RE: ShopTalk: xflex

2002-11-08 Thread Royce Engler
Hey John...that Harrison UL3.5 isn't any better than the others, it was just grateful to you for pulling it out of the barrel. After a week or so, it'll remember who you are and treat you just as badly as those other clubs GRIN Royce -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

ShopTalk: Golfsmith component future

2002-11-08 Thread Dan Neubecker
FYI, below is a message from GS regarding the change of ownership. It does not sound to me like they plan on closing the component division any time soon, and even mention adding another established brand to custom clubmakers. Dan Neubecker A MESSAGE from Carl, Barbara and Frank About three

Re: ShopTalk: Golfsmith component future

2002-11-08 Thread Kev
It looks like Lynx will now be a component?! kwb Dan Neubecker wrote: FYI, below is a message from GS regarding the change of ownership. It does not sound to me like they plan on closing the component division any time soon, and even mention adding another established brand to custom

Re: ShopTalk: Golfsmith component future

2002-11-08 Thread Bruce Taylor
Looks like they may be around for a while. I would hate to see them go or get out the component business. Even though they have been a pain to deal with from time to time, they offer some good products. Bruce FYI, below is a message from GS regarding the change of ownership. It does not

Re: ShopTalk: Golfsmith component future

2002-11-08 Thread Kev
Kinda like the Microsoft of the industry, where the heck would you be with out them?!? Bruce Taylor wrote: Looks like they may be around for a while. I would hate to see them go or get out the component business. Even though they have been a pain to deal with from time to time, they offer

Re: ShopTalk: X flex shafts

2002-11-08 Thread Grampa
So Arnie Can you share the details of your handy dandy cleaner/brush gizmo ? Thanks. Bob Sielski On Wed, 6 Nov 2002 20:37:07 -0500, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: two and he pops off the old o-ring and bore thru plug, blows off the grip, cleans it in his handy dandy cleaner/brush gizmo, and

RE: ShopTalk: Raven Shafts

2002-11-08 Thread Brian Parkinson
Cub and All, In the past I know Cub and maybe others have said that the Raven shafts are an excellent shaft for the price. Just curious if you have tried them all and which you recommend. Thanks, Brian

ShopTalk: handy dandy cleaner/brush gizmo

2002-11-08 Thread Arniesclubs
The "machine" consists of two units. One is a dip tube consisting of 1.5" PVC (approx. 22" long) with one end capped. This holds enough Wesley's Bleech White tire cleaner to cover the length of the grip. Second unit is another tube with a section of indoor/outdoor carpeting secured inside the

Re: ShopTalk: Re: Interga Golf

2002-11-08 Thread Bernie Baymiller
Greg, In their 2001 catalog, Integra's phone number was 888-638-5388 in Walnut, CA. Bernie Writeto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Greg Qualizza [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 08, 2002 1:45 PM Subject: ShopTalk: Re: Interga Golf Does

Re: ShopTalk: handy dandy cleaner/brush gizmo

2002-11-08 Thread Grampa
Thanks Arnie. Nice idea!!! Bob On Fri, 8 Nov 2002 14:04:03 EST, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The machine consists of two units. One is a dip tube consisting of 1.5 PVC (approx. 22 long) with one end capped. This holds enough Wesley's Bleech White tire cleaner to cover the length of the grip. Second

ShopTalk: PGA Tour Membership

2002-11-08 Thread Grampa
Does anybody have any comments about PGA Tour Partners Membership? Couldn't find anything in the archives. Is anybody a member? My brother joined it and is trying to get me to join ( Sounds like they offered him a commission). I'm mainly interested in the up to 50% off course discounts. An

Re: ShopTalk: PGA Tour Membership

2002-11-08 Thread Dave Tutelman
A few years ago, I was on some sort of list that caused me to get four similar offers, including the PGA Tour Partners. I asked each for the list of courses that were participating. Two responded; I don't remember whether PGATP did, but the two that did were very similar, so I expect the others

Re: ShopTalk: Raven Shafts

2002-11-08 Thread Steve \Cub\ Culbreth
Brian, I especially like the Raven Hawk shafts. The only problem I have with them now is that they have dropped the discriminating flexes in favor of combos. You have to buy an R/S to get an A and an A/L will only give you an low A. It is almost impossible to get an S anymore. The Raven Low

Re: ShopTalk: PGA Expo Show

2002-11-08 Thread Al Taylor
Hi Mark, As far as I know, there is only one GCA and the PCS gets automatic entry qualification. We have a booth there every year. You can get entry by being a buyer. ie. own your own club making business, and are the buyer for the business etc. Al At 11:36 PM 11/8/2002, you wrote: There