Frequently Asked Questions

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Loft Adjustments and the Mechanism

- What are the loft degrees?
- How do I change lofts?
- Is there really an advantage to half lofts?
- Is the black lever durable enough?
- Do I need to re-align the black lever?
- Do the teeth and threads ever wear out?
- Do I need to lubricate the transmission?

The Shaft

- How does the shaft lock (extend) and unlock (collapse)?
- Is the shaft length adjustable?
- Is the shaft as solid as a one-piece shaft?
- Is the shaft as durable as regular clubs?
- Can I get a non-collapsing one-piece shaft?
- Can I install my own shaft?

Miscellaneous

- Is the Whole-In-One Adjustable Golf Club “legal for tournament play?
- Can I select my own font and background colors for my name?
- How well does the Whole-In-One putt?
- Can I really drive with the Whole-In-One?
- Has the Adjustable been tested with a robot machine?
- Are there any other adjustable clubs out there? Any competition?
- Can I get a left-handed Adjustable club?
- How can I know if I like the club before I try it?
- Do you supply Adjustable clubs at a discount for fund-raising events or golf tournaments?
- Do you have an Affiliate or Rep program?

Loft Adjustments and the Mechanism

Mark Club Degrees
P* Putter 4
D Driver 12
Space 1 Iron 16
3 3 Iron 20
Space 4 Iron 24
5 5 Iron 28
Space 6 Iron 32
7 7 Iron 36
Space 8 Iron 40
9 9 Iron 44
Space Pitching 48
S-1** Sand 52
Space Sand 56
S-2** Sand 60
Space Sand 62...

What are the loft degrees?
The accompanying chart shows the degrees for the lofts that correspond to the lines and the spaces. You can also lock the head on half-lofts (not shown) when you lock the head just above or below the lines. Half-loft settings are every 2 degrees in between the normal lofts shown in this chart.

*Typical putters have 4 degree lofts. But you can set the Whole-In-One to -2, 0, 2, 4, 6, 8 if you like. When would you want to do this? You probably wouldn't want to set it to a 0 or negative loft, but if you are on the fringe, you can set it to 6 or 8 so it gently lifts the ball across the fringe without interference and then rolls out smoothly.

*There are several sand or lob wedge settings. The first mark is 52 degrees, the second is 60 degrees, and you can continue to ratchet and lock the head up to 70 or more before the face gets so flat that it can slip under the ball without moving it. But it sure is fun in the high 60's to take a full swing from just a few feet away from the green and flop the shot right next to the pin where it can stop on a dime. This is especially helpful when you need to lift the ball over a tree, bush, or trap to a close pin.

How do I change lofts?
Stated simply, you unscrew the lever one turn, then ratchet the head back and forth until the arrow on the head lines up with the loft on the hosel. Please click here for full adjustment instructions.

Is there really an advantage to half lofts?
Half-lofts are an advantage, even for inconsistent players. Basically, normal clubs hit in 10 yard increments. In other words, if you hit a 7 iron 160 yards with a full swing, you will probably hit an 8 iron 150 yards with a full swing. Until now, the only way to hit it 155 yards was to adjust your swing speed and/or shorten your back-swing. But with the Whole-In-One, you can set it to half lofts, take full swings, and hit every 5 yards. Full swings are always easier to repeat, so there is a distinct advantage in half lofts, even for players with high handicaps.

Is the black lever durable enough?
Yes. It is made of glass-filled nylon which is super-durable. The lever presses over a Grade-8 nut which is what takes all the abuse and locks down the mechanism. The ultra-strong, ultra-light weight black nylon lever provides the necessary leverage to tighten the nut.

Do I need to re-align the black lever?
Yes. The lever is factory-aligned so that when tight, it is approximately parallel to the face of the club as shown in the instructions. It does not necessarily align with the shaft which varies with the loft positions. After you use the club for a while and the transmission teeth and threads break in, they effectively fit closer and closer together, and the lever alignment will progress. You will then want to re-set the lever alignment as shown in the instruction link above.

Do the teeth or threads ever wear out?
No. The teeth and threads are very durable 17-4 stainless steel. They are only passing each other during the adjustments. They are not moving during the swing, so there is no force or wear on them during contact. Once they get "polished" and smoothed from initial use, they do not continue to wear. The threads are never being tightened nearly as much as with a wrench. The black lever is only ½” long, so it does not impart very much torque to the threads. However, if something was ever going to wear out, it would be the nut which is slightly less hard than the threads on the head. This is by design because a replacement nut is only about 10 cents at a hardware store. If anything ever does break, we will fix or replace it at no charge, no matter how long you have had your club.

Do I need to lubricate the transmission?
As noted in the instructions, we recommend putting some type of oil into the gears from time to time. In most cases, they perform flawlessly dry. The more important thing is to lubricate the threads and the spring. This is as simple as unscrewing the lever 1 or 2 turns and shooting some WD-40 or similar lubricant into the spring area. It will also penetrate the threads. I do that after every round and recommend it for everyone.

The Shaft

How does the shaft 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 as described and shown here. To collapse it, strike the stainless steel cap that extends through the end of the grip onto concrete. The shock of that impact transfers directly 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.

Is the shaft length adjustable?
No. The playing length is not adjustable. It is either fully extended or collapsed. The easiest way to "adjust" the playing length is to choke up or down. Most people play most shots at a full-length grip, and simply adjust the loft to determine the distance. That allows them to take a full swing which is easier to control than a partial swing. Since it is so simple to control the distance with the loft, we didn't want to add to the cost with a mechanism on the shaft that would be needed to adjust the length. An adjusting mechanism would also diminish the performance of the shaft.

Is the shaft as solid as a one-piece shaft?
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.

Is the shaft as durable as regular clubs?
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.

Can I get a non-collapsing one-piece shaft?
No. For a number of practical reasons, you do not want a traditional one-piece shaft. The club is designed to use a 3-piece shaft with overlapping sections. The resulting flex is perfect for this club. A one-piece shaft would be too flexible. Some people ask this question because they don’t plan to use the club for travel and don’t need to collapse it. If that describes your probably usage, just leave it extended. Please click here to read more details about this question and why a one-piece shaft will not work in this club.

Can I install my own shaft?
For the same reasons as noted above and on this page, we do not offer our Adjustable club without our matching shaft in it.

Miscellaneous

Is the Whole-In-One Adjustable Golf Club “legal for tournament play?
It does not confirm to the USGA Rules of Golf. Click here for more details as to why.

Can I select my own font and background colors for my name?
Yes. Our standard font is Arial yellow, and the background is bright blue that fades to black around the edges as shown in this picture. There are some other samples here. If you want a different color font or background, please specify in the Comment box during checkout on our secure order page. However, we strongly recommend that whatever background color you use, that it fade to black around the edges which helps prevent discoloration from moisture that seeps into the edges. Although we use waterproof photo-quality paper, the edges can absorb moisture, and that shows on lighter colors. For your reference, we use Microsoft Word colors and fonts. If you want all caps, please specify.

How well does the Whole-In-One putt?
Some people love how it putts, others don’t like it at all. It is the most “unlike” a putter as compared to all the other clubs. Although it has white alignment lines, it is like putting with an iron that has a standard 4-degree putter loft. That is why we also offer telescopic putters…for those who want portability, but just can’t stand the idea of not having a traditional putter blade, weight, and length. Please see our full page of “Disadvantages”. We want you to be fully informed.

Can I really drive with the Whole-In-One?
Yes. It is like driving with a 4-iron off a par 3 tee. Since it is a 4-iron length, there is no advantage to setting the loft lower than a 4. Even though it has a “D” for a 12-degree driver loft, all that does is require a more dead-center hit. Because it is a 4-iron length, it does not generate as much club-head speed, and does not hit as far as a driver. Just as with the putter, that is why we also offer a telescopic driver option.

Has the Adjustable been tested with a robot machine?
Yes, we have had two robot tests done with amazing results. Please click here to read the full summary.

Are there any other adjustable clubs out there? Any competition?
Yes. Please click here to see a full report on the comparisons.

Can I get a left-handed Adjustable club?
Absolutely. Click here to place your order for immediate shipping.

How can I know if I like the club before I try it?
Even though we have many reports and testimonies for you to read, 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 the 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.

Do you supply Adjustable clubs at a discount for fund-raising events or golf tournaments?
Yes. Please click here for details.

Do you have an Affiliate or Rep program?
Yes, we do have a Rep program. Our customers become our best advocates and quite a few of them become Reps and make a profit while showing people their Whole-In-One. Click here for more details.

 

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

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