Hello, I am wondering how I can save a graphite shaft when I pull it. It seems as though whenever I apply heat, the shaft tip area becomes really soft. I am concerned as I don't know whether I am permanantly damaging the shaft, or if the shaft getting soft is just normal.

If the shaft is cheap i cut it and drill the remnants out of the hosel, but I got some expensive shafts I want to reuse in different clubs, and I want to do it right.