ShopTalk: Great Big Bertha

[Arniesclubs]

HAS ANYONE REMOVED THE SHAFT FROM A GREAT BIG BERTHA PRO SERIES CLUB? Yes, I have done these. CAN THE SHAFT BE SAVED? Yes, you can save the shaft AND the "insert ferrule". IF SO, WAS SOMETHING USED BETWEEN THE PULLER AND THE CLUBHEAD TO SAVE THE FINISH ON TOP OF THE HEAD?Yes, use the same "PVC sleeve" that you use to remove the Ping shafts with the "hosel insert". Mine is made out of PVC and the grip is blown off so that the sleeve will slide down the shaft from the butt.WHAT FERRULE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE JOB?Save the original ferrule, it will remain on the shaft when the head is pulled. Place the usual "comb" adaptor for shaft diameter on the shaft and with your shaft extractor you will be able to push the original ferrule off the shaft (you may have to warm it GENTLY with your heat gun to make it expand a little). Don't heat the ferrule too much to prevent deforming it. Tip: after head is removed, clean the shaft tip of all old epoxy residue and the "ferrule" will slide off without being damaged. TIA

Arnie