Frequently Asked Questions

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- How do the telescopic shafts lock (extend) and unlock (collapse)?
- Are the shafts as solid as one-piece shafts?
- Are the shafts as durable as regular shafts?
- How can I know if I like the club before I try it?
- How long does it take to get a telescopic club?

How do the telescopic shafts lock (extend) and unlock (collapse)?
The shaft locks using what is referred to as a "perfect machinist's taper". In other words, the inner and outer layers at each of the "steps" in the shaft create an 11-degree interface. By definition, a machinist's taper requires more force to unlock or "disengage" than to lock it.

To extend and lock the shaft, you merely pull it apart with a brisk motion, just as with our Adjustable Whole-In-One Club as described and shown here. But to collapse it, you need to strike the stainless steel cap that extends through the end of the grip onto concrete. The shock of that impact transfers into the shaft and disengages the machinist's taper.

Therefore, there are no additional knobs, grooves, or secondary locking mechanisms that would interfere with the feel, weight, flex, and torque...all of which are critically important to a golf club.

Are the shafts as solid as one-piece shafts?
Yes. It is absolutely rock-solid. There is not rattle or movement. This is hard for people to understand or believe. When we are out on the course or at a demo-day, we often let people hit the club without telling them it is a collapsible shaft. They are amazed at how solid it is even with the multiple parts in the head. Then we show them how the shaft collapses, and their mouth drops open. The “solidness” of the shaft seems to amaze people more than that of the head.

Are the shafts as durable as regular shafts?
Yes. Because nothing is moving during the swing, there is nothing wearing out. In the 20+ years we have been making this club, we have NEVER had a shaft wear out. And we have people who play daily with this club, and collapse it between every round.

How can I know if I like the club before I try it?
We don’t think you should decide whether or not you like the club until after you have given it a full test, including an actual round or two. Most of our sales are to people who have never hit a telescopic club before, but our satisfaction return rate is less than 1%. That is an amazing statistic for a product that people purchase without seeing and testing first. So we are very confident that you will love the club. But there is no way for you to be able to agree with that until you have given it a thorough hands-on evaluation. Please click here to read our full guarantee.

How long does it take to get a telescopic club?
It depends on the club. We try to keep the most popular telescopic heads in stock so that we can ship within one business day. These heads include the Tee & Fairway driver heads, the red and blue insert putter heads, the 56-degree Super Wedges, and the 3 and 4-iron Hybrids. But if we need to order them, or if you want a special head on a telescopic shaft, it usually takes about 10 days for us to get the head, install it, and ship it.

Do you have any other questions? If so, please don’t hesitate to ask.

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