I think I'm gonna try that also. Another trick I've seen is to infill the extension with a plastic threaded plug about 100mm long. The thread is down the centre and allows for different length screws to be screwed in in order to have adjustable swing weight. Why not.

It should be relatively snug. You can easily sand down the larger diameter ones to get the right fit. You can also use some drywall mesh tape on a loose fit to fill the space.

Thank you, it looks like I’ve got it just right.

The thinner section that goes into your club is typically 1 5/8”. It’s standard, so don’t trim any off. Put the whole length of the insert into your club. You shouldn’t use steel extensions in a graphite shaft. The extensions for graphite shafts are a composite plastic and can be used in graphite or steel. Just remember to check the butt diameter of your shafts so you know what size extensions to order. You don’t want to order .600 and try to force them into a .520 shaft.

It’s a candle holder flipped upside down.

You can probably keep the old tape but you will still need new tape to cover the extension area.

I don't ever recommend extensions over 1 1/4 to 1 1/2. At that length you might want to go lighter weight in the shafts as well.

1/2 inch extension is 3 SWP

You're adding length but also more weight in the butt end. I would think these cancel out at least partly? Do you really feel the difference in swing weight of 1 inch?

Exactly. You need to just cut the extension off. Trying to remove it will risk damaging the shaft.

Exact same method.

You can safely try, but it’s going to feel like a completely different club. The swing weight will change, and the flex will feel weaker. Maybe try a 1 1/4” extension, and if that feels too short, you should probably just buy a new shaft. Adding 2” to a graphite shaft makes it feel unrecognizable

That was masking tape anytime I remove or install a grip with air.

Most likely you will need the oversize graphite extensions. They are made extra thick and can be sanded down to fit the individual shaft.

Putter should be fine as long as the extension fit is good.

It would probably be like taking off the head of the club. Just some heat to liquify the epoxy

No, you could cut the tip down to probably 3/4 inch.

No. Final result will be slightly lighter than steel but only by a few grams.

@@EFGMC thank you!

Yes, it works and isn't difficult on forged heads.

The double sided tape is from Golfworks, just their standard grip tape.

Thanks I just didn't want to put any tape in there. I didn't want to be standing on the fairway with a grip in my hands and my club flying with the golf ball.​@@EFGMC

I would say no. Once your body adapts to the change in feel, and assuming everything feels about the same, playability should not be affected.

I did 1/2” extensions a few years back and it didn’t affect playability at all for me. All you did was make your 9i the length of your 8i. Your 8i the length of your 7i. And so on. Now when you swing your 7 iron it will feel like you’re hitting your 6 iron because you pretty much just put your 7 iron head into your 6 iron shaft

Grip removal tool from Golfworks. Can also find them on Amazon.

I bought this one way back from Golfworks, who is a legit Mitsu dealer so pretty much guarantee it's real deal.

Sorry for a repeat question. Read more comments. Sounds like I have no worries about swing weight decreasing by adding 1/2” to grip end even though it adds weight

@@cogden17 You got it. Anytime you add length, you will increase swing weight.

Yes I can. Email me. adam@elitefitgolf.com

Yes, the taper doesn't usually start for a least 5 inches.

@@EFGMC thank you, great video!

Longer club = heavier swing weight. Center of mass moved further from fulcrum.

You would think it was the other way right. I picked that up also. The increase is due to the fact that he extended the club in length. Swing weight pivots around a fixed pivot point so the lengthened club, pushed the club head further away from the pivot point, effectively giving it a huge force advantage over the increased weight of the shaft extension, thus increasing the swing weight even though the shaft extension added weight to the grip end of the club. He didn't explain that very well but it's the fixed pivot point of the swing weight scale that causes this anomaly.

It’s the length, not the weight. If he just added weight to the butt without an increase in length, the swingweight would be lower. However, he added length, half inch is usually 3 points.

You need to go back into your angry bear cave and chillax

@renmay3171 The insertion of the extension was more than 3x the length of the intended extion of the shaft so should have more than compensated for the half inch !

@@peterjohnson147 Nope. Length always has the greater influence. The 7 extra gram of weight inside the shaft maybe could shift the SW 1 point. Any doubt, just look at the scale.

Indeed, the increased length has a bigger influence on sw then the added weight. If you want to do these things properly then a swingweight scale is a must! Why guess when you can measure :)

There is no lie angle change, only length. We can never assume that a length change equates to a dynamic lie change. Some golfers will stand further away from the ball and lie will increase, some will just stand taller, and not alter the dynamic lie.

Rubbish This works absolutely fine

Swinging taller irons in general will change feel Wdym

This method is perfectly fine for the amateur player. Composite extensions weigh virtually nothing. An amount that even good players would have a hard time noticing. Any good player will easily adapt to any change in feel. I have around $1,500 of shafts on my clubs. If I decide I need to go an inch longer next year, you’re saying spend the $1,500 to replace all of my shafts, instead of $50 to add one inch extensions? Great idea, Einstein. Any decent ball striker will have no problem adjusting to the feel of extensions. A good player can switch bags with his buddy and still play his typical game. I’m a 4-6 handicap who uses custom fit, high end clubs. I could pull out the Ping eye 2’s I used in the 1990’s and still play at a 4-6 over my next 20 rounds. You’re either a ball striker or you’re not. For someone like yourself who can only hit pure shots with one particular set of clubs, extensions are still an option that you can easily get used to. All you need is a scale and some lead tape and you can easily achieve the feel that you’re used to. Someday, maybe you’ll be a good enough ball striker that you can pick up a random 7 iron and hit a pure shit with it. I’ll be rooting for you, Einstein.

You’re right about the change in feel, but that’s all relative. As long as your clubs are properly spaced 1/2” apart. If you’re clubs are too short, then the feeling is reversed. It feels more comfortable to swing your longer clubs. Having to bend down to hit shorter irons and wedges is when it feels really awkward. Everyone who plays should get properly measured and have the right length clubs in their bag. Not only go maximize potential, but to minimize injury. You should never adjust your body to fit your clubs. That’s a recipe for bad shots and a sore back. Get measured, get the proper length clubs in your bag.

I am 1/2 inch over standard and have been extending my shafts this way for 20 years. Never a failure. Normally cut down the insert portion to 3/4 or an inch. My oversized grips bring the swing weight back a little. But add more weight. Great video! For cutting a graphite shaft with a hacksaw I run the cutting edges of the hacksaw blade down the grinder first before using, to soften the offset teeth so not to damage the graphite fibers.