Callaway Loft Adapter HACK !!

With this simple trick, you can increase the loft adjustability of your Callaway driver or fairway wood. All you need is a Callaway adapter from the opposite hand you play and a few minutes.
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[@TJ-nk4de]

wearing a visor inside is an aggressive strategy. that being said, i fuckin love it

[@bobstiegemeier223]

I WAS THINKING ABOUT THIS THIS MORNING RYAN IS THE REAL DEAL

[@angelmaldonado6464]

Hi Ryan I just found this video & it’s awesome. You answered my question. Does that mean that it also opens the face as well? Thank you for the video.

[@kailerho7635]

I’m left handed and I was gonna pull a right-handed adapter from my shaft and install a left-handed one. This save me a lot of time. Thank you very much for the neat trick!

[@reidthompson6272]

Ditto

[@shrkys4]

Brilliant!!!! Thanks Boss, I'll be a mid launch menace now with 8.5 triple diamond!

[@jballoregon]

Thanks for sharing, I was just asking Titleist about this today. I presume this is a Callaway hack only.

[@midlifebiker7424]

Titleist use the same tip for both RH and LH..its just the settings that change..

[@tomburge8419]

Hi Ryan, excellent work on your channel, I'm hooked. Could you please do a video on your thoughts regarding FLO? Do you do it, which orientation do you recommend, etc. Thanks in advance!

[@ryanbarath1916]

Ive talked about it on my podcast through GolfWRX Radio - called "On Spec" its a difficult subject to tackle but for me personally I just install shafts logo down.

[@td1138]

Very clever!

[@gagolfanddrones487]

Awesome! So if you change both rings can you get a 7 degree fade setting?

[@berninajeff]

My lefty driver came with rings without underlines. Under the lower ring is a W with an underline. Are all the adjustments opposite? Can I look at the other side of the hosel for correct codes?

[@Scubaloco]

Great tip...

[@dreedy23691]

Great info! I had heard about doing this but my mind was thinking “change the whole adapter” and not just the cogs. This is a great way to take my Epic Superhybrid 18° and get it turned down to 16°!

[@dmilano56]

What would it effectively do to the loft and lie if you were to line up the bottom cog at +1 top cog at D but when you put the head of the club on you align that tick mark with the top cog at -1 and bottom cog at D It will go on and mesh. I don't have the equipment to measure loft and lie. But to my eye at address, it appears to have decreased loft with little flatter lie. Is that possible?

[@s1dest3p]

Could you show how open the face is when looking down if you have it lofted down 2 degrees?

[@MrPrta79]

Can you also change the lie? From what I've read the (D)= draw setting adds 2°upright... However i wish i could change it to add 1° upright lie. Is that possible?? What happens if you flip the cogs upside down?

[@JorgeMilano85]

I currently have a Epic Driver, if I buy the Mavrik can I just replace the driver head and keep my old shaft? Will I need an adapter?

[@DavidPetryk]

hi. Curious if I have a right handed tipped shaft and put my left handed cogs on it will it essentially make it a standard left hand tip??? so just change the cogs and not the entire tip. hope you can help

[@Cmorep3]

I have a tour is green dot adapter +1 -2. Can I just swap out the cogs ring or does the tip also make a difference? I have a shaft for it but it’s a high launch shaft and I want to turn my epic flash from 10.5 to 8.5

[@bobamsden8050]

Does it matter if you line up the dash or the W with your settings? I want the golf logo on the shaft on top. In order to do that I have to use the W setting on the adapter. Does this matter?

[@Steve-xo2oi]

Very cool 😎

[@jonathanmebane3782]

quick question i have a -2 adaptor. can i do the same method you just used to simply put it on my adaptor that has the minus one

[@ltoyota]

Looks like the tour issue -2 deg sleeves are also available online. Can I just remove those cogs and replace the stock cogs on my Callaway?

[@user-nx5df4hv7c]

Thanks Ryan, Just to be clear I have a RH Rogue Draw driver in 13.5 degrees and would like to make it 11.5 degrees, so do I put the left hand collets on my club (original tip) set the lower collet to N neutral and put the upper collet (tight one) to +2. Will this give me an 11.5 degree driver ?

[@donfisher6659]

YES it would. It's really just that easy to do.

[@michaelossy5919]

Thanks for the video I am left handed and trying to find a left hand “shaft” can be challenging. Let’s say I purchased a shaft with a right hand opti-fit hosel and then switched the rings from my current left hand optifit hosel to the right hand hosel .... would I have effectively made the previous right hand tip a left hand tip? Or does the attached tip also influence the lie/loft for right v left handed clubs Thanks

[@midlifebiker7424]

Pretty sure the tips are the same so yes just the adjusters..

[@landiscourington4514]

If I put a left hand adapter on my 5 wood shaft will my 5 now adjust down to 16degree. I have Callaway flash 5 wood.

[@johnk4143]

Would a left handed sleeve work on a right handed driver head to deloft it? I have a right handed epic flash sub zero driver. Thanks

[@caddyshack1885]

Ryan, will you achieve the same effect if installing the full LH tip on the shaft (for RH head)? In other words, is the sleeve alone without the two sliding pieces the same regardless RH/LH? Are the two movable pieces responsible for the difference between RH/LH...?

[@ryanbarath1916]

YES! You would get the exact result by totally switching the tips. This video just explains thats its easy to do without have to pull and re-epoxy anything. Thanks for watching

[@cornpop9045]

@@ryanbarath1916 Taylormade adapters?, would they achieve similar results.?

[@welshjim22]

Are the cogs different or the entire adapter and cogs. I just bought a shaft and it has turned up with a left handed adapter. Just wondering if switching the cogs from each shaft will effectively mean my old shaft is left handed and my new one right.

[@chrisjung609]

Hi Ryan, are the settings on the line of the cog that you set the settings the actual readings of what the club will be if you do it this way? I've heard if you have a (I'm a lefty) right hand tip on a lefty tip you would read the setting on the front of the head. Thanks

[@ryanbarath1916]

When you switch from RH to LH tips you still read to the back of the driver head but reverse the number ie: +1 is actually -1

[@chrisjung609]

@@ryanbarath1916 One other question. Is the tip itself symmetrical? Meaning that there is a White line that you use to set the driver setting, what if I want to put the shaft in a 180 position (just testing spine alignment) so that the white marking is now on the front of the driver. Is it still the same setting as whats on the back?? Thanks Love your channel

[@garypenhall2526]

Ryan can you buy the correct adaptor for the callaway shaft to fit the crank head ?

[@AnthonyFarrell-ok9sm]

Hello. If I changed both rings would that change shaft to left handed.

[@scottmistretta4253]

Great hack, Ryan! Question: if you change out the lower one or upper one that has D on it, will it change to a fade? The Mavrik is two more degrees upright at 58* and I am trying to experiment with flattening lie angle without going to 56* SubZero. This would be way better than getting the red tour sleeve because I would not have to pull the glued part off. If yes, what amount of angle would it flatten it to? Thanks!

[@john_the_swede]

I Ryan, does it also invert the D/N settings?

[@yasuamaya7119]

Hello Ryan, I heard the similar comment by Ian Fraser of TXG Canada about A Cobra F9 sleeve. Do you know if I install a LH sleeve on a RH head, this will create 3 Fade setting instead of 3 Draw setting?

[@ryanbarath1916]

That's a good question. I believe all things being equal - yes you could get more adjustability with an opposite-handed sleeve

[@bananaballgolfermbaya6908]

Great to know! So as a right handed golfer, I can lower it 2 degrees (my 10 becomes 8). Now that we are talking opposites, does putting it on the draw setting open up my club face? Thanks!

[@chadjackson4786]

no lie angle wont change just the loft

[@phonypeeps7020]

Has anyone used the flat redline aftermarket callaway adapter? I'm puting it on a ventus tr and don't want to ruin the shaft.

[@michaelsudarto8587]

How do I take the head off the shaft for fairway wood? Just use a wrench?

[@ghassana5098]

Hi Ryan Great intel! Question, if lh epic flash hosel rings are put on a rh epic flash hosel, I can drop my loft from 9 to 7 Can I assume the same logic if I find a lh tour epic flash hosel, that has a -2, I can get down to 6? Would that work?

[@Omnis2]

A LH -2 loft ring will become a +2 on a RH hosel. Essentially, it's the loft ring that already comes on the RH hosel. "Tour-spec" here just means they already applied this hack.

[@benjamincoussement5319]

Hi I was wondering if you can prove it on your loft and lie machine because i read quite some disclaimers about this topic

[@ryanbarath1916]

My lie loft machine will only measure irons - but this is a exactly how they use the rings on the adapters

[@187denver]

can that work opposite? like to add more loft to a hybrid

[@ElVerdeVida]

Noob question, i bought a epic flash star driver, and i changed the grips, looks like they put some kind of chemic problly to remove, i don't know, thing is... 2 hits i Made and driver and shaft separated. And i can't find info on how to put it back together (btw it didnt broke)

[@cmpress9656]

Hey Ryan, I don't want this to come off as accusatory, but where did you receive the information regarding this 'hack'? How have you confirmed that it actually does what you are intending? The reason I ask, is that after watching your video and numerous others on the topic, I ordered a LH optifit hosel to reduce my 5 wood by 2 degrees. Unfortunately, I only found out after buying it, that this does not actually achieve what you are stating it does. I have done quite a bit of research in the GolfWRX community as well as contacting Callaway directly. Callaway's answer is that all possible settings remain the same whether its LH or RH, they just won't read as the stated setting if using the opposite handed hosel. Max reduction on a LH hosel installed on a RH club is still -1. They will provide you with a chart on request for the stated vs. actual settings while using the opposite hand hosel. I would appreciate you either clarifying where I'm misunderstanding the hack you are referring to, or recommend doing some research as to whether it does in fact allow a -2 loft setting and possibly removing/amending this video. I'm either confused as to what you are suggesting, or you are (unknowingly) spreading false information, which at $65 CAD per Optifit hosel, is quite frustrating.

[@VoodooChicken13]

You are right and this video is wrong, when you are using an opposite tip for a driver head, the setting is just on the other side as per callaway offficial.

[@pchmbrs7]

Hi Ryan, I am going to build an RH epic flash SZ 9 from scratch and would like to have more -2 loft adjustability. Is the easiest way to do this to just install a complete LH adapter to begin with? And then all the settings will be reversed? Thanks!

[@pchmbrs7]

And will this still work with aftermarket adapters or OEM only?

[@ryanbarath1916]

Yes, if you start with a LH adapter, you will have the full -2° adjustability ( because its reversed )

[@carlodraghi7413]

Once you swap the cogs to a lefty as suggested, will the D setting still make the lie more upright as originally intended? If not, will it make it flatter?

[@ryanbarath1916]

The D will still make the club more upright.

[@11golfnut11]

Cool... Is this for all driver brands or just callaway?

[@ryanbarath1916]

This trick is specific to Callaway - since most other drivers are equal loft in both directions ( except Titleist )

[@D.WhiteJr]

Does this work with Titleist tips?

[@tomgregory6275]

Ryan, I am 73 and have a GHIN of 5, I use an Epic Flash Driver with Evenflow Blue R flex, I just purchased a Epic Flash 3 wood Sub Zero, and I love it straight ball flight, but for me the weights switching of the heavier one to the back did not give me much more altitude and launch angle from the turf, my ball will fly 210 with 15 degrees to 17 degrees, would you have any tips for me to gain any distance? Hey Ry, don't tell me to go to the Gym...too much like my wife.

[@ryanbarath1916]

I would suggest adding loft to gain launch and spin to gain some more carry distance.

[@midlifebiker7424]

Whats your swing speed and shaft? Use a launch monitor to see launch angle and back spin. The weights are fine tune, loft and shaft have a bigger influence..

[@steve-o5793]

Do you know if you use a left handed adaptor and go down in loft will the face open up as usual or will it sit more closed.

[@ryanbarath1916]

If you are using a Right handed driver and a LH adapter and go "down" in loft you will actually be going UP in loft and and close the face

[@steve-o5793]

@@ryanbarath1916 thanks good to know

[@JonDodd81]

Ryan, would this work if you had the cogs from a tour adapter but did not want to do a shaft pull/install?

[@fill172]

I think so, how did u go?

[@skamin2000]

this is wrong, if you have a left handed adapter on a right handed club it will not take it down -2. +2=-1, +1=Stated loft, Stated loft =+1, -1=+2

[@randylafoone6391]

So if I want to reduce loft on my rogue draw driver set to draw, I need to change BOTH Cogs, set the loose one to "N" (instead of D) and the tight Cog to +2? Can I adjust 1 degree less with +1 setting?

[@ryanbarath1916]

you got it!! Thanks for watching and good luck in testing

[@sparknado]

Wouldn't it theoretically work to just flip the cogs upside down?

[@kegznufc]

Hi Ryan, i tried this and it definitely didn't work, im sure it lofted up, everything ballooned in the air. I only changed the tight cog not and used the old loose one in draw, is that right or do both cogs need changed? Ive put both in now but not had a chance to try it yet. Would D now be S or would draw be the same?

[@ryanbarath1916]

You need to change both and need the +2 ( with the underline ) to actually take 2 degrees off the RH's driver. If you use a full left tip then the setings will be completely flipped and D ( draw ) would actually flatten the club.

[@kegznufc]

Thanks Ryan, second time lucky 👍

[@L1GHTHECANDLE]

I think I know the answer to this.... so by doing this swap will actually turn the draw setting into fade?? From more upright to flatter?

[@pv7444]

hi i have a right handed shaft and a left handed head on an epic driver can i do this to to make this a left handed shaft thanks paul

[@ryanbarath1916]

yes, you can swap using this method but for a lefty its opposite

[@benatkins7382]

Do you change both cogs or just the top cog? Thanks

[@midlifebiker7424]

Both

[@jballoregon]

What is the best way to keep the stated loft adjustment but lower the static lie?

[@Omnis2]

Buy a Ping.

[@halllabs101]

I'm sorry to be dense, but the video seems to be saying to just replace the top cog, but your comments seem to say to say to replace both cogs to get to -2. Can you clarify for me? Thanks

[@ryanbarath1916]

You replace both cogs on the adapter to get the full amount of adjustability.

[@83ragamuffin]

So should I swap them once I take them off? I’m confused because if you put them back on the same way no change is made. Should I flip them when they are off? I need more detail please.

[@Dynamictakes]

Great video, but could you explain the difference between left and rights tips for me?

[@Dynamictakes]

The markings which indicate left and right ?

[@cdmurray23]

Would this work with the callaway super hybrid? I want the 17 deg to be a 15? Just a standard left hand adapter? thanks

[@ryanbarath1916]

Yes, it should work the same.

[@canmoregolfcoach]

What happens to the lie? I am a lefty, looking to flatten the lie as well as reduce loft. Most adjustments I have seen (for Callaway anyway) always make the clubs more upright. Any clarrity on this?

[@MyFoxworld]

You can buy a -2 flat adapter. They are the ones with the red dot

[@ronjacobson5112]

I feel like I am in back in calculus

[@hbyrdut]

Why couldn't you just put the left handed shaft in the right handed head without switching cogs?

[@jamesjackson4264]

You could if you wanted to buy a new shaft.

[@zachtremmel5453]

I am left handed but have a right handed tip on my driver shaft, if I put it on N and +2 is it effectively playing 2 degrees lower so 7.5 from 9.5? Thanks

[@midlifebiker7424]

Correct..

[@drewdownie8984]

Sorry but this is wrong. Callaway direct have said either way it only decreases loft by 1 degree. If you want to drop 2 degrees you have to purchase a tour adapter. Rh adapter in lh club +2=-1 +1=std std=+1 - 1=+2. Directly from tour staff. Hack is wrong sorry.

[@simondale6846]

Ive seen alot of info contradicting what youre saying here. Can you actually measure the loft to prove your point?

[@jerry-ne6xu]

Not understandable

[@Godisnotjesus1967]

Hi. I have a Cobra driver. My Q is.....!.....What is the lowest loft/degree adaptors can be set to. Believe me!....I need a 5° loft. Yes five degrees. Lets not argue. Bryson de C use a 5.5°......probably custom built by Cobra. If you didnt know.....The late Calvin Pete who held driving accuracy nr.1 spot for 10yrs used a 4degree driver. I naturally hitball high. So I loose a lot of distance as result. Higher equals wider.....fact!

[@son21387]

This is actually not true. +2 will change to -1 loft and -1 loft will go to +2. The lie angle will remain unchanged. I called Callaway directly and confirmed this and also also it is published on their Callaway manual.

[@freshmotion4you]

Even with changing both cogs ? I mean callaway wants you to buy a hero special tour TIP. I don’t see how it wouldn’t work if you used both cogs from the opposite hand of driver Tip ???

[@son21387]

@@freshmotion4you i am not totally sure but callaway manual definitely publishes my original comment. But TXG mentioned this tip so I have no idea who is correct

[@stephenjohnbeal]

This is false

[@brianschaefer261]

Is this for Callaway only? Can You do this with Titleist left onto Titleist right. Titleist seams to have similar styles as Callaway.

[@ryanbarath1916]

wont work the same for Titleist