Re: ShopTalk: This Shaft Parallel or Taper??

2003-02-18 Thread Al Taylor
Mykey, I have come to this discussion rather late and see many have responded.  But alas, they all have it wrong.  Much like your dream of shafts, not only is it broken but doesn't work.  Neither does the math. Al At 04:57 PM 2/18/2003, you wrote: Al, By my measuring device the tip end is 3.24 i

RE: ShopTalk: To continue with computers . . .

2003-02-18 Thread Royce Engler
Yeah, but she got 20 years for it.  I think it's cause she ran over him 4 times when once shoulda been sufficient.  The b*d really deserved it.  The legend is that if you kill your spouse and his/her lover with one bullet, it's justifiable homicide   Royce -Original Message-

Re: ShopTalk: This Shaft Parallel or Taper??

2003-02-18 Thread MYKEYGOLF
Well, it is not hard to figure the only flex is cat tough blue steel super califragalistic XX stiff and XXXLL super stiff. Inkind, MyKey

Re: ShopTalk: This Shaft Parallel or Taper??

2003-02-18 Thread MYKEYGOLF
Gerry, That is what she said. Inkind, MyKey

Re: ShopTalk: This Shaft Parallel or Taper??

2003-02-18 Thread MYKEYGOLF
TF, Fits right in the hole I need it to. Inkind, MyKey

Re: ShopTalk: This Shaft Parallel or Taper??

2003-02-18 Thread MYKEYGOLF
Rk, I broke it cause it worked. MyKey said that. And also because I could. Inkind, MyKey

Re: ShopTalk: This Shaft Parallel or Taper??

2003-02-18 Thread Mark A Patton
I think you noticed MYKEY's humor there :) Burgess Howell wrote: My guess is that it is not in a rake, but may occasionally be in cider. And I'll bet that it's a combo flex -- everything from noodle to extra firm. bfh At 06:34 PM 2/18/03, you wrote: And what are the flexes it comes in? tfl

Re: ShopTalk: 15 Deg Driver Interest

2003-02-18 Thread skismith
I feel the same way about the 2wd. I've been carrying a 2wd since I started playing. Had a Wilson "Frank Stranahan" (extra points if you know who he was) that I bought a Goodwill. Played them for about ten yrs. Then got a Callaway Warbird "Deuce" that I still carry and won't give up. Till the last

Re: ShopTalk: Headcovers

2003-02-18 Thread jhm
Bob: Most of the component companies offer matching headcovers for a decent price. I sell the Bang stuff and the matching headcovers to fit their 450-600 cc heads are $9.00. I'm working on updating the price list, you'll find my prices as good or better than most. SMT includes a really nice head

Re: ShopTalk: Headcovers

2003-02-18 Thread Bernie Baymiller
Robert, Just surfing around, I ran into these... http://www.critterclubcovers.com/ http://www.golftournament.com/catalog/qon2611.html http://www.pro-gift.com/headforcover.htm Bernie Writeto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "Robert Dixon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL

Re: ShopTalk: This Shaft Parallel or Taper??

2003-02-18 Thread Burgess Howell
My guess is that it is not in a rake, but may occasionally be in cider. And I'll bet that it's a combo flex -- everything from noodle to extra firm. bfh At 06:34 PM 2/18/03, you wrote: And what are the flexes it comes in? tflan wrote: You have a shaft tip that's 1.22" diameter? What the hell'

Re: ShopTalk: 15 Deg Driver Interest

2003-02-18 Thread Ron Kellison
So, Jen---what do YOU use when you're taking the skins from the guys? I seem to remember that you were using a 12-degree KZ or ASTI driver. Regards, Ron BTW, it's actually supposed to get above freezing in Ottawa later this week. That will be a very pleasant change from the -30 stuff we've b

Re: ShopTalk: Headcovers

2003-02-18 Thread Richard Kennedy
Robert, i get mine from "AM&E" nice ppl to work with.   if i can remember i'll have the wofe look up their phone # to,orrow.   keep reminding me it sure helps when you've got PSP.  RK   Manufacturer's of World Class Golf Club Repair Equipment [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---Original Message---  

Re: ShopTalk: This Shaft Parallel or Taper??

2003-02-18 Thread skismith
And what are the flexes it comes in? tflan wrote: You have a shaft tip that's 1.22" diameter? What the hell's it in, a rake? TFlan  - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2003 1:57 PM Subject: Re: ShopTalk: This Shaft Parallel

Re: ShopTalk: Headcovers

2003-02-18 Thread skismith
Bob, try Champ Golf out of somewhere in Mass. I think. You might have to be "brick and mortar", but worth a try. Gerry Robert Dixon wrote: I would appreciate any help in locating a supplier of 'generic' headcovers that would fit those large (400+cc) driver heads.  I would like to give one as a 'f

Re: ShopTalk: This Shaft Parallel or Taper??

2003-02-18 Thread skismith
MYKEY, go to Harbor Freight or a pawn shop and get some calipers or even a micrometer (they're in 1,000th of an inch increments), or order one of those tools for measuring tips from Dynacraft, Golfsmith et. all. Parallel tip on an iron is usually .370, taper tip .355. 1.22 inches is nearly as lar

Re: ShopTalk: This Shaft Parallel or Taper??

2003-02-18 Thread tflan
You have a shaft tip that's 1.22" diameter? What the hell's it in, a rake?   TFlan   - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2003 1:57 PM Subject: Re: ShopTalk: This Shaft Parallel or Taper?? Al, By my meas

Re: ShopTalk: Unitech

2003-02-18 Thread tflan
I'll have to measure face height. Volumes aren't listed in the catalog but weights are; 207g, 216g, and 220g for the 3,5,7. I can tell you that they're relatively "jumbo" heads. I guess you could contact the company for the info re;volume.   TFlan     - Original Message - From:

Re: ShopTalk: This Shaft Parallel or Taper??

2003-02-18 Thread Richard Kennedy
The question should be "Who Broke IT??"  RK   Manufacturer's of World Class Golf Club Repair Equipment [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---Original Message---   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tuesday, February 18, 2003 5:29:09 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: ShopTalk: This Shaft Parallel or Ta

ShopTalk: Headcovers

2003-02-18 Thread Robert Dixon
I would appreciate any help in locating a supplier of 'generic' headcovers that would fit those large (400+cc) driver heads. I would like to give one as a 'freebie' for each driver that I make and sell and I am looking for something at a reasonable cost (up to $10.00?). Thanks for any help. Bob

Re: ShopTalk: This Shaft Parallel or Taper??

2003-02-18 Thread Macbyrd
In a message dated 2/18/2003 11:59:20 AM Hawaiian Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Is it broke? Mykey, Just don't shake to try and fix it. Rich "Mac" McHattie Mac's Golf

Re: ShopTalk: This Shaft Parallel or Taper??

2003-02-18 Thread MYKEYGOLF
Al, By my measuring device the tip end is 3.24 inches in circumference and 1.22 in diameter. Is it broke? Inkind, Mykey

Re: ShopTalk: 15 Deg Driver Interest

2003-02-18 Thread jhm
that's the plan, big Ed. Macho John John, There is a great point here that should be noted. It isn't MANLY to hit a 3-wood - OR - a highly lofted driver. I would suggest that you NOT have "15 degree" on the sole of the club. /Ed jgk wrote: Interesting thread... I can recall reading 30 years a

RE: ShopTalk: 15 Deg Driver Interest

2003-02-18 Thread Tom Wishon
Guys: When it comes to launch angle as a means to achieve greater carry distance, keep in mind that loft alone is not at all the final indicator of what that launch angle is going to be.  A HUGELY important part of the trajectory and ball flight modeling software that my chief engineer de

ShopTalk: Not Golf - Computer Bugs

2003-02-18 Thread Ed Reeder
Ran across a good article. Given the latest traffic on ShopTalk, it seems appropriate http://www.pcworld.com/resource/printable/article/0,aid,14574,00.asp /Ed

Re: ShopTalk: 15 Deg Driver Interest

2003-02-18 Thread Ed Reeder
John, There is a great point here that should be noted. It isn't MANLY to hit a 3-wood - OR - a highly lofted driver. I would suggest that you NOT have "15 degree" on the sole of the club. /Ed jgk wrote: Interesting thread... I can recall reading 30 years ago (Jim's a geezer), that most pros

Re: ShopTalk: This Shaft Parallel or Taper??

2003-02-18 Thread Al Taylor
What is the Diam. at the hosel? Al At 02:07 PM 2/18/2003, you wrote: Got a club in today with a True Temper UNI-TIP shaft. My guess is that it is a parallel tip shaft (formerly known ad unitized) Any ideas as to if this is parallel or taper tip? Thanks JP LaChance

ShopTalk: This Shaft Parallel or Taper??

2003-02-18 Thread Jonathan LaChance
Got a club in today with a True Temper UNI-TIP shaft. My guess is that it is a parallel tip shaft (formerly known ad unitized) Any ideas as to if this is parallel or taper tip? Thanks JP LaChance

Re: ShopTalk: 15 Deg Driver Interest

2003-02-18 Thread Bernie Baymiller
Rich,   In my usual non-conforming state-of-mind...   Dave can run through the numbers, but sometimes when you get out on the range and really have little old ladies hitting balls, you find the numbers aren't the whole story. I would agree with Dave and you if we were talking about persimmon

Re: ShopTalk: 15 Deg Driver Interest

2003-02-18 Thread Macbyrd
In a message dated 2/17/2003 5:40:23 PM Hawaiian Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Most of the seniors I know either will not practice enough to master a long club, or never had and never will have the clubhead speed with any length to get away with a 12* loft.) Very true! For that ma

Re: ShopTalk: 15 Deg Driver Interest

2003-02-18 Thread David Rees
On Tue, Feb 18, 2003 at 08:34:47AM -0800, jgk wrote: > > Recognizing that I had no natural ability for the game, and had to work > hard for every stroke, I compromised and felt very comfortable with > (persimmon) 2 woods for about 20 years - loved 'em, and still do. Funny > thing is, you can't

Re: ShopTalk: 15 Deg Driver Interest

2003-02-18 Thread jgk
Interesting thread... I can recall reading 30 years ago (Jim's a geezer), that most pros and "better" amateurs, suggested that the average (whatever that means) golfer should never even try to hit a driver, but stay with a 3 wd off the tee. BUT, since hitting a 3 wood isn't manly enough for

Re: ShopTalk: 15 Deg Driver Interest

2003-02-18 Thread Harold Still
John: I agree with David! Put me down for a couple! I think the big advantage is being able to go to 43 0r 43.5 " shaft. HStill   - Original Message - From: David Rees Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2003 12:49 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: ShopTalk: 15 Deg Driver Interest  On Mon, Feb