The "Ask a Clubmaker" Thread

[mrbluu]

I do have one...and very useful it is too! Prices vary depending on the putter and how much has to be done, but generally a SC would be $10 or so for a loft/lie and check afterwards.

It is also important to note that length plays a vital role here too. Most guys need lie adjustments AND length adjustments.

1) Take your comfy stance and the end of the grip should be level with the wrist line of your top hand
2) Your eyes should be over the ball OR just inside the line of the ball
3) The putter should be flat to the ground at address
4) The left arm and putter shaft (ideally) should be close to a straight line from front on

These are the common fundamentals that I use to put the golfer in a better fundamental position to make a decent stroke (and do it more consistently). It will not make a bad putter great, but it will help with consistency and repetitiveness over time. The key thing is to remember that the inanimate object (putter) should ALWAYS be fitted to the animate object (you)

Totally agree with the length adjustment begin just as important. I had my putter cut down (from 34") again, and it plays 33" and it was like night and day. Both my pace and line was tons better!!! @fit wish you where closer!!!

[GSP]

Perhaps hot melt GSP

Any idea where in Melbourne i could get it done?

[chappy1970]

I was going to invest in the proper hotmelt gun GSP, just a but exy considering the demand.

I think I could manufacture something to achieve the same result, just haven't had the time to play around with it.

[Iain]

Cotton ball the head GSP.

[perci]

What is the cheapest way to get rid of the sound of my R 11?

Try pulling out both weights and sole lie thing and blow compressed air in one hole and hopefully the debris may blow out the others!

[TheNuclearOne]

Try pulling out both weights and sole lie thing and blow compressed air in one hole and hopefully the debris may blow out the others!

Doesn't he mean the tinny hollow sound inherent to the R11?

[GSP]

Yeah i just want that normal sound gone. It hurts the ears. I have a Cobra pro d, much better sound

[backintheswing]

I am looking at getting a shaft for my R11 14* T3 3 wood. Its length is 41.5" raw. If I add a tip, will that make it 42" and play at 43"?

I also need one R11 ferrule for a 3 wood. What is my best option here.

[rubin]

Peeps,

Best way to remove the paintfill from a Scotty cameron?

The lime green and white needs a touch up and im considering some other colours instead.

[Captain Nemo]

Peeps,

Best way to remove the paintfill from a Scotty cameron?

The lime green and white needs a touch up and im considering some other colours instead.

Acetone, cotton earbuds, done!

[Daves]

Acetone, cotton earbuds, done!

I bought some Acetone from Bunnings today, less than $10 for 500mls.

[rqrox]

Acetone, cotton earbuds, done!

+ 1 with tooth picks to get those hard to reach places.

[oncewasagolfer]

Stuck at home today so thought I might reshaft some irons but can't get the heads off. I am using a heat gun don't know what I am doing wrong. Should I just give it more time?

[TheNuclearOne]

Stuck at home today so thought I might reshaft some irons but can't get the heads off. I am using a heat gun don't know what I am doing wrong. Should I just give it more time?

Heat until they twist off if steel shafted. Obviously be a lil careful if there are decals involved, but if not heat away. Some OEM's use pretty stern glue. If steel shafts - twist.

[oncewasagolfer]

I will give it another go after lunch, thanks.

[TheNuclearOne]

You'll get them, rest assured.

[chappy1970]

Rob a trick I use with irons and steel shafts is, rather than securing them with a shaft clamp in a vice, I heat the hosel and once I think the epoxy has broken down enough, with a leather workmans glove or welding glove I grab the club head and hold the other end usually by the grip and simply twist.

This is very quick and usually requires less heat.

[oncewasagolfer]

Rob a trick I use with irons and steel shafts is, rather than securing them with a shaft clamp in a vice, I heat the hosel and once I think the epoxy has broken down enough, with a leather workmans glove or welding glove I grab the club head and hold the other end usually by the grip and simply twist.This is very quick and usually requires less heat.

I tried this this morning but held the club head with a rag will give it another go later on.

[chappy1970]

Sure they're not welded on Rob?

[popper81]

OWAG,

I had a set a couple of weeks ago that were very similar. Instead of the heat quickly, turn head... Bang club apart. It was almost 4 minutes on the heat gun. Once this was done welding gloves on, and twist as hard a possible. Never had a set like it. ( factory fitted callaway irons?)

I was lucky not to pull a calf trying to seperate

[Tomson]

Are you licensed to do that pop?

[perci]

Heat the Hosel pointing the Gun away from the Ferrule so as not to melt it turning like a Rotisserie untill it hisses if you touch it with a drop of water {like a Frying Pan} then stand on the Head and twist and pull!

[oncewasagolfer]

Sure they're not welded on Rob?

They might be a one piece club still not sure if they are ridgey didge mp 58's.

[oncewasagolfer]

Had another go with 2 different irons even tried standing on the head and twisting still no go. I give up

[3Puttpete]

Had another go with 2 different irons even tried standing on the head and twisting still no go. I give up

Did you rest the feet against a wall for better balance?