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Question: If I have a set of irons that are about 1/2" too short, can I simply have a 1/2" plug installed in each of them when I re-grip them? Is there any downside to this approach? It seems like the butt end of the club is so stiff anyways that the difference between having an actual steel shaft for the last 1/2" vs. having a plug for the last 1/2" would be negligible. I'd appreciate any feedback. Thanks!

Dave

I've used these:

http://www.golfworks.com/product.asp?pn=WBE60

Cut them to 1/2 inch and use an Epoxy to set them. If you don't have a heat gun or torch, I'd recommend using Quick Set epoxy because if you ever need to pull them the Quick Set bond seems to break easier (with a simple lighter flame distributed evenly over the butt of the shaft) than a 24 hour cure.

For about $25.00 or so you have your solution.

Great, thanks for the suggestion. Looks like those should work fine.

You're welcome, I did that for a whole set of irons that I once had to see if it made a difference....really easy to do it yourself. One thing I forgot to mention is based on the size of the butt end of your iron shafts and the diameter of the extensions you may/may not have to sand them down a bit to fit snug, else they might go right in off the bat if the numbers are right. If the extensions are a little wider, a dremel will get the job done granted you have one, else a handy, dandy file with some elbow grease will get it there too.

golf-a-holic gave great advice.

Also, Golfsmith sells shaft extenders for $1.95 each. One can be used for two clubs, as they are about 8" in length, with each end tapered. You need to specifiy if the butt end of the club is .580 or .600. Use epoxy to set the end into the club, let it cure, and cut to the desired length using a tube cutter or hacksaw. Install a new grip and you're done. It really is pretty simple.

I just extended a sand wedge 1" to match my other clubs, and I can feel the difference.

Good luck - its kinda fun to do this stuff ourselves.

Thanks, definitely agree with your solution too, just wasn't sure what kind of tools he might have available for use. Either way he has solid solutions.

I am having golf plugs/extenders installed in a set of Callaway irons that will be used by my son. Each club will be extended 1/2 inch (he is a tall kid).
The local Golfsmith is doing the work and I will be picking them up on Friday.
What are some items to look for to determine if the club extensions were done pofessionally/well?
It is my understanding this is a pretty simple job and new Callaway Big Bertha Grips will be installed on the clubs as well.
Thanks,
Gary