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Remove ferrule
Tape head to prevent
scratching/scarring. (a)
Using a utility knife, (b)
cut and remove the old ferrule. (c)
Heat may be applied
during this stage to soften the ferrule and make it easier to remove.
However, use caution as the cosmetics of both the shaft and clubhead can be
permanently damaged by direct heat.
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Remove shaft from head
Place
the golf club in a shaft removal device and apply heat to the sole and hosel
areas using a heat gun. (a)
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Apply pressure to the extractor as heat is
being applied to the head and continue until bond is softened.
The clubhead should separate from the shaft with ease. (b)
Use caution in removing head as the clubhead
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Cone hosel
At
this point, the clubhead has excess epoxy in the hosel area that must be
removed prior to inserting the new shaft. First, use caution not to damage
the cosmetics of the clubhead while placing the head in a vice. Being
careful not to damage the inside diameter, use a drill bit to clean out the
hosel area of any dried epoxy that remains.
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Next, if necessary, use a coning bit to
apply a beveled edge to the top of the hosel. This will decrease the chance
for breakage (especially with composite shafts) by providing a smoother
surface at the point where the shaft enters the hosel area. |
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Thirdly, use a sanding
bit or wire brush to remove any burrs that may remain. The clubhead is now
ready for the new shaft. |
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Shaft trimming and
preparation
Pay close attention to the trimming
instructions for the shaft that is being used. Some products receive an
initial tip trim to achieve an appropriate flex and are then butt cut to the
finished length, while others are simply butt cut to length with no tip trim
required. If a tip cut is required, mark the length of the cut with a marker
and cut to the appropriate length.
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Next, the shaft must be
properly abraded to insure a proper bond between the shaft and clubhead when
the epoxy is applied.
Insert and seat (make sure the shaft is inserted entirely) the shaft into
the clubhead and place tape around the shaft to mark the amount of insertion
depth into the clubhead. This tape will also protect the shaft from any
scratches during the abrasion process. |
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Using either a belt sander or utility
knife, remove the paint from the area below the tape. Use caution that you
do not remove too much of the shaft material during this process as it could
lead to loss of performance and breakage during play. |
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Measure and cut overall club length |
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First, place new ferrule on the tip end of
shaft and insert the shaft into the clubhead, seating the shaft in the
bottom of hosel. This will insure proper placement of the ferrule. |
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Now, measure the overall length of the
golf club using an approved measuring device and butt cut to finished
desired length. |
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