3 WOOD RESHAFT USING DRIVER SHAFT

[@tjnaevans]

Damn ..That grip went on super easy! So i just did this for one of my buddies 3 metal and he loves it!

[@donreinholz8121]

Great video. I will start sanding down my ferrules to avoid the lip between them.

[@jfhill78]

I did this with a Big Bertha mini and really liked the results. It's perfect for a travel or Sunday bag.

[@philr1924]

Recently discovered your channel and am really enjoying it!

[@EFGMC]

Thanks for the support of the channel.

[@sloswingspeed9535]

CJ….as an older slow swinger..I install driver shafts in 3,4,5 Woods without tipping…to help with LA and getting the ball off the deck…

[@sloswingspeed9535]

My .’3’ W is actually a Mizuno ST Z, with adapter set at 17*. Or an 18* 5W..both launch about the same…both have Aerotech MX 60FI untapped driver shafts in them.. filament wound…the F1 is an L rated shaft. Plays like an A due filament winding.

[@methodicaljuan]

I’ve been asking myself this question for a long time. Thanks for making this video and hopefully answering my question! 🙏

[@sargentkolteryahn2954]

I think it’s good for you to mention the fact that you drilled out the hole in the shaft, because it’s important to not have that pressure buildup when you are placing the shaft into the hozzle. You didn’t mention that but you did it.

[@lawrencebronson8407]

Great vid! I'm installing a stock Mitsu. Tensei shaft-60g Stiff. Would I need to tip trim it more than a 1/2" for a 7 wood? Maybe I don't need to tip trim if it's the desired flex already. Thanks for your help! Your vids are very helpful

[@EFGMC]

7w usually needs some tipping because of the added head weight making the shaft feel softer. I think they recommend 1 inch for a 7?

[@TeamBalmert]

I have a Calloway Rogue 3W with stiff flex. I would like to add a X-Stiff shaft to it.. I like the feel of a heavier shaft and I think X-Stiff might feel better. Is it possible to get that swapped out? What shaft would you recommend for X-Stiff on a Rogue 3W?

[@EFGMC]

Yes it is. Callaway can be a bit tricky b/c they have a larger than standard hosel but it's very doable for a good club maker. As far as what shaft to put into it I would need to know a few things to give a recommendation. 1. What shaft is in it now and do you like it? 2. What shaft is in your driver and do you like it? 3. What is your budget for the new shaft?

[@EFGMC]

Yes it is. Callaway can be a bit tricky b/c they have a larger than standard hosel but it's very doable for a good club maker. As far as what shaft to put into it I would need to know a few things to give a recommendation. 1. What shaft is in it now and do you like it? 2. What shaft is in your driver and do you like it? 3. What is your budget for the new shaft?

[@EFGMC]

Yes it is. Callaway can be a bit tricky b/c they have a larger than standard hosel but it's very doable for a good club maker. As far as what shaft to put into it I would need to know a few things to give a recommendation. 1. What shaft is in it now and do you like it? 2. What shaft is in your driver and do you like it? 3. What is your budget for the new shaft?

[@patrickneal6086]

Enjoyed the vid...perhaps one day you can demo how to replace a rusty steel putter shaft with a suitable graphite and talk about any benefits that may come with that idea?

[@EFGMC]

I like that. Will need to start some research as I've never used or built a graphite shafted putter.

[@patrickneal6086]

@@EFGMC Perhaps overall weight will be an issue I guess; getting the ideal swing weight will be tricky..but hey! thats why we like to tinker

[@EFGMC]

@@patrickneal6086 Might look for something in a 115g weight and just throw it in my Scotty for fun!

[@Talesofthegrape]

Any chance of a video on how to fit a graphite shaft into a driving iron. I have a TMB 2 iron with a steel shaft and wasn’t sure about tip diameters and whether hybrid or wood shafts come in iron head diameters?

[@Talesofthegrape]

Or do I have to look at graphite iron shafts. I have heard that most people use hybrid shafts?

[@EFGMC]

I will need to get my hands on a driving iron for a vid, but in general they are all iron diameter (either .370 or .355). In either case you will want to use a hybrid specific shaft or long iron shaft. They will almost always be .370 tip and require that you just sand down the tip a bit if using in a .355 hosel.

[@philr1924]

You mentioned that you checked the manufacturers specs on how much to trim the shaft for the head. Where did you look for that information? Thanks

[@EFGMC]

For the Project X shafts, they have all that info on their website.

[@TheSimonsydney]

Great video, thanks. I am in the same process here, in my 3w, I 😊wanna switch an x-flex 3w shaft with an s-flex driver shaft. Any advice on how to tip or but trim that to maintain an s-flex feel in the 3w?

[@EFGMC]

I would either butt trim only or tip it 1/2 inch to stiffen it just a touch to support the heavier 3 wood head.

[@edchorney941]

I broke my driver shaft right at the ferrule/adjustable hosel. I was thinking of doing the same process(putting old driver shaft on my 3w); I don't know if it's too short? What measurement parameters should I be looking for. Thank you in advance for any help.

[@EFGMC]

Depends on the model and how much of the tip is compromised. You should be able to eyeball it and get a good idea how how it would play in your 3w.

[@Stewwwwww]

Wouldn’t the elastic bands on the grip before final installation affect the initial swing weight testing?

[@EFGMC]

I didn't have the grip tape layers on that end and didn't have the ferrule or epoxy on the tip end. I have found that after all that, the final product still comes out within less than a SWP of where I do the dry measurement. Rubber band falls into that wiggle room area also since it only weight about 1g.

[@DavidErdy]

I noticed you used the heat gun on the 3 wood and used the torch on the driver shaft. Do you always feel comfortable using the torch on graphite or only when you plan on tipping it? Just curious. Love your videos, Thanks.

[@EFGMC]

In this case I used the heat gun because of the paint and finish on the 3 wood. Torch always makes me nervous there. I use the torch for irons or aluminum hosels. Torch just requires you pay attention as to not overheat any one point.

[@billyw2816]

If you remove the adapter what does this do to the length, I need to remove the adapter for the Sim2 max 3 wood, so wondering if I can use this shaft or I have a driver shaft I will have to use

[@EFGMC]

The adapter in the head gives you the same basic distance as a bonded hosel golf club. Usually around 1 1/2 to 2 inches for a driver and 1 to 1 1/2 inches for fairway woods. So a 3 wood with a 43 inch playing length would have a shaft that measures 41 1/2 to 42in.

[@billyw2816]

@@EFGMC thanks

[@tmathiason1238]

I have to reshaft my rogue 3W. Wondering why you didn't use a shim15 for the .335 shaft going into a .350 hosel? Also did you have to trim down the collar on the ferrule? Or if you have the golfworks part number for the ferrule i'd be very greatful.

[@EFGMC]

I am not remembering the ferrule I used specifically but any .335 collar should work. I often do use a shim on Callaway fairways. This one with the tip weight and the collared ferrule had a centered fit and did not require anything additional.

[@damwonkim6962]

Thank you for your video. It's a really easy explanation to understand. Can I ask something? What is the correct toolname for Table vice? I didn't find at Google. Cheers

[@EFGMC]

Try bench vise.

[@ranczar]

Can a 44” driver shaft be re-purposed to a 41” length for use in a 9 wood? I was fit for a “ Brand F” senior flex shaft for my Driver and 3 wood. I bought the same shaft model on eBay to put into my 9 wood. Will it still have the appropriate flex after shortening it to the needed 41” length ?

[@EFGMC]

Find the recommended tip trimming instructions for that shaft if possible and follow those specs.

[@ranczar]

Thank you! I’m really enjoying your channel because your tips and advice has proven very helpful.

[@ranczar]

Thank you! I’m really enjoying your channel because your tips and advice has proven very helpful.

[@SB-cl6hv]

Another helpful video. Thanks. Apologize if you’ve answered this but I’m thinking of replacing a 65 gr. driver shaft that is too stiff with a 65 gr. R flex shaft from an unused 3-wood. It’s a better, more modern shaft. I assume no trimming will be needed, but wonder if this could be a bad idea if driver and fairway shafts have very different bend profiles? Do you have any thoughts on this. Thanks.

[@EFGMC]

The shafts themselves don't have any differences as raw shafts. 3 woods usually have been tip cut a little to make them a bit stiffer and support the heavier 3 wood head weight. They are also obviously shorter in final length. Putting a 3 wood shaft into a driver will likely make the shaft stiffer and shorter in overall length. 3 woods also often have heavier weight shafts though not always.

[@SB-cl6hv]

@@EFGMC Great to know. Thanks for this info!

[@Blue_Dun]

I'd like to take the 55 gr Alta CB shaft off of my Ping G410 driver and put it on my G410 3 wood. I don't want to make it stiffer so can I just cut a couple inches off the butt end? Would I have to do something with the weight? I've never done this before

[@EFGMC]

You would need to remove the butt weight before cutting and then reinstalling it. Other than that, you have it right. Just butt cut it and reinstall in 3 wood. Will play slightly more flexible fyi because of the heavier head weight of a 3 wood vs driver.

[@Blue_Dun]

@@EFGMCslightly more flexible as in more of a senior flex? Or somewhere in between? Thanks for responding, much appreciated

[@EFGMC]

@@Blue_Dun More in between most likely. Again it's all dependent on the weight difference between the driver head and the 3w.

[@krisdumigan4086]

Hey man thanks for an awesome video! I have a tour issue callaway 5wood I got for a steal. But it was just a head and he is sending me a shaft to go with it. So I’ll need to install. That being said do you need to use golf club specific epoxy? Or will any epoxy work? Thank you for your time.

[@EFGMC]

I always use golf epoxy but I know plenty of people who use other non golf specific ones. I would just make sure it has a lap shear strength of over 2000psi.

[@krisdumigan4086]

@@EFGMC sounds good. But my inner “I can do this myself attitude is losing out. I think I’ll just have the experts do it for me lol. I don’t have a shaft clamp or anything

[@EFGMC]

@@krisdumigan4086 Might be a good idea to practice on a junker club before working on your gamer.

[@krisdumigan4086]

@@EFGMC absolutely. Lol. I have my old (literally) Wilson 1200 LT woods I’m currently using that I can practice on. Haha

[@chrish4723]

Love your content, AJ. do you have a video of you hitting the longer driver and 3-wood? I am trying to shaft a PW, i bought a head off of ebay to match my set of Hogan Apex Edge CFTs. I pulled a hogan #4 apex shaft out of an extra 8i i had and cut it down, but now the SW is so far off (too light). True temper says not to tip these shafts as they are tapered. So I'm so confused, how do mfgs get matching SW in a set if they are just butt-cutting the same shafts, something doesn't seem right.

[@EFGMC]

Ideally, all the shafts would be the same weight in a taper tip set. That means the 8 shaft when cut down to PW will be a little light. Also the balance point may be slightly different, contributing to the weight issue. Simple fix is just use a shaft tip weight when assembling. Club companies will have the correct shaft weights in a set for assembly but even so, the head weights can be off some. They use tip weights also to get everything matched up.

[@BourneAccident]

Nice job... learned a lot. However, not orienting the spine of the shaft is a HUGE mistake IMHO. Personally, I set the spine at 6:00 to minimize club droop. I have been orienting spines in various ways for over 20 years now with surprising success.

[@subpargolfer6654]

How does the tip weight affect the seating depth of the shaft? Do you cut the thickness that the weight protrudes from the shaft tip? It seems it would have to have some effect on the seating depth given the thickness of weight. I would love to hear your thought as this has always drove my OCD crazy! Thank you.

[@EFGMC]

I usually tip the extra 1/4 inch to replace the bore depth lost to the tip weight. Don't do it every time, as it will be player dependent. I think it's most important with an iron set where you may have some heads that need tip weights and some that don't. There I want to make sure everything has the same feel.

[@Phily800]

Would you able to bend the woods eg.. Driver, fairway wood, hybrid. Because over the years just can't buy a wood which lies flat on the ground at address, the toe always up at address. Very frustrating!

[@EFGMC]

Some hybrids can be bent although it's a risky job. Obviously if you have adjustable hosel clubs you can change it. Just need to make sure that the starting hosel position is the most upright like a Ping for example. Player style heads are often flatter than game improvement ones also. Would also recommend checking your lie angle with a dry erase marker if you have not. Just because the toe sits up at address, doesn't guarantee it will at impact.

[@BrendanBellGolf]

Is it always necessary to tip the driver shaft? If my driver and 3 wood use the same adapter, can I just cut the shaft to size from the the butt end? Or would that cause issues?

[@EFGMC]

No, most shafts recommend the same install for both driver and 3 wood so you can easily use the same setup.

[@oregieman]

really helpful vid.....can you do mine plz?

[@donreinholz8121]

Do the shaft beads make the epoxy stronger? I should get some.

[@EFGMC]

No, at least not enough to call it a benefit. Just helps center the shaft in the hosel.

[@simonnicholls1007]

Hi I have a tour ad driver shaft can I cut the butt end down to 3 wood length ? Thanks

[@EFGMC]

Yes, can also check to see if Graphite Design recommends any tip trimming

[@Joseph-gg8if]

Hi AJ. I just took a 3 wood in to have them swap shafts for me. The fitter said that there would be a good chance that the grip on the new shaft (the one going on) would be damaged in the process and I'd need to put a new grip on it. That seems odd to me but as someone who doesn't know about these things, I didn't want to argue with him. Is damaging a grip something that happens sometimes when swapping 3 wood shafts?

[@EFGMC]

I don't think so unless I am missing part of the repair job that would require removing the grip.

[@Joseph-gg8if]

@@EFGMC the guy said that because the shaft going on the club has been previously used it has epoxy in the shaft , and the epoxy often gets stuck in the shaft and you have to remove the grip to get it out.

[@EFGMC]

@@Joseph-gg8if Ok. Yes, that can happen and if you are trying to go fast removing the grip will be far faster than other methods of removing the epoxy plug.

[@vikrampitre2343]

AJ, I use a hrzdus smoke on my driver and love the shaft. I have an extra shaft that I now want to install on my 3 wood. The shaft weight is 60 gms but after tipping and cutting is the weight gonna drop a lot ? Shouldn’t the wood shaft be 5-10 gms heavier than the driver? You mentioned putting some extra weights, where ? Thanks for this video.

[@EFGMC]

It will be lighter, probably not more than 5-7g. Although I say that it's best to have everything move progressively heavier, there are plenty of golfers who use the same shaft in driver and fairway. Heck, right now my 3 wood shaft is a good 10g lighter than my driver because I just switched heavier and shorter in the driver for accuracy but really like the 3 wood with current shaft PX Smoke 70. If it works, it works!

[@Jack-xy4fy]

Hi guys I'm new to all this, dunno if I this is a dumb question. Is the shaft in a driver, 3 Wood and 5 wood all the same except the length? Ive heard people saying that they switched their driver shaft with a 3wood shaft and 3 Wood shaft with a 5 woof shaft to make them both shorter. I can see the logic in that. But it seems to be 2nd hand drivers are cheaper and would be easier to get hold of the shafts for so if they are all the same I'm thinking just get them and cut the shaft down, then sell the extra heads...

[@EFGMC]

Any shaft can be used in any wood head. Difference is how much you cut off the tip in order to account for the added head weight of the higher lofted woods, and the final length which is from butt cutting the shaft. Often people will use heavier shafts in the higher lofted woods, but that is personal preference.

[@Jack-xy4fy]

@@EFGMC ah thank you!

[@sfmgolf]

I noticed you spine the shaft? Do yo not do this normally?

[@EFGMC]

It's not spined. I just was trying to line up the graphics logo down and make sure it's centered. Also the tip weight was causing a little pressure buildup so I had to rotate the shaft a couple more turns to get the epoxy through the vent groove in the weight.

[@sfmgolf]

Do you think spining a shaft makes a difference for amateur?

[@EFGMC]

@@sfmgolf I have a video on the docket for this topic but the short answer is no. Not for amateurs, not for pros, not for anyone. What is important is having a shaft with good radial consistency (ie similar stiffness regardless of which plane it bends in). Spining a shaft is like driving a car with a flat tire where you just more that tire to a different axil. The tire is still flat and still a problem. If you have a "bad" shaft aligned via spine, FLO, or SST Pure, it's still a bad shaft.

[@wilsonhung8654]

If using a driver shaft, is it a common rule of thumb that for 3w it should be tipped 0.5 inch and 5 or 7w 1 inch? Thanks.

[@EFGMC]

Yes that is usually what the manufacturers recommend. Not always the case but probably 75-80% of shafts.

[@wilsonhung8654]

@@EFGMC Thank you！

[@stumarston6812]

I'm thinking of doing the same thing but one thing is confusing me. My driver shaft is 58 grams. When I cut it down it's obviously going to be lighter than 58 grams. This will make my FW shaft lighter than my driver shaft, which is not advisable. Is there any way to increase the FW shaft weight to around mid 60 gram weight?

[@EFGMC]

You can put lead tape on the shaft, which is usually used more as a temporary change to decide on an ideal weight, but will do the job better than any other option.

[@stumarston6812]

@@EFGMC Thanks for your reply. That crossed my mind. Would it matter much where the tape was located? Closer to butt end or club head? Would you run the lead tape in strips down the length of the shaft?

[@EFGMC]

@@stumarston6812 Correct. Run it lengthwise down the back of the shaft starting about an inch or two below the grip.

[@stumarston6812]

@@EFGMC Cheers. Much appreciated.

[@davidwilson2657]

Not a bad opportunity to remind people that carbon dust is never a good thing to have in ones lungs.

[@EFGMC]

Very true. I have my shaft cutter attached to a shop vac and always try and stand as far away as possible when cutting.

[@Weshel]

What is the red clamp called?

[@dropkickdrones4569]

Bro has stock in the epoxy company. Made enough to glue 7 clubs.

[@jaycee1192]

how do i find out how much i need to tip a shaft if i were to do this at home?

[@EFGMC]

Usually you can find out the trimming instructions from the shaft brand website. Can also try some of the online retailers who sell that shaft, they sometimes include the trim info. Most wood shafts use a progression of no tipping for driver, 1/2 inch for 3 wood, 1 inch for 5 wood. 1 1/2 for a 7 wood in case you can't find specific info on yours.

[@jimthomson1892]

You have a world-class 1” belt sander and you turn a ferrule down with sandpaper?!!

[@EFGMC]

I do, but most people don't so I show how easy it is without. Also my world class sander crapped out on me so I am now waiting on backordered replacement.

[@kymstock1852]

I am a senior golfer ( aged 67) with a Driver swing speed 87-90 mph. I noticed that my distances with my Cobra F9 5 wood and TS2 7 Wood were getting too close. I replaced the Cobra ( set at 17 degrees) shaft with a 44 inch shaft and achieved the increased distance, but now most shots are drawing too much. I am assuming this is because the longer shaft make the club sit with too much toe up for my swing. Is there a way to adjust this on the F9. My next idea was to cut back the shaft to 43 inches. Thoughts anyone?

[@EFGMC]

Try choking down 1 inch first before cutting anything and see if the draw is reduced and what the carry distance changes to.

[@kymstock1852]

@@EFGMC I have tried that already. It was slightly better. Putting the standard 42.5 shaft is far better accuracy wise, hence I am thinking a 43 might be the way to go?

[@EFGMC]

@@kymstock1852 Think that makes sense.

[@kymstock1852]

@@EFGMC I tested the 44 inch shaft/?choked down an inch and altered the loft to 18.5 degrees gave me the results I wanted

[@chriswright5204]

Do you not think it’s a heavier shaft, might slow you down to make better contact.

[@EFGMC]

Depends on the golfer. I have done plenty of fittings where we change shaft weight and see no discernible difference in swing speed even though the ball speed increases because of better contact.

[@fredfish4316]

xs shaft?

[@EFGMC]

Just 70g stiff

[@thomasking3359]

You never explained what a weighting change would make for instance replacing a 65gm shaft with a 45gm shaft with the same head.

[@EFGMC]

Most of it will be feel. We are talking around 2 swing weight point change when dropping 20g of shaft weight. How the static and SW change affects your swing timing and consistency will be different for everyone. You should swing it faster, but does that also change the consistency of your impact position on the face, that you can only answer by trying it.

[@franzose1967]

why should a fairway wood shaft be heavier than a driver shaft?

[@EFGMC]

It doesn't have to be but if you look at all the best players in the game, they all have progressively heavier shafts as the club gets shorter.

[@franzose1967]

@@EFGMC Thank you!!

[@nowaythatnamewastakn]

Video hack: explain what you're doing WHILE you do it.

[@theimpaler5034]

What's the point to that no point