How to Pair a Shaft With a Titanium Fairway Wood Head

Fairway wood head and shaft combinations are seemingly limitless. Golf equipment manufacturers have produced numerous options over the past decade to meet any personal preference. Whether you are looking for added distance or increased accuracy, fairway wood titanium heads and high-performance shafts are readily available for installation. After taking stock of your game and the goals you have, you can narrow the field down to one or two options. After that, the installation process takes over and you will produce the perfect combination.

Things You'll Need

  • Titanium fairway wood head
  • Metal wood shaft
  • Shaft epoxy
  • Hot water and cloth
  • Shaft/steel cutter
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Instructions

  1. The Selection Process

    • 1

      Evaluate your choice of shaft. If you want added distance, a firm flex shaft is not for you. A regular flex shaft will allow you to create more club-head speed. Firmer flexes will provide more accuracy.

    • 2

      Evaluate your choice of club head. Smaller club heads will allow you to work the ball and are geared toward better players. These are somewhat easier to hit off trouble lies. Larger club heads provide more forgiveness and are good options from the tee.

    • 3

      Prepare your current materials for installation. Make sure any old shaft material is removed from the club head.

    • 4

      Take a cloth and hot water and wipe down the club materials. When pairing a fairway wood club head and metal wood, you don't want dirt or old club interfering with a clean transfer.

    • 5

      Measure the shaft for your preferred length and mark the depth of the hosel. Trim the shaft at the desired marking for a clean insertion point.

    Executing the Installation

    • 6

      Proceed with the installation once the hosel has been cleaned and the shaft has been cut to your liking. If you purchased these materials brand new at a golf shop, you can skip to the next step.

    • 7

      Mix the shaft epoxy and apply it to the inside of the hosel and to the end of the shaft. This will hold the head and shaft combination together and needs to be treated with care.

    • 8

      Slowly push the shaft into the club head. Place the club head on the shaft and tap it down onto the ground, pushing the club head and shaft together.

    • 9

      Wipe away any excess epoxy on the outside of the shaft. Make sure the shaft is clear of any excess residue as well.

    • 10

      Place your shaft and club head in a safe place. The epoxy needs at least 12 hours to dry. Rest assured that you have paired the proper fairway metal wood and shaft combination together and are now ready to shoot lower scores.