DIY Lengthening Golf Clubs

Most golf clubs are manufactured to fit golfers of average height. Some golfers, however, are taller than others and often need to lengthen their clubs to achieve the proper club head angle at address and impact. The extension of the club should be done on the grip end, requiring you to remove the existing grip and replace it with a new grip once the extension is added. The extension should be the same material as the rest of the shaft, graphite for graphite and steel for steel.

Things You'll Need

  • Knife or razor blade
  • Solvent
  • Washcloth
  • Shaft epoxy
  • Shaft extension
  • Hammer (if necessary)
  • Double-sided tape
  • Replacement grip
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Instructions

    • 1

      Make a small incision at the mouth of the grip covering the shaft. Be careful not to cut the shaft.

    • 2

      Rip the grip down the incision line with your hand and pull until the entire grip is removed. It's best to use the knife as little as possible to stave off shaft damage. Once you've made the initial incision, try to do the rest with your hands.

    • 3

      Pour solvent over the newly exposed area of the shaft and pull off the existing tape.

    • 4

      Wipe down the newly exposed portion of the the shaft with a washcloth once the grip and all existing tape is removed.

    • 5

      Drip shaft epoxy into the mouth of the shaft along the inner walls. Don't drip epoxy directly into the shaft, just around the inner edges.

    • 6

      Insert the striated end of the shaft extension into the mouth of the shaft so that it comes into contact with the epoxy. The striations will help ensure a strong bond once the epoxy dries.

    • 7

      Set the club aside and allow the epoxy to fully dry. Allow it to set for at least 12 hours.

    • 8

      Wrap double-sided tape around the shaft extension and the portion of the shaft to be covered by the new grip.

    • 9

      Pour solvent into the grip until full.

    • 10

      Plug the holes at both ends of the grip with your thumb and index finger and shake vigorously to ensure the entire inner walls of the grip saturate completely.

    • 11

      Dump the solvent out of the grip onto the taped portion of the shaft and slide the grip over the tape. The solvent will help you slide the grip onto the shaft. Once dry, the tape will hold it in place.

    • 12

      Set the club aside and allow it to set for at least 8 hours before swinging.