure the club to get the proper club length? Is the shaft, butt to heel or butt to ground when the club is on its toe? Thanks Denny

dbleber: Does anybody have any thoughts on how to remove the chrome finish on wedges? I don't like the glare and want a raw finish that will rust for more spin. I don't know what kind of damage this will do to the club once the finish is remove and if a raw finish on the vokeys/cleveland are...

Just wanted a confirmation on standard lofts of fairway woods. 13* strong 3 wood, 15* standard 3 wood, 17* 5 wood, 19* 7 wood ? Anybody who knows for sure and is not guessing like me, I would appreciate it. I am looking at the Titleist fairway woods and they only say lofts. Thanks Denny

Has anybody tried to make their raw/rtg wedges rust quicker? I read on the Cleveland website that you can take a damp clothe with some salt and it will speed it up, makes sense. Salt and metal makes for a rusty combo, but is there any side effects to this and how long will it take to get it...

Anybody know if the shaft from a Titleist 905T will fit in my Cobra 350SS? I think the Titleist are thru bores but I'm not sure of the Cobra. How will this effect the length of the installed shaft and lenght that I should be buying. Thanks Denny

Does anybody know of a club maker in the Pembroke/Petawawa area that would be able to check and bend lie angles? Thanks Denny

Does anybody know why graphite clubs are 1/2" longer then steel shafts? Doesn't this affect your swing and shot pattern? I know someone who has switched to graphite shatfs to help speed up their swing speed and they are having a hell of a time getting use to the new clubs. They are hitting a lot...

I sent a question to the Titleist Customer service asking if they place the shaft with the spine of the shaft in the proper place. This is the answer I got back and from the response is................. 'Puring' or ‘Spining’ is orientating the shaft into the head in a predetermined location...

You know that little spot that forged clubs seem to get right on the sweet spot over time. Is there anyway to get rid of that, CLR or something else? What is the main reason they seem to get that round little mark, other than hitting the ball over and over, I mean why do forged clubs seem to get...

Can anyone confirm the tip diameter of the Ben Hogan hybrids? I have found different info all over the web from .335 to .355 and .370. I had thought it was a .335 but I found in a google search a forum from guys who have reshafted them with .370. Anybody here do a CFT hybrid and know the tip...

Anyone know of a place to send your wedges to get a custom treatment? I was thinking of having a heel grind and have the grooves redone with a square groove. The only place I see is Nomadgolfwrx and they're in the states. Surely someone in Canada has gotten into custom club work?

After seeing Brianson's ad with those sweet gunmetal type 690CB's I was think of looking into doing something like this. I lik my irons an ddon't want to giv ethem up but like everyone you get bored of the same sticks. Anyone know of where you could get this treatment done?

So I've been installing grips using an air compressor for a few years now and I have never had a problem. I just changed my grips and the upper protion of the grip is twisting. The grip is .580 and the shafts are .600, so in theory in should be a tight fit. Any one who installs grips with air...

What is the raw length of the shaft to play 45" in a TM Superfast TP? Also, I'm putting an Accra SE 70* at 74 grams, what will the swing weight after install? Thanks

I have a prolaunch red that I purchased to use in my driver. It has an R9 tip and the shaft was not tipped when the tip was installed. I want to try it in my 3 wood, can I just remove the grip and butt trim it to the right length? Thanks

Can one of the club fitters on here please help me out and confirm if I have this right. A new untipped shaft needs to be tipped 1/2" in order to accomodate the sure fit adapter. I want to have the shaft tipped a 1/2" from standard to get it to play like a stiff/Xstiff. Do I need to tip the...