Broken Graphite Shaft ?
Robert11
Have a new set of Adams Tight Lies Clubs.
The graphite shaft on the 5 wood broke right at the club head; I guess it's
truly a weak point and if it is going to break, that's where you would
expect it to.
Nothing unusual caused it.
At the driving range, hit a ball, and snap.
Haven't started arguing with them yet whether it's covered by their warr.
Purchased at TGW.
Would like to ask:
a. how "common" is it for these graphite shaft woods and drivers to break ?
b. I remember on a visit to GolfersWarehouse they had a sort of custom
fitting shop in the back.
Is it possible, or even a good idea, for them to drill out out the insert
that still remains in the head, and install and glue in a new shaft ?
The reason I ask if it is a practical approach, as even if it is covered by
warr., my guess is the whole season will be over before any replacement
arrives.
Any thoughts would be most appreciated.
Thanks,
B.
Bobby Knight
wrote:
Adams will replace it, but you have to take it back to where you
purchased it. I can't imagine them giving you heat for that. I have
a friend who his driver shaft break because it was weakened by his
carry bag. He just took it to our pro, who replaced it and Callaway
made good on it.
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Tom K
"Robert11" <rgs...@xnotme.invalid> wrote in message
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> Is it possible, or even a good idea, for them to drill out out the insert
> that still remains in the head, and install and glue in a new shaft ?
>
If you like the club... you can easily have a club maker put in a new
shaft... in fact they can probably put in a shaft that's better for you.
You don't usually drill it out, you apply heat to soften the glue, and there
is a tool to get the head off. Easy if you have the tool and a heat gun
(and know where to apply the heat).
If you have a Golfsmith store near you, they can probably do it for under
$50 including a new (and most likely better) shaft. The best part is that
they can check your swing out on the launch monitor for free, and then put
in a shaft that best matches your swing. Of course... that's the beginning
of entering "the dark side".
--Tom
Annika1980
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> You don't usually drill it out, you apply heat to soften the glue, and there
> is a tool to get the head off. Easy if you have the tool and a heat gun
> (and know where to apply the heat).
>
Since the shaft is already ruined you don't even need a heat gun.
Just use a torch.
It is very common for graphite shafts to break right at the hosel,
especially if you don't bevel the edge of the hosel a bit. This allows
some glue to get between the shaft and the sharp edge of the hosel.
Otherwise, the edge of the hosel will often put too much stress on the
weak graphite.
ww
Hello,
The graphite shaft on the 5 wood broke right at the club head; I
guess it's
truly a weak point and if it is going to break, that's where you
would expect it to.
If it's an iron I would drill it out if it's broken flush to hostel.
If there is enough shaft left to grab then the heat gun (or torch) is
the way to go but be careful not to overheat & tarnish. Do it yourself
unless you KNOW someone who does them professionally. If you want the
"factory" shaft in it then contact Adams to see what they can do. I
asked @ a pro shop about replacing a shaft once head & they wanted $40
+ shaft cost. You can pick up a shaft @ Golfsmith, Hirecko or Tour
Golf for $10 - $20 + a $.99 pack of epoxy & a $.50 ferral. Good luck.