• Why do you sell packs of 4 sleeves?
• Do you sell to the public?
• Do you sell to the trade?
• How can I pay?
• Can I order by phone?

No! That’s the beauty of them. They slip over most (standard and mid size) grips before shrinking.

That depends. There are a wide variety of grips out there. Shaft Skinz definitely fit over standard and mid size grips and most normal putter grips. There an increasing number of ‘chunky’ grips that Shaft Skinz may not fit over.

The circumference of the sleeve is 98mm (3.86”). You may wish to check by measuring the butt end of your grip (the fattest part normally) by printing out the attached ‘measuring guide’ and wrapping it around the grip.

Yes! Shaft Skinz can go on any shaft type, even around the bends in putter shafts. However, note the points about removal below...

Yes - Shaft Skinz have been lengthened to fit all clubs from putters to drivers.

Originally they were intended to brighten up the more boring steel shafts (which generally meant irons), but the sleeves should now be long enough for all standard length clubs.

If you are having difficulty making a sleeve stretch to fit, shrink the first 6 inches or so as normal. Then, turn the club upside down placing the butt end of the grip on a bench or work surface and apply tension to the sleeve manually. The force required is only slightly more than is needed to keep the material taught. This should be sufficient to make the sleeve material streetch comfortably to fit the driver.

Maybe - It really depends what wattage your appliance is and it must have a concentrator nozzle.

An 1875W hair dryer (fairly standard in the US) should still be capable of shrinking the sleeves though you will find it of benefit to heat the bottom third of the shaft really well before you start. It may however, be slower.

A hair dryer weaker than this is unlikely to be capable of shrinking the sleeve.

Your distributor will be able to supply you with a suitable hair dryer at a competitive price or included as part of a package.

No. These get so hot they have a tendency to melt the material.

Having said that, some very advanced ones with 6 or 7 heat settings may have a low setting that might work. There is still a risk though. Talk to your distributor about getting a hair dryer instead.

Very. The ‘Skinz’ do not adhere to the shaft (i.e. there is no glue) they simply cling on tightly. It can take just a few seconds to remove a Shaft Skinz sleeve using the right technique.

Using a very sharp knife, locate the tip just under the end of the sleeve above the hosel or ferrule. Lay the blade almost flat on it's bevelled edge (not so steep as to present the sharp edge to the shaft). Angle the tail end of the knife back away from the shaft so the tip leads. Using your finger as a guide maintain the angle that allows the blade to slice through the sleeve with minimal effort. The sleeve will then lift right off.

If in doubt or concerned about damaging the shaft make a small cut at one end by cutting away from the shaft. Then peel the sleeve off, cutting as necessary.

Shaft Skinz Ltd. assume no repsonsibility for damage done to shafts but innappropriate removal technique.

Not yet - We have been asked this often. At the moment we are concentrating on some flashier designs for those of you who want to make a big statement. Why? Read the technical answer in the next section.

In time we will introduce plainer sleeve designs. If you feel strongly about the designs you want to see produced, let us know - click here to have your say.

Only in really large quantities.

Sadly, the process to make these sleeves requires several printing plates (for each design) to print the sleeves. This is a significant cost up front. It makes it impossible to get small quantities of product without charging you a crazy price.

If you require several thousands of a particular design it may be feasible. Contact us by e-mailing us at sales@shaftskinz.com for more information. Also, see the technical point about distortion under ‘Why aren’t you making plain designs?’ in the technical section below.

The material is PET (Polyethylene terephthalate if you want to get technical!) which is printed flat and seamed into a tubular sleeve. These sleeves are called ‘shrink sleeves’ and can be used to decorate a variety of items.

The material is activated by heat and has a tendency to shrink in one direction. When heated with a strong hairdryer the material tries to shrink to form a smaller diameter tube. In doing so it takes the form of the item underneath and creates a smooth finish because it is trying to continue shrinking (smaller than the shaft) which pulls itself tight and smooth.

A full sleeve weighs around 3-4g depending on the length of the shaft you are sleeving and how much material is trimmed away.

We had Shaft Skinz independently tested using a recognised shaft analysis machine (used by around 75% of tour pros). This showed there to be a negligible difference between the stiffness of the shaft before and after sleeving (just 0.005%). We are told that this difference ‘is like the difference between your 5 and 6 iron.’

Yes! - Shaft Skinz conform to the USGA and R&A ‘Rules of Golf’ so can be used in all levels of play from juniors to professional in all parts of the world.

Before heating, our new sleeves are around 765mm (about 31") long. You simply trim them to the length of the shaft you are ‘Skinning’. They will stretch by about 10% during application making them fit a driver (visible shaft length around 830mm or 32.5").

That depends on how you treat them.

They are designed to offer your shafts protection by bearing the brunt of any knocks or scrapes they take during normal use. If you are careful when placing your clubs in and taking them out of your bag the sleeves will last much longer. If you place them into individual tubes there's no reason why they couldn't last for seasons.

Normal clashing of the shafts against one another will only result in mild scuffing. This may become visible as a slight dulling of the glossiness of the material and is dependent on the amount of usage your clubs get. That said, through ‘forceful’ placing in and removal from the bag you may find they start to show signs of wear around the steps in the shaft. When they start to look tatty, it's time to invest in a new look so as to continue providing the best protection for your shafts.

Forcing your clubs down into your bag risks damaging the sleeves.

The technology lends itself best to ‘noisier’ designs. As the sleeve material shrinks, color intensifies slightly due to the concentration of the ink into a smaller area. Due to the variation and distortion in the shrink process, a totally flat design may show this concentration so we’re steering clear of these at the moment.

Distortion also makes producing logos accurately too unpredictable.

We want people to be able to try the product out. This is easier with a small quantity like 4 than say, a pack of 14, meant for your whole set. It also allows customers to buy from different designs ranges to complete their ‘look’.

Retailers are encouraged to split packs as necessary to offer customers the exact quantity of decorated & protected clubs they would like.

No. Due to the need of a particularly strong hair dryer it is not possible for many people to shrink the sleeves onto their shafts. Talk to your golf specialist retailer about bringing Shaft Skinz into their store. We (or a local distributor) will provide them with a suitable hair dryer. That way we can be more sure that you will get the results you would expect.

That depends where in the world you are.

We want our products to be sold through golf specialist retailers (clubfitters, pro shops, driving ranges and off-course stores). In the US, where Shaft Skinz are made, we are in a position to supply you directly. Contact us at sales@shaftskinz.com for more information.

In other countries you will have to talk to your local distributor about importing Shaft Skinz. To see if you have a local distributor in your country visit the distributors page

In the US we will open new accounts with credit card payment (Visa or Mastercard) or other forms of prepayment on Pro Forma Invoice. Established accounts may be offered net terms.

Sorry - no. We are not currently set up for taking orders by phone. If you e-mail us at sales@shaftskinz.com we will be happy to call you back.