Forum: Club Making & Components

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...

How much does a wrap of grip tape weigh? I tinkered with my grips and I believe due to the less weight of the current grip, my performance has suffered. The grips that worked best for me were a midsize at 59 grams. Currently I am playing a 50 gram grip with 3 wraps underneath. How close am...

Is it possible to soft step Rifle 6.0 FCM shafts? Is there any point in doing it? Trying it?

After many moons of internal debating I finally took the plunge and put my Callaway X-22 3 iron into my shaft puller in the vise. Turned on the propane and pulled the Uniflex shaft out of the head and to my total shock and dismay the shaft came out in one piece with absolutely no slots cut into...

Hello, So this year I have decided to experiment and look more closely at refining my game via equipment and optimal use of shaft technology. I have been using the Whiteboard 73X for my driver and was generally happy with the flight. However, sometimes it would launch too high possibly due to...

Just wondering if any shaft adapters are actually compatible from brand to brand? I bought a Diamana Blue that is from a Titleist and I have the X2Hot driver. Does GT or Golfworks stock the adapters from each brand?

I want to have my shafts cut down a half inch (including driver and 3 wood), loft and lie checked and adjusted and SW/MOI matched. I also need one iron shaft replaced. How much would you think all of this would cost approximately? I figure grips/shaft will run around $150 but I'm wondering more...

I've got a ping Anser hybrid which I didn't realize was .355 tip and grabbed a Kiyoshi hybrid shaft which is .370, anyway to make this happen within reason and in ottawa?

Hello Anyone ever tried these on any of their clubs? There is also a grip for the putter. Thx

With the GT grip sale coming up, I'm wondering what grips people are running. I typically use the old GP Tour velvet, but have the multi-compounds currently on my irons.

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...

Anyone ever tried Counter Weights in a Putter Grip? I am thinking of putting a 100 gram weight into my putter.

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 had to pick up some grips today at Golfworks and lo and behold, they have a pretty good selection of grips that are buy 6 get 6 free! I think all of the Lamkin grips were part of the deal, which is good for me since that's what I use. If you need to stock up, nows the time.

I've read a lot of posts on the web about people's preference between the I80 vs the heavier I95 shaft. I decided to give them a try so I ordered a couple so I could make up 2 7i test clubs. Before I started dry assembly I thought I would take some measurements to compare , so i dry fit the clubs...

Should your wedge shafts be the same as your iron shafts? I am looking at ordering some Vokeys and interested in knowing if I should get the same shafts in them that are in my irons. Thoughts?

Hi, I installed a Maltby MPF Fairway fairway shaft into a 7 wood. I followed the tipping instructions and took 2 inches off. It was a stiff shaft, but feels way too stiff for me. Low ball flight and a harsh feeling. I had installed one of those shafts a couple of years ago in a 4 wood and...

I am currently looking for a new driver, and as usual the head does not really matter as I compare club maker… the only important thing is the shaft no surprise. Thus I have tried dozen of different shafts and so far 3 Fujikura are ok for me in stiff : EXS 6.2, MS VC6.2 and MS VC6.2 TS. Checking...

there is two kind of clear coat my iby at canadien tire got a green tint in it Camille

I have a belly putter that has been converted into one that rests against your forearm. It currently has the stock scotty lie of 71* but I would like to bend it down a good 2/3* if possible. There is no hosel so the bend would have be in the shaft. Just looking for the best place to get this done...

Currently considering the i95cw in regular flex but have also heard good things about the XCaliber iron shafts especially the cost. Anyone tried both and can comment on the differences in playability i.e. launch, spin, dispersion, feel, balance, etc. ? 1. do the XCalibers play true to flex? I'm...

I would like to know how to do iwant to a shaft 335 in a350 i know i put a shim thank Camille

So I know shops exist in the Ottawa area that do custom fitting. Very precise I'm told. I will be going through this process as it's time for a new set of irons and to be finally properly fit for my entire bag. My current ball flight is great for the Scottish golf, but is detrimental to my...

Any recommendation where I can get my driver re-shafted and install a new grips (other then golftown/golfwork)

My dad broke the shaft on his regular flex Call away X-14 6 iron today right at the top of the hozel. Will golf town and other golf shops locally be able to replace this shaft with the bore through design or will it need to be sent off to be replaced? Anyone have a suggestion where to send it...

I ordered my first I-MIX head and shaft from Callaway Pre-Owned yesterday and I am curious as to what peoples experiences have been with them. I ordered an FT-i Neutral driver head 9* and a Fujikura Speeder 686 in Stiff shaft. I got this head to match my 3 wood. I picked up a used I-MIX Wrench...

Hey Club Builders, I know just about nothing about this aspect of the game, so here I am asking away! I just took possession of my new set of irons and they came with an Approach Wedge which is 51.5*. This is perfect for me because I always had trouble hitting blade type wedges with full...

Does anyone know of a place to buy these shafts other than BST and not for ridiculous prices online? Thanks for the help in advance.

I went into Golfworks yesterday and I spoke with the guy. He said they do not carry these adapters anymore because Titleist told whoever was making them, that they were too close to their design and he had to stop. Anyway, long story short, I need an adapter right away. Does anyone know where...

Just wondering where the best and most convenient place to try different shafts. I currently have Titleist AP1 712 irons with the S300 shafts, which I think I need the R300 minimum. My shots are low flight and can't break the slice and with a club head speed of ~70mph. Any input would be...

I'm sure this topic has been discussed before but I'm hoping for some expertise I've got a set of hybrids with what I believe are .370 diameter tips (what the research has told me on the clubs)....Ideally I would like to have the same shafts I have in my irons installed in my hybrids, even...

I have a Matrix 7m3 black tie stiff shaft and want to put this baby on a Rocketballz 3-wood head. Will this work?

I bought a used ping g20 driver with a stiff shaft that I don't like. I'm fairly slow swinger and hit my drivers around 220 yards. I think I might need to switch to a regular shaft. Any recommendations?

So I know some grips are stored and come in a sealed plastic package, and some come in large bags, and are stored in drawers or cupboards. I have a set of Tour Velvet Cord grips that have been in a drawer for probably 4 years. Should I have any reason to believe that their integrity may be...

Looking at a shaft on the bay. Guy says it hasn't been tipped. Came from an Adams driver and there is 1.5" of paint removal. I'm wondering what is the normal amount of tip prepping for a driver shaft for adapter and ferrule install? Thanks

So most shafts come a standard uncut length I'm assuming. Then if someone orders 1/2" over for example, the shaft is cut to that specific length. What happens if you want to change the length to standard? Are you changing the shaft properties a lot when you do this? I'm also assuming length is...

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I have a 3-wood head I need to ship out. It is currently on a Purple Ice (s) shaft. Looking for someone to pull the head for me ideally saving the shaft so that I can offer it up for sale or perhaps use it myself. If the person pulling the shaft was interested in it then I am sure we can work...

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 guys, just have a quick question about Golf Town, hope someone can answer it. I have a shaft with a titleist surefit tip on it, and a shaft that doesn't have a surefit tip on it. Could I bring both shafts to Golf Town and ask them to switch the tip from one shaft to the other? :scratchch...

Just wondering if anyone can tell me if shortening a driver will increase ball flight or lower it? I just can't wrap my brain around the physics involved. I need to trim my driver down at least an inch, but I already hit a high ball off the tee, just wondering if trimming the shaft will add extra...

I need to find a shaft that significantly lowers my ball flight...I have played with DG R300s, PX 5.0, 5.5 and 6.0 and have a very high trajectory with all, I hit the best trajectory with the 6.0s but it is still to high, the softer shafts are not as accurate as the 6.0 either but I am acceptable...

As the title states, is it the same? I've read a couple of articles that mention the two words in the same sentence. I've had my shafts spine aligned before, but I notice a charge on the Golfworks site for puring service. Is this the same method with two different names?:book

My apology for the dramatic thread title. Please note; this post is lengthy (3,773 words), so quickly scan it first to assess if it might be worthy of a full read. I want to impact some knowledge of what is possible to those who demonstrate an open mind, and some of the motivation behind our...

cheap hopefully :) I'm considering doing it myserlf, but I'd rather not if I don't have to. Thanks

Does anyone know of a shaft selection database or something that exists ie."Shaft Selector" that would aid clubmakers in recommending new shafts or replacement shafts for customers. As a small clubmaker, it is difficult to stay on top of all of the new and old shaft options out there and their...

I have an R9 driver shaft that I would like to try in my new 910 head. Is it as straight forward as pulling the TM adapter and installing the new Titleist adapter? Will I need to trim anything? I assume that it is that simple, but I have been wrong before. Thanks

Does one tool from say Taylormade, Titleist or Callaway able to adjust any of them? I know Titleist and Taylormade tools work for each others screws, but I'm wonder if they also work for Callaway

Just noticed that Champ sports has released golf grips. http://www.champspikes.com/products/golf/accessories/champ-grips/