The "Ask a Clubmaker" Thread

[backintheswing]

I have just got a TS2 3 wood and it’s coming in at almost E0 on the swing weight , adding swing weight is easy how do I remove it ?

Cut shaft to length or put in a lighter weight

[Coopers Country]

The shaft is at length , I am probably wrong but I thought I needed to lighten the head not the shaft?

[chappy1970]

Heads too heavy CC.

Use a heavier grip, or remove the existing grip and insert a cut segment of an old shaft in the shaft butt (no homo) then install grip again. Should bring the SW down. How far down will be dependant on the length of old shaft you use in the butt end

[backintheswing]

The shaft is at length , I am probably wrong but I thought I needed to lighten the head not the shaft?

If the shaft is the correct length, next step is to check what weight is in the head. Standard was 9g but they go up to 17g I think. Also if you want to trick the swingweight scale you can put a heavier grip on or add lead tape under the grip.

[Coopers Country]

Ok so I just weighed the head it’s coming in at 214 g , it has a changeable weight but that is only 4 g , why is the head so heavy is surprising to me

[backintheswing]

What shaft is in it and what is the length of the shaft from end of tip to end of grip?

[D22marshall]

Cut to 42.5 should sort it

[Coopers Country]

It’s an Aldila NV 75 x and I am going to call it 41 1/2 inches or 1055mm the shaft weight with grip is 136.8 grams with a GP tour velvet midsize grip
I just realised I didnt mention it’s a 16.5 head is it meant to be a different length to a 15 degree head?

[markTHEblake]

Ok so I just weighed the head it’s coming in at 214 g , it has a changeable weight but that is only 4 g , why is the head so heavy is surprising to me

214g is very normal for a 3W, provided that included weight of the shaft adaptor ( if it has one)

[Coopers Country]

No it’s not including the adapter that is on the shaft

[Steve57]

I have just got a TS2 3 wood and it’s coming in at almost E0 on the swing weight , adding swing weight is easy how do I remove it ?

A wrap of lead tape under the grip or butt trim the shaft, or a combination of both!

[markTHEblake]

No it’s not including the adapter that is on the shaft

Well there you go. Seems like someone has added a bunch of weight to the head.

[TheNuclearOne]

It’s an Aldila NV 75 x and I am going to call it 41 1/2 inches or 1055mm the shaft weight with grip is 136.8 grams with a GP tour velvet midsize grip
I just realised I didnt mention it’s a 16.5 head is it meant to be a different length to a 15 degree head?

Yes the 16.5* is 42.5" total length standard. You might not be a mile off if you measured the shaft end to end.

E0 is ridiculous especially given you already have a grip on it that is reducing it almost a point. You've also got a lighter weight already in. Add weight to the grip end to offset and your overall club weight will be getting way too extreme.

First step is to get an accurate total length of the club and go from there assuming your scale is accurate. I don't have the data for this model right now but perhaps you might be up to an inch over standard but i'd need one in hand. An inch overlength would be a good thing at this point. The head weight isn't totally outrageous for a 4 wood but given it's got a 4 gram weight in one wonders if it's been hotmelted or something. I'm assuming it isn't fake too.

[jwags]

I’m guessing it’s got some rat glue in it.

[Coopers Country]

So I cut half an inch off , it’s now at 42.5 had to re grip it with a tour wrap , cause I stuffed the other blowing it off
It’s at D 7.5 now so a little better , and now doesn’t feel like a training club , but still too heavy , a little bit over it actually
Anyone want a overweight TS 2

[chappy1970]

So I cut half an inch off , it’s now at 42.5 had to re grip it with a tour wrap , cause I stuffed the other blowing it off
It’s at D 7.5 now so a little better , and now doesn’t feel like a training club , but still too heavy , a little bit over it actually
Anyone want a overweight TS 2

CC did you try and add some weight to the butt end prior to installing the grip. Using a small segment of an old graphite shaft in the butt end will bring the SW down and is easily reversible of you don't like it.

[Matt 3 Jab]

Would anyone know the rough weight difference between a 5 iron and 4 iron total weight??? Ping weight fell out and need to lead tape it until I get a replacement.

At the moment there is 20g difference. Would assume about 8g??

[NewyMitch]

I think there is typically a 7g head weight difference from 4 and 5 iron plus I would assume another couple of grams for the shaft weight.

[Daves]

I think there is typically a 7g head weight difference from 4 and 5 iron plus I would assume another couple of grams for the shaft weight.

I find the 7g progression is typical whole club number. Though they vary quite a bit in practice.

https://www.tutelman.com/golf/design/swingwt1.php

[markTHEblake]

Well 5iron head is 7 grams heavier but 1"2 shorter. You should be able to do the math on wjat 1/2 of your shaftweight is.
My clubs as loft increases are on average 5grams heavier total weight

[NewyMitch]

Has anyone had a pre-worn leading edge ground onto their irons? I have an older set of blades that I like to play occasionally but it sometimes feels like the leading is too sharp. A bit more effective bounce would be great.

If I was to get it down is there anyone who you would trust this sort of work to?

[Matt 3 Jab]

Has anyone had a pre-worn leading edge ground onto their irons? I have an older set of blades that I like to play occasionally but it sometimes feels like the leading is too sharp. A bit more effective bounce would be great.

If I was to get it down is there anyone who you would trust this sort of work to?

Yep. Have a few sets with them. Great for a digger like me

Lajosi customs and wanlefty both may. If your irons are chrome they'll obviously be raw where you grind. A linishing belt and you could have a crack yourself.

[NewyMitch]

Yep. Have a few sets with them. Great for a digger like meLajosi customs and wanlefty both may. If your irons are chrome they'll obviously be raw where you grind. A linishing belt and you could have a crack yourself.

Thanks Matt, you mean you're not offering MG grinds? There's no concerns with chrome

[benno_r]

Any advice for the thread to use when whipping a persimmon driver? Or where to get some?

[Matt 3 Jab]

Any advice for the thread to use when whipping a persimmon driver? Or where to get some?

Heard it's hard to find. Possibly from an old driver?? I may be able to get some. I'll have a look