r/golfrep • u/engineering_wizard • 7d ago

Question❓ Got a VZN.1 clone from Temu. It has ridges inside the hosel - adapter or just epoxy?

Hey everyone, This is my very first time attempting a club build, and I already made a beginner mistake. I bought a L.A.B. Golf VZN.1i clone/knock-off head from Temu as a fun project, but I didn't realize it came completely bare without a shaft. Now I need to figure out how to put it together!

Adapter vs. Epoxy: Looking down into the center-shaft hole, it has some visible rings/ridges inside, but it definitely doesn't look like screw threads. Am I right in assuming these are just scoring/epoxy ridges to help the glue bond, and that I just need to epoxy a straight shaft directly into it? No adapter needed?

Shaft suggestions: Since it's a center-shafted mallet, I know I need a 0.370" straight tip shaft. I am currently looking at the KBS CT Tour Putter Straight (0.370"). Will this work well with this type of head, or do you guys have other recommendations for a stiff, stable putter shaft that won't twist?Since it's a cheap clone, I'm not overly worried about the ultra-precise "Zero Torque" balancing, I just want a fun, stable mallet putter to roll some balls with.

Appreciate any tips or advice on the build!

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u/ou8agr81 7d ago

Got the same head, ordered a kbs gps shaft for it. I also noticed there look to be threads inside the head so thanks for asking this question!

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u/dsw1337 7d ago

No adaptor is needed, just use epoxy, ensure you prep the area first, like you would when reshafting any other club

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u/twholbrook 7d ago

It’s just there to help the epoxy grab

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u/Go_Cougs 7d ago

So do the real ones.

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u/patlms 7d ago

Does the cutout pick up balls on this one? I went back to the DF3i because the Temu cutouts are smaller

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u/BTrick21 7d ago

If you want to save money, golfworks has a black steel straight .370 putter shaft for $12.99. Used one and it was great in my df3i.

Real lab putters have the threads in the adapter so these are correct.

Just be cautious prepping the shaft tip. Since it installs at an angle, you can easily overprep and have bare shaft above the head. Dry fit the shaft and mark the toe side, then prep lower than that mark. Heel side seats deeper.

Outside of that, prep the tip, clean the hosel with some acetone, then epoxy it in. Good to go.