chiromikey Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 Has anyone tried a wooden shaft on a modern putter? I've been fooling around with a Bobby Jones Commemorative putter and I really think I want to try this. Besides looking fantastic in something like a Zen blade, I can't help but think feel, sound, and feedback would be improved. My concerns are more about how the overall weight or weight distribution would differ. Thoughts??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supo Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 ive got a callaway hickory stick and its LOVELY feel. the head is mehhhh but hte look of the shaft and tis fele is delightfull im gettign it redone by kari lajossi now ill post pics IF he can get thead off and refinsih it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiromikey Posted April 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 That's the exact putter I've been playing with that got me wondering! I totally agree with everything you said. To the eye, that head should have no business feeling this good...which led me to believe it's that hickory shaft. So now I'm racking my brain how to get a hickory shaft in my Zen without giving up anything where weight or swingweight are concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supo Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 so..................am.......................i. if he can do it that putter is going o nthe wall. as a mount. if he cant ill toss the head and try again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoon Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 http://www.oldmasterputters.com/shopping/Items.asp?ACTION=DISPLAY&Category=90&SubCategory=295 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiromikey Posted April 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 Thanks Carlo! I'll give them a call and try to find out shaft and swing weights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiromikey Posted April 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 Looks like uncut gram weight on these hickory shafts average 115g but they can range from 90-145 due to wood density. Any Idea on the weight for the stock shaft in the Zen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akm10408 Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 FWIW the Callaway Hickory Stick putter shafts are a bored out hickory sheath, with a tubular steel insert. This is how they maintain their straightness, as opposed to full hickory shafts which may warp. This makes the shafts somewhat on the heavy side. A modern putter head with a hickory shaft is an interesting idea, but may require a creative solution. The head attaches to the hosel with a wrap or something similar, I believe. You might be able to fill the hosel with a wood insert or even epoxy, then use a traditional wrap. I was drawn to one because I thought it might give a softer or more muted feel, and maybe play a bit more forgiving and shorter since I was struggling with touch. I still game it 100%, since I don't like to change clubs often. Here is a pic, cut down to ~32" and regripped with Bestgrips classic leather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shambles Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 I can't be sure but I think I've seen a wood shafted putter of that sort back in the nineties or late eighties. A friend of mine owned it but left it in his bathroom for some time while he tried out other putters. Rather unfortunately, the wood warped and he tossed the putter and I regret that I only heard about it long after it was too late to ask for the putter rather than let it be tossed. It shouldn't be too difficult to fit a new piece of wood to the head and cut, shave and sand to fit. A bit of whipping tied the same way as on the old Drivers and a bit of leather cut and sewn to fit. Might be a bit time consuming finding the wood weathered correctly, but very possible. I would suggest the shaft be finished with sanding sealer well diluted with laquer thinner brushed or wiped on in many layers until a deep subtle sheen is developed. Much better than gloss to my eyes. Shambles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaaayelll Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Looks like uncut gram weight on these hickory shafts average 115g but they can range from 90-145 due to wood density. Any Idea on the weight for the stock shaft in the Zen? I just picked some of these with the intention of putting in a KM350. Uncut weight is 125g, compared to 90g or so of a regular steel putter shaft. I'm looking forward to giving this a whirl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiromikey Posted June 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 I just picked some of these with the intention of putting in a KM350. Uncut weight is 125g, compared to 90g or so of a regular steel putter shaft. I'm looking forward to giving this a whirl. Oh man, I can't wait for your feedback!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaaayelll Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 (edited) Finally got around to this. Put hickory in a KM-350 and put a mid-size Grip Master on it. Had to take the insert down from .370 (belt sander) and put a ferrule upside down. It required sanding of the shaft, and I finished it with low gloss Tung Oil. In all, a fun little (and easy) project. How does it play? The shaft is a lot heavier and its weight distributed. Overall, it produces a very controllable feel...I likey! Edited September 10, 2014 by kaaayelll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supo Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 damn..........! thats mustard right there. that wud be awsome on my epon zen!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaaayelll Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 Ha! Yes it would! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiromikey Posted September 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 Opened up the mail today and look what Kurt surprised me with...and for no good reason I might add! This going to be a fun project, just have to figure out what to put it in. I really want to put this in my Zen but she does me so good I don't want to mess with her. Maybe I'll look for a retro looking blade to go with this. Thanks brotha and I'll figure out a way to pay it forward! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smstef Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 Hello Coming back to this topic , I will receive my zen soon and really want to do this , are you still playing this ? Foud someone who sells With firm or stiff flex and wondering what would be the best http://www.antiquehickorygolfclubs.com/proddetail.php?prod=HS001 Next step also , the grip Stephane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaaayelll Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 I moved on to some custom putters and actually sold that Miura with hickory. However, I have two more of those KM-350 and two more hickory shafts. :) I really like the hickory shaft. The one you're looking at is pretty pricey, but since it's only one club, not too bad ultimately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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