How to Build a Custom Golf Club

[@CarolinaGolfer2]

As the owner of this build, I have to give Jim a huge thanks, I just unboxed these today and they are already getting lots of compliments. I've never been a big ferrule guy, but his choice to go with that BB&F ferrules was spot on. They make a great transition from the orange shaft to the hosel. Jim is a true craftsman, watching the detail and care he puts into his work is truly appreciated. Jim, I'll owe you a bourbon or two of your choice, in Pinehurst this summer for sure!! Thanks Buddy!

[@McGolf]

glad you like them

[@mattrevilock5890]

Awesome content Jim. Some Noel with some spooky. Lol. Have a great day.

[@chanman21titans45]

Got fitted last Saturday for the Mizuno 923 pros and I’m so excited to get them in. Love watching the process and all the thought that goes into it all. Love the video!

[@kotogray8335]

Thank you for so graciously sharing your knowledge

[@mattcoulson1560]

Great video Jim - some cool looking irons there :) Best wishes to you and family for 2023!

[@jasonb1422]

I really enjoyed watching you build these clubs and love the Halloween themed shafts. I hope Rob likes them and can't wait to hear his opinion on them.

[@CarolinaGolfer2]

Jason, you know you'll hear about them for sure! They look awesome!

[@mksmith713]

Perfect color shaft for a Baltimore Orioles fan.

[@TheMachoMan]

Love watching your vids -- always learn a lot

[@McGolf]

Thanks

[@robinmccleery3968]

Great video! 24 in a year! That’s awesome!❤🎉

[@charlesbartholomew2910]

Great looking set of clubs, Jim! BZ!

[@McGolf]

I was happy with the set and the way it turned out, thanks

[@7417cd]

Happy New Year Jim. Keep up the Fantastic work you do throughout the year. Chris

[@McGolf]

thanks

[@jerrysmiley1084]

Great video....Happy New Year!

[@McGolf]

same to you too sir

[@philkirby2692]

This shafts are sick! Throw on a dope ass orange with chrome rings ferrule on it and bam! Maybe even some orange grips! Dope especially if dude has a bright orange glove! Sick I’m all about colors on my sticks and their are some sick ferrule options out there (tho pricey) I’m absorbing so much from you thanks old school

[@McGolf]

Glad you like them

[@OrthodontistDenver]

Another great video. I love the fact that you are using shaft alignment now. I'd love to see some MOI matching to ensure consistent play with your client's sets. I assume that the club heads have been adjusted for length, loft and lie according to your players specs. Thanks for the great videos!

[@McGolf]

We have alway used shaft alignment unless the golfer asks for label down. MOI has its place too, I can’t verify it a solid method but other club guys really like it

[@Connersgolf]

Awesome video! Do you mix the shafting beads with epoxy no matter the fit between shaft and hosel?

[@jeremygricar4361]

The easiest way I've found to install the BBF ferrules onto a parallel shaft is to let them sit in hot water. The water from my faucet comes out around 140 so I take a cup of that, throw the ferrules in before I get started assembling, then take them out one by one with a fork. They slide over very well plus it will be kind of "press fit" onto the shaft after it cools. This also prevents a beginner from destroying the ferrule using a torch. Of course, I use epoxy as well.

[@donnyirish190]

Thanks Jim, I have learned a ton from you and appreciate you sharing your knowledge. Where do you get your drill brush from to clean the hosel out ?

[@McGolf]

a group called top golf from china, however golfworks has a set of them too

[@jonn6427]

I noticed that you didn't peel any of the two sided tape off. What type of tape are you using. Ive always put it on the shaft then peel off the cover. I must have the wrong double sided tape. I enjoy watching you build clubs. Thanks for any explanation.

[@GaryJarrett-f4i]

Can you build irons without swing weighting them? How much will it effect them?

[@stevebuchanan4829]

What solvent are you using for gripping? Great video, good detail.

[@McGolf]

the standard solvent form golfworks a citric base fluid

[@johnknobbe8247]

Jim, I enjoy watching your videos. I noticed you mentioned they were custom clubs, but didn’t mention anything about their flex or length. I know you’re a proponent of frequency matching, but nothing was shown in regards to that. Maybe that was your intention. Happy new year to you and you family!

[@CarolinaGolfer2]

He actually did. Mentioned the I95 SteelFiber are firmly in the mid section of Stiff. Also mentioned they were 1/2 over in length.

[@McGolf]

in addition to RCs comments, I do typically match the flex however when the shafts are taper tip and in discrete lengths that is not possible. I do still monitor the flex I just cant match them

[@JeffWard-bg4sm]

Can you reshaft PXG without colloared ferrules? Do I need a brass shim or will centering beads woek fine? I have customer ferrules and they are not "collared"...

[@kotogray8335]

You don't ever have to have collared ferrules. Just filling the void with epoxy does the same thing

[@jplowedge4255]

How much bigger are the Mizuno 923 Hot Metal HL vs. the regular 923 Hot Metal irons ? I saw that I could order the HL version 2° strong. This just feels like an amazing option for forgiveness and a bit of added distance. What are your thoughts ? Are the regular Hot Metal almost as forgiving ? I know they're stronger lofts.

[@McGolf]

The high launch model has a bit more offset with a slightly wider sole. The actually size toe to heel is the same

[@cabebe21]

Is also using hotwater works to make the ferrule softer and able to be manipulated?

[@McGolf]

probably using a towel would work

[@harrykorver9690]

Very nice! May i ask a question? You said a 95 gram steelfiber is in the stiff range. Would you say a 110 gram is even stiffer? Got the 110 in my mp20mmc as a stiff. Healthy 2023!

[@McGolf]

It would be my opinion the 110s would play stiffer. Now a 370 tip shaft can be manipulated better for flex.

[@thehaughtcorner]

What’s the cool Ventures-like music?

[@McGolf]

Not many folks would know the ventures. Loved the music, it is a standard music from KZbin.

[@thehaughtcorner]

@@McGolf Wasn't aware there was a KZbin Audio Library; I see it now. Name for this one? Thanks also for the videos and tips. I only build clubs for myself and my wife, but have learned a great deal from your channel, and it has helped me have confidence that I can get the job done. Best endorsement I can give McGolf is that my wife really likes the set of clubs I built for her, in large part based on what I learned here!

[@rodneyshelby4371]

I believe Freddy Couples uses steel fiber in his irons

[@billybobtimm1787]

Your channel is okay. Like many others, you feature equipment that most of us can't afford or just can't get. I got some of my stuff from Golfworks, but they've become very unreliable due to constant unavailability of almost everything that I need. In this video, you show something that most of us can't get. I buy my stuff from Monark most of the time because it's always available, even though not the highest of quality. Show me stuff that the common man can do. I need to build a shaft for a Tour Edge E722 driver. What's the best adapter for that and where should I start?

[@McGolf]

trying googling tour edge E722 shaft adapter, there were 2 places of availability

[@mikepxg6406]

Don't like the orange paint on shaft. IMHO makes them look a bit Costco-esque.

[@McGolf]

Orange on the color wheel is least like. This combo does look good though