Forum: Club Making & Components

Anyone had a reshaft done locally (Ottawa) on a Callaway Fusion driver? I need someone to do it. I'm not comfortable working around the carbon fiber body and the hosel adapter. Thanks. :)

Just wondering if i take a 45 inch L-flex shaft and shortening it by an inch do you think that would be compatible to a ladies flex. Or do you think that would firm it up to much. I guess i am asking what swing speed you think i would be at after taking the inch off. The club i am looking at is...

Two questions: Number 1: Does anyone have a low-cost and easy-to-use tool to help with removing graphite shafts? I have to admit that for cheap shafts (that I'm not interested in re-using), it's alot of fun to watch the graphite shaft loose all integrity under heat, but I'm getting tired of...

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 have X-14 irons w/ steel shafts and recently purchased X-14 graphite shafts that I would like to put on. Can anyone give me an idea of the cost to do this job? :confused

Last winter I bought a 3 and 5 wood cheap and I want to cut the shafts down 3 or 4 inches for my son to use. My question is can the grips be re-used? They are brand new. Thanks.

I know some of you guys have pretty cool gadgets, so are there any graphite shafts that have the same characteristics as a steel shaft (TT S100 or X100). Obviously with the exception of weight? Things like torque, flex, kickpoint, length,... I know I can read the website of shafts but it all...

During my latest visit to the driving range, the golf pro there was experimenting with Reverse Grips. They are tapered the opposite way from the "normal" grips. From what he told me, they're made to facilitate turning your hands. It sure was weird to see the biggest part of the grip at the bottom....

there is glue on my club head from inserting a new shaft real mess. This stuff is hard to clean off. Is there an easy way? Thanks

I would like to know where to get SMT & BANG heads. Is there a location in Ottawa that I could get them from. Also is there a clubmaker that would assemble the driver for me. I would provide the materials but would need someone's expertise to assemble them. Any suggestions will be greatly...

Artisan Golf. Are you a PCS mentor? I was exchanging emails with Dick Brinker and he said you might be one. There is also a fellow named Huey who sends his regards.

What is the difference between ladies clubs and men’s club? I know the shaft is different but is the head different especially in fairway woods and drivers. I have a Callaway Warbird 3 wood. If I change the shaft for my girlfriend would it be too heavy for her? Mike

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

I posted a couple weeks ago, but unfortunately had no response. I need a set built for a lefty 13 yo boy. He's a good young player who's outgrown his junior set. Looking to have a lady's set built from components. Would like somebody to fit and assemble a set for him. He's about 5' tall, and has a...

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 where I can get my driver checked for the cpm? My driver has a funny feel to that I can't discribe in words but it just doesn't feel right. It is a Aldilia HT 2000 Tour that came in my Cobra 350SS, I have heard other stories of OEM shafts playing way below there specs and I am...

Hello all. Just curious to know if cutting an inch off of a driver would negatively effect the playability of the club?

The stock shaft in my Hogan Apex Edge forged irons is a Royal Precision #3 regular shaft that is frequency matched. I tested both #7 at 304cpms and E (aka PW) at 313cpms so approximately a 4cpm increase the shorter the iron - not too bad for OEM I guess. Would upgrading to a Rifle 4.5 or...

I want to replace the Driver, 3 and 5 wood shafts. Should I replace all three clubs with the same type shaft? Also should I replace with shafts that are frequency matched? I figure if I am going to do it now I should consider with the latest technology. I have heard of the Mercury shafts,...

Hopefully this question can be answered in a general sense if my irons need to be bent 2 dgr flat,would that be the reason I tend to take the ball left? (assuming I am right handed and I have the proper shafts) j

Hi folks, Can someone recommend a good left-handed progressive iron set, preferably forged? I've been looking around a bit, but most of the heads are available in right-hand only :po Cheers, Krolik.

With all of these new clubs coming out with different weighting systems, I was wondering if you could make any driver to be draw or fade bias by simply adding lead tape to the bottom off to one side. Anybody try this? Thanks Denny

I need help guys.... I bought a Nike Ignite 460 on Ebay,and it came with a Reg. shaft.... I need to find somebody who will replace the shaft for me when I buy one .... Thanx ..... I'll pay to get it done Steve

I'm looking for someone in the Kitchener area.

Hi all, I've been told that I'm right inbetween "stiff" and "regular" flex shafts. I've heard this at both shops I went to, based on the question "what do you hit from 150?" and measuring ball speed with a six iron. The results are: 150 is a solid eight (155+ is a smooth 7), and six iron was...

I have a 13 year old who finds himself somewhere between juniour size clubs and ladies size. He has a set of Golfsmith Stingers, custom made last year, but he's grown about three inches since then. So I had him demo some used Lady Cobra's from CB's. He hits them quite well, and a little further...

Hi All - Anyone have information on locating plans to build the NF2 Spinefinder? Also, is it worth having? Thanks! Paul Norstrem

For those of you who might be interested in building one the NF4 plans are scheduled to be released April 12th. Once I get the final details I will keep you posted. Here is what it does. COLOR=Blue]1) shaft matching 2) shaft profiling 3) spine finding by differential deflection 4) spine...

Can anyone tell me if this this club head and shaft are compatible. Is there a better size shaft I should look at getting? Thanks styxx_78

Hi I have a Hawkeye VFT pro-series 3 wood (bore through) 0.350 tip and the shaft I'm looking to install is a NV 85-x proto. 0.335 tip. I've been told that this can be done no problem by any competent club maker. So if there is anyone out there in the Ottawa area that would like to do this for me...

Club builders,dealers.I looking for a discontiued sonartec ti-01 driver head with 10 or 11 degrees of loft.Condition not important,used or demo is fine.John

I have a set of Snake Eyes 600b/600c combo irons that I would like to switch all to the 600b model. This means that I will have to change the heads of my 3,4, and 5 irons. My question is can I re use the exising shafts or do I need to order the new shafts as well. I am also going to need to put...

Anyone out there have an opinion on either of these driver heads? I currently use an SMT HP 420 driver, and really like it. I have become a big supporter of SMT heads. As a driver junkie, I'd like to get either the 455 DB or the Spectrum and try it out with a different shaft combination...

Hi, I've been scouring the planet for this insurance and it seems to have dried up, especially here in Canada and for part-time home business types. Some companies offered this type of insurance in Canada to members of certain organizations (PCS at least and maybe GEA) but have now dropped...

Hi...need a recommendation for an excellent clubfitter in Ottawa...need my bag dialed in for the upcoming season. Thanks.

Of the club makers who frequent this forum, how many of you make a living at what you do? Who of you do it for a hobby. Do some of you have your own business?

I just wanted to find out about when changing grips how important is it to keep the same grip weight when it comes to club weight and balance. i want to switch grips but the ones I use now are 64gm and the new ones are 54gm. Doesn't seem like much but when it comes to clubs maybe it it is, you...

Is anyone playing this shaft and if so what are your opinions.

Hey All I had Lambkin oversized Softwraps put on mid last season (played about 50 rounds on them) and in checking them I am noticing that there are a fair number of tears and separations (seams coming apart). Does anyone have a recommendation as to a replacement grip. I am looking for a wrap...

I am very interested in learning club repair, and assembly. Where would you suggest I begin to learn this trade. i.e. reading(including this forum), books, DVD's, schools, seminars... Thanks to all who reply.

Does hosel depth (thru-bore, deep-bore, standard-bore) effect a shaft's torque rating?

So... I want to re-shaft my driver and I'm also thinking about fiddling around with some different shaft/head combinations in some of my woods. Of course, to be able to do this and be confident that I'll be able to save the shaft, I'm going to need a shaft extractor. I don't want to spend a lot...

ok all you clubmakers... If anybody is searching for components, just let me know. I have great deals on True Temper Bi-Matrix shafts as well as other generic graphite shafts. I also have rolls of 2 way tape for a good price. Just send me a PM...

I have Ben Hogan Apex Edge Pro Irons and currently have 6.5 tapered and flighted shafts with them extended 1" because i am 6'7". The problem is the swing weight is a D9 and I can't get comfortable with that. What shaft should I put in it to lower the swing weight? Please any suggestions????? I...

Custom ordered a new Callaway 454 driver with YS-6 shaft (the YS-6 is a listed Callaway option). Picked it up last night. Noticed when I got home the shaft is a .335 tip, not .350. I thought all their shafts in this club were .350 due to the 454 c.c. head size. I called Callaway today and they...

I am shopping around for a shaft for a driver head (SMT Deep Bore 455). All the major company like golfsmith.com for instance have a swing speed chart that relates to a flex. I was told over the years that that is wrong. Is it? http://www.golfsmith.com/cm/display_page.php?page_num=learn_how5 ...

Where can I find Bang O Matic or Ashton 3 (15*) fairway wood head only here in the Ottawa are? Blair...

I just got a new set of irons with 1" extensions. I'm not sure if I should get extensions put in my wedges, I have gotten by ok so far without them. Also, should my lie angles be adjusted as well because I was told they didn't have to be changed (golftown staff) Thanks Jason