How to Install a Shaft in a Golf Club
The popularity of golf has increased in recent years due to the rise of internationally known star golfers such as Tiger Woods. This popularity has spawned a new generation of golfers who may not be knowledgeable in the repair of golf equipment. Replacing a club shaft might seem like a difficult task to new golfers, but most golfers can install a shaft in a golf club if they have the proper tools. Learning to install club shafts can save golfers a substantial amount of money.
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Things You'll Need
- Golf shaft
- Hosel honing tool
- Belt sander with graphite shaft prep belt (for graphite shafts)
- 80 grit sand paper (for steel shafts)
- Vise with rubber clamp
- Golf club epoxy
Instructions
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Preparation
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Inspect the inside of the hosel. The hosel is the area on the club head where the shaft in inserted. Look for dried epoxy from previous shaft if you are performing a re-shaft. This step is not necessary for a new club head.
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Clean the inside of the hosel of any dried epoxy with a hosel honing tool. Any remaining epoxy from a previous shaft installation can hamper the strength of the bond of the epoxy when installing the new club shaft.
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Lightly scuff the tip of the shaft to create an abrasive surface. This will help the new epoxy form a stronger bond. Use a belt sander with graphite shaft prep belt for graphite shafts. Sand until you remove the top coat of paint. Use 80-grit sand paper to abrade the tip of a steel shaft.
Installation
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Spread golf club epoxy over the tip of the club shaft.
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Insert the shaft into the hosel opening and push down while twisting the shaft. The twisting process ensures the epoxy is spread around the shaft and hosel instead of merely being pushed to the bottom of the hosel bore.
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Wipe any residual golf club epoxy that may have seeped out of the hosel. Use a rag soaked with mineral spirits to clean the epoxy.
Inspection
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Wait 30 minutes for the golf club epoxy to cure. The epoxy must harden sufficiently before hitting balls with the club.
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Inspect the installation area for any signs of a weak shaft installation. If you can twist the club head around the shaft after time is allowed for the epoxy to harden, your shaft installation is weak and you need to reinstall the shaft.
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Test the shaft installation by taking the club to an area such as a local driving range or golf course and hitting some balls.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not use sand paper to prepare the tip of a graphite shaft. The sand paper can weaken the fibers of the shaft which can result in shaft breakage.
Do not smoke while handling golf club epoxy. It is very flammable.
References
- Photo Credit Golf clubs image by yummy from Fotolia.com
