Hickory Golf Club Repair
From DIY video tutorials to repair work in my Long Island, NY-based workshop, you’ll find everything you need to turn your wall-hanger into a playable hickory golf club again.
The Hickory Hacker’s Guide to Basic Hickory Golf Club Repair
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Step 1: Removing the Clubhead
The first step in restoring a hickory-shafted golf club for play is removing the head. Learn why that’s important and how to do it.
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Step 2: Clubhead Rust Removal
With the clubhead removed, there are several ways you can safely remove any rust while maintaining the patina. Here are some of my favorite methods.
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Step 3: Wooden Shaft Maintenance
Removing the clubhead also allows you to thoroughly inspect and recondition the wooden shaft and repair any cracks if necessary.
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Step 4: Resetting the Clubhead
With the clubhead and shaft refurbished, you’re now ready to reset the clubhead with modern epoxy. Learn why repinning the head is still important, too.
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Step 5: Leather Grip Replacement
Now that the clubhead has been reset and repinned to the wooden shaft, you’re ready to install a fresh leather grip. Learn how to cut your own grips, too.
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Step 6: Whipping the Shaft
The final step is winding fresh whipping thread on the leather grip and around the shaft for flair and additional reinforcement.
In-House Repairs
Do your hickory golf clubs need some work but you don’t have time or space to do it yourself? Write me to learn more about the repair services I offer.