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constant weight
A shafting concept in which all of the shafts in a given set weigh the same. The idea is to promote consistent feel from club to club using this concept.
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underlisting
The rubber, felt or paper material onto which a leather grip is wrapped.
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blind bore
A hosel bore in which the installed shaft does not go all the way through the sole of the clubhead. A hosel bore which goes all the way through the clubhead is referred to as a through bore.
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butt diameter
The measure of the diameter of the larger end of a shaft, typically expressed in thousandths of an inch. (i.e., .600" or .580".)
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reshaft
The process of installing a new shaft into a clubhead.
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thermoset
An epoxy based material that, once formed, cannot be re-shaped or re-formed.
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torque
The resistance of a shaft to twisting is its torque. Lower torque shafts twist less than do higher torque shafts and, as a result, may be recommended for stronger players.
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abrade
To roughen the surface of a golf shaft so the epoxy will adhere better to the head. The process of removing the chrome finish from a steel shaft or the layer of paint from a graphite shaft prior to in [..]
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accelerated tip response
Golf shaft technology, pioneered by UST, in which the tip of the shaft is more flexible than the rest of the shaft, creating a softer feel and potentially higher trajectory. Also referred to as a tip [..]
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acetone
Chemical used to bring ferrules to a high luster as a final step in assembly. Acetone is rubbed onto the ferrule with a rag or towel in order to obtain the luster. Acetone actually melts plastic.
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