Britt, was curious about sending the shop some ferrules for a custom shop build/assembly? Is that possible? If so how would I go about arranging it? I already have the ferrules.
Also, is there a standard cost for a build that’d include swing weighting without the use of tip weights? Hand picked heads/shafts maybe?
Planning a TS3/MaxMilled 5-60⁰ build.
Thanks
Ryan
As far as sending in the ferrules, I think you would just have to send them to me with details of the build you want. I would then have one of our folks contact you to get the order placed. As far as swing weighting without tip weights and the hand picking, not something that we can do. Tolerances are pretty good these days and finding variations enough in the components to make up for 1-2 swing weight differences would be tough. Even if it was possible the number of components that would have be gone through is just not efficient for us to do because the warehouse is separated from the assembly area. Anyway, small amounts of tip weight used to dial in swing weights is common and does NOT effect the playability of an iron as long as no more than 8 – 10 grams is used, and we never need to use that much, unlike many of the OEM clubs we see. We did a test once to see how much cg is moved with tip weighting is used and 10 grams moved the cg approximately 90/1000″, or a little less than 3/32″. So the more common for us (if needed at all, depending on the build) 2 – 4 gram tip weight added would move it much less.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you decide to send in the ferrules.
Britt Lindsey
Appreciate the quick response. Yeah I did some garage rebuild/reshaft for buddies over the last few years and found other manufacturer’s sets with some extreme tip weighting… no cool. I’m not that particular really but it was significant tip weighting. Luckily my buddies don’t mind lead tape.
I definitely want to go forward and send y’all ferrules and get the ball rolling on the build. Please let me know what my best avenue is to reach out and begin the process.
Thank you
Ryan
Ryan,
I think the best thing to do is send the ferrules and your contact information to me here at The Golfworks. Address is 4820 Jacksontown Road, Newark Ohio 43055. Once I receive I will get into the hands of someone that will contact you and you can get the process started / order placed.
Britt Lindsey
Ryan,
I built a set (4-GW) of Forged DBM’s last June. At “standard length” using a 71 gram shaft (uncut) and a 50-51 gram grip, I didn’t have to add more than 4 grams of weight at the tip to hit D2.5 SW through the set. It would be nice if the heads being made today (not just Golfworks) were 4 to 6 grams heavier as I would prefer to drill a couple of grams out of the hosel. But the weight I added had no effect on the feel and playability of the Forged DBM’s. They are a great set of irons; I’m sure your TS3’s will be awesome as well.
Rex