Re: ShopTalk: Taper or parallel

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Parallel advantages:                              Parallel disadvantages:
Less inventory                                      more labor (tip trimming)
Ability to custom tip trim                       more labor (tip trimming)
No dimpling necessary                         more cure time needed (no friction fit)          

Parallel advantages are disadvantages of taper tip shafts and Parallel disadvantages
are advantages of taper tip.OEMs use taper tip for economy of assembly (time/labor).

You do not have a choice (I've not seen taper tip component heads) and converting taper to parallel requires reaming the hosel. More time/labor wasted. Conversion of parallel to taper tip is not feasible.

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