Ghetto Backweighting

[IrishGolfer]

So I went down to the hardware store and had a bit of a sniff around. I came across a nifty little bolt, as you tighten it it expands. Nice!! And a perfect size to slide snugly down the top of the shaft.

So I Ezra'ed off the top of the grip with a breadknife, slipped in the bolt, tightened and fitted the top of the grip back on.

The bolt is 75g so I still need to find 25g to make it to 100g. I also have a slight gap to fill, so I guess I can use some lead tape or look for a ring weight.

It's a neat little solution, eh. I can untighten the bolt to remove if I want. And it cost me £1.10 or $2.20. Result!!!

[Adam Pettman]

Very nice, do you happen to know what that type of bolt is called?

[Clugnut]

That appears to be the type of masonary fastener that you drill a hole for first. Good work, I never thought of using one of those. Just don't tighten it too much. It could burst the shaft.

[RickinMA]

Originally Posted by IrishGolfer

So I Ezra'ed off the top of the grip with a breadknife

classic

I actually did something similar with my putter, but instead of cutting clean around the shaft and removing the top/cap, I left the top part attached about 25-30% or so around
I figured I'd glue it back but haven't needed to because it's still attached

I'd like to know the name of that nut/bolt too - it seems very similar to the tour lock pro but without a rubber or plastic wrap

[Irish]

i had to ezra my grip (used a meat knife I sharpened especially) to get the tour lock pro 100g weight in,...I'm sticking an iomic on it this weekend...

[Pa Jayhawk]

Wonderful.

Now if it was Ez, he would likely use his all in one gas stove to simply melt the grip down over the bolt to give it conformity and hold the end of the grip firmly in place.

[Pa Jayhawk]

This thread is making me extremely happy that not only did Tim mention the Drill bit, but that I decided to spend the Money.

[IrishGolfer]

Originally Posted by Adam Pettman

Very nice, do you happen to know what that type of bolt is called?

Dude
DIY is not my forte, but looks like it is an M8 RAWL, I think it is used for masonry work. I'm sure B&Q would have it. You probably only need to trim the very tip of the grip, I figure I went 1/4" too much.

btw no idea if all this backweighting melarchy works but happy to try.

[ezra76]

Is the top of that grip going to cover up the bolt now? I do have a coping saw... lol, a bread knife... how's the wife feel about that? You guys laugh but I've mastered shaft pulling with the stove. Pulled the Hibore shaft out and it's fine. Well, for stock shafts anyway, you will never see me trying to pull a Diamana or something out with it, lol.

[dave.]

Thats exactly what I used with my putter, but I hate cutting ends off, I just regrip, you look like you are not going to get that cap back on

[Topflite_D2]

Hey PA that looks really good I might think about doing that to my Odyssey when I get it.

[IrishGolfer]

Wow!

Tried my new back weighted putter this evening. Felt so much more solid strike, managed to get the ball rolling up to and past the hole. I had two 3 jabbs, but that was due to me blowing the ball past the hole.

Lyle dude, you may be onto something here! I will let the honeymoon period go a while longer before making any further conclusions.

[dave.]

its called a Raw bolt, and yes B&Q do them

[ManchesterGolfer]

Originally Posted by dave.

its called a Raw bolt, and yes B&Q do them

....And Dave can get you a discount!!!

I'm very happy with all these threads about back weighting and peoples sturuggles with putters. I may have a shit full swing but one thing I can do is putt!!!

[LyleG]

Just use a big 1/4 threaded lag bolt with a rounded top. Tape the crap out of it till it fits tight in the shaft and hammer it in. The rounded top will sit flush with the shaft, then you can grind the overhang off anf putt a grip over top.