If a person were interested in clubmaking - where to start?

[lshines]

If a person were interested in club making, repairing, etc. where would one start? Are there books to study? I'm talking about being able to utilize quality club heads, shafts, etc. such as JDM, like sold by TSG. I can't imagine the diversity in shafts alone - but just learning (properly) club assembly and fitting would be a good start.

Thanks!

[robbie]

its pretty easy to learn, there are a bunch of youtube videos available and you can always ask the guys on the forum. My buddy used to be a Sonartec tour van guy and he showed me the ropes.....there is not much to it, besides being careful......after all your only tools are a measuring tape, a puller, heat and possibly bending machines. There are a few tricks of the trade but the main thing to remember is to not damage the club

[neova]

I started with just looking at DIY and YouTube videos. Started with just grips - replace old with new, then pulling new ones for reuse on other clubs.

Then I started reshafting irons - pretty basics stuff removing and cleaning, then trimming shafts, installing / turning ferrules, etcs all can be done with basic hand tools but pace yourself and learn one thing at a time.

Being able to "modify" your golf clubs just provides another way to indulge in golf, not to Merion you can now buy used golf clubs you like and keep the components you want.

[nobmontana]

Sometimes I wonder if I like the building part or the playing part more.

Same thing with my previous hobbies tinkering with Motorcycles, Bicycles and Headphones.

Tinkering with golf equipment has lasted longest :)

Does not require a ton of skill but as Robbie mentioned, being careful and

a bit of investment for the right tool is really all you need.