The "Ask a Clubmaker" Thread

[Jazz18]

No it was graphite shaft with some white plumbers tape under the adaptor. Seems like a dodgy effort at best.

This is exactly why I rarely buy anything used anymore. Never know what kind if dickhead has got hold if it and f@&ked it up.

[benno_r]

No it was graphite shaft with some white plumbers tape under the adaptor. Seems like a dodgy effort at best.

That is absolutely disgraceful!

[AD23]

No it was graphite shaft with some white plumbers tape under the adaptor. Seems like a dodgy effort at best.

Wow - that’s just crazy. While it’s unlikely, doing dodgy work or not taking the proper steps with the right gear can cause serious injury or worse. It’s so frustrating that people don’t take it seriously. How would they feel if their dodgy work failed and hurt their mate/family standing next to them?

Sorry for the rant. I came across this a few weeks ago - another fail from someone who didn’t know what they were doing (not me).




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[Ferrins]

Hi,
If I take a shaft out of a M2 3w playing at 42.25" then ad a Callaway adapter and put in a 2014 Big Bertha head. Would it play at 42.75"?

[Daves]

Hi,
If I take a shaft out of a M2 3w playing at 42.25" then ad a Callaway adapter and put in a 2014 Big Bertha head. Would it play at 42.75"?

The Adapters are the same length, but the TM Adapter is noticeably deeper, so all other things being equal the Callaway set should be longer. I need to double check this as the different hosel may off set this?

[Ferrins]

The Adapters are the same length, but the TM Adapter is noticeably deeper, so all other things being equal the Callaway set should be longer. I need to double check this as the different hosel may off set this?

Fixed head on M2

[Daves]

Fixed head on M2

Duh!, was thinking M1/R15. OK, a prepped shaft penetrates the Callaway Adapter to a depth of 1 inch. The ferrule adds another 0.375" on the one I measured. I don't have an unglued M2 head I can check this against.

[Ron Burgundy]

Has anyone bought TM M2/M4 head weights and where from? Any local options? There are heaps of cheap Chinese ones on eBay but they’ll take forever to get here and I’m not sure about the quality. I’m finally getting around to doing it properly instead of just using lead tape and need a 12g weight screw.

[Steve57]

Has anyone bought TM M2/M4 head weights and where from? Any local options? There are heaps of cheap Chinese ones on eBay but they’ll take forever to get here and I’m not sure about the quality. I’m finally getting around to doing it properly instead of just using lead tape and need a 12g weight screw.

Try Greg Bayley on the Facebook group, he is in Sydney too!
Or lqclearance on Ebay.

[Ron Burgundy]

Try Greg Bayley on the Facebook group, he is in Sydney too!Or lqclearance on Ebay.

Thanks mate. Tried Greg and he doesn’t have them. Looks like Billy Bobs and Golfworks have them but only up to 10g. Have taken a punt on one from Amazon.

[keymaster]

Any suggestions where I can get some brampton 20/20? Ideally Melbourne...

[Jazz18]

Any suggestions where I can get some brampton 20/20? Ideally Melbourne...

If you don't have any luck getting it locally, try Walkerden. You'll find them online and I'm sure they'll post it to you. They're based in Sydney.

[okitoki]

ok... just picked up a AD 45 shaft to play around with that doesnt have a tip or grip on it.
had a look at the butt end of the shaft... noticed there was a straight line on the inside; is that the spine? or am i just wishful thinking that it is as simple as that?

[Daves]

Has anyone else seen this with Winn Putter Grips?. The Putter I put into the bag today had an old Winn Grip that was disintegrating, had been for a while. So I put on a fresh Winn grip that I had in the cupboard, that was brand new still in the plastic wrap. It also started disintegrating with a hole or two;

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[Dotty]

Yes, on an old grip. (Winn AVS? made for Ping, if I remember correctly.)

I gather it was a reaction to the sunscreen on my hands - Ego Sun Sense Cool Gel that I use for on course re-applies, as it is non greasy. (Probably 70% alcohol and a few other solvents.)

[Daves]

Yes, on an old grip. (Winn AVS? made for Ping, if I remember correctly.)

I gather it was a reaction to the sunscreen on my hands - Ego Sun Sense Cool Gel that I use for on course re-applies, as it is non greasy. (Probably 70% alcohol and a few other solvents.)

Thanks Dotty. A sunscreen reaction crossed my mind, but I would have had a minuscule amount on my hands. I haven't had the same issue in new grips before, Winn or otherwise. I have seen similar, though not a bad or rapid, on really old grips and cheap Chinese made knock offs.

[henno]

Was it still in the original wrapping? Some polymers react to others in a less-than-ideal way. I have that issue with soft plastic fishing gear from time to time.

[Daves]

Was it still in the original wrapping? Some polymers react to others in a less-than-ideal way. I have that issue with soft plastic fishing gear from time to time.

Yep, it was still in the wrap. Soft plastics tend to melt/fuse rather than flake though.

[henno]

Yep, it was still in the wrap. Soft plastics tend to melt/fuse rather than flake though.

That is true. Unless it came in contact with some sort of oil, which has happened to me what I wrapped something in a plastic bag in the shed.

[Johnny Canuck]

Has anyone else seen this with Winn Putter Grips?. The Putter I put into the bag today had an old Winn Grip that was disintegrating, had been for a while. So I put on a fresh Winn grip that I had in the cupboard, that was brand new still in the plastic wrap. It also started disintegrating with a hole or two;

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I used to use Winn grips on pretty much all my clubs. This has happened with the majority of the older grips that I have. When I say older, I'm talking 10+ years.

[thecollective]

Has anyone else seen this with Winn Putter Grips?. The Putter I put into the bag today had an old Winn Grip that was disintegrating, had been for a while. So I put on a fresh Winn grip that I had in the cupboard, that was brand new still in the plastic wrap. It also started disintegrating with a hole or two;

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Hi Dave, Yes the Winn grips do this, its a chemical reaction to the elements over a period of time more than anything, regular use will also cause this type of abrasion as the heat from your hands wears against the lacquer

A good example is tennis grips, they all do this over time. Winn make a superb grip but have never been good on the durability front

[Jono]

Just bought second hand modus 105 shafts which look like they came out of Mizuno irons. They have weight plugs at the tip.

I want to put these into Miura iron heads. Should I leave the weight plugs in the tip or remove them?

[Jazz18]

Just bought second hand modus 105 shafts which look like they came out of Mizuno irons. They have weight plugs at the tip.

I want to put these into Miura iron heads. Should I leave the weight plugs in the tip or remove them?

100% remove them. You could end up with one stuck in the bottom of your Miura iron hosels if you ever pull them out again. Stupid fu$@in things!

[Jono]

100% remove them. You could end up with one stuck in the bottom of your Miura iron hosels if you ever pull them out again. Stupid fu$@in things!

Yeah I was thinking the same thing. Now the next question is how do you remove them? Heat? Drill?

[Jazz18]

Yeah I was thinking the same thing. Now the next question is how do you remove them? Heat? Drill?

Try heat first. They should loosen. If not some physical persuasion might be needed