Make Golf Clubs Longer / Shaft Extensions

[@23x31]

Way back in the late 90's early 2000's when it was a pain to get custom fit, I bought off the shelf irons and extended then myself 1 1/2" along with having them bent 2 degrees upright. Still using one set of those irons today which are my favorite, the original King Cobra tour irons.

[@keithtaylor1531]

Exactly what i needed. Great job explaining and demonstrating the process. I want to save the putter grip but have no idea what attachment you used to remove the grip. Can you please tell me. Thank you in advance

[@BenDabb1n]

is there a brand that you would recommend for graphite extensions? I see in the reviews on quite a few different brands on Amazon that the extension snapped on the first outing.

[@bigpardner]

Can you use a graphite extension with a steel shaft or steel with graphite? How long does the part that goes into the shaft have to be to ensure solidity?

[@jimlahey3919]

The thinner section that goes into your club is typically 1 5/8”. It’s standard, so don’t trim any off. Put the whole length of the insert into your club. You shouldn’t use steel extensions in a graphite shaft. The extensions for graphite shafts are a composite plastic and can be used in graphite or steel. Just remember to check the butt diameter of your shafts so you know what size extensions to order. You don’t want to order .600 and try to force them into a .520 shaft.

[@bessergolfmitalex]

Always a pleasure to watch your videos

[@johnsteiner3571]

Excellent Video for club extension operation.

[@robertjohnsonii1765]

Love your videos. Is it possible to remove a graphite extension? I’m looking at an iron set (graphite shafts) on eBay that have been extended 1”, but I standard length. Maybe I’d have to cut them off and leave the inserted part of the extension inside the shaft?

[@EFGMC]

Exactly. You need to just cut the extension off. Trying to remove it will risk damaging the shaft.

[@joeconstabile107]

What is the compressor set up did you use in this video? Thanks

[@Badfinger4]

Would you recommend adding a half inch extension, or soft stepping the set to lengthen them? Would adding a half inch extension make a noticeable difference to the feel of the golf club?

[@EFGMC]

I have no issues adding 1/2 extensions, feel will not change other than the club being longer and assuming you do the entire set you will still have that continuity. You could soft step them but it's a lot more work for no real difference.

[@robertdickson7758]

When I lengthened my graphite shaft I used a dowel inside the shaft extension,peared it down to fit the smaller diameter as well, thus allowing me to add nearly 2” to it, not broken yet and that’s been a year 🤞

[@kentbrown3736]

I think I'm gonna try that also. Another trick I've seen is to infill the extension with a plastic threaded plug about 100mm long. The thread is down the centre and allows for different length screws to be screwed in in order to have adjustable swing weight. Why not.

[@jack-hq7gr]

How does these extensions affect feel and weight… stiffer or more flex to overall performance?

[@browntown52]

I dig that no-tip glass bench solvent cup. I always have so much on the bench I tend to knock things over. Can you share where you found that? Is it meant to be an ink well?

[@EFGMC]

It’s a candle holder flipped upside down.

[@williamimhof1628]

Your video was awesome. Super helpful. GOing to give it a try.

[@Muzak1]

Always a pleasure of watching your easy to digest instructions to DIY clubs alterations, be it gripping or regripping. I have to say you’ve made it easy to take on and clearly, I got the bug and I’ve set myself up with a reasonable kit. I’m in the process of attempting fitting an extension to a graphite shaft and I have a question: how tight should the extension slide in? Is it better if it’s loose to allow for epoxy (and yes, I have the maximum strength tour epoxy 4500 psi with rubber bubbles). Look forward to your feedback. Cheers Frank

[@EFGMC]

It should be relatively snug. You can easily sand down the larger diameter ones to get the right fit. You can also use some drywall mesh tape on a loose fit to fill the space.

[@Muzak1]

Thank you, it looks like I’ve got it just right.

[@BenDabb1n]

is that the Ridgid manual pipe cutter rated for copper, aluminum, brass, and plastic? I see one on the Home Depot site but not sure if you have a different one or a different blade.

[@EFGMC]

Same one, nothing special.

[@kentbrown3736]

I have a standard size set of TaylorMade RAC OS irons. I'm 6'2" with broad shoulders and long legs. My measurements require 2" addition to the shafts. I also need 2 deg. up in the lie. Can I extend the steel shafts or should I get new shafts custom fit, swing waited etc.

[@EFGMC]

I don't ever recommend extensions over 1 1/4 to 1 1/2. At that length you might want to go lighter weight in the shafts as well.

[@MrJimrad]

Will an extension make the club more flexible

[@f.campagna1580]

Hi, thanks for that video. Add 2 inches for a graphite driver shaft is really to much or i can try?

[@jimlahey3919]

You can safely try, but it’s going to feel like a completely different club. The swing weight will change, and the flex will feel weaker. Maybe try a 1 1/4” extension, and if that feels too short, you should probably just buy a new shaft. Adding 2” to a graphite shaft makes it feel unrecognizable

[@MrMarcos1011]

Im going to have a go at this. The clubs im extending are maybe 5 months old. Could i get away with re using the tape if its still all intact or should it be replaced regardless?

[@EFGMC]

You can probably keep the old tape but you will still need new tape to cover the extension area.

[@BillReitz-b7n]

Very informative Job Well Done

[@krod2162]

What type of tape did you put on before you put the grip on? Is there a specific type to use with a product names? So I can order some.

[@EFGMC]

The double sided tape is from Golfworks, just their standard grip tape.

[@krod2162]

Thanks I just didn't want to put any tape in there. I didn't want to be standing on the fairway with a grip in my hands and my club flying with the golf ball.​@@EFGMC

[@julianurfahr4067]

Is it sensible to lengthen a putter shaft lets say from 34" to 38"? I assume you wouldnt want to extent a shaft more than 1,5" since i would bare the force put on it in the handle section. But for a putter it probably shouldnt be an issue? Any ideas?

[@EFGMC]

You can extend a putter as long as you want without issues.

[@julianurfahr4067]

@@EFGMC thank you!

[@mwinchesterjr6862]

great video, as always.

[@lewmano7367]

for a putter would the process be any different? i have several 34' putters and ive found i much prefer a 35' and im fairly tall.... but i dont want to sell/rebuy!

[@EFGMC]

Exact same method.

[@mooklawrence]

Any tips on how to account for the change in swing weight when adding the extension? Is it worth trying to fix with lead tape?

[@EFGMC]

1/2 inch extension is 3 SWP

[@arnovda9479]

You're adding length but also more weight in the butt end. I would think these cancel out at least partly? Do you really feel the difference in swing weight of 1 inch?

[@ip1863]

i have the same graphite wood shaft. I scanned the qr code at the but end and it came back with some projector thing and not a mitsubishi shaft. I have the same sticker as you, I was wondering if my shaft was fake because of this. What's your take on this?

[@EFGMC]

I bought this one way back from Golfworks, who is a legit Mitsu dealer so pretty much guarantee it's real deal.

[@CARTlTHEGOAT]

Hi, if I were to use a steel extension and extend a putter around 7 inches, would it still function properly?? I am interested in a broomstick putter but not so interested in the price of one.

[@EFGMC]

Putter should be fine as long as the extension fit is good.

[@harleywood9588]

Not related to this video but I have a question. I want to change the bore of a forged club from .355 to .370. I see golf works sells a 370 reamer along with a chuck that they say can be used by hand. Have you tried this?

[@EFGMC]

Yes, it works and isn't difficult on forged heads.

[@Arhamkhanshark]

what is grip remover machine, what to called and from where did you bought it?

[@EFGMC]

Grip removal tool from Golfworks. Can also find them on Amazon.

[@stevetilk4926]

Is there a downside to using a graphite plug or extension in a steel shaft? I just need about 1/2 an inch.

[@EFGMC]

No. Final result will be slightly lighter than steel but only by a few grams.

[@stevetilk4926]

@@EFGMC thank you!

[@stephannichols2823]

Any video on how to take a graphite extension out?

[@OttawaMale43]

It would probably be like taking off the head of the club. Just some heat to liquify the epoxy

[@kolt2928]

if you have a .620 butt diameter section what size would you need -- this is for a graphite hybrid shaft... Thanks in advance

[@EFGMC]

Most likely you will need the oversize graphite extensions. They are made extra thick and can be sanded down to fit the individual shaft.

[@TSOSGERBY]

You just removed a grip with compressed air. Was that double-sided tape, or regular tape that you removed with a heat gun?

[@EFGMC]

That was masking tape anytime I remove or install a grip with air.

[@cogden17]

I have a set of irons with MMT shafts. I want to extend them 1/2”. Will that increase swing weight? Or decrease it because of added weight.

[@cogden17]

Sorry for a repeat question. Read more comments. Sounds like I have no worries about swing weight decreasing by adding 1/2” to grip end even though it adds weight

[@EFGMC]

@@cogden17 You got it. Anytime you add length, you will increase swing weight.

[@steverfromoshawa2949]

do you need to add the whole length of insert for only 1/2in extension ?

[@EFGMC]

No, you could cut the tip down to probably 3/4 inch.

[@AAkCN1]

thx. Helpful!

[@georgemaltchev5583]

What compressor set up

[@JoshKyro]

Can you link where you got these extensions?

[@EFGMC]

www.golfworks.com/steel-shaft-extension-560/p/sse/

[@JoshKyro]

@@EFGMC where these r300 shafts? I think I have the same but not sure if they are 0.580 or 0.600

[@EFGMC]

@@JoshKyro If you have any steel iron shaft from the last 20 years, 98% chance it's .600

[@JoshKyro]

@@EFGMC is this 0.600 butt diameter (the measurement of the part that slides into current shaft)?

[@EFGMC]

@@JoshKyro It's the outside measurement of the shaft that it refers to so the extension part will be slightly smaller.

[@bloatedsodium7301]

Believe it or not, nobody in my city, El Paso, is comfortable bending clubs. Can I send you my clubs to have the lies adjusted? If so, how much do you charge?

[@EFGMC]

Yes I can. Email me. [e-mail]

[@mikeriffel7030]

Wouldn’t the swing weight go down?

[@christopherd4376]

What if a shaft has already been shortened by 0.5 inch and I need an extra inch to make it +0.5 inch willl it still be .600

[@EFGMC]

Yes, the taper doesn't usually start for a least 5 inches.

[@christopherd4376]

@@EFGMC thank you, great video!

[@danpen1]

I did this same thing I added 1/2” to my entire iron set with the steel extensions. My question is with the swing weight changing, does that affect playability at all?

[@EFGMC]

I would say no. Once your body adapts to the change in feel, and assuming everything feels about the same, playability should not be affected.

[@jimlahey3919]

I did 1/2” extensions a few years back and it didn’t affect playability at all for me. All you did was make your 9i the length of your 8i. Your 8i the length of your 7i. And so on. Now when you swing your 7 iron it will feel like you’re hitting your 6 iron because you pretty much just put your 7 iron head into your 6 iron shaft

[@eddietrich6257]

Swing weight increased adding weight to the butt end?

[@EFGMC]

Longer club = heavier swing weight. Center of mass moved further from fulcrum.

[@kentbrown3736]

You would think it was the other way right. I picked that up also. The increase is due to the fact that he extended the club in length. Swing weight pivots around a fixed pivot point so the lengthened club, pushed the club head further away from the pivot point, effectively giving it a huge force advantage over the increased weight of the shaft extension, thus increasing the swing weight even though the shaft extension added weight to the grip end of the club. He didn't explain that very well but it's the fixed pivot point of the swing weight scale that causes this anomaly.

[@peterjohnson147]

Surely incorrect swingweight at the end ! Adding weight at the butt lowers the swingweight does it not ? 10gs of weight = 2 points ish lower swingweight so should have been around D0 not D6 !!

[@renmay3171]

It’s the length, not the weight. If he just added weight to the butt without an increase in length, the swingweight would be lower. However, he added length, half inch is usually 3 points.

[@br88dy]

You need to go back into your angry bear cave and chillax

[@peterjohnson147]

@renmay3171 The insertion of the extension was more than 3x the length of the intended extion of the shaft so should have more than compensated for the half inch !

[@EFGMC]

@@peterjohnson147 Nope. Length always has the greater influence. The 7 extra gram of weight inside the shaft maybe could shift the SW 1 point. Any doubt, just look at the scale.

[@golfclubcoach]

Indeed, the increased length has a bigger influence on sw then the added weight. If you want to do these things properly then a swingweight scale is a must! Why guess when you can measure :)

[@joakimlans107]

Good job, don't care about The KZbin experts🤷‍♂️

[@peterjohnson147]

And the lie angle change was ???

[@EFGMC]

There is no lie angle change, only length. We can never assume that a length change equates to a dynamic lie change. Some golfers will stand further away from the ball and lie will increase, some will just stand taller, and not alter the dynamic lie.

[@jonasweiss7488]

for an amateur player its just too much weight on the wrong point. You should always build a new shaft in the head, everything else is just a bad advice from the fitter/club builder.

[@rangepro]

Terrible way to do this>>>IF you want the shaft to be longer , buy new shafts and have them cut over standard! >>>a good golfer plays by feel and having an extension put on will change the feel!!

[@brucecrump6936]

Rubbish This works absolutely fine

[@iikrona2046]

Swinging taller irons in general will change feel Wdym

[@jimlahey3919]

This method is perfectly fine for the amateur player. Composite extensions weigh virtually nothing. An amount that even good players would have a hard time noticing. Any good player will easily adapt to any change in feel. I have around $1,500 of shafts on my clubs. If I decide I need to go an inch longer next year, you’re saying spend the $1,500 to replace all of my shafts, instead of $50 to add one inch extensions? Great idea, Einstein. Any decent ball striker will have no problem adjusting to the feel of extensions. A good player can switch bags with his buddy and still play his typical game. I’m a 4-6 handicap who uses custom fit, high end clubs. I could pull out the Ping eye 2’s I used in the 1990’s and still play at a 4-6 over my next 20 rounds. You’re either a ball striker or you’re not. For someone like yourself who can only hit pure shots with one particular set of clubs, extensions are still an option that you can easily get used to. All you need is a scale and some lead tape and you can easily achieve the feel that you’re used to. Someday, maybe you’ll be a good enough ball striker that you can pick up a random 7 iron and hit a pure shit with it. I’ll be rooting for you, Einstein.

[@jimlahey3919]

You’re right about the change in feel, but that’s all relative. As long as your clubs are properly spaced 1/2” apart. If you’re clubs are too short, then the feeling is reversed. It feels more comfortable to swing your longer clubs. Having to bend down to hit shorter irons and wedges is when it feels really awkward. Everyone who plays should get properly measured and have the right length clubs in their bag. Not only go maximize potential, but to minimize injury. You should never adjust your body to fit your clubs. That’s a recipe for bad shots and a sore back. Get measured, get the proper length clubs in your bag.

[@andycrawford9539]

I am 1/2 inch over standard and have been extending my shafts this way for 20 years. Never a failure. Normally cut down the insert portion to 3/4 or an inch. My oversized grips bring the swing weight back a little. But add more weight. Great video! For cutting a graphite shaft with a hacksaw I run the cutting edges of the hacksaw blade down the grinder first before using, to soften the offset teeth so not to damage the graphite fibers.