This is a short must have list to answer the questions, what do I need to build golf clubs?
Once you have all the appropriate golf components and tools then we can actually starting building your golf clubs. But fist let's start clearing of space in the garage, basement or office and get the correct supplies.
Golf Components:
Club head
Golf shaft
Golf grip
Ferrule
Club head cover (optional)
If you are looking for golf club components, check out our selection!
Tools and supplies:
Epoxy
Grip tape
Grip solvent
Sand paper (preferably a belt sander)
Hacksaw (preferable a chop saw)
Ferrule installer tool
Hammer
Club ruler
Paper towels (preferably epoxy cleaning solvent)
This is a very basic list of what you need to build your own custom golf driver. There are various additional tools such as a club makers vise, spine alignment tools, swingweight scales and much more that will make your club building experience easier.
What tools do I need to build golf clubs? Check...Now it is for the fun part, the actual building of your own golf club. Don't worry, it is a fairly easy process.
How to measure your golf driver? Is one of the most common questions I am asked!
Why am I asked this? Most golfers are looking to buy a new golf driver and have no idea what their current length of there golf driver is or they are looking to build their own custom golf driver.
To give you some context, our golf drivers are 45.5 inches. From our testing, we believe this is the longest golf driver length that you can easily control while offering maximum distance potential.
The biggest misconception is that you measure the golf driver against a wall or vertical. This is not accurate and will most likely add 1-2 inches to your measurement. Simply hold your golf club at 45 degrees to the ground or as in your playing position. At this point take a golf club ruler or take measure and place under the sole of the club. Measure to butt of grip. This will give you you an accurate and USGA standard for measuring your golf driver.
So the next time you are looking to measure your golf driver make your sure you follow this basic instructions.
Why we designed a center shafted golf putter?? Simple really, HIGH MOI.
We are extremely close to releasing our first golf putter. The design process has taken almost a year and has gone through multiple redesigns. Our goal, like all of our products is to engineer our golf products with a specific target (Sink more putts) in mind while using the best possible production process.
So, what does the design do that help get us to our goal.
The Grenade golf putter was engineered to have a high MOI. This higher MOI reduces twisting on off center putts which leads to straighter putts when you need them...But with this, we wanted to insure that we created a HIGH moi putter that still was aesthetically pleasing and instilled confidence. It will be up to you to decide if we have done this..I think we have.
The majority of time engineering was regarding MOI enhancements, but the weight of the putter should be mentioned. Although not a measurable engineering feat, we had decided to use more material to increase overall mass and weight. The goal of offering a heavier putter that would quiet the hands during a putt and help with a natural pendulum swing. The Grenade putter weighs in at a hefty 445 Grams just for the head! Do not be alarmed...it feels good. But you will notice when this thing isn't in your bag!
How we made the putter is what separates it from the off the rack options on today's market. The Grenade is milled out of a single piece (a huge piece) of Carbon steel. We have partnered with a Vermont based precision milling shop that does Aerospace work in order to offer the highest quality CNC milled putter possible.
This CNC milling process is utilized by many high end and boutique companies such as Piretti, Bettinardi, and Scotty Cameron. This process has become popular with the high end golf putter companies because the feel and sound are worthy of the high price tag. These golf putter companies are charging $299-$1000 per putter. Which I can understand, kinda...Because it is very expensive to mill out of one solid piece of anything! Especially those doing it in USA.
The Grenade will be 100% made in USA, which we are proud to announce and will be offering custom lengths as we do with our current golf driver and fairway woods line.
We took the Grenade putter into Dick's Sporting Goods, not to sell it to them but for some unbiased testing. We know your not suppose to bring in golf equipment they don't sell, but we couldn't resist.... (video below)
We are now offering the Grenade as golf club components!
After a number of emails and phone calls we are proud to announce that we are now offering the Grenade golf driver head and Grenade golf shaft as components.
The Grenade golf club components are available on our website atwww.bombtechgolf.com
In addition to our current golf driver line, we have been working on a new high performance aftermarket golf shaft. The first sample is on its way. The new golf shaft will be low spin, low torque and tour weighted. This will give our very high swing speed players another option for the Grenade golf driver.
So what happens if you are playing the "wrong" golf shaft flex? Well, technically there is no wrong shaft flex but there certainly is an optimized shaft flex for your specific swing speed.
The most common mistake, is playing a golf shaft that is too stiff. If you are playing a golf shaft that is too stiff for your swing speed or golf mechanics, you may experience the following.
1. Lower ball flight which leads to less distance.
2. A fade or leaking ball flight. This occurs because the golfer cannot flex the golf shaft enough to create a square impact position.
3. It won't feel great even on center hits.
If you are playing a golf shaft that is too flexible, you may experience the following. (less common)
1. Higher ball flight, regardless of loft which can result in less distance. Which for many golfers is needed.
2. A draw or slightly hooking ball flight. More forward bend of the shaft at impact can cause the face to rotate past square and become closed.
3. Better feel and solid contact
Each golfer should take a look at their natural swing tendencies and club head speed before selecting a shaft flex that will be best for their overall game. A golfer that plays a golf shaft that is too stiff will cause far more harm for their game than by choosing a shaft that is a too soft. So if you are on the fence, choose the softer of the two flexes.
