There's nothing more distracting than looking down at your club and seeing that little plastic ferrule creeping up the shaft. While it won’t impact your shot, it's an annoying visual glitch that can break your focus. The good news is that learning how to move the ferrule on a golf club is a simple at-home repair anyone can handle. This guide will walk you through why it happens, the tools you need, and the step-by-step process to get your club looking clean and tidy again.
Before we get started, let’s quickly talk about what this little part is and what it does. The ferrule is the small, typically black, plastic ring that sits right where the shaft enters the clubhead's hosel (the socket part of the clubhead). Its main job is purely aesthetic, it creates a smooth, visual transition from the thin shaft to the thicker hosel, hiding the sometimes-unattractive point where the club is bonded together.
Functionally, a ferrule has no impact on performance. A PGA Tour pro could play with all their ferrules missing, and their ball flight wouldn't change one bit. So if yours is coming loose, don’t panic! Your club isn't broken. This very common issue, known as "ferrule creep," happens for a few simple reasons:
Understanding this clears up a lot of worry. The club itself is sound, we just need to get that little plastic ring back where it belongs.
Doing this job right takes just a few common household and specialty items. Gathering everything before you start will make the process smooth and professional. You probably have most of this already.
Ready to go? Just take your time, work methodically, and you’ll find this repair is strangely therapeutic. For this example, we are demonstrating fixing an iron, which most commonly creeps up. The process for hybrids and woods is the same.
Working neatly equals a clean result. Prepare your area on an available mat to allow you to clean up easily afterward. You are then ready for the cleaning. Use a little acetone on a rag. An alcohol pad can also be used to ensure proper epoxy bonding. Use painter's tape up to the hosel edge of the ferrule if needed to protect the shaft.
Warm the plastic. Use your blow dryer or heat gun. Keep it moving and not too close to avoid damage. You want to get the hosel warm enough to lift the ferrule easily. This gives you enough room to work by sliding the ferrule about half an inch north.
If your club is made with a graphite shaft, do not overheat it. Just warm it gently. Exceeding a certain heat range can compromise the shaft's stiffness and strength. Steel shafts are a bit more robust, but always take it slow.
Work slowly and carefully to avoid damaging the shaft. Continue until the old epoxy is barely visible. After removal, clean the area again to remove any tiny flakes and ensure a tidy surface for rebonding with your rag and alcohol.
You don’t need much. Mix a small amount of epoxy according to the instructions on the packaging. Apply a tiny drop where the hosel meets your shaft tip using a mixing stick, resembling a toothpick. Avoid smearing it down the shaft, just apply enough to hold the ferrule.
Push the ferrule back down against the epoxy. A wooden block with a drilled hole can help ensure a tight fit. Gentle taps can help secure it in place.
Tidy up, ensuring everything is clean and excess epoxy is removed.
The club should be set upright in a corner to allow the epoxy to cure fully as per instructions, ensuring a lasting bond. Store the club safely while it cures.
Fixing ferrule creep is a satisfying job that empowers you to keep your equipment in top shape. If you're not up to playing around with bonding, seek the help of a local PGA professional.
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