1- Organization - Get out those Golf Club Components Catalogs
You can get everything you need for your custom golf club build from several golf club components catalogs: tools, supplies,
and golf club parts.
Organizing your components is probably the most time consuming part of the process. See our fitting pages for instructions to properly
fit yourself. Once you have fit yourself, you can then order the proper golf club parts.
ComponentsThere are several places from which you can buy your golf club
parts. I have a stack of several golf club components catalogs that I like to buy from:
The HeadThere are lots of heads to choose from for every type of golfer. For our example, I chose a head that would be good for
the mid to high handicapper.
Through the fitting process I determined that I would like something with a very low Center of Gravity (CG), a large sweet spot, a
slightly wider sole than normal, and I am building on a budget so I don't want something too expensive.
For the particular club I am going to build, I chose the
CER 851UM Oversize #5 Iron from the Golfworks Catalog. This meets all of my requirements.
- Low CG, only .640"
- Large sweet spot - Scores very high on the Maltby Playability Factor scale
- Wide Sole, .880"
- The price is right at only $9.95/head at the time of purchase
The nice thing about the Golfworks golf club catalogs is that it gives you all the head information that you will need to build this club.
- Hosel ID = .370"
- Hosel Bore Depth = 1.250"
- Recommended Ferrule = 60PI
- Weight=254g
- Recommended Shaft = Pro Black Lite Steel
The Shaft
Next, I'll turn to the catalog page that shows the listing for the recommended shaft for that head, which is the "Pro Black Lite Steel"
Shaft. It also lists some very useful information.
- Flex = R/S
- Trim Code = IR2/IR11
- Butt Diameter = .600"
- Tip Diameter = .370"
- Parallel Tip Sect. = 14"
Be aware that this particular shaft can be either a "R"egular flex, or a "S"tiff flex, depending on how it is trimmed. The "R"egular
flex corresponds to the "IR2" trim code and the "S"tiff flex corresponds to the "IR11" trim code.
You don't have to choose the recommended shaft for this club. Through your fitting process you may decide that you need a different
shaft. If you do this, there are a few things that you need to watch out for.
- Make sure the shaft you are choosing is made for iron heads if that is what you are building, or wood heads if that is what you are
building, etc...
- Make sure the tip diameter of the shaft matches the hosel ID of the head.
- Make sure the Parallel Tip Sect. of the shaft is greater than the sum of the amount to be trimmed plus the hosel bore depth of the
head. (See the golf shaft tip trimming section to learn how to read the trim charts)
The Ferrule
The Ferrule is pretty much a no-brainer. The golf club components catalogs usually list a recommended ferrule, and there is really no
reason to go with something different.
The Grip
The fitting process will help you determine proper size of grip. If the grip you prefer does not come in the size you want, don't worry,
because we can use a little
build up tape (which of course you can find in your golf club components catalogs) to increase the diameter
of the grip.
The only thing that you will want to watch out for is that the Core Diameter matches the Butt Diameter of the shaft.
Tools
Here is a list of tools that you will need for assembling your club. These can usually be found in the same golf club components catalogs.
- A small wire brush for cleaning out the hosel
- Many heads come pre-countersunk, but if yours doesn't, you may need a drill and countersink bit to remove that edge.
- A Ferrule Installer - You can use a small piece of pipe with an ID greater than .370".
- A small fine tooth file to professionally blend ferrule to hosel
- A standard pipe cutter - if you are using graphite shafts you will want to get one that has wheels for cutting graphite. If you use the
wheels for cutting steel on a graphite shaft the shaft could splinter and be ruined.
- A 48 inch ruler or tape measure
- A vice with
rubber vice pads
Supplies
Here is a list of the supplies that you will need. These also can usually be found in the same golf club components catalogs.
- 1 piece of 220 Grit Sandpaper
- Masking tape
- A fine point magic marker
-
High Impact Epoxy, if you are using a graphite shaft make sure you get graphite shafting epoxy
- Popsicle Stick & scrap piece of cardboard
- Epoxy Wipes
- Latex Gloves, or an alternative latex free glove
-
2 sided Grip tape
- A Solvent Catch Basin. A Tray or bucket at least as long as your grips, preferably 2 or 3 inches longer, will work.
- Grip Solvent or Mineral Spirits
- Acetone - this is only if you really want a professional look for your ferrule
- Safety Glasses
Now that you have everything, you are now ready to move on to step 2: Head Preparation.
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