Is it possible to bend the offset of a club back to neutral? Do you have a bending machine that can do that?
Britt Lindsey Answered question October 25, 2021
Is it possible to bend the offset of a club back to neutral? Do you have a bending machine that can do that?
My answer would be the same as back in March. Theoretically you could change offset without changing loft. It would take special tools and set up that we don’t have and the material would would most likely not withstand the manipulation. Increasing the loft will add to the sole angle (bounce) and reduce the offset.
Britt Lindsey
Thread on March 10 2021
The 1 degree change in loft equaling a .020″ change in offset is probably very close to what it would be for any adjustment on irons. Could vary a bit due to leading edge radius (toe to heel), but generally it should be pretty close. Haven’t done any adjustments on a variety of irons and actually measured the change. Guess I need to put that on my list to check out.
Britt Lindsey
Overall, depends on how much it needs to be bent. A TS1 5 iron, back to neutral would change loft and bounce by 6 degrees. If it didn’t snap before hand.
Offset I would imagine is more of a design trait, rather than a function of loft.