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What is the normal process like on this? Skill level? etc. What steps go into something like this?
 
cg13 said:
What is the normal process like on this? Skill level? etc. What steps go into something like this?
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Irons? Drivers? What type of shafts (graphite or steel)?

Heat gun or torch to flame the hosel to loosen up the epoxy. Then use my shaft puller with a couple of cranks to take care of the work.
 
I just starting tinkering with my own clubs... pulling and reshafting iron with steel shafts isn't difficult at all, I'm not a handy man but had no trouble doing this on my own. I didn't use a puller. I wouldn't attempt a graphite shaft though.
 
JB said:
Irons? Drivers? What type of shafts (graphite or steel)?

Heat gun or torch to flame the hosel to loosen up the epoxy. Then use my shaft puller with a couple of cranks to take care of the work.
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Steel shafts on wedges irons mainly. Just curious how much time something like that takes. Does it take alot of experience? Any adjustments or weighting issues?
 
cg13 said:
Steel shafts on wedges irons mainly. Just curious how much time something like that takes. Does it take alot of experience? Any adjustments or weighting issues?
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I can do wedges pretty quickly. No shaft puller needed really.
 
Easy to learn, just get a good shaft puller with a hydralic pump off ebay, make sure it has the pump, much easier than any other puller. Anything with a steel shaft is very easy, heat it up and pull it. graphite takes a little extra time and skill, best to practice on some junk clubs. I use a torch because a heat gun takes too long and having pulled shafts for 25 years got it down. Heat gun for graphite is probably best for a newbie.
 
I want to learn to restate and re grip my clubs. Never done it I might buy a cheap set old clubs on eBay and practice before I try on my new irons.

Any advice or a first timer regripping? I don't like that hydraulic one jb reviewed I like my golf pride grips. I'll search later when I get home.
 
cg13 said:
I want to learn to restate and re grip my clubs. Never done it I might buy a cheap set old clubs on eBay and practice before I try on my new irons.

Any advice or a first timer regripping? I don't like that hydraulic one jb reviewed I like my golf pride grips. I'll search later when I get home.
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May want to re-read our review. I can do golf pride grips or any other grips with the Pure Grip system. I dont have to use their grips. I can also grip an entire set in about 15 minutes.
 
This thread brought to mind what a fun winter project that would be...building a complete set of irons.
 
JB said:
May want to re-read our review. I can do golf pride grips or any other grips with the Pure Grip system. I dont have to use their grips. I can also grip an entire set in about 15 minutes.
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I will jb! I must have missed the part where you mentioned you didn't have to use their grips- def on the Xmas list now!
 
Is there a good website to buy new (or used I guess) OEM heads w/o any shaft attached? I never really see any on eBay.. I'll learn to do shaft pulls but I'd rather have an unadulterated head and hosel to deal with.
 
IronForty said:
Is there a good website to buy new (or used I guess) OEM heads w/o any shaft attached? I never really see any on eBay.. I'll learn to do shaft pulls but I'd rather have an unadulterated head and hosel to deal with.
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They are all over eBay olol
 
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