Older Fairway Wood Repairs

[Foliage Finder]

Not sure if this should be in ask the experts or here, but here it is!

Was at the range yesterday and finally I see some improvement in my driver/wood striking. Actually got some balls airborne, and about 8 or 10 of them went straight enough to classify as a decent shot!

Problem is now I have loosened the head on my hand me down Titleist 5 wood. It is old, says "compression molded" on it. Looks to be epoxy or something, maybe there's persimmon in there somewhere as well. However, having showed my pro the grip logo now at 90 degrees to the clubface after the session he confirmed that the head had become loose. Probably as an inevitable consequence of finally hitting it well with a club that hadn't been used for well over 15 years prior to it finding it's way to me.

The younger pro who I have lessons with started training on metal woods so couldn't help, but recommended I speak to the older gentleman who owns the range who has 30 years more experience. Said it may be as simple as a re-glue, but older clubs have all sorts of pins and potential contraptions to hold the head on apparently.

Pics of the club attached, anyone had similar experience? What can I expect when I speak to the more senior pro, which I'll be doing tomorrow? Is this a sign from above to get myself a shiny new (used) hybrid? This is top of my list on clubs to replace sooner rather than later anyway.

Also the pic of the shaft may not show up very well but it's some sort of code, says "W7151".

 

[duncan mackie]

it has no inherent value so replacement via ebay will be cheaper than getting any sort of professional to do a proper job

if you are a diyer then unwind the whipping and pull it all apart to find out what's what - then effect a fix with loads of good quality epoxy and re-whip/varnish

even better - just grab a newer 5 wood via ebay for around £20 and sip a beer whilst shopping....

 

[ruff-driver]

The last time i saw a wood like that it was propping a door open on the ark.

Genesis 6;13. God said to noah " "I am going to put an end to all persimmon woods, for the earth is filled with duffers because of them,
go forth and buy a new hybrid and rejoice in your golfing dreams"

 

[Foliage Finder]

Thanks for the advice! Yes, I thought replacement may be the best option to be honest. I'll still hang onto it, it has a brand new golf pride tour velvet atop the shaft which I'm sure will come in handy next time I need something regripping. Pay day tomorrow, I predict a new thread in the FS/wanted section...

 

[mteam]

I've got a hybrid you can try out. I'll leave it with John or Steve at the range tomorrow as long as I remember to put it in the car

 

[Foliage Finder]

Ah good stuff mate, what's the loft on it? Got a lesson at 11:30 so may be before you get there but I can always go back on Thurs

 

[mteam]

20 degrees Adams Idea Pro gold. It will be evening when I call down with it

 

[Face breaker]

You could pick yourself up a nice used "3 wood" off EBay for next to nowt so that'd be the way I'd be going if I was in your shoes, I suggested a "3 wood" because they're easier to hit than a driver (apparently) and personally I find this to be correct and you won't see that much of a loss distance wise between the 2 either (I can hit my 3 almost as far as my driver) and when hit rite they feel as smooth as silk !...:thup: