How to Trim Golf Club Shafts
A golfer who has a club that is too long can trim the shaft. The golfer will need to buy some supplies for the job, such as cloth tape and sandpaper. If the golfer does not want to perform the task, using a golf club repair service is the best thing to do.
Items Needed:
- Measuring tape
- Knife
- Glue remover
- Cloth tape
- Saw
- Sandpaper
- Grip tape
- Club grip
- Determine how much to trim from the shaft of the golf club. Make a note of how many inches to remove and then use a knife to cut off the grip on the club. Pull the grip pieces off and remove the end cap.
- Apply some glue remover to the shaft of the club and scrape off any remaining glue from the old grip tape. Mark the spot where you want to trim the shaft by wrapping some cloth tape around it. This is an especially important step if your club is made of graphite instead of steel.
- Use a hacksaw or table saw to trim the shaft. It is a good idea to use a table saw if you are trimming a graphite golf club. Smooth the rough edges with some sandpaper and measure the club to make sure it is now the right length. Apply new grip tape to the shaft and make sure that it is even.
- Slide on the new club grip and insert the end cap. Let the club sit overnight before you try to use it on the course. Repeat the process with any other clubs that you need to trim.
- Find a golf club repair service if you do not have time to trim your own golf clubs. Get a price for the service and make sure that you provide the repair technician with the new measurements for each club you need trimmed. Test your clubs at a driving range to see if the new length improves your swing accuracy.