3M double sided tape for Scotty's

[THE ITCH]

I have tried several different search's to find the item # of the 3M double sided tape used to secure the face inserts on Scotty Cameron putters but have come up empty. Could someone please tell me what # that tape is or point me in the right direction.

Thanks, Steve

[dbdors]

I used 3M 9473 for my Studio Style insert. It is 0.010" thick. Search for 3M VHB by the thickness you need. I measured the dept of the insert pocket, then the thickness of the insert and the delta was in the 0.010 range.

[PingGuy68]

Why does one take the insert out?

[dbdors]

Why does one take the insert out?

To refinish the putter was my reason, but I'm sure there are others. I applied a black oxide to mine. But left the Insert as raw SS. So a gray/silver contrast.

[THE ITCH]

I used 3M 9473 for my Studio Style insert. It is 0.010" thick. Search for 3M VHB by the thickness you need. I measured the dept of the insert pocket, then the thickness of the insert and the delta was in the 0.010 range.

 

Thanks very much for the answer. The thickness I need is also in the .010 range

[sandtrap]

I would have never thought the inserts were taped in. Learn something new everyday

[jtitleist12]

I would have never thought the inserts were taped in. Learn something new everyday

 

The inserts are not taped in. The 3M tape is simply used a backstop if you will between the insert and the head of the putter to soften the feel upon impact. Cameron calls it a "vibration dampening membrane" but it's 3M tape.

 

The insert itself is held in by the screws through the back cavity of the putter.

 

- Josh

[sandtrap]

That paints a better picture

[spryevo]

3M VHB tape, or Very High Bond is what most OEM's use to secure inserts to clubs. It is simple, quick and very effective.

 

Sounds like you are doing some modifications though, where you have time for craftsmanship. Epoxy is a better, more permanent option.

Tape can age, it has a spring rate, and it is temperature sensitive. In other words, if you game your putter from a hot car in the Summer, compared to the same putter in the coolness of Autumn, it will game differently. Epoxy is a more direct bond, and it does not have this characteristic.

If you need to make up a gap, aluminum foil can help you shim, or search ebay for .010 shim stock. Use shears to cut it and be careful with razor sharp edges.

[dasams]

The insert itself is held in by the screws through the back cavity of the putter.

 

LOL

[Beckce87]

Anyone know where to get the tape? I found on internet but only very large rolls for $100s.

[Fishergrad15]

On 12/9/2017 at 8:14 AM, THE ITCH said:

 

Thanks very much for the answer. The thickness I need is also in the .010 range

Is yours a studio style newport? I have a studio style newport 1.5 and hoping I’m in the same range.

[Tac]

I don’t buy the SC line that it’s there as a dampening feature.  
 

When I took mine apart I found that without the tape it was more difficult to keep the insert in place while putting the screws back in. 
 

So my theory is that the tape just holds the insert in place while the insert is being screwed in during assembly.  It’s there for them, not for us.  Expediency on the assembly line.  
 

Yes, I could be wrong but that tape is so thin and therefore I just can’t see how it could have any effect upon vibration dampening once the insert is screwed down tight.   
 

I just put a thin coat of silicone on mine which held it in place while I reinstalled the screws.  

Edited November 9, 2022 by Tac

[kb7]

I don't have experience with SC insert putters, but on the phantom line there is VHB tape on the sole plate. I removed it to have some work done on the putter and reassembled without replacing the tape. The putter had a bit of a ting sound to it that I would attribute to the aluminum sole plate resonating. I took off the sole plate and put a couple little pieces of basic 3M Scotch Mount tape and it killed the sound and I now am left with a much more satisfying tock sound.