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| Building wedges Well, Im looking into building my own set of wedges. Is it a very diffcult task to assemble a club if i were to purchase all the components or should i just leave it to a pro. If it is doable, what are some tips on assembly tools, glue or epoxy ya know the basics. Thanks guys. |
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| Re: Building wedges Much like the game of golf; club assembly is easy to learn, hard to master. Sticking shafts in heads is simple. Gripping is simple. Doing it right, making correct equipment choices, building a matched set, understanding shaft theory and the debates around following slopes (or not), MOI matching vs swingweight matching, etc... that part isn't so simple. If you're going to do it yourself, ONLY use golf club epoxy (unless, of course, you're never going to pull those shafts, or sell them to someone who might). Also, please note that I've never met someone who didn't start down this road who could ever walk away. If you build your own wedges, it's only a matter of time before you learn that you could be playing a better shaft in your driver, or a better head, or different irons, or that the length of your putter needs to be changed, and that you can do it all, and save the cost of labour! You can't say I didn't warn you. Enjoy your wedges (FWIW, wedges were how I started. GolfSmith SnakeEyes Forged - 50°, 56°, 60° on Rifle Spinner 4.5's with GripOne Design grips).
__________________ True Length Technology Fitter - www.truelengthtechnology.com It's live! - www.ShipShapeClubs.com PCS Class 'A' Clubfitter A new highlight: Golfing the home course on Christmas Day. I say it too often: If it's golf club shaped, you can play with it. For the record, I'm a club doctor, not a swing doctor. |
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| Re: Building wedges I started tinkering with clubs a couple of years ago. Like LP-42 once I started, it was tough to not keep coming back. One thing I did do was practice on some old clubs. You know the ones that they sell at the 2nd hand store for a couple of bucks each. One thing led to another, and I finally bought a $400 loft, and lie machine. One of the best gizmos I purchased was a shaft flex board. Comes in mighty handy when matching up different brands of shafts to a specific flex. I don't build clubs for anyone but my myself, or an ocassional family member. I have too much more to learn about club making. I got lucky while tinkering with a used 12* metal 2wood. I took it apart, did some checking, and reshafted the club head with an old blank I had laying around. Turned out to be my go to club for most of my tight tee, and fairway shots. I got very lucky with it. I am usually home 4 (winter) months of the year when not out traveling. But, while I am home, I am always tinkering. GJS |