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why do my golf club heads break off

by Salvatore Davis Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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When stronger players take up the game of golf, they need stronger heavier steel that is quite stiff. Without this type of material, the clubs can snap. Club heads will also just fly right off because the strength of the club does not match the player's strength.

Why did my club head break off?

Lifespan. Unfortunately, golf clubs have a life span just like a car. If a set of clubs is older than 10 years old, expect deterioration like broken shafts, heads coming off and grips unraveling. Although the lifespan can be extended by taking care of the clubs, anything beyond 10 years is likely to give problems.Sep 6, 2021

Is it common for golf clubs to break?

Given the high prices we usually pay for them, and the fact that they are made of metal, we would be right to assume that golf clubs should not break very easily. But sadly, we are sometimes proven wrong. Strong and durable as they may be, golf clubs can indeed break, and it can happen for a number of reasons.Nov 10, 2021

How long do golf club heads last?

In short, the lifespan of modern golf clubs can be anywhere from three years, to a lifetime if repairs are made.Feb 20, 2019

How long do iron heads last?

between eight and 12 years
Golf irons are estimated to last between eight and 12 years. This is a decent average, but if you play golf quite often, your irons will probably wear down a bit sooner. Over their lifespan, golf irons will likely allow you to play over 300 rounds. Various factors can raise or lower this number.Mar 1, 2021

Why do I keep breaking drivers?

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Do graphite shafts break?

Over the last forty years, graphite shafts have been considered to break more easily than steel shafts. However, with recent improvements by composite manufacturers, they are now on par with steel shafts.Jan 3, 2022

Are 20 year old golf clubs any good?

There is no evidence that golf clubs deteriorate over time. Well maintained clubs will last a lifetime. 10+ year old clubs should be checked for better options but clubs less than 5 years old do not need replacing except for wear and tear issues to which wedges and forged irons are most vulnerable.

How many rounds of golf do you need to replace irons?

A good estimation is for low handicap and regular golfers to replace the set of irons after approximately three hundred rounds or around four to five years. This will prevent the clubs from wearing out in places where you regularly strike the ball and keep you abreast of technological advances.Apr 22, 2021

How often should you change your driver golf?

3 to 5 years
Keep in mind that 3 to 5 years of use is a general guideline and differs for all golfers. If you play 30 to 40 rounds per year then based on normal wear and tear you should consider getting a new driver every 5 years. If you play less than that, then you could wait for 5 to 7 years.

Do golf irons wear out?

Golf irons will go dead and wear out over time as their grooves and clubface deteriorate from repeated use. Golf technology is always rapidly changing, meaning irons that are older than five years of age are likely outdated and won't perform as well as the latest models.Dec 24, 2021

Does a driver lose its pop?

A golf driver can go dead and lose its pop when there is a crack, or defect, in the club face. This can be caused by faulty manufacturing or weakness in the driver head, and affects distance and performance.Apr 27, 2021

How often do PGA players get new clubs?

Almost a third (31%) change their clubs every 4 years. Almost half (43%) change their clubs after 4 years.Jan 22, 2020

Why do golf clubs break?

Golf clubs can break due to user error. Broken golf clubs occur when golfers slam the club head into the ground out of frustration. Incorrect storage of the club and poor swing technique will also cause shafts and heads to break.

Does heat damage a golf club shaft?

While heat itself probably won’t cause damage to a shaft, it can cause the connection point from the shaft to the head to weaken. The point where the shaft and head meet is connected by special adhesive glue called epoxy. Storing clubs in hot temperature day after day causes the epoxy to break down.

How to keep golf clubs from splitting apart?

A wet shaft will eventually turn into a rusty heap of metal, causing your club to crack or split apart. Solution: Store your clubs indoors or outside under shelter. After playing a game of golf in the rain, use a towel to dry off your clubs. When washing your clubs, use as little water as possible.

Why do golf clubs have fat shots?

Fat Shot is a term used when a golfer swings the club and makes contact with the ground. This occurs due to incorrect positioning and technique. Clubs are not designed to make contact with the ground. Making fat shots repeatedly can cause the head to break apart from the shaft.

How to make a fat shot in golf?

Reaching for the ball will make fat shots occur more often. Assuming your right handed, don’t stand back on your right side. Amateur golfers tend to naturally stand to the side of their dominant hand.

Can epoxy cause a golf club to break?

For all you golf club DIY’s out there, epoxy has become a common adhesive product. However there is a caveat, so listen carefully. If you get epoxy solution inside your shaft, it can cause your club to break. Many golfers have documented that epoxy has caused their shafts to break apart.

Can epoxy glue break a golf club?

However there is a caveat, so listen carefully. If you get epoxy solution inside your shaft, it can cause your club to break.

Sassafrass

A few hours ago I was at the range working on my priority piece. Everything was great. I was making the best contact I've made with the ball in a long time. About halfway through my bucket my club head of my 7 iron snapped off after making contact with the ball...

vangator

I've only snapped 1 iron head. When I clean my clubs, I try to not get any water down the shaft. The shaft will rust from the inside. That's probably why it snapped. One year sees short, but who knows. I build my own, so I can't blame anyone but me.

Sassafrass

Did you register them? Do you have the seriel number, I don't know which iron in the set they mark however, sometimes the seven. Contact them.

Duff McGee

So it appears never cleaning my old irons was a wise choice after all....;)

Dirtsquirrel

Looks like a lot of epoxy inside the shaft up where it snapped off. Read somewhere that using too much epoxy when glueing the head on forces glue up the inside of the shaft crating a "break point" when the shaft flexes. I'm sure some experienced club builders or repair guys could weigh in on this.

vangator

That does seem like a lot of epoxy. I've never checked mine, but I don't think I get epoxy that far up the shaft. Does it look rusty where the break occurred?

rkim291968

Has anyone ever snapped the club head off their club taking normal shots?

EdgewoodJones

Hitting my Ping G25 today at the range and the head broke off at impact right at the hosel. My driver shaft sort of shredded and the club didn't actually come off until my follow through and flew up in the air and landed about 10 feet from me. It was really weird.

luke1333

Happened to me years ago when I had an r7 super quad. The shaft wasn't stiff enough for me so it just sheared off at hosel. Scared me to death when it happened. Got a stiffer shaft and never happened since

Nessism

If you hit a lot of shots off the heal the probability of the shaft breaking increases greatly. To answer the question as posed in the title, NO. I've never broken a driver head off at impact.

autronicdsm

If you hit a lot of shots off the heal the probability of the shaft breaking increases greatly.

Enfynet

Happened to me with a driver and 3W. Installed the shafts myself and did not use collared ferrule when I should have. After couple of buckets at the range I started hearing clicking and when I pulled it out it pretty much broke all around right at the hosel in both clubs.

ElJefe26

I once lost a 3w head by hitting a couple balls in a row off the hosel, a long long time ago.

SupaR6

Hey all, new to the forum and relatively new to golf as well so thanks in advance for any replies/advise. Several friends and I decided within the last few months we'd take up the sport inline with disc golf, giving us a lot of options for outdoor activities here in TX.

satchmodog

I've had it happen twice. Once on a brand new club, the other on a 15 year old. Both graphite shafts.

NJpatbee

I had (still sometimes have) a bad habit of leaving my clubs in my car for most of the Summer. I have had club heads fly off but never had a driver head snap off. Do you leave your clubs in extreme heat?

Vinsk

Hey all, new to the forum and relatively new to golf as well so thanks in advance for any replies/advise. Several friends and I decided within the last few months we'd take up the sport inline with disc golf, giving us a lot of options for outdoor activities here in TX.

pgone

Poor shaft tip prepping or poor countersink creating a sharp edge to cut shaft...Take your pick

bones75

I knew a guy who did this when he first started golf, but he knew exactly what was happening. He was hitting the ball w/ the shaft on some of his misses. It wasn't one strike that did it, but a series of misses would weaken/damage his shaft right near the hozzle...

SupaR6

You sure you're hitting them solidly and not catching them really far into the heel or hosel?

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