Extending a SC Shaft.

[iammpspeer]

If I were to take my SC from 34'' to 35'' would there be a major difference in swing weight? I think total it will be 20grams heavier I believe than the average 35'' Newport 2, is that a lot?

I don't really want to send it off to Scotty as that costs mucho money that I don't particularly have for something that I can spend less on and do a fine job.

Thoughts as to whether is should do this or not lol?

[Hokie2k5]

Depending on what Scotty Newport model you have it should only be more like 10 grams heavier than the standard 35" putter. It really shouldn't make THAT much of a difference. I prefer a heavier putter but with putters it's pretty much all preference. Little changes can cause big differences.

But for the average Joe golfer, adding an 1" extension to a SC putter isn't going to make that much of a difference.

[msd3075]

Unless you have a special edition SC, the headweight on your 34" Newport 2 should be 340g. The typical weights are 330g/35", 340g/34", and 350g/33".

If you go here , it lists the swingweights of the Studio Select series putters depending which weights you have installed. For non-Studio Select putters, the 10g weights = 330g head, 15g weights = 340g head, and 20g weights = 350g head.

All in all, this means a 34" putter lenghtened to 35" would go from a D2-D4 to an E1-E3.

[iammpspeer]

Is it possible to buy the lighter weights so I can make it a standard weight 35''? I'm not sure if SC sells them w/o sending it in, but I guess maybe second hand?

[msd3075]

Is it possible to buy the lighter weights so I can make it a standard weight 35''? I'm not sure if SC sells them w/o sending it in, but I guess maybe second hand?

You might be able to find some on eBay or somewhere else online, but I know you can't buy them in a store anywhere. Another problem/expense too is finding a wrench to take them out.

[Hokie2k5]

Is it possible to buy the lighter weights so I can make it a standard weight 35''? I'm not sure if SC sells them w/o sending it in, but I guess maybe second hand?

You can find them on ebay, sometimes they come with a wrench. I don't know if they are the exact same weights or not but I'm sure they are pretty close.

[HoosierGolfer]

I would just extend it and see how it feels to you. I like a 33 inch putter myself but I often buy 35 inch putters and cut them down. I have done this for some time and like the way they feel in MY hands. May not be right for everyone, but putting and putters are very individual things. If it doesn't work out, it is easy to reshaft back to standad length.

[lumpuckeroo]

I would suggest giving it a try, you can always remove the insert. You probably wouldn't even have to glue the extention in, since you are not making full swings with your putter the grip would probably hold it in place so if you don't like it, you can easily remove it.