Buyer's Guide

Felt and straw Hats

Brim Length: 3&#;
Brim Eyelets: one on each side of the brim, centered
Vents:

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• 40&#;s &#; A single eyelet on each side of the crown (except the front of the hat) centered under the crown&#;s crease.
• Felt 42&#;s &#; A Diamond shape with 5 holes total.
• Straw 42&#;s &#; No vents.
• Felt 44&#;s &#; A Pyramid/triangle  shape with 3 holes total.
• Felt 38&#;s &#;  2 Vent holes side by side.

Badge Eyelet:

• 38&#;s, 40&#;s, 42&#;s &#;A single eyelet 2 ¼&#; above the brim, centered.
• 44&#;s &#; None.

If variations are desired from the above standard specifications, they must be noted on your orders.

Custom Sizing

To ensure an optimum fit, Stratton Hats offers custom-sized headwear to individual needs. Stratton has the broadest range of sizes and shapes offered by any uniform hat manufacturer today. In addition to the Regulars from 6-1/2 to 8, we offer Long Oval, Extra Long Oval, and Wide Oval in most sizes. Size rings are available for measurement, or manual measurement instructions can be found under the SIZES section.

Custom Renovation

Renovation is for felt hats only. Straw hats cannot be renovated.

Many of our customers add years of usage to their hats by having them reconditioned, which costs about one-third the price of replacement.
Hats returned for renovation are first washed in top grade dry cleaning solution to assure cleanliness. Next, the crown and brim are reshaped on original molds. Finally, they are given a new sweatband, ribbon, and container. Stratton Hats is the only uniform headwear manufacturer providing this service, and is only offered for hats made by Stratton Hats.

Sizes

Hats can be made from size 6 ½ to size 8 (Custom sizes may be available upon request).

The best way to determine what head size and head shape a person has is to purchase a set of Size Rings, or find a local outfitter who owns a set. Size rings can determine not only your head size, but the shape as well (Regular Oval, Long Oval, Extra Long Oval, Wide Oval). Size rings can be purchased through the website. Size rings can be returned within 45 days for a full refund less shipping costs to and from.

A slightly less accurate way to determine your hat size is to use a measurement conversion chart. A size-to-inch conversion chart can be found below. Measurements should be taken from one inch above the eyebrow around the head.

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You can also determine your head shape by measuring your head in two places. Starting at 1&#; above the eyebrow measure across the top of your head until you reach the same height on the back of your head, then starting at 1&#; above where the ear meets the head measure across the top of your head to 1&#; above your ear on the opposite side.

You might not think a lot about your golf club shaft. You swing or putt, and the ball goes in the direction of the hole. Job done.

However, changing your club&#;s shaft for one more geared towards your playing style can have a significant impact on your game.

If you&#;re not sure which golf shaft is right for you, we&#;ve got you covered. This comprehensive guide will introduce you to the different shafts available, and which type will help boost your performance.

And if you need a little extra help choosing the right second hand golf shaft, our PGA professionals are always on hand to make some suggestions. Give us a call if you&#;d like some advice - or drop into our store if you&#;re local.

Looking to overhaul your entire golf bag? Check out our guides to buying a pre-loved fairway wood, wedge, iron, putter, driver, and hybrid, as well as our guide to the top three clubs to have in your golf bag.

Not all golf shafts are the same length. If you feel awkward when playing with a specific club, adjusting the length of the shaft may improve your performance.

Playing with a shaft that&#;s too long for you may mean you lose control of the ball, while playing with a shaft that&#;s too short may mean you have less power. Not only this, but you may be uncomfortable from being hunched over your golf club!

Generally, the taller you are, the longer your shaft should be, and vice versa. Bear in mind that different brands have different ideas of what length shaft you should use, so it&#;s always good to try before you buy where you can (pop into our store if you&#;re nearby and we&#;ll be happy to help you try some different options out).

We all know how frustrating it is when a golf club breaks or gets damaged. Golf clubs can get rusty, bash against each other in a golf bag, or overheat in a hot car, which can lead to weakness and splitting. Even a mistimed swing against the ground or a tree can mean a golf club is no longer usable.

The good news is because the golf shaft takes the impact, it can be easily swapped out. This means if you have a golf head you love, you can keep on using it without having to buy a completely new golf club.

You may also decide to replace a golf shaft if your ability improves. For example, if your swing speed increases over time, you may opt to replace your flexible shaft with a stiffer one. This is a cost-effective way of enhancing your golf equipment without having to buy an entirely new set of clubs.

And finally, if you buy a brand new golf club, you will quickly know if the shaft doesn&#;t work for you. For example, your game may feel &#;off&#;, you may feel you&#;re swinging off-centre, or you might not hit the ball as far as you usually do. If this is the case, replacing the shaft with a pre-loved option means you can keep using the golf head without compromising on performance.

It depends on your level of skill and confidence. While you can replace a golf club shaft yourself, it involves loosening the adhesive that holds the shaft, head, and grip together and glueing the new golf shaft in place.

Getting it wrong and not glueing everything together correctly could mean your club head ends up in a tree the next time you play a round!

Here&#;s a guide to replacing a golf club shaft that you might find useful.

Most shafts will fit most club heads, but if not, there are adaptors you can buy.

If you don&#;t want to replace the golf shaft yourself, your local golf shop will be able to do it for you.

So you know that you want to treat yourself to a new shaft for your golf club. The question is&#; how do you go about it? 

Here are some of the things to bear in mind when looking for a golf club shaft.

Try before you buy

Ask your friends and colleagues what shafts they use and see if you can try them out. This is an effective way of experimenting with new golf shaft configurations. 

Don&#;t forget; if you want to try a golf shaft before you buy, we have stores in Edinburgh and Warrington. Here you can check out the different golf club shafts available and get some helpful advice from professionals. 

Can&#;t make it to a store or borrow a shaft from a friend? Don&#;t worry. If you buy online from golfclubs4cash, you can return your golf club within thirty days for a full refund (terms and conditions apply).

Know your budget

Think about how much you are willing to spend on the perfect golf shaft, and if you&#;d be happy to pay a little more if you find something you really love. 

Remember that buying a second hand golf shaft means you can get an exceptional golf shaft for a fraction of the normal price.

Buy a &#;job lot&#;

If you&#;re not sure which shaft is right for you, a good idea is to purchase a job lot of shafts. This is an assorted collection of golf club shafts, which more often than not, were previously used as demos.

Buying a job lot is an affordable way of trying lots of different golf shafts from a reputable brand. These come in a range of heights, weights and flexes.

As for the ones you don&#;t use, you can give them to friends or sell them back to a company like golfclubs4cash. Read more about how to sell your old golf clubs to golfclubs4cash.

New golf shafts can vary significantly in cost, with custom-fit shafts costing upwards of £900. However, as there are so many different types of golf shafts available to buy, it makes it easy to find one at your price point, and you&#;ll love our affordable prices at golfclubs4cash.

The following factors will affect the price of your golf shaft:

The material (graphite shafts are more expensive than steel)
The brand (some brands are more expensive than others)
The manufacturing method (new developments and innovations can up the cost of a golf shaft)
Whether your shafts are custom fit for you. By this, we mean they have been specifically designed and created to suit your unique style of play
Investing in a second hand golf shaft means you can take advantage of a premium piece of golfing equipment at a low price. Plus, you can sell your old shafts to cover the cost of upgrading!

We offer a range of second hand golf shafts at every price point, meaning that no matter your budget, you can find the perfect shaft for your needs. And with shafts starting from £18.99, there&#;s something for everyone at golfclubs4cash.

All our second hand golf clubs and shafts are quality checked and are 100% genuine for your peace of mind.

Read more about why you should consider a pre-loved golf club.

We hope this buyers&#; guide has given you all the information you need when it comes to choosing a pre-loved golf shaft.

Remember that you&#;re not bound to the shaft that came with your golf club. By mixing and matching your golf shaft, you can create a fantastic configuration that will improve your speed, distance, and accuracy.

If this article has inspired you to check out some alternative golf shafts, we&#;re here to help. As Europe&#;s largest retailer of second hand golf equipment, we have a wide range of golf shafts in stock, from a variety of different brands.

Not only do we stock affordable second hand golf shafts, we also offer a variety of golf clubs, as well as golf bags, and other accessories like clothing and GPS rangefinders. So whether you&#;re new to golf or looking to replace your existing golf gear, you can take advantage of some fantastic offers without breaking the bank.

Check out our comprehensive range of golf shafts today.

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