The "Ask a Clubmaker" Thread

[benno_r]

There are also many confirmed reports of shafts that bend from normal usage. Tons to be found on the net about it.

KBS are the main culprits, but a few reports of Rifles too.

[3oneday]

No way should tips be bent when adjusting irons, you bend the entire hosel, not some of it.

[chappy1970]

I've never seen shaft tips bent whilst adjusting L or L.

I've seen a few been through over use, and excessive delofting

[backintheswing]

I have seen shafts bent from excessive bashing into the ground in anger

[Captain Nemo]

I have seen shafts bent from excessive bashing into the ground in anger

Hahahahaha, Lefty?

[backintheswing]

Hahahahaha, Lefty?

Yeah his would be obviously, but the ones I saw were my son's.

[goonie]

As said above KBS shafts commonly bend around the tip from normal use, not sure about Rifles.

[chappy1970]

I've seen rifles bent

[3oneday]

Never keep them long enough to find out.

[Leftfoot75]

Hi fellas,

I just bought a driver shaft, and found out it has a 1.5 inch (plastic) shaft extension on the end after I took the grip off.

It hasn't been tipped, so the old owner must have used it as a 43.5 inch driver.

Swingweight comes in a reasonable d2.

My question is...would there be any difference between what it is now and if it was stock standard?

Cheers.

[Daves]

Hi fellas,

I just bought a driver shaft, and found out it has a 1.5 inch (plastic) shaft extension on the end after I took the grip off.

It hasn't been tipped, so the old owner must have used it as a 43.5 inch driver.

Swingweight comes in a reasonable d2.

My question is...would there be any difference between what it is now and if it was stock standard?

Cheers.

It may have been in a 3W at some stage, though it should probably have been tipped if it was (but not always the case). I don't find I notice any great difference with a butt extension in, a better player may, but for most shafts it isn't a biggy I find.

[TheNuclearOne]

Hi fellas,

I just bought a driver shaft, and found out it has a 1.5 inch (plastic) shaft extension on the end after I took the grip off.

It hasn't been tipped, so the old owner must have used it as a 43.5 inch driver.

Swingweight comes in a reasonable d2.

My question is...would there be any difference between what it is now and if it was stock standard?

Cheers.

How long is the shaft end to end when gripped? Also what did you put it into that went D2?

[Leftfoot75]

How long is the shaft end to end when gripped? Also what did you put it into that went D2?

TNO, I put it into a 915d2...final length is 45 inches.

Daves..I thought so. Thanks.

[TheNuclearOne]

TNO, I put it into a 915d2...final length is 45 inches.

Daves..I thought so. Thanks.

Ok. Would have previously been odds on to play 43 - 43.25" in most 3 woods and 43 .75 - 44" in many drivers. The current Pings and Titleist's play shorter per length than most. True SW would be a touch higher than D2 taking into account the plug so sweet as.

[spanner039]

Can you shim a Steel .355 shaft into a .370 head?

[Captain Nemo]

Yeh mate, I think they even make proper shims for that?

[spanner039]

Yeh mate, I think they even make proper shims for that?

Cool cheers mate

[chappy1970]

Swing by if you want to swing weight them Cam

[spanner039]

Swing by if you want to swing weight them Cam

Will do, do you have any shim things?

[chappy1970]

Possibly, but I can certainly organise something that is equally as good

[spanner039]

Great ill bring some cans, just need to find another shaft for the 3.

[oldracer]

Great ill bring some cans, just need to find another shaft for the 3.

reckon the sausage rolls will be gone, awesome talent Chappy

[benno_r]

Has anyone had any luck sourcing anything like this from places other than Alibaba?

http://www.alibaba.com/product-detai...684122646.html

[chappy1970]

reckon the sausage rolls will be gone, awesome talent Chappy

That was supposed to be our secret Al

[Captain Nemo]

How's everyone getting their ferrules shiny?
I turn mine down with acetone and the golf works gizmo but they come out dull?