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Titleist Driver Shaft Sleeve

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 04:11:08 +0000

On a Titleist 905r driver, the steel sleeve between the ferrule and club head is missing after the shaft got broken, any ideas on a fix? I have a 7/8′ ferrule to go on with the new stiff flex ETA shaft. Will this suffice? Thanks.
Al, Calumet, Michigan, USA

Go to www.golfworks.com for a steel sleeve.

Regards,

Jeff

Titleist 905R Driver Reshaft

Mon, 31 May 2010 23:34:43 +0000

I have a Titleist 905R driver with the shaft broken off 1/2″ inside the hosel. I’ve been told by the 2 club repair men in my area the club is junk, throw it out. Where can I find a shaft for the bore through head and what length should the club finish out at?
Al, Calumet, Michigan, USA

Al,

Any .335″ shaft will work; standard length is 45″. The shaft will need to be drilled out, but is definitely not junk - other than it is an older model.

Regards,

Jeff

TaylorMade Iron Replacement Shaft

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 15:21:47 +0000

I have a broken TaylorMade rac R7 6iron with regular flex steel shaft and shaft band that says T-Step Ultralite. What would be the closest replacement? Thanks.
Mike, Durham, North Carolina, USA

Mike

True Temper’s Dynalite Gold makes a close replacement choice.

Regards,

Jeff

Ping ISI Driver Ferrule

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:19:35 +0000

I have a Ping ISI driver that has a broken shaft. I noticed the head has what I would call a ferrule, but it doesn’t look the same. Can you tell me if that is something that is specific to Ping woods? Will I have to use that type of ferrule when I reshaft?
Jeff, Kerrville, Texas, USA

Jeff,

Yes, it is a special hosel/ferrule. Golfworks or Golfsmith will have the adapters that you need.

Regards,

Jeff

Ping ISI Iron Refinishing

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:15:31 +0000

Hi, I have noticed some light pitting on a couple of my shafts and wondered whether it would affect the overall performance of the irons? Can they be repaired/refinished? I’m playing with Ping ISI irons with JZ Cushin shafts. The irons have been in the family since new and have been looked after well.
Sunny, Birmingham, England

Sunny

The irons can certainly be refinished. Ping can do it and make the clubs look new. You can also try steel wool and WD40. This will surely help as well.

Regards,

Jeff

Regripping Supplies

kyle — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:47:30 +0000

Hi Jeff, I’ve been using Maltby’s grip solvent for regripping clubs.Â Is paint thinner or low odor mineral spirits okay for this purpose?Â I am concerned about “toxicity” of both those “solvents”.Â In your experience of what “solvent” is less harmful, what’s your recommendation?Â I work in a golf store part-time and they use paint thinner.Â A bit messy!Â Thanks!
Chris, Black Earth, Wisconsin, USA

Chris,

I use mineral spirits with no problem.Â You can also use water activated tape and water if you need to beÂ ”totally” safe.

Regards,

Jeff

PowerBilt Wood Repair

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 16:32:40 +0000

I am retired and haven’t played golf for about 15 years due to medical reasons. I want to start again and bought a PowerBilt Persimmon Citation 2 Wood over the internet (ebay) and received it yesterday. The shaft got broke completely in half and I haven’t found a place in the Dallas area where I can get it replaced. Would it be possible to send it back to Hillerich & Bradsby for repair? If so, about how much do you think the cost would be? Thanks.
Earl, Terrell, Texas, USA

Earl,

As an H&B employee, I know they no longer do repairs at their corporate headquarters. I would suggest Golfworks at www.golfworks.com They offer wooden wood repairs and are very good at what they do.

Regards,

Jeff

Callaway X-18 Replacement Shaft

Sat, 13 Oct 2007 17:59:57 +0000

The stock steel shaft on my Callaway X-18 wedge has been broken. Is there a suitable replacment shaft to match the rest of my clubs without sending it back to Callaway? With their unique design, do their clubs require a special shaft and work that only Callaway can do? Thanks.
Thomas, Poughkeepsie, New York USA

Thomas

The closest aftermarket shaft is True Temper’s Dynalite. For the original Callaway shaft, it will have to go back to the factory.

Regards,

Jeff

Ferrule Slippage

Thu, 09 Aug 2007 17:43:11 +0000

I have a Cobra driver that has the ferrule slipped up on the shaft slightly. The head does not seem to be loose but the ferrule will not turn back down to the hosel. Is there some way I can slide it down without removing the shaft and destroying the ferrule?
Mike, Dubuque, Iowa, USA

Mike,

Check the shaft graphics and grip alignment to make sure the shaft indeed did not move. Sometimes the shaft will move a little and then will be difficult to move making it seem like it is not loose. That said, a heat gun may looosen the ferrule and allow you to pull it down. A rubber shaft clamp in a vise makes it easier to pull (or push) the ferrule back into place.

Regards, Jeff

Callaway FT-3 Driver Reshaft

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 19:24:28 +0000

What is the easiest and safest way to remove a shaft from Callaway FT-3 driver, if you want to save the shaft? Thank you.
Don, Bardstown, Kentucky, USA

Don,

The is a VERY advanced repair. A good shaft puller with a special hosel sleeve for Calllaway might work - and note I said might. Due to the fact that both head and shaft are composite, the safest way to be sure of no head damage is to drill the shaft out. Good Luck.

Regards, Jeff