When you think of the golf club, the first thing that probably comes to mind is a driver shaft. The driver shaft is one of the most important parts of a golf club and it’s an integral part in determining how well your shots will go. If your golf shaft breaks or bends out of shape, you need to be able to replace it. In this article, we’ll show you how to change a driver shaft.
How to Change Driver Shaft in Simple Steps?
If you want to know how to replace a driver shaft, here are the steps you can follow:
Step 01: Remove the Old Driver Shaft
Place your golf club on a table or flat, stable surface with the hosel end up. A good idea is to put an open book under the hosel to keep it steady. If you’re using a vice, put it at the base of the grip so that pressure will be applied evenly across the shaft. Wrap the grips with grip tape so that it forms a “handle” to make the removal easier.
Remove the head cover and put your hex key into the bolt on top of the hosel. Turn it counter-clockwise to loosen it. Remove the collar by unscrewing it using your fingers or by using an adjustable crescent wrench or locking pliers. Pull out the shaft and discard it.
Step 02: Wrap the Hosel
Make sure that you have enough hosel left on your club to accommodate the hosel to shaft transition. If not, cut it down before wrapping the hosel with tape so that it’s flush with where it meets the shaft. The hosel should extend about half an inch beyond the hosel to shaft transition to accommodate the hosel weighting process.
Step 03: Wrap Your Grip Tape around the New Driver Shaft
You need to wrap your golf club grips with grip tape before putting in a new shaft or else you won’t be able to get a good, comfortable grip that will allow you to hit shots easily. If you don’t have grip tape, you can use vinyl electrical tape in a pinch. The right shaft that you choose is dependent on your preference. For instance, if you are looking for a lightweight option, a graphite shaft will be the best option for you than a steel shaft.
Tear off a strip of the grip tape and begin wrapping it around your club starting at the hosel end near where you’ll be inserting it. Wrap it over the top of the shaft and underneath, then slide it up to just above the bottom of the handle so there’s about one inch of uncovered shaft.
Beat down the tape with a rubber mallet to make sure it sticks to the shaft, then begin winding it around the rest of the shaft using firm pressure but not so much that you bend or kink it. Make three revolutions, each one close to each other without overlapping them. If the tape starts to bunch up, it’s okay; you can adjust it with your fingers or do another revolution of tape over the top. Tape tightly so that the shaft won’t rotate in your hands when you swing. You’ll want to twist and push the hosel into place when you’re done wrapping your grip tape so that it fits snugly. The hosel is the part of the head where the shaft attaches and looks like a little metal knob. Insert it firmly so that no tape is visible at the top or bottom- if there’s any raised hosel, the hosel will scratch up your hands and hurt your swing.
Step 04: Screw in Driver Head
Screw your hex key back into place on the hosel and tighten it so that the new golf shaft doesn’t wobble. Screw on your collar. Be sure to tighten it with your fingers or you can use an adjustable crescent wrench, but again avoid using pliers as this will damage the golf shaft.
Step 05: Replace Head Cover
Put back on your golf club’s head cover and attach the grip tape to it by wrapping it around the grips until you can’t see any of the tapes. If you’re not using grip tape, attach your club’s head cover to the shaft by looping it through the end of your handle or winding it around the bottom half.
Step 06: Test out Your New Driver Shaft
You can now take your club to the golf course or driving range and test it out. Your swing speed will determine how well it performs. If you have a faster swing speed, try a stiffer golf shaft adapter because this type of shaft has more power in generating momentum from the bottom up when you swing. For slower swing speed, use a regular or senior shaft flex to give you more control.
What are the Benefits of Changing the Driver Shafts?
1. With a new golf club shaft, you might be able to improve the distance, accuracy, and stability of your drives.
2. Some newer drivers have adjustable weight screws that allow players to change the center of gravity on their club heads. If this feature is available to you on your driver, you can use each shaft to adjust the club head’s center of gravity for different shots.
3. Some shafts are made to reduce the vibrations you feel when hitting a golf ball, which can help to improve your swing.
4. By using different types of driver shafts, you can experiment with different club head weights and clubhead sizes.
Conclusion
Changing driver shafts is an easy way to improve your game. If you are looking for a new kind of club head with adjustable swing weight or a different center of gravity, changing driver shafts can help you get that all in one shot. We hope that now you will be able to change the driver shaft.