Extending a golf shaft is a useful technique to have if you are buying used clubs, or if you are experimenting with different club lengths. If you know how to cut a golf shaft or how to extend it, you don't ever have to worry about purchasing the correct length of clubs on Ebay or other used club marketplaces.
If you play a 34" putter, and want to purchase a Scotty Cameron on Ebay, imagine how many more options and low prices you will have knowing that you can purchase any length of putter!
Before starting this tutorial, you must:
- Save or cut the grip of the club off
- Remove any excess grip tape
After extending the shaft, you must:
Materials Needed
- Extension (You could also use an old golf shaft)
- Make sure you purchase the right size extension. You need to know the "butt diameter" of the shaft that you are extending, and purchase the extension that matches. Here is a database of shafts.
- Brampton Pro-Fix 20/20 Epoxy
- Paper Towels
- Acetone
- Epoxy Board (or something smooth to mix epoxy on)
- Something to mix epoxy with (I use the end of a paintbrush)
