Golf Ball retriever repair

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A buddy of mine shattered his second golf ball retriever, and he was griping that it always cracked in the same spot. I crafted and 3D-printed a replacement component, beefing up the section where the telescoping handle connects. The margin for error is crucial here, as the new part can't be too tight when inserting the metal handle. The first prototype split due to an overly snug fit and the direction of the plastic fibers.