How To: Remove a Broken Steel Shaft from Hosel

One of the most common problem repairs club builders deal with is steel shafts that have broken right at the top of the hosel.
There is no way to clamp the shaft using conventional methods & often times too much heat can result in a damaged badge.
In one continuous shot I show the process and tools used to remove a broken steel shaft from a hosel.

[@WarwickDrummer]

Your instructions were "perfect"! Thank you. I went to a retail golf store and was told they'd have to drill things out, etc...making it cumbersome and expensive, and it might not work. I'm not as talented as you, but it worked! I was trying to find an easy out tool like you're on the web, but struggled to find the same thing...but I looked through my old tools and too my surprise, I had something close to it! Now to clean the inside out and try to replace the shaft. THANK YOU!

[@keithcook5386]

Working through this as well. Video very helpful! Shaft still inside hosel, so have taken a break & have ordered an extractor kit from GolfWorks. I've never seen a shaft break off right up against the hosel and inside. Found the club head on the course in the garbage 🤷‍♂️🤣, so learning this skill for the first time.

[@ryanbarath1916]

Thanks for watching! Glad you have found it useful.
This is one of the biggest pain in the butt repairs and learning to do it can be a real time saver.

[@keithcook5386]

Ryan Barath Success! Difficult repair, but used a newly purchased Extractor Set, a little heat & came right out exactly like on the video! Appreciate the instruction!

[@encinobalboa]

Lag screw held at an angle while pulling works.

[@encinobalboa]

Did this without any special tools. Inserted a lag screw held at an angle while pulling out. Key was making sure all epoxy was broken down with torch.

[@stevedavies1261]

Ryan, good vid... BTW, if your viewers don't have extraction tool, a flathead screwdriver with a tapered profile will work in a pinch (no taper, get your belt sander out)... Cheers

[@macleryy]

I've broken my 7 iron at the middle of the grip. Can I place it together with a small piece of an old shaft inside? Because I can't afford a new one here in Argentina

[@ragibsahariyar999]

Can u do the same for driver or no

[@Sagemeister007]

where did you buy easy out? great video. thanks

[@kylenathe4073]

Tips on pulling a steel shaft broken in half over someone’s knee? Trying to fix a club for a buddy but can get enough torque to twist it out after heating up the hosel and breaking the epoxy bond

[@elishalung1659]

Any suggestions on doing this with a graphite shaft that's broken inside the hosel? Happened to me today with my driving iron..

[@ryanbarath1916]

Elisha Lung
With graphite all you have to do is apply some heat and then drill it out until clean. Graphite will deteriorate quickly when drilled, you’re just going to have a lot of dust

[@EFreeman1970]

Have you ever had a broken shaft that would not come out. Not with an extractor or drill. Even after hearing it. Like it is so old it’s corroded into the hosel. Any tips on how to get it out? Thanks

[@sarahholms]

Hi
Where did you get your handle part for the square remover tool??

[@kb-tr7sk]

Any thoughts on the best mats to use to help lessen the stress on the shafts? Have broken 3 shafts at the hosel over the last couple of years at my garage setup.

[@ryanbarath1916]

Carpet under-padding would help but if you are steep into the ball, its almost inevitable after a LOT of use. I would suggest having a couple dedicated practice clubs.

[@td1138]

Awesome tip! Thanks.

[@kevinw6193]

Even though I don't do any club repair aside from grip changes and paint fill I really like all your videos. My question is about the use of torches on club heads. I see it done all the time so it must be ok, but is there any chance of changing the inner structure of the metal in a forged head? Mizuno has marketed their new, improved forging process (the actual name escapes me) and I'm wondering if high heat could alter that. I saw another video where someone responded that a wedge was being ruined by a refinishing process that used extreme heat. I apologize if it's a dumb question, but I really don't know.

[@ryanbarath1916]

Hi Wally,
Not a dumb question at all.
From the factory some finishes and the way they are applied using heat treatments can cause clubs to become a bit more fragile ( Brittle and less malleable ) but overall the amount of heat used in club repair and for the small duration of time its used has no effect on the metal. Its also why for must repairs I use a small butane torch - and not the MAP gas torch like I used in this video because with the smaller flame you can focus the heat.
Obviously you can ruin other parts of clubs like the paint, badges, etc with too much heat but overall in club building there is no negative effect to the metal.
Thanks for asking!

[@rafaelg1647]

great stuff thank you.

[@1bramt]

How about doing a video on how to turn down ferrules.

[@ryanbarath1916]

I plan on doing a video for turning down ferrules in the near future. Thanks for watching!
Ryan

[@96Z24]

Keep your face away from that open end there boss. I've had those broken tips shoot out on me on more than one occasion - can be dangerous I suppose.

[@aianofreneo4859]

Thanks for this vid bro

[@jasonellis3559]

What brand is your easy out tool?

[@ryanbarath1916]

I'm not sure but it was just from a general tool store - nothing fancy