5- Golf Club Epoxy - Choose the Right One for YOU

The main differences in each type of golf epoxy are the set/gel times and the cure times.  One golf club epoxy will have a 5 minute set/gel time while another will have an 8 hour set/gel time.  Cure times will vary as well, from 5 minutes to 24 hours. 

Is there a strength difference between the different epoxies?  Depends on who you talk to.  Some will say that there is no difference at all or that it is minimal.  Some will say that the faster set and cure times result in a weaker bond which could lead to a flying golf head. 

What do I say?  I don't take any chances.  I only use a epoxy with a cure time of 24 hrs.  I have never been in a situation where  I needed a club to be ready to play within 90 minutes. 

There are a couple of situations that will determine which epoxy you will use.

• Beaded Epoxy:  If you have a rather loose fit between your shaft and hosel, then you will want to use Beaded Epoxy.  The ultra tiny beads will help center the shaft in the hosel and fill the void between them.
• Graphite Epoxy:  If you are using a graphite shaft, you will need Graphite Shafting Epoxy.  It is designed to take some of the stress off of the tip of the graphite shaft.

I usually buy the epoxy in cartridge form rather than by the bottle due to ease of use.  I use a scrap piece of cardboard to mix it up on, and I stir the 2 parts together with either a popsicle stick or even an old tee.

Make sure you thoroughly mix the two parts together.  This is another reason I use an epoxy with a longer set/gel time.  I don't want to rush the mixing process, or any part of building the club for that matter.  The last thing I want is for a client of mine to have their clubhead come flying off at impact.  That doesn't make a very good impression.

You are now ready to move on to step 6.

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