Do you need a shaft extractor for a driver reshaft?

[kfowler]

I'm looking at pulling the head off one of my old drivers. Do I have to have a shaft extractor? Can't I just use a vice clamp and crow bar to gently remove the shaft after heating?

[neudi]

You do not need a shaft extractor, but if you are trying to save the old shaft it makes it easier. Just get a rubber holder that you put the shaft in and put it in a vice. Heat the hostle and slowly pull/twist the head off. Remember to wear a glove that is thick so you do not get burned.

[glebert]

You do not need a shaft extractor, but if you are trying to save the old shaft it makes it easier. Just get a rubber holder that you put the shaft in and put it in a vice. Heat the hostle and slowly pull/twist the head off. Remember to wear a glove that is thick so you do not get burned.

For a graphite shaft I believe that you should only pull, not twist.

FWIW, I've pulled shafts by heating the head then stepping on the head with some heavy boots and gently pulling the shaft out with my hands. I'm sure if I did it enough times I would screw up the head or shaft.

[kfowler]

Thanks for the replies. I had heard not to twist as well. Simply pull for graphite. I want to keep the shaft. I think I'll try one of my really old woods first.

[glebert]

FYI, if it is an OEM stock shaft sometimes they use a different kind of epoxy and you really can't pull the shaft. My first pull I ended up destroying the shaft trying to get it out (a Tour Edge 3w). The next one (aftermarket shaft from an Orlimar driver) pulled smooth as silk.

[kfowler]

FYI, if it is an OEM stock shaft sometimes they use a different kind of epoxy and you really can't pull the shaft. My first pull I ended up destroying the shaft trying to get it out (a Tour Edge 3w). The next one (aftermarket shaft from an Orlimar driver) pulled smooth as silk.

I've noticed something similar with grips. Titleist uses basically no glue in their grips for wedges. TM uses a ton on their woods.