The "Ask a Clubmaker" Thread

[Captain Nemo]

I sanded a 0.370 AD DI hybrid shaft to fit in a ping 4i. You only need to reduce the diameter of the first 1/2 of shaft.

I have a fishing rod lathe, so I stuck it in that and spun it using drywall sanding screen. You are only looking at .4mm (I went 0.5). Then trial fitting to finalise.

Main thing is to check the wall of the shaft, if it is thick (2-3mm), no worries, any less it might get dicey.

What are you changing?

Nothing yet, just asking the question!

[talbo]

I think it something like 0.4mm that the diameter needs to come down by and have read that it can be done too. I'd imagine that over-prepping the shaft tip might just achieve the 0.4mm reduction you're after but I'm no expert either!

[benno_r]

Nothing yet, just asking the question!

0.370 steelfibers that may or may not be advertised on on the HoGolf forum?

[Captain Nemo]

0.370 steelfibers that may or may not be advertised on on the HoGolf forum?

Maybe/maybe not....

[Shane788]

Let me preface that I would def not attempt this myself....
Whats your take on re-sizing iron graphite shaft tips, ie 0.370 to .355?
Ive read on golfwrx that it can be done successfully, and many have done it over reaming out the iron hosel?
Anyone done this themselves....?

I done this aswell to a kiyoshi purple hybrid shaft to fit a 712u 2 iron. Just done it by hand slowly but got it after a couple mins. Went well.

[blublu]

Hi folks,

Need a bit of assistance for a colleague who's a baller, stands at 6ft9" and isn't too keen on dropping large sums on a set of sticks, but his current ones are home made and it's like watching hunchback of notre dame on address, it's just too small for him. Went to golfbox for mizuno fitting, they didn't have anything for him to even try for his size, said they'd do a custom order for +2.5" length and about 2 degree bent. They're asking about $850 for the jpx 850's on S300 shafts - and wanting paid upfront without even testing it out!!!

Anyone have any suggestions on how he can get a decent set for that size without dropping 800+ on a set? There's no way he'll play often enough to justify this expense, probably $500 max?

Would it be a really bad idea to extend a shaft on a basic adams set like this:
http://www.golfbox.com.au/Adams-Golf..._p_210942.html

I know swing weight etc will be outta whack, but I'm running out of ideas on how to keep within budget on a custom set of that size! Anything on ebay I can investigate? Almost anything will be better than what he has...

Thanks guys - appreciate any feedback

[Daves]

Hi folks,

Need a bit of assistance for a colleague who's a baller, stands at 6ft9" and isn't too keen on dropping large sums on a set of sticks, but his current ones are home made and it's like watching hunchback of notre dame on address, it's just too small for him. Went to golfbox for mizuno fitting, they didn't have anything for him to even try for his size, said they'd do a custom order for +2.5" length and about 2 degree bent. They're asking about $850 for the jpx 850's on S300 shafts - and wanting paid upfront without even testing it out!!!

Anyone have any suggestions on how he can get a decent set for that size without dropping 800+ on a set? There's no way he'll play often enough to justify this expense, probably $500 max?

Would it be a really bad idea to extend a shaft on a basic adams set like this:
http://www.golfbox.com.au/Adams-Golf..._p_210942.html

I know swing weight etc will be outta whack, but I'm running out of ideas on how to keep within budget on a custom set of that size! Anything on ebay I can investigate? Almost anything will be better than what he has...

Thanks guys - appreciate any feedback

+2.5" seems a tad excessive, even for a 6'9" er. Does he have short arms? I would interested to know what his wrist to ground measurement is? Also what is his build?

I have built sets up to +1.5" for myself without an issue (SW at around D6), but another inch would be problematic I would think.

[Coldtopper]

Do I or dont I need to get these bent. They came off ok and I make swing adjustments to hold it online if needed. Any thaughts ?
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I know I need to hit it better!

[Captain Nemo]

Your a flusher (so ive heard) you could hit anything well...

[mrbluu]

Do I or dont I need to get these bent. They came off ok and I make swing adjustments to hold it online if needed. Any thaughts ?
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[Coldtopper]

Your a flusher (so ive heard) you could hit anything well...

Not at all L? Like all of us I'm looking for all the help I can get these days.

[Hatchman]

Is that what the sheep nuggets look like when used for practice?

[Coldtopper]

Is that what the sheep nuggets look like when used for practice?

Yeah thanks & well done constructive comment!

[chappy1970]

Do I or dont I need to get these bent. They came off ok and I make swing adjustments to hold it online if needed. Any thaughts ?
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Mitch I'd say no, if that's after hitting a number of balls you are finding the middle a lot more than the average golfer does.

I would recommend cleaning the face of the club a little more often though

[Captain Nemo]

Do I or dont I need to get these bent. They came off ok and I make swing adjustments to hold it online if needed. Any thaughts ?
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I know I need to hit it better!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Golf-Club-Cl...item27e70d4216

[Coldtopper]

Mitch I'd say no, if that's after hitting a number of balls you are finding the middle a lot more than the average golfer does.

I would recommend cleaning the face of the club a little more often though

Cheers Chappy, The short irons seem ok. Both the 5 & 6 are coming off a little more off the toe like pic. Worth the question! I havent had them checked since new or after reshafted.

[Coldtopper]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Golf-Club-Cl...item27e70d4216

Only left the marks to ask the L&L question Titty! I have a small pocekt version.

[KristianJ]

There's a very helpful vid that Steve Elkington did that shows a quick method of checking lies...I'll find it and post a link later but it involves a straight line on the back of the ball with a marker pen and checking the mark it leaves on the clubface.

[chappy1970]

KJ I'd be interested in seeing it

[KristianJ]

Can't remember if it was ever posted here, but I was reading some stuff on dynamic lie angles and came across it.

[chappy1970]

That's great KJ and, whilst a fairly simplistic approach, as long as you have a suitable hitting net/area, some impact tape and L&L machine proximate this should take some guess work out.

The only difference would be Elks ability to have a repeatable swing, versus my ability to not!!

[Coldtopper]

Can't remember if it was ever posted here, but I was reading some stuff on dynamic lie angles and came across it.

great post KJ! Thanks will give it a whack

[Daves]

It might not seem like it, but I find this one of the most useful toys I have in the workshop;

http://www.golfworks.com/product.asp_Q_pn_E_MLAT

Great for checking and verifying grip and shaft alignment, and face angles etc at address. Also very handy for checking your alignment at set up, and identifying club path options/angles.

[Forecaddie]

Quick question. Can someone tell me how to calculate the change in torque, without a machine, if a driver shaft is tipped 1 1/4"? And how much decrease in spin and launch angle I would achieve and how much flex stiffer it makes it. I have a 55 gram R flex shaft and looking to increase the CPM.

[chappy1970]

I'm not aware of a set formula you can use Fore, where are you located?