How to Lengthen a Golf Club Shaft

The majority of golf clubs are designed to suit golfers of average height, making it difficult for taller people to achieve the correct lie angle at address and impact. The easiest way to fix this problem is to add 1 to 2 inches of shaft extension at the grip end of the club. The existing grip will need to be removed and replaced, but the rest of the club can remain the same. Also, be sure the shaft extension is the same material as the rest of the shaft.

Things You'll Need

  • Knife or razor blade
  • Solvent
  • Washcloth
  • Shaft epoxy
  • Shaft extension
  • Double-sided tape
  • Replacement grip
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Instructions

    • 1

      Cut a small line at the mouth of the grip covering the butt of the shaft. Make sure not to cut the shaft.

    • 2

      Tear the grip apart at the incision line with you hands. Pull the grip part until it is fully removed. It is best to use you knife as little as possible so as not to damage the shaft.

    • 3

      Dump solvent on the freshly exposed portion of the shaft and remove the existing tape.

    • 4

      Wipe the shaft with a damp washcloth once the grip and tape are removed.

    • 5

      Smear shaft epoxy inside the mouth of the shaft. Do your best not to drip any directly into the shaft, but instead, smear it along the inner walls.

    • 6

      Insert the striated end of the shaft extender into the mouth of the shaft, making sure it is fully immersed in the epoxy. The striated hashes will increase the strength of the bond once the epoxy dries.

    • 7

      Allow the club to set for at least 12 hours before moving to the next step.

    • 8

      Wrap double-sided tape around the around the shaft extender and the remaining portion of the shaft that will be covered by a new grip.

    • 9

      Pour solvent directly into the new grip until it is nearly full.

    • 10

      Plug the holes at either end of the grip with your fingers and shake it vigorously.

    • 11

      Dump the solvent out of the grip onto the taped portion of the shaft and slide the new grip over the tape. The solvent will reduce the friction so that the grip slides effortlessly, and once it dries, the tape will hold the grip in place.

    • 12

      Allow the club to set for another six hours before swinging.