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Titleist DCI 981 Replacement Irons

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:15:49 +0000

I am trying to find a 7 and a PW for a Titleist DCI 981 set of irons. Is there a site that handles older sets like this, or is there another way to find replacements for these two clubs? Thanks.
Charles, Washington, USA

Charles,

Check out www.ironfinder.com. They are a good resource.

Regards,

Jeff

Clubmaking Schools

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 15:41:45 +0000

I want to study club making as a hobby, but it seem all the schools just want to teach you how to use their range of tools. Can you suggest a good place to learn the art? Cheers!
Chris, Bloomfield, New Jersey, USA

Chris,

You can’t go wrong with either Golfworks (Jim Yachinich is a super instructor) or Mitchell Golf. Either is great. Golfworks may be a better place to start as they are more basic at first than is Mitchell.

Regards,

Jeff

Purchasing Bending Bar

kyle — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:01:39 +0000

I have a set of Peerless Golf Clubs and need to have them bent. Where can I purchase a bending bar designed for the fin/tab on the hosel of the clubs?
Christopher, Portland, Oregon, USA

Christopher,

Try Mitchell Golf atÂ www.mitchellgolf.comÂ They should be able to help.

Regards,

Jeff

Marketing Club Business

kyle — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:51:28 +0000

How can I market my club business effectively from my home shop? I would appreciate any assistance and advice given.
Blaine, Brandon, Florida, USA

Blaine,

There are any number of ways such as newspaper ads, Tv ads, flyers at golf courses, demo days (if you do custom stuff), etc. The more imaginative you can get the better. Talking to local courses to see if you can get their repair business is a good idea. The more you get your name out, the better your chances of success. Good luck!

Regards,

Jeff

Ferrule Trim Rings

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:14:04 +0000

Where can I buy ferrule trim rings? I have plenty of ferrules but need trim rings to update some of the older clubs. Thank you.
Norm, Phoenix, Arizona, USA

Norm,

I would try Golfworks at www.golfworks.com. They would likley be the best if not only source anymore.

Jeff

Antique Club Reproduction

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 04:45:53 +0000

Are there any resources out there that could provide me information on how to make reproductions of antique wooden head & shaft golf glubs? I am coming up empty. Thanks in advance!
Keith, Washington DC, USA

Keith

The only place I can think of that might be remotely helpful would be the newly formed Clubmaker’s Guild. They can be contacted at Clubmakers Guild.

Regards,

Jeff

PCS Member Locator

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:51:26 +0000

Where can I find I PCS member south of Boston, MA, for an evaluation of a used set of irons that I ordered online from GlobalGolf.com?
Stephen, Marshfield, Massachusetts, USA

Stephen,

Go to www.pcsgep.com and click on the Locator at the top of the screen.

Regards,

Jeff

Replacable Weight Cartridges

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 17:32:54 +0000

The weight cartridge from my TaylorMade r510 TP is missing.(It flew out upon impct of a drive and was no where to be found) I really love this driver and am trying desperatly to find a replacement cartridge for it. Do you know where one can be aquired? I have also contemplated pulling one from a r540 and using it in the TP. Is this a viable option? Thanks!
Adam, Hampstead, New Hampshire, USA

Adam

A few options available. First, you might try contacting TaylorMade directly and see what they can do for you. Second, you could look to Ebay and see what is available. Finally, you might try a website called www.driverweight.com. They produce replacement weights for the TaylorMade line of drivers.

Regards,

Gary

Ping G5 Hybrid Reshaft

Thu, 05 Jul 2007 14:44:06 +0000

Jeff, I’ve got Aerotech i80 stiffs in my irons with Mizuno MX-25 heads and I love them. I can’t find a hybrid that feels anything like my irons. I’ve got a Ping G5 19 degree hybrid with a Grafalloy ProLaunch Blue HY series stiff shaft. It feels nothing like my 3 iron, even though it is 1/2 inch longer. I believe my three iron head is 238 grams and the G5 head is 232. It seems I should be able to drop in an i80 shaft and tip to 2 iron length, but the i80 is a 370 tip and the G5 is a 350. Can you recommend a shaft? Thanks in advance. Great site.
Kenton, Naperville, Illinois, USA

Kenton,

Many players like the feel of the V2 from UST. I am not all that familiar with Aerotech, but I might check out their website and see if they have any .335″ shafts that you can shim into the .350″ tip G5.

Regards, Jeff

Dynacraft Shaft Data

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 16:50:36 +0000

Hi Jeff: I’m looking at a Dynacraft catalog and they have the raw data for shafts, then the “dynacraft cut shaft data” for the same shaft. I noticed that the cut data has an increase in torque value as the shaft is cut to playing length. This is from raw lengths of 46 inches to playing length of 45 inches. So, it seems cutting one inch yields an increase in torque and a decrease (naturally) of shaft weight, about 4 grams on average. For example, the Aldila NV65-S has a raw torque of 3.9 and a cut torque of 5.2. Wow! Help me with this?
Chris, Black Earth, Wisconsin, USA

Chris,

In most cases, what you are saying is correct. The relationship is not always 1-1 as far as how much cutting is done and how torque and weight change. Anytime a shaft is cut, it’s playing characteristics change. This may be especially true when cutting from the tip end. In any event, Jeff Summitt, the originator of the DSFI can be reached at www.hirekogolf.com he is the best around when it comes to shafts…tell him I sent you!

Regards, Jeff