The "Ask a Clubmaker" Thread

[goonie]

Ryobi One+ 18V Cordless Air Inflator And Deflator - Tool Only - Bunnings Australia

You'll need the battery as well, but I have 2 drills, circular saw, grinder, cord trimmer, leaf blower, etc.

Handy also for car tyres, blowing dust off the bench, etc.

Would one of these work?
https://www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-12v-li-ion-cordless-air-pump_p6290327

[thatguy]

Nice build Flavzz. Recall building first set back many many years ago. There was both excitement and trepidation during that first round swinging wondering if I'd got the tip prep and epoxy right. They held tight and so has every one of countless built since.

Re the grips if they "grab" half way you can save them with the old syringe and needle. Injecting some extra white spirits or even turps will reactive the tape to allow you to get them either fully on or off. Not the most elegant solution but better than cutting up and binning good grips. Needles and 10ml syringe available on eBay or even over the counter at the chemist for a couple of $ (had to do that twice when in a bind and you do get some questionable looks). Compressor is of course better option if you have one.

Enjoy the new sticks

[Flavzz]

Nice build Flavzz. Recall building first set back many many years ago. There was both excitement and trepidation during that first round swinging wondering if I'd got the tip prep and epoxy right. They held tight and so has every one of countless built since.Re the grips if they "grab" half way you can save them with the old syringe and needle. Injecting some extra white spirits or even turps will reactive the tape to allow you to get them either fully on or off. Not the most elegant solution but better than cutting up and binning good grips. Needles and 10ml syringe available on eBay or even over the counter at the chemist for a couple of $ (had to do that twice when in a bind and you do get some questionable looks). Compressor is of course better option if you have one.Enjoy the new sticks

Thanks mate, I appreciate the kind words. Good tip on the syringe. I'll definitely be looking into a compressor for the next build. I had 3 spares and ruined them all. Hatchy told me to get a compressor ages ago but I put it off so I guess I had it coming. I had a swing in the backyard today and the heads haven't flown into the neighbourhood yet! Cheers

[markTHEblake]

Re the grips if they "grab" half way you can save them with the old syringe and needle.

or its better to do a tactical retreat. Its pretty easy to tell if you are not going to to be able to slide them all the way on. just give up quick and pull em off before they stick. also helps to twist em back and forth.
discretion is the better part of valour.

[Flavzz]

or its better to do a tactical retreat. Its pretty easy to tell if you are not going to to be able to slide them all the way on. just give up quick and pull em off before they stick. also helps to twist em back and forth.discretion is the better part of valour.

I did try this with the second one without any luck. I wondered if the double sided tape was a bit strong. As above is was the Bear stuff from Bunnings.

[bdoug10]

Question on wraps under grips. Would the normal weekend club golfer noticed going from 2 wraps under grips to none? Is there any benefits to thicker over thinner?

[Johnny Canuck]

Question on wraps under grips. Would the normal weekend club golfer noticed going from 2 wraps under grips to none? Is there any benefits to thicker over thinner?

Thicker grips are generally for those with larger hands.

I find with thicker grips, it keeps my hands quieter through the swing and I can’t turn it over as easily.

I think most golfers would notice going from 2 grips to zero.

[bdoug10]

Thanks Johnny, reason I ask if my old irons had 2 wraps under I think new ones don’t. I’m finding it hard to close the face at impact with these keep coming thru with it fairly open.

[pt73]

You also need take into account the grip core size .58 v .60 and also the butt diameter of the shaft as some graphite shafts have diameters larger than the usual .600 inches.

Plus some grips are more tapered than others so depending on the player that may require building up under the bottom hand.

[Webster]

If you slide them on with glue, you won't have any of these problems.

[Courty]

Question on wraps under grips. Would the normal weekend club golfer noticed going from 2 wraps under grips to none? Is there any benefits to thicker over thinner?

The thicker the grip, the more resistant to release. If you cut the ball, don't go thicker.

[blurry]

How much should I tip a raw rogue driver shaft for a 3 wood which will have a cobra adapter

[backintheswing]

How much should I tip a raw rogue driver shaft for a 3 wood which will have a cobra adapter

0.5" according to Aldila website. I usually go .75"

[Flavzz]

Does anyone know what hosel size a Nike Method Converge B1 01 putter is? I don't have a set of verniers (call myself an engineer). I've spent an hour looking online to no avail. Some older method models appear to be 0.370 but I've also seen 0.355 mentioned..

[virge666]

Does anyone know what hosel size a Nike Method Converge B1 01 putter is? I don't have a set of verniers (call myself an engineer). I've spent an hour looking online to no avail. Some older method models appear to be 0.370 but I've also seen 0.355 mentioned..

i have one in the car - will get back to you this arvo.

[Flavzz]

Legend, however I've already bought a 0.370 KBS 1 Step Tour parallel shaft. If it doesn't fit the Nike I'll put it in my Rife.

[virge666]

Legend, however I've already bought a 0.370 KBS 1 Step Tour parallel shaft. If it doesn't fit the Nike I'll put it in my Rife.

You have chosen WISELY.

[Flavzz]

You have chosen WISELY.

Cheers Virge! I'm looking forward to putting this together.

[Stuart]

Theoretical question:

All other things being equal, if I have a driver with adjustable loft and movable weights (front to back):

- Moving the weight will change spin a few hundred revs (depending on weights) but will not change launch
- Changing the loft will similarly change spin but also change launch

Is that roughly correct?

[virge666]

Theoretical question:

All other things being equal, if I have a driver with adjustable loft and movable weights (front to back):

- Moving the weight will change spin a few hundred revs (depending on weights) but will not change launch
- Changing the loft will similarly change spin but also change launch

Is that roughly correct?

COG will change launch. Think of Iron design, same lofts, very different launch angles.

[goonie]

On a single head design, moving COG via movable weights will change spin and launch a little bit (movable weights are normally 10% or less of the head weight), loft will change them more and normally together (see comment below about golfers adjusting to clubs), and depending on the club changing loft via an adjustable sleeve will effect face angle to some extent depending on the design.

More info
I would think of adjustable heads as being able to be fine tuned, you need to find the head design that suits your launch and spin window for your swing, then the loft that narrows that window while giving you the desired/required face angle (eg 10.5* opened to 9*), then fine tune this with the movable weight, then you need to get into shafts and the effect they have on clubhead delivery, and this could also lead to a revisit of loft or face angle, all the while taking into account the normal tendencies of a golfer to adjust to the way a club looks and feels, and that is keeping the golf swing completely out of it, and not getting into club weight and balance, easy 🤔

[Stuart]

Thanks both for the responses.

The issue re golfers adjusting to the club is why I was trying to conceptualise the differences between the two options whilst pretending to ignore all other factors.

[Flavzz]

Finally bit the bullet and picked up an air compressor today. 1.5hp with a 24L receiver which is more than fine for my needs but also gives a bit of flexibility for other odd jobs. It's a good size that still fits under my workbench.

First cab off the ranks was to grip up the Nike Method and KBS One Step combo that I glued up last week. I've had this grip master leather grip waiting for the right project and I think it suits the all black combo.

One thing I'd like to add is a counterweight under the grip as the head is 370grams and a touch heavy for my preference. What's the easiest way to add weight under the grip?

[Daves]

Finally bit the bullet and picked up an air compressor today. 1.5hp with a 24L receiver which is more than fine for my needs but also gives a bit of flexibility for other odd jobs. It's a good size that still fits under my workbench.

First cab off the ranks was to grip up the Nike Method and KBS One Step combo that I glued up last week. I've had this grip master leather grip waiting for the right project and I think it suits the all black combo.

One thing I'd like to add is a counterweight under the grip as the head is 370grams and a touch heavy for my preference. What's the easiest way to add weight under the grip?

I usually just use a Counter Balanced grip. But given you have already got a grip you want to use, you can use Lead Butt end plugs like these

https://www.golfworks.com/lead-count...tters/p/cw40v/

https://www.golfworks.com/lead-count...l-shafts/p/cw/

You could also use Corks and Tungsten powder, a Tour Lock weight, or a Butt End Tube and Powder;

https://www.golfworks.com/swingweighting-supplies/c/21/

[Flavzz]

I usually just use a Counter Balanced grip. But given you have already got a grip you want to use, you can use Lead Butt end plugs like thesehttps://www.golfworks.com/lead-count...tters/p/cw40v/https://www.golfworks.com/lead-count...l-shafts/p/cw/You could also use Corks and Tungsten powder, a Tour Lock weight, or a Butt End Tube and Powder;https://www.golfworks.com/swingweighting-supplies/c/21/

Thanks mate those butt end counterweights look great. Does anyone have one they would be willing to part with? 60 or 80 gram version preferably..