How to Install Ferrules

In golf, a ferrule is the sleeve at the bottom of the shaft on the golf club. Though the ferrule makes little difference in the way you hit the golf ball, the club simply looks incomplete without one. Most ferrules are made of plastic and are easy for you to install if you are replacing the club heads on your woods, irons or both. Other ferrules are made of metal and are a little more difficult to put on your clubs.

Things You'll Need

  • Ferrules
  • Epoxy
  • Marking pen
  • Solvent
  • Sandpaper
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Instructions

    • 1

      Place the ferrule on the golf shaft before you put on the club head, and make sure that it is pointed in the right direction. For instance, most ferrules are tapered, and you'll want the larger end toward the area where you are to insert the club head.

    • 2

      Put on the club heads and secure them with epoxy. Slide the ferrule down the shaft to a point where it is abutting the hosel, or connector, of the club head. Mark on the shaft the top end of the ferrule, then move the ferrule up the shaft so that it's out of the way.

    • 3

      Clean up the excess of the epoxy after you have attached the club head by applying a rag dipped in solvent. You'll want the ferrules to abut the hosel of the club heads. Your ferrules can be tight on the shaft, so you will not want excess epoxy to prevent a tight fit.

    • 4

      Apply epoxy to the area where you intend for the ferrule to go, then slide it into place. Let the epoxy dry before taking the next step.

    • 5

      Clean up the excess epoxy using the dry cloth that has been dipped in solvent. Most new ferrules look great and no further steps need to be taken. Occasionally, you must sand the ferrule to remove the excess epoxy. The rag dipped in solvent will restore its luster.