In a message dated 8/12/2002 6:40:15 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Relative to new sticks only. what % market share would be owned by the OEM's vs the clubmakers?
Who is gaining market share over the past several years?
Thanks HarryS
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On the rust issue, I've replaced at least 8 sensicore shafts over the last
3-4 years that had snapped under the front end of the grip - right at the
sensicore insert. All were rusted.
I think the closed cell foam is somewhat critical if you're putting these in
a customer's clubs.
Pat Kelley
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Is that ol' geezer Colin still out there causing trouble? I recall he
makes a great spine finder. His email is [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send him a
note if you're interested in one.
John
shoptalk
>I would concur. Colin and I believe TFlan were the first ones that I recall
>that mentioning this. I bel
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From: Mark A. Patton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, August 12, 2002 10:22 PM
> I would concur. Colin and I believe TFlan were the first ones that I
recall
> that mentioning this. I believe that Bozeman possibly followed up as next.
>
> While my post is not necessa
I would concur. Colin and I believe TFlan were the first ones that I recall
that mentioning this. I believe that Bozeman possibly followed up as next.
While my post is not necessarily important, I feel there is worth/value in
recognizing the origination of ideas/practices. With the various
situat
Relative to new
sticks only. what % market share would be owned by the OEM's vs the
clubmakers?
Who is gaining
market share over the past several years?
Thanks
HarryS
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At 05:20 PM 8/12/02, DaveT wrote:
> > I prefer the dense brown door seal weatherstripping, about 3/16" thick,
>
>A word of caution...
>
>A couple of years ago, there were lots of anecdotes about shafts rusting
>through at the Sensicore insert. True Temper denied that there was anything
>there, an
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From: Jack Russell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, August 12, 2002 9:15 PM
> The suggestion to use insulation backer rods sounds
> interesting. I did a quick online search and there are
> a few manufacturers who make closed-cell
> (non-absorbant) backer rods that w
Tflan is right. I've been hunting for a deal for 8 months now, with no luck.
For the Scotland site, they changed the address to http://www.golfgauge.com/
My luck, you'll find something right away.
Scott
At 05:39 PM 8/12/02 -0700, you wrote:
>Good luck on finding a decent machine. Try ebay an
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> Actual sensicore is 14'
> long wrapped with 19" of
> low density quarter inch thick by 19 inch long foam
> tape weatherstrip. It's
> tough to find soda straws that length I buy plastic
> tubing the same as
> sensicore from a plastic supplier but a straw from
> M
Good luck on finding a decent machine. Try ebay and
www.mitchellgolf.com Also try a search
on google or teoma. Scotland's site is called www.oceanclub.com Don't know why.
Consider a Golfsmith Professional, new, and make your own stand or bolt to a
bench top.
I have a Scotland that I may
Hi
Would like to purchase a loft and lie
machine
Any info on where I may find a used one would be
greatly appreciated.
GREAT IDEA ARNIE! I have done many sets with
Graphite shafts and barrel hosels with no problems. I always cone and de-bur the
hosel before anything else(so I don't forget). This heating the head to form fit
the ferrule sounds like a winner. You the MAN!
Pat
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Oh my, can it truly be? Are my eyes deceiving me? It must be an imposter.
Al
At 05:59 PM 8/12/2002, you wrote:
>Home Depot, Ace Hardware, etc.$3.50 a can. Called Great Stuff.
>
>It's a foam spray that expands to fit any shape. The name is
>correct..."Great Stuff"
>
>Domasky, TP
In a message dated 8/11/2002 11:02:11 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Am putting together one of Maltbies brass/carbon putters. The shaft seems quite loose. I've installed over the hosel shafts before using shafting beads but this one seems possibly loose enough to affect t
Thanks, Kent.
It's worth keeping in mind, if I'm going to do a bunch.
But the current situation is... I really like the SK shafts for woods, and
the difference in price between the Oracle Plus and TT80 is much smaller
than the shipping if I order a single shaft. In other words, if I'm getting
SK
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From: Burgess Howell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, August 12, 2002 4:49 PM
> I prefer the dense brown door seal weatherstripping, about 3/16" thick,
A word of caution...
A couple of years ago, there were lots of anecdotes about shafts rusting
through at the Sen
TP, is that the "GREAT STUFF" you use to repair your blow up
doll
RK
Manufacturer's of World Class Golf Club Repair
Equipment
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D
Home Depot, Ace Hardware, etc.$3.50 a can. Called Great Stuff.
It's a foam spray that expands to fit any shape. The name is
correct..."Great Stuff"
Domasky, TP
In a message dated 8/12/02 4:53:56 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
So you do a spiral wrap around the straw. I assume? what did you use for a ram rod? A simple 3/8" wood dowel?
Spiral wrap with one index finger width between spirals. My ramrod is made from an old steel sha
so you do a spiral wrap around the straw. .I
assume?? what did you use for a ram rod?? a simple 3/8" wood
dowel??
Bud
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, August 12, 2002 4:39
PM
Subject: Re: ShopTalk: Homemade
"SensiCore" inserts?
In a message da
Forgot to mention that party supply shops often have the long plastic tubes
they use these days for attaching to balloons. They're long enough that
you can get any reasonable length cut piece for your inserts.
Burgess
At 03:39 PM 8/12/2002, you wrote:
>In a message dated 8/12/02 3:45:22 PM Ea
USED CLUB MARKET REACHES $40 MILLION
Sales of used golf equipment totaled $40 million last year, according to
the recently published National Sporting Goods Association report
"Purchases of Used Sporting Goods Equipment in 2001." The group added that
$750 million worth of sports equipment was pu
I have them in all my irons and have put them in almost all the
steel-shafted clubs I've made for several years now. Works like a charm,
just like TrueTemper says it does.
I prefer the dense brown door seal weatherstripping, about 3/16" thick,
wound around the full length of a soda straw with
In a message dated 8/12/02 3:45:22 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
One of the descriptions I found online said the
straws should be 10" long and the completed
Pseudo-SensiCore units are just inserted into the butt
end of the shaft before installing the grip.
Yup, that's what
Dave,
Have you considered the Rapport Oracle Plus shafts? Around 80 gr. in R/S
flex ,40.5 inches long and very consistant freq. around the shaft. At $12
per shaft I think they're a good value and play as well as my TT80's in
utility clubs.
MHO,
Kent
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From: "Dave
Have you ever taken apart a Sensicore shaft? If you do, you'll find that is
exactly what is inside it. I keep one on my wall to show folks what they
are getting for their money.
Royce Engler
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I've come across a couple of online references to
homemade SensiCore shaft inserts fabricated from soda
straws with adhesive-backed foam weatherstripping
(from Home Deopt?) wrapped around them.
Are these for real? Do they actually dampen vibration
and shock? If so, does anyone have detailed
info
All, I just ordered a Maxwell Curve and would like to know what to
expect. What is the hosel size, perhaps a .335?
Any suggestions on non whippy shafts, am considering a TT Dynaic Gold
Lite R300, any comments.
Does any one have experience on the GS TCP's, I have an unassemled set
in stainless and
John,
That link doesn't seem to work, but http://clubmaker-online.com/smtgolf.html
does. :-)
Dan Neubecker
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> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Monday, August 12, 2002 11:46 AM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: RE: ShopTal
Ping does it on all heads, woods and irons. Cone the hosel and stick 'em in.
TFlan
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From: "Burgess Howell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, August 11, 2002 7:48 PM
Subject: ShopTalk: No-ferrule heads on graphite
> I have a set of iron heads
Dave/Dan:
I'll have all of the updated info on the new heads as soon as it's
available and I'll send it along to the group.
Info on the smt heads at http://clubmaker-online.com/smtgolf.com
Prices should be about the same as direct at $69 each.
John
>Dave,
>
>Mike (can't recall his last name), th
Paul:
You can order via my catalog, should be the same price. Info at
http://clubmaker-online.com/smtgolf.com
John
shoptalk
>Would like information about how to contact SMT to order Shinnecock
>Driver head.
>
>Paul
Plugged it with chewin' tobacci...
(it comes with). I would like to find a source of those plugs, was
even thinking about making a fancy wood plug to jazz things up a bit.
Thanks,
John
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>Sent: Monday, August 12, 2002 10:33 AM
>
>
>> I did
Yes, Clubmaker Online does carry the head, and that will be my supplier
if/when I get it.
Cheers!
DaveT
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From: Jonathan LaChance <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: 'Shoptalk (E-mail) <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, August 12, 2002 11:54 AM
Subject: RE: ShopTalk: New driver
>
Thanks, Jonathan.
As I said in my original note, I'm not really looking for another driver --
very happy with the forgivingness of the Bang SRV-II. John was raving about
the Mv2, and I have a shaft I like a lot with a head that I'm no longer
crazy about. So I'm waiting for something to come along
Thanks to all for the answers.
Addressing the replies:
I always cone hosels.
Grinding is a drag, but that's not why I want to avoid it here.
I prefer the appearance of irons without ferrules.
Cub, you're too verbose.
Burgess
I think our sponsor carries the heads.
If not you can check out their web site www.smtgolf.com
JP
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Monday, August 12, 2002 10:44 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: ShopTalk: New driver
Would like information ab
Dave,
I have the Shinnecock & Baltisrol in my demo clubs and everybody that has
hit them hits the Shinnecock higher and straighter than the Baltisrol. The
Shinnecock has a high draw ball flight and the Baltisrol has a lower fade
ball flight (both 10° heads) when compared head to head. I don't ha
Would like information about how to contact SMT to order Shinnecock Driver head.
Paul
Dave,
Mike (can't recall his last name), the owner of SMT posts regularly on a
couple other golf-related sites and has offered special introductory deals
to the members. The reports back have generally been very favorable to the
quality, feel and finish of the SMT heads. The heads reported most
Great
idea, Arnie. Thanks for the tip!
Royce
Engler
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AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: ShopTalk:
No-ferrule heads on graphiteIn a
m
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Sent: Monday, August 12, 2002 10:33 AM
> I didn't notice any tendency to fade on the Mv2 but my shots don't
> have a tendency to do anything the same way twice. I like the more
> solid feel and sound of the Mv2 over the Shinnecock but that i
I didn't notice any tendency to fade on the Mv2 but my shots don't
have a tendency to do anything the same way twice. I like the more
solid feel and sound of the Mv2 over the Shinnecock but that is more
of a personal thing.
I did tend to push the Shinnecock to the right a bit more often than no
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From: Dan Neubecker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, August 12, 2002 8:31 AM
> Based solely on comments I have read in various forums, I would say that
the
> SMT Shinnecock has gotten by far the best overall reviews in their line.
> Most of the SMT heads are reporte
In a message dated 8/11/02 11:02:11 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Am putting together one of Maltbies brass/carbon putters. The shaft seems quite loose. I've installed over the hosel shafts before using shafting beads but this one seems possibly loose enough to affect the
In a message dated 8/11/02 10:51:39 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I have a set of iron heads which are designed to be used without
ferrules.
They must be coned no matter which method you choose. Ferrules for barrel hosels are available however, you can take your regular fe
Thanks, Charlie, but I'm not sure that the 100 is right for this. Reasons:
* Its weight is actually heavier than the steel shaft I'm currently using
(though not by enough to matter). I'm looking for something lighter. Maybe
the Tour Trac 90 would be good.
* The rest of my clubs have Balistik or
Anyone got a contact for these people?
I have a customer who came in with a cracked head and I need to know who /
where to contact.
Thanks
JP LaChance
Madison, WI
Dave,
Based solely on comments I have read in various forums, I would say that the
SMT Shinnecock has gotten by far the best overall reviews in their line.
Most of the SMT heads are reported to have a fade bias.
Dan Neubecker
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