Comments on: How to install golf shaft extenders http://blog.hirekogolf.com/2007/04/18/golf-shaft-extenders/ Professional Golf Equipment at Down to Earth Prices! Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:09:44 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: R Crandell http://blog.hirekogolf.com/2007/04/18/golf-shaft-extenders/comment-page-1/#comment-8 R Crandell Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:13:27 +0000 http://blog.hirekogolf.com/?page_id=15#comment-8 Like most golfers, I have accumulated several putters. I would like to extend the length of 2 of them to belly-putter length. One is a steel shaft putter 10 to 15 years old, the other a graphite shaft putter 5 to 10 years old. I have not yet removed either putter grip. How can I be sure that I acquire the correct putter extender? Are the shaft diameters generally standard? If so, what are the standard diameters? How close do I have to measure my shaft ID or OD? Rick Like most golfers, I have accumulated several putters. I would like to extend the length of 2 of them to belly-putter length. One is a steel shaft putter 10 to 15 years old, the other a graphite shaft putter 5 to 10 years old. I have not yet removed either putter grip. How can I be sure that I acquire the correct putter extender? Are the shaft diameters generally standard? If so, what are the standard diameters? How close do I have to measure my shaft ID or OD? Rick

]]> By: Jeff Summitt http://blog.hirekogolf.com/2007/04/18/golf-shaft-extenders/comment-page-1/#comment-10 Jeff Summitt Sat, 02 May 2009 11:32:37 +0000 http://blog.hirekogolf.com/?page_id=15#comment-10 Al: Swingweight is swingweight, so by choking down on the grip you haven't reduced the actual swingweight of the club. However, the club will feel lighter as your hands are closer to the head. Let's say you extended the club 2" and choked on the grip 1". This would be the same as if you only extended the club by 1" and held it at the end. Al:

Swingweight is swingweight, so by choking down on the grip you haven’t reduced the actual swingweight of the club. However, the club will feel lighter as your hands are closer to the head. Let’s say you extended the club 2″ and choked on the grip 1″. This would be the same as if you only extended the club by 1″ and held it at the end.

]]> By: al L http://blog.hirekogolf.com/2007/04/18/golf-shaft-extenders/comment-page-1/#comment-9 al L Sat, 02 May 2009 02:41:57 +0000 http://blog.hirekogolf.com/?page_id=15#comment-9 If a graphite shaft in a Taylor R5 driver is extended by 2 inches am I significantly changing the swing weight? I am assuming the answer is yes, so if I choke up on the club as needed, do I effectively make the club a lighter swing weight. I noticed as the round progressed today, the driver felt much heavier than at the beginning of the round. Thanks a bunch. I ended up removing the extenders from my steel shafted irons due to too much weight. see above post.. If a graphite shaft in a Taylor R5 driver is extended by 2 inches am I significantly changing the swing weight? I am assuming the answer is yes, so if I choke up on the club as needed, do I effectively make the club a lighter swing weight. I noticed as the round progressed today, the driver felt much heavier than at the beginning of the round. Thanks a bunch.

I ended up removing the extenders from my steel shafted irons due to too much weight. see above post..

]]> By: Jeff Summitt http://blog.hirekogolf.com/2007/04/18/golf-shaft-extenders/comment-page-1/#comment-11 Jeff Summitt Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:17:24 +0000 http://blog.hirekogolf.com/?page_id=15#comment-11 Al: You only want to use extenders designed for steel shafts otherwise you might run into a breakage issue. Regardless of what you extend the club with, the head weight is further from your hands which will make it fee more head heavy. The reason why they feel heavy is the weight difference between the graphite and steel shafts, thus the reason why you normally graphite-shafted clubs longer than steel. But I would play with them a few more times to get a true evaluation. If they still feel too heavy you can always select a lighter steel shaft or go back to graphite. Al:

You only want to use extenders designed for steel shafts otherwise you might run into a breakage issue. Regardless of what you extend the club with, the head weight is further from your hands which will make it fee more head heavy. The reason why they feel heavy is the weight difference between the graphite and steel shafts, thus the reason why you normally graphite-shafted clubs longer than steel. But I would play with them a few more times to get a true evaluation. If they still feel too heavy you can always select a lighter steel shaft or go back to graphite.

]]> By: al L http://blog.hirekogolf.com/2007/04/18/golf-shaft-extenders/comment-page-1/#comment-12 al L Mon, 20 Apr 2009 02:22:07 +0000 http://blog.hirekogolf.com/?page_id=15#comment-12 I recently lengthened my steel irons by 1/2 inch with a steel insert. Only played one time with them but have hit many balls on the range with them. I am surprised that they feel so heavy to me. I have recently switched from graphite irons to steel and wanted to duplicate the length that I have been used to with the graphite. do you thing I will adjust and get used to them? Would a graphite insert add less weight n be as strong? Thanks... I have to admit that I did hit them much better as the round progressed... the first 5 holes were scary~~~~~~ I recently lengthened my steel irons by 1/2 inch with a steel insert. Only played one time with them but have hit many balls on the range with them. I am surprised that they feel so heavy to me. I have recently switched from graphite irons to steel and wanted to duplicate the length that I have been used to with the graphite. do you thing I will adjust and get used to them? Would a graphite insert add less weight n be as strong?

Thanks… I have to admit that I did hit them much better as the round progressed… the first 5 holes were scary~~~~~~

]]> By: Jeff Summitt http://blog.hirekogolf.com/2007/04/18/golf-shaft-extenders/comment-page-1/#comment-7 Jeff Summitt Mon, 27 Aug 2007 17:04:13 +0000 http://blog.hirekogolf.com/?page_id=15#comment-7 Sam: It is probably best to use the same 24 hour shafting epoxy and allow it to cure the full length. You want to apply the epoxy the the stem of the extender and rotate it in the butt end of the shaft to make sure that the entire surface is coated with epoxy. In addition, you may want to check the fit of the extender. Unlike steel shafts where the extenders tend to fit more precisely, graphite shafts don't. There are a few different sizes to choose from and it is good to have some of each on hand to decide which one to use. Sincerely, Jeff Summitt Hireko Golf Sam:

It is probably best to use the same 24 hour shafting epoxy and allow it to cure the full length. You want to apply the epoxy the the stem of the extender and rotate it in the butt end of the shaft to make sure that the entire surface is coated with epoxy. In addition, you may want to check the fit of the extender. Unlike steel shafts where the extenders tend to fit more precisely, graphite shafts don’t. There are a few different sizes to choose from and it is good to have some of each on hand to decide which one to use.

Sincerely,

Jeff Summitt
Hireko Golf

]]> By: Sam Martin http://blog.hirekogolf.com/2007/04/18/golf-shaft-extenders/comment-page-1/#comment-6 Sam Martin Mon, 27 Aug 2007 14:58:50 +0000 http://blog.hirekogolf.com/?page_id=15#comment-6 Do I need to apply epoxy to the exterior of the butt/extender joint? I've installed graphite extenders ( length <2" ) and note decided movement in a couple clubs, maybe I didn't allow enuff setup time before instlaling grips. I'll remove the grip and try roughting up the extender per this tip. rgds S Do I need to apply epoxy to the exterior of the butt/extender joint? I’ve installed graphite extenders ( length <2″ ) and note decided movement in a couple clubs, maybe I didn’t allow enuff setup time before instlaling grips. I’ll remove the grip and try roughting up the extender per this tip.
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