- 1). Remove the old shaft from the club head. This must be done by heating up the original epoxy with a heat gun and removing the two parts when the epoxy melts. Wear gloves to protect your hands and make sure you don't burn the old shaft if you plan on saving it.
- 2). Clean the hosel (the top part of the clubhead) of epoxy and anything else that may have become lodged in the area. Acetone will help with this. Make sure this is clean and dry before proceeding.
- 3). Trim the tip of the shaft by following the manufacturer's recommendation or by cutting it to the the length that works for you. Once cut, use heavy grit sandpaper to shave down and smooth out the tip of a steel shaft. For a graphite shaft, remove all the paint from the tip with a sharp knife or razor.
- 4). Install the shaft by applying epoxy to the inside of the hosel, making sure to coat the entire surface. Then apply epoxy to the tip of the shaft and push it inside the hosel. Some clubs need a ferule, which is a plastic piece between the shaft and the hosel; apply epoxy to that and twist it onto part of the shaft. Tap the head of the club against the floor once the epoxy has started to dry, to ensure the head is connected to the shaft.
- 5). Once the epoxy has dried, cut the shaft to the proper length (the drying usually takes about 12 hours). Install your grips and take a few swings to make sure everything feels right.
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