LOOSE GOLF CLUB HEAD / How To Fix

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  • čas přidán 29. 10. 2020
  • Do you have a golf club with a loose head. In this video, we look at how to fix it. This is a simple club repair job that anyone can do.
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Komentáře • 95

  • @McV1llaiN
    @McV1llaiN Před rokem +2

    Simply a awesome channel. Been really wanting to learn all about fixing clubs etc being a machinist i figured it was only common sense to learn it lol.... Plus couple of my playing partners have messed up clubs and i wanted to figure out how to help them fix the problem. Great explanation thank you very much!

  • @benvinluan5990
    @benvinluan5990 Před 2 lety +3

    I just broke my hybrid on the range this morning before my semifinal match. Sigh. I really missed having it during match. I'm glad that my trusty club can be saved. Thank you for the video.

    • @EFGMC
      @EFGMC  Před 2 lety

      That's bad timing. Hope you get it back to it's old self.

  • @harrisonbergeron5393
    @harrisonbergeron5393 Před 6 měsíci

    ah, drilling the hole...of course. That's what got me last time. I was like 'what the heck, how do you get that to not happen' :) Thank you!

  • @FranciscoTC
    @FranciscoTC Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you, my pitch head flew down the fairway today!

    • @EFGMC
      @EFGMC  Před 3 lety +1

      Hopefully you could retrieve it and no one got hurt.

    • @FranciscoTC
      @FranciscoTC Před 3 lety +1

      @@EFGMC luckily I got it back and no one was hurt, but it did scare the crap out of me when I saw the damn thing flying away!

  • @pjlangford1959
    @pjlangford1959 Před 2 lety +2

    Nice video, thanks. What would be a safe heat setting on the heat gun when working with graphite shafts?

    • @EFGMC
      @EFGMC  Před 2 lety

      You can go as high as you want. There are some builders who believe you should not even use a heat gun because it is too slow and can damage the shaft because the heat is on it for too long. I don't believe that, but it shows there are plenty of people using torches to pull graphite with no issues.
      For me since the epoxy transitions out of a glass like state at around 300F, the heat gun works great. You also don't need to worry about burning paint etc on wood heads.
      Just keep it focused on the hosel and move it around the hosel for faster even heating.

  • @kimbo172
    @kimbo172 Před 3 lety +1

    good videos m8 quick question for you been dabbling in making golf clubs since we were in lock down with great levels of sucess removed mumerous driver heads reset them on other shafts made hybrids etc i am using 3M DP810 Epoxy Resin.I nwo have ran ito a problem with one shaft its a Taylormade R7 Reg Flex shaft but for some reason the resin is not adhearing to the shaft any ideas on why this is happening cheers

    • @EFGMC
      @EFGMC  Před 3 lety

      What head are you trying to epoxy it to? Assuming you have cleaned the tip enough to remove all the old epoxy, the shaft should be good to go. After you rough up the tip, you might try just a little acetone on a paper towel quickly wiped over the prepped area to remove any residue (either dust type from prep, or any other type). Just be careful not to wipe the painted finished areas of the shaft as you will remove the paint. I always wipe the hosels of heads or adapters with a Q tip and acetone to remove any last bits of residue. New adapters can often have some machining oil residue that can compromise the epoxy bond.

  • @bobreilly7045
    @bobreilly7045 Před 3 měsíci

    Great video, thank you. Would I be able to use two part epoxy for securing the head back to the shaft or do I need a certain type of epoxy?

    • @EFGMC
      @EFGMC  Před 2 měsíci

      Needs to be rated for strength over 2,000 psi.

  • @waynedunkley2015
    @waynedunkley2015 Před 2 lety +2

    Good video as usual.
    A question..what happens if you dont fully seat a steel shaft into a iron head? Does it effect feel or performance?
    I'm reshafting my set of irons and noted the previous shafts haven't been seated fully. Inserted approximately 1inch instead of the full 1.25 inches
    Not impressed as I had them made a 1/4 inch longer.

    • @EFGMC
      @EFGMC  Před 2 lety

      Less tip bonded inside the hosel will result in a slightly softer shaft. Most people would never be able to tell though. Sometimes this is done to try and hit a certain shaft frequency if someone is using that build mentality. Sometimes it's done when trying to stretch a shaft that would otherwise be a little short. And sometimes the hosel just wasn't cleaned out fully before a reshaft and old epoxy etc was left down in the bottom.
      You would have to tell me if it changed feel or performance though, assuming you have been playing these irons and didn't just buy them for a reshaft.

    • @waynedunkley2015
      @waynedunkley2015 Před 2 lety

      I feel cheated, its a recent purchase and I asked for them to be a 1/4 inch longer than standard. So they have inserted the tip a 1/4 less it seems.
      Only found out as I'm trying different shafts. My next question is what's the minimum insertion depth?

    • @EFGMC
      @EFGMC  Před 2 lety

      @@waynedunkley2015 This sounds like clubs that were ordered incorrectly at standard and then altered in this unusual way.
      Minimum depth is probably around 3/4 inch for it to hold, though I would not feel comfortable with under an inch personally.

  • @ajmelectricalcontractors

    Love the videos, from your experience how much extra weight /swing weight points does the average epoxy add to an iron please?

    • @EFGMC
      @EFGMC  Před 2 lety +1

      Usually I add 1 swing weight point (2g) to the dry SW measurement I take before assembly. That covers both the epoxy and the ferrule that I don't use at the dry fit stage.

    • @ajmelectricalcontractors
      @ajmelectricalcontractors Před 2 lety

      @@EFGMC thank you

  • @toddwmac
    @toddwmac Před rokem

    Thanks for the vid AJ. My problem is a little different. Both the head and the ferrule of my 8 iron are as tight as can be but there is a 1/3 inch gap between them. Any thoughts appreciated. Thanks!

    • @EFGMC
      @EFGMC  Před rokem +1

      Have you left your clubs in a hot car truck maybe. Some epoxy's transition temp is pretty low and can become pliable at relatively low temp. It could have come loose and then cooled again back to solid. Guessing here but it can happen. Worst case, might need to reinstall the shaft.

    • @toddwmac
      @toddwmac Před rokem

      @@EFGMC Thanks a ton for the response. Certainly possible out here in the desert. Will take a look at your other vids on heating the ferule a bit to see if I can move it. Otherwise, I'll look at your other videos on removing and installing a club head from a graphite shaft....or maybe just head to the shop. :) Thanks for all your great content!

  • @jimwoods7639
    @jimwoods7639 Před 2 lety

    Can you use JB Weld epoxy or does it need to be a golf club specific epoxy? Thanks for the video!

    • @EFGMC
      @EFGMC  Před 2 lety

      As long as the lap shear strength is over 1500, should be good.

  • @scotthucks7966
    @scotthucks7966 Před 2 lety

    Hi loved this video. I had a loose clubhead and pulled the graphite shaft and cleaned it out and when I go to put the shaft back into the hosel, it is very loose. Is this normal. I know I did not oversand or bore out the hosel. How do I keep the iron head upright while the epoxy is setting up in my 9 iron? Do you mind helping me with this question. Love your channel and subscribed!

    • @EFGMC
      @EFGMC  Před 2 lety

      What brand is it? Callaway, Ping, and PXG all can have a wide hosel by design. PXG can use a special collared ferrule and spacer you can buy. Callaway and Ping have another method I prefer. Watch this video to see the fiberglass tape method.
      czcams.com/video/eSdutT5NU40/video.html

    • @scotthucks7966
      @scotthucks7966 Před 2 lety

      @@EFGMC It is a ping g15 9 iron. I am using the shaft that came out of it, but dont understand why there is so much play in it. I just checked it after putting epoxy in about 10 hours ago and it seems to be firm, but wow, there was so much play, I was wondering how in the world do you hold the head in place to get it lined up with the grip? Shouldn't it be snug when I put the shaft in all the way?

    • @EFGMC
      @EFGMC  Před 2 lety

      @@scotthucks7966 That is where the fiberglass tape comes in. Acts as a spacer and then just hardens inside the epoxy to a single unit.

  • @thomasmorelock5699
    @thomasmorelock5699 Před rokem

    I have a PXG 2 iron with a graphite shaft. It has developed a gap between the ferule and the head, but I don't know if the issue is the ferule or the head. I can twist really hard on the grip while holding the head and nothing moves. However, the ferule doesn't move either if I try to twist it. I've even put the head gun on the ferule some but get no movement. Any thoughts?

    • @EFGMC
      @EFGMC  Před rokem

      If there is any doubt, I always recommend pulling the head and re-epoxy it. Last thing you want is a flying head!

  • @andrewyelanich7441
    @andrewyelanich7441 Před 4 měsíci

    Hi AJ, I was looking for a video that I think you made where you used a metal mesh tape to make an iron shaft fit more snug in a callaway hosel. Can you point me to that video?

    • @EFGMC
      @EFGMC  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Think that was the Tour Issue Iron Build video.

  • @omarkhan9515
    @omarkhan9515 Před 2 lety

    If I want the club face to be slightly shut is that possible

  • @PhilippePerruchot
    @PhilippePerruchot Před 3 lety +1

    At :10:33 you have a Steel part in thé shafts....is that pièce necessary or i Can juste glue thé shafts in thé head and let thé hole empty? Thanks for reply, very good video

    • @EFGMC
      @EFGMC  Před 3 lety +1

      That was a weight installed to get a certain total weight and balance. I cleaned it up and reused it so the club would play the same as before. You don't have to use it, but the weight would be lighter if left off.
      Thanks for watching.

    • @bshimo2
      @bshimo2 Před 2 lety

      How did you reuse it? Is it epoxied into the hole at the very base of the shaft thus plugging up the vent?

  • @MrPortsider
    @MrPortsider Před 3 lety +1

    What is the best type or brand of epoxy to use for steel shaft? Tx

    • @EFGMC
      @EFGMC  Před 3 lety +1

      I use Golfworks epoxy but most golf specific epoxies will work fine. 3M also makes good ones but they are far more expensive and not really sure what you get for the money.

  • @rajnishgambhirhonourforara8221

    Hi - this is Rajnish Gambhir from India. 2 months ago I bought a brand new Callaway driver (MAVRIK). In a span of 3 - 4 rounds the ferrule had slightly slipped up 3 times. Each time I had to get it fixed. Is it safe to continue hitting the driver even with a slipped ferrule without having it fixed?

    • @EFGMC
      @EFGMC  Před 3 lety

      Is it a collared ferrule or not. Can't recall if Mavriks have a collar. If no collar, it is fine. Would probably just say get some epoxy of some kind or even super glue and slide it back into place and tack it.
      If it has a collar, it should still be fine but I would start by trying to twist the head on the shaft and make sure everything is tight still. Should be fine to use if tight. Who is fixing it? Sounds like they are just pushing it back down but not using an adhesive to hold it there. Again I would get some epoxy or glue and put it on the shaft in the gap between the hosel and ferrule and then press the ferrule back into place.
      Or at the very least, find someone else to do the repair work since it doesn't sound like it's been done right so far.

  • @steve.g1582
    @steve.g1582 Před 3 lety

    Any tips on moving my ferrules up? I know you said early in the video to just slide it back up but I can't get mine to budge at all and I'm worried about melting the ferrules when I use a torch..please help

    • @EFGMC
      @EFGMC  Před 3 lety

      Get a wet paper towel or similar and wrap the ferrule with it. Then focus the heat at the bottom of the hosel away from the ferrule and keep trying to twist the head off after every 10-20 seconds of heating depending on if you use a torch or heat gun.
      Of course if you are working with graphite shafts, those ferrules are toast because you need the shaft puller to remove the shafts for reuse.

    • @steve.g1582
      @steve.g1582 Před 3 lety

      @@EFGMC thanks for the help I will try that. It's a steel shaft in a set of irons. For some reason the ferrules have slid up and there's a gap...should I be removing the club head to slid the ferrules down?

    • @EFGMC
      @EFGMC  Před 3 lety

      @@steve.g1582 If you are sure it's the ferrule, which it most likely is, then you don't need to do anything with the head, just reset the ferrule. I always first just try and twist the head and make sure it is still tight.
      If the ferrules are sliding up but not moving easily enough to slide them back, first option is to run the ferrule under hot tap water for 30s or so. Heating the plastic a little will usually allow you to move them without worry of melting or deforming.
      If you have some pliers with rubber pads over the jaws, those can be useful to help slide them back without damage.
      Once you can get them moving, just put a little epoxy or even super glue for this repair (only time you should use super glue!) in that space and press them back together. Just make sure if you used hot water, the club is dry before glueing.

    • @steve.g1582
      @steve.g1582 Před 3 lety

      @@EFGMC alright thanks alot for your help I'll try it tonight

  • @chriscolaidis3393
    @chriscolaidis3393 Před 3 lety

    Hi AJ, just a quick question I am left handed and got a different shaft for my driver Head, I think the shaft is off a right handed Driver. Does this affect the settings on the Adapter?
    Thanks,
    Chris

    • @EFGMC
      @EFGMC  Před 3 lety

      Chris, the adapter will be reversed as far as the loft/face angle goes. Increasing loft on the hosel will lower it and vise versa. Lie angle won't change.

    • @chriscolaidis3393
      @chriscolaidis3393 Před 3 lety

      @@EFGMC thanks for that AJ, very much appreciated. Just to be certain, so when it comes to Lie nothing changes. If I put on the Draw setting it stays in the Draw position doesn't reverse?
      Again thanks A.J.

    • @EFGMC
      @EFGMC  Před 3 lety

      @@chriscolaidis3393 Chris, the lie angle setting would not change b/c it moves in the 12 o clock, 6 o clock plane. The loft or face angle (ie draw, fade, etc.) moves in the 9 o clock 3 o clock plane and that is the one that will be reversed on the LH head.
      If you haven't watched my adjustable hosel video, I would watch that. Really gives the best visuals on the web of what actually is happening.
      czcams.com/video/tKPY51evEh0/video.html

    • @chriscolaidis3393
      @chriscolaidis3393 Před 3 lety

      @@EFGMC Thanks again, great info, all the best, I am a subscrber Melbourne Australia

    • @EFGMC
      @EFGMC  Před 3 lety

      @@chriscolaidis3393 Awesome. Thanks for the support!

  • @brandenwheeler9648
    @brandenwheeler9648 Před 8 měsíci

    What if the head of the iron isn't loose but is starting to create a gap between it and the ferul? Should I just remove the head, clean everything up and do this? or should I take it to a store and have them push the head back up onto the shaft?

    • @EFGMC
      @EFGMC  Před 8 měsíci

      Make sure it's not just the ferrule moving up.
      czcams.com/video/q9sFV2DJR5Q/video.htmlsi=gkJmNnFSWp0gzMWr

  • @ST-xg3gy
    @ST-xg3gy Před 2 lety

    Will a hot hair dryer work? I haven't gotten around to getting a heat gun yet.

    • @EFGMC
      @EFGMC  Před 2 lety

      A hair dryer will get the ferrule loose but probably won't soften the epoxy enough.
      Ideally you need the epoxy to get over 250F to transform into the softer rubber state from a glass like state. This is not only important for removing the head, but also for cleaning out that old epoxy before applying new.

  • @kimbo172
    @kimbo172 Před 3 lety

    Not using any adaptors its an uncut shaft.The head iam trying to attach is an Taylormade 14 degree rescue hybrid (Rare I know ) it came with a stiff shaft iam no use at hitting a 3 wood of the deck :),so i removed that stiff shaft is no use for me just seems strange when i apply the resin it just seems to dissapear lol yeah understand roughing it up with sandpaper making sure its a clean surface before applying the resin i also mix a bit of sugar through it seems to work for me maybe try some glassbeads next, i thought it maybe the type of carbon fibre shaft, i have applied it twice now but to no joy. What resin would you recommed for making your clubs almost out of the DP810 so kinda tells ya how many clubs i have made was maybe just gonna try one of the single use epoxys just to get this to adhear cheers again

    • @EFGMC
      @EFGMC  Před 3 lety

      What are the tip diameters of the two pieces. I believe the rescue is .370 and the R7 shaft is .350. If that's the case, are you using a shim of some sort? You will need one.
      I have never heard of using sugar in epoxy. Seems like a bad idea. Shafting beads are good but only meant to fill small spaces. Don't use over 5% beads per volume epoxy.
      That 3M epoxy is good stuff. That should not be the issue unless it's a bad batch but sounds like you have used with other clubs without issue.

    • @kimbo172
      @kimbo172 Před 3 lety

      @@EFGMC Yeah Sugar lol read it somwhere it does work not failed yet for me(YET) dont know if i really need to use it suppose extra bit of confidence knowing its kinda binded with something suppose still learning, yeah had that thought at one point on my second attempt that it just does not grip it enough never tried building any with a shim never needed to as most fits were pretty neat fits,dont know the diameters off hand of the shaft and the golf head that is an idea i will check the diameters with my calipers see what the difference is.Will go buy some shimms from ebay from ebay prob need them in the future thanks again

    • @EFGMC
      @EFGMC  Před 3 lety

      @@kimbo172 Brass shims come in handy all the time when doing club work, so I would definitely recommend picking some up.

    • @kimbo172
      @kimbo172 Před 3 lety

      @@EFGMC yeah bought a pack of 5 and some glass starting beads yeah its good making and remaking clubs cheers again

  • @eddiekemper2720
    @eddiekemper2720 Před rokem

    I bought set of cleveland TA3 forged heads. Then set of taper tip shafts. Head shaft is way too big. Now what can I do. Thanks

    • @EFGMC
      @EFGMC  Před rokem

      You are saying the hosels are too large or the shafts are too large?

  • @calvingraham8302
    @calvingraham8302 Před 3 lety

    My driver head screw broke ..half in my shaft adapter other half still in head is there anyway to fix that or is my fav driver just done or is there a quick fix like just putting it on the setting I use and epoxy the shaft adapter straight to the head

    • @EFGMC
      @EFGMC  Před 3 lety +1

      You should be able to get a replacement screw for the head. Getting the part out of the head is simple. Just push it through using a pen or screwdriver. It's usually just held there with a small plastic or rubber washer.
      The broken screw in the adapter will be trickier. You can drill a small hole in it and use a screw extractor to get it out. Other option is to buy a new adapter and swap the shaft out.
      I would try and contact the OEM first and see if they will replace the screw and or the adapter. Heck, they might replace the entire club depending on who it is and how old.

    • @calvingraham8302
      @calvingraham8302 Před 3 lety

      @@EFGMC thank you sir yea it's Nike so prolly out of luck but thanks for the info imma try it

    • @calvingraham8302
      @calvingraham8302 Před 3 lety

      @@EFGMC thx buddy got screw outta driver head ...ordered new adapter tip off eBay...still going to try to drill it out just wanted to say thank you just about tossed them out till you gave me direction thx again sir

    • @EFGMC
      @EFGMC  Před 3 lety

      @@calvingraham8302 No problem. Happy it helped.

  • @golf4ubacknine768
    @golf4ubacknine768 Před 2 lety

    Grips are most common repair .

  • @billchuplis9460
    @billchuplis9460 Před 2 lety

    Anyone ever try the 600 series Lock Tite? It is expensive but is designed specifically for slip fit cylindrical joinery and I doubt you need more than few drops per club.

    • @EFGMC
      @EFGMC  Před 2 lety

      There are other options that will hold clubs together, the point of golf epoxy is that it can take impact forces and breaks down at lower temps. Some products you will have a hard time ever getting apart need be.

    • @billchuplis9460
      @billchuplis9460 Před 2 lety

      I did wonder if maybe it was too permanent a joint. If 550* is not too high JB Weld Cold Weld maybe the ticket because of price and availability.

  • @kennyg63
    @kennyg63 Před 2 lety

    What you just removed the grip instead of inserting the shaft through the vent hole on grip.

  • @oaker050668
    @oaker050668 Před 3 lety

    How do you repair a rattle in a driver head? Thanks

    • @EFGMC
      @EFGMC  Před 3 lety +1

      I've got a new Q/A series I am starting tomorrow. This question is going to be top of the list!

  • @Sportsguy-rl8wj
    @Sportsguy-rl8wj Před 2 lety +1

    My driver head broke off the shaft today at the range, can it be fixed?

    • @EFGMC
      @EFGMC  Před 2 lety

      Where did it break?

    • @Sportsguy-rl8wj
      @Sportsguy-rl8wj Před 2 lety +1

      @@EFGMC it broke at the connector part. The actual driver head has no damage it’s just the connector which is not a apart of the driver. I would think I can just replace the shaft

    • @EFGMC
      @EFGMC  Před 2 lety

      @@Sportsguy-rl8wj If the shaft just came out of the adapter/hosel then it can be repaired. If the shaft is broken off inside the hosel, then you will need a new shaft.

    • @Sportsguy-rl8wj
      @Sportsguy-rl8wj Před 2 lety

      @@EFGMC ya the shaft broke off in the hosel. It’s no worry. I can get a new shaft. I was worried that my driver couldn’t get fixed.

    • @EFGMC
      @EFGMC  Před 2 lety

      @@Sportsguy-rl8wj Worst case, just need to drill it out and install new shaft.

  • @donaldpratola2719
    @donaldpratola2719 Před 11 měsíci

    Is this the same for driver

    • @EFGMC
      @EFGMC  Před 11 měsíci

      Yes, you can apply the same methods.

  • @npsagges
    @npsagges Před 3 lety

    Having trouble removing a head from shaft. I heated hosel multiple times for ~5-10 mins with a heat gun and pulled like the hulk and nothing. Every other club I removed head easily with heat gun except for this... wonder if JB weld was used lol.... any tips? I don't feel like using a butane torch but maybe this will do the trick?

    • @EFGMC
      @EFGMC  Před 3 lety

      May need torch, or heat and then hit with polymer mallet or similar while the shaft is in a vise to try and break it loose.

  • @chrisklecker
    @chrisklecker Před rokem

    Long story short, this is fixable and perhaps I can get a pro to fix it. Whew! I thought I was buying a new rescue club.

  • @danc2014
    @danc2014 Před 3 lety

    You did not metion to line up the grip if it has alignment markings while gluing since it is attached to the shafts.

    • @EFGMC
      @EFGMC  Před 3 lety

      Good point. I did it, just didn't say it. Always want your logos etc or grips and shafts where you want them before leaving to dry.

  • @jscarst
    @jscarst Před 10 měsíci

    Can I use super glue instead of epoxy?

  • @frankhuber4714
    @frankhuber4714 Před 3 lety +1

    Can I get your email? Wanted to send you photos real quick about to reshaft 3, 4, 5 irons

    • @EFGMC
      @EFGMC  Před 3 lety

      It's on the Mobile Clubmaker page under the "about" tab. Don't like to post it in comments for fear of bots etc.

    • @frankhuber4714
      @frankhuber4714 Před 3 lety

      Clicked on “About” section and couldn’t see anything. Just email me when you get time frankhuber816@gmail.com

    • @frankhuber4714
      @frankhuber4714 Před 3 lety

      Sorry I’m a moron frankhuber816@yahoo.com

    • @EFGMC
      @EFGMC  Před 3 lety

      @@frankhuber4714 Just emailed