a variable length shaft assembly comprising at least one upper shaft portion , a lower shaft portion and a threaded fastener , wherein the threaded fastener removably connects the upper shaft portion to the lower shaft portion , is disclosed herein . the variable length shaft assembly may further comprise at least two upper shaft portions having different lengths so a golfer can adjust the total length of the shaft by removing one upper shaft portion and replacing it with another upper shaft portion having a different length . methods of adjusting the length of a golf club shaft without damaging any portion of the shaft and variable length shaft kits are also disclosed herein .