ShopTalk: Hireko Acer XS CNC Forged heads 5-pw

2015-03-12 Thread Scott Bershing
If anyone is interested, I have a 5-pw set of like new Acer XS Forged heads I'm looking to sell. I had these posted earlier but pulled them as I thought they were sold, but the buyer backed out. They have been played for 3 rounds, and I've hit the pw a bit more. The face picture below is of the

Re: ShopTalk: Statement by Ping Chairman John Solheim

2010-02-03 Thread Scott Bershing
Apparently, many of us were dead on. "So this week, I won't be playing that wedge. My point has been made." http://www.pgatour.com/2010/tournaments/r007/02/03/mickelson_grooves/index.html At 06:03 PM 2/2/2010, you wrote: >Phil's use of the old wedge has nothing to do with performance and everyt

Re: ShopTalk: Statement by Ping Chairman John Solheim

2010-02-03 Thread Scott Bershing
http://www.golf.com/golf/tours_news/article/0,28136,1958147-2,00.html At 12:22 PM 2/2/2010, you wrote: >It was "reported" that Phil did this in response to the USGA disallowing a new >Callaway wedge design that, while conforming to the new rules, spun more than >the USGA desired. It was said

Re: ShopTalk: Statement by Ping Chairman John Solheim

2010-02-02 Thread Scott Bershing
Phil's use of the old wedge has nothing to do with performance and everything to do with bringing this entire issue to a head. At 05:42 PM 2/2/2010, you wrote: >You have to ask why Phil is using his old wedge. He was quoted in an article >saying that the old wedge may not perform any better th

ShopTalk: need a left handed driver head 8-8. 5°

2010-01-21 Thread Scott Bershing
I've got a local kid that can really bomb it that is looking to have me build him a driver so he can mess around a bit with long driving. I measured him last summer at around 130 mph, and he can really bust it pretty good. He's a scratch to borderline + handicap, so he has some game as well.

ShopTalk: PGA Show?

2009-10-19 Thread Scott Bershing
Are either the AGCP or the ICG going to meet/have any sessions at the upcoming PGA show at the end of January? Try to figure out travel with the family to see the big mouse & co. and would like to also attend the show if there is anything going on worth attending. The online agenda is pretty v

ShopTalk: grips for goofy Yonex safts

2009-07-24 Thread Scott Bershing
I'm trying to find grips for a few Yonex Titanium Plus irons. These have a really goofy shaft with a butt diameter of .985. Anyone have any advice? Thanks. -- Shoptalk ** Sponsored by the new Aldila Voodoo. Learn more at http://aldilavoodoo.com/

RE: ShopTalk: rifle conversion tables/cpm issues

2009-07-22 Thread Scott Bershing
I too put more effort into them when I'm able to trim, but these being taper, and not having permission, I was stuck with what I got. I think that the 10 cpm jump in freq. is due to the fact that these are flighted, so that 7 iron is the jump from the "high trajectory" long irons to the mid irons

ShopTalk: rifle conversion tables/cpm issues

2009-07-22 Thread Scott Bershing
Does anyone have any excel spreadsheets that they can send me to convert a standard 5" butt clamp to the rifle scale? I used to have a great one, but through the magic of computers it is MIA. I have another one but I've never been happy with it or thought it was accurate. The reason I'm askin

Re: ShopTalk: Flighted rifles from blanks?

2009-04-03 Thread Scott Bershing
Thanks for the info. At 05:46 AM 4/3/2009, you wrote: >Scott.you need a few 6.0 blanks...generally.6.0s in the 3,4,5; 5.5s in >6,7,8; 5,0s in the 9 and Ws.all tipped to yr target cpms...If you are using a >freq meter, you can tip the shafts at playing length. see if you can get a 7g >di

Re: ShopTalk: Need Your Help

2009-03-30 Thread Scott Bershing
They (KZG) have folks that monitor all the bigger forums, lists, etc. It's a bummer that this happened, but I'm a firm believer that everything happens for a reason. At 05:30 PM 3/30/2009, you wrote: >I sent it from home > >Sincerely, >Robert Devino >14252 Delano St. >Van Nuys, Ca. 91401 >(8

Re: ShopTalk: Creating a weighted training club

2009-02-19 Thread Scott Bershing
I've built a few of these using lead shot with pretty good results. Golfworks used to have the training grips, not sure if they still have them or not. Personally, I prefer just using a regular grip, but that's just me. At 06:28 PM 2/19/2009, you wrote: >I have enough material to make ... sev

Re: ShopTalk: Selling golf shop tools?

2009-02-18 Thread Scott Bershing
Don, What are you looking to sell, as I might be interested in some of it? Thanks, Scott At 04:30 PM 2/18/2009, you wrote: >Where's the most appropriate/successful place to list golf shop tools for >sale? I would have said the PCS forum until it went out. I'm specifically >talking about lar

RE: ShopTalk: SST Pure

2009-02-17 Thread Scott Bershing
I think the USGA had issues with folks that were aligning the spine to deliberately influence the flight of the ball. Some believe that you can force the head to stay open or to close earlier by tweaking the location of the spine. The intent of the process is not to alter the shape of the shot

ShopTalk: Original Apollo Balistiks?

2008-08-24 Thread Scott Bershing
Anyone have any of the original Apollo Balistik iron shafts laying around? I only need a couple of them to round out a set. Thanks, Scott -- Shoptalk ** Sponsored by the new Aldila Voodoo. Learn more at http://aldilavoodoo.com/

Re: ShopTalk: forged irons

2008-05-07 Thread Scott Bershing
Golfworks has the M05 heads on clearance right now. These are really solid heads, and are pretty forgiving as well. At 11:08 AM 5/7/2008, you wrote: >My wife has been playing pretty well (13 index --.a hole in one-- low round of >74 --2over par) with a set of GS fire forged cavity back irons

RE: ShopTalk: FST 115 shafts

2008-05-04 Thread Scott Bershing
I ended up using the set I had to build a set for my nephew, so I'm not sure that will end up getting you the feedback you're looking for. I will say that they trimmed to spec easily and seemed to be consistent. At 10:13 PM 5/4/2008, you wrote: >Any update available? >A few said they had the

RE: ShopTalk: FST 115 shafts

2008-04-16 Thread Scott Bershing
I've got a set sitting here, but I haven't done anything with them yet. I will say that they all had pretty consistent spines, and they all weighed within a couple grams of each other. I'll be building the clubs in the next week or so, so I'll let you know how they frequency and trim. At 09

Re: ShopTalk: Precision Composites wood shafts?

2008-02-26 Thread Scott Bershing
I bought quite a few shafts from PC over the years, while Pete was still with the company. As I too recall, they actually did quite a bit of OEM and rebranded work. At the time they were one of the most consistent, spine free shafts you could buy, regardless of price, and I always felt they wer

RE: ShopTalk: Precision Composites wood shafts?

2008-02-26 Thread Scott Bershing
GregZ > > > >-Original Message- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On >Behalf Of Scott Bershing >Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 10:17 PM >To: ShopTalk@mail.msen.com >Subject: ShopTalk: Precision Composites wood shafts? > >Anyone have any of

Re: ShopTalk: Precision Composites wood shafts?

2008-02-26 Thread Scott Bershing
Tom, I'm looking for a 3 wood pullout, so that shaft might work for me. Please let me know via email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] how much you'd be looking to get for it shipped to 49916. Thanks, Scott At 12:49 PM 2/26/2008, you wrote: >I checked my pile of shafts. The only Mach 22 left is >what's a

ShopTalk: Precision Composites wood shafts?

2008-02-25 Thread Scott Bershing
Anyone have any of the Precision Composites wood shafts laying around? I'm looking to pick up a couple pc50 and/or mach22 in R- flex, but would settle on A+ or R+ as well. I have a couple, but they are the wrong flex and won't fit what I need them for. I'm trying to match a set of woods for t

Re: ShopTalk: Wishon 919THI Driver

2008-02-20 Thread Scott Bershing
The Graman UL440 and UL540 in R flex fit this head and that swing speed VERY nicely. At 04:12 PM 2/20/2008, you wrote: >Any ideas for shafts 85 -95 Swing speed under $100 preferably with minimum >spine > >[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >>Looking for feedback on the Wishon 919THI head from those of

Re: ShopTalk: GPS

2008-01-24 Thread Scott Bershing
The Legend isn't meant for that type of use. That being said, you can use it to create your own "maps" and routes. You can use it to create waypoints of known features, such as tee boxes, front, center, back of greens, carry points, etc. Then as you are using it, you can determine distances t

Re: ShopTalk: .335 to .370 adapters

2007-05-26 Thread Scott Bershing
Go to the hardware store and figure out what size spring you need. They should be about $0.15-$0.35 each. At 12:19 PM 5/25/2007, you wrote: >In a message dated 5/25/2007 5:50:14 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL >PROTECTED] writes: >Hi, the problem remains, I need .335 to .370, they list other

ShopTalk: Titleist 905T reshaft

2006-06-12 Thread Scott Bershing
I've read two different themes in regards to reshafting the newer Titleist drivers with the aluminum inserts. One is that Titleist uses a lower temp epoxy to bond the insert to the head, and that it's tough to get the insert off the shaft if it gets pulled. They also claim that even if the in

Re: ShopTalk: Igolf GPS Caddie

2006-06-01 Thread Scott Bershing
There are hundreds of programs out there that will do this. I've used http://www.esnipe.com/ with good results. At 06:30 PM 6/1/2006, you wrote: ?? sniped for Ebay?? Sounds good, where do I get this software? Jay - Original Message - From: "Childers, Tedd A" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To

Re: ShopTalk: Callaways?

2005-10-17 Thread Scott Bershing
Incredible, but illegal to own regardless of how he got them. At 06:28 PM 10/14/2005, you wrote: ...snip... I could not tell the difference between the real deal and these that I just reshafted.   Incredible.   TFlan No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.

Re: ShopTalk: Wishon Short Driver Article

2005-10-12 Thread Scott Bershing
My personal drivers always seem to settle in at the 44.5" mark, as I just hit them better than anything longer. Even @44.75", I find myself choking down a touch. The problem is in convincing folks that they should probably be hitting a shorter club. I built a Wishon 715 @44.5" for a guy that

Re: ShopTalk: Rangefinders

2005-10-09 Thread Scott Bershing
I've used numerous Bushnell units, and owned a Leica for a couple years, and there isn't a comparison between the two - the Leica is far superior in every way. The optics are top-notch, and the fact that the Leica has an LED display (vs. the LCD display of the Bushnell, which also reduces image

Re: ShopTalk: Great big bertha

2005-08-25 Thread Scott Bershing
Jeremy, One thing I've done in a pinch is use two o-rings. I used a small one that would fit inside the grove, then a slightly larger one that would fit over the top and cover the hosel nicely. It was a rush job (guy dropped it off and needed it back the next day), and I just took the head &

Re: ShopTalk: Best Left hand drivers

2005-06-11 Thread Scott Bershing
Wishon has great heads in LH.  Golfworks has a couple, as does Dynacraft, Raven, and SMT.  Between these companies, there are probably a dozen heads to choose from. At 02:47 AM 6/11/2005, you wrote: Hi All, I am in search of the best left hand driver heads, I have many in stock, but they are of

Re: ShopTalk: Offset 3 wood

2005-06-09 Thread Scott Bershing
Golfworks has a couple offset models as well.  Not exactly like the Cobras, but I would take a Golfworks head over a Diamond tour clone anyday. Raven golf has an offset model as well, and I've always been happy with their stuff. At 11:19 AM 6/9/2005, you wrote: Hi;   Who's making a 16°, offset cl

Re: ShopTalk: Clubmaker Online Update

2005-03-09 Thread Scott Bershing
the ZA prompts) I think it says that you shouldn't run them both at the same time. At 05:49 PM 3/9/2005, you wrote: >At 04:28 PM 3/9/2005, Scott Bershing wrote: >>Dave, >>This isn't true. I've got Zone Alarm running on two different XP machines. >>I would

Re: ShopTalk: Clubmaker Online Update

2005-03-09 Thread Scott Bershing
Dave, This isn't true. I've got Zone Alarm running on two different XP machines. I would recommend you leave ZA off until you are done with everything else. Then, reinstall it. The only trick is that you can only have one or the other running. I've been running ZA on XP for a while, and ha

ShopTalk: Anyone have any R flex Mach 22 shafts?

2005-03-08 Thread Scott Bershing
It figures - I was going to order from Precision Composites about a month ago, but decided to wait a bit. Now, I'm ready to order and it appears as if they are out of business (or at least MIA). I'm looking for a Mach 22 R flex wood shaft (in the upper end of R), as well as possibly looking fo

Re: ShopTalk: wishon drivers

2004-11-01 Thread Scott Bershing
I played the 515 all summer, and hit (and broke) the 949 late in the summer. The 515 is the best driver I've ever hit, and the GRT technology really works. Wishon has recently reworked the 915 (my previous best ever driver) so it too has the GRT technology. I can give more details if you'd li

Re: ShopTalk: Shoptalk Feedback

2004-09-16 Thread Scott Bershing
I vote for the bulletin board. The categories make it a lot easier to sort out topics. As you know, the GEA forum works pretty well, and I think this one would be better served with that type of format. Scott At 11:51 AM 9/16/2004, you wrote: >I'm considering changing and consolidating Shopta

Re: ShopTalk: Comp drivers

2004-08-12 Thread Scott Bershing
I think Tom was referring to the composite melting. At 10:45 AM 8/12/2004, you wrote: Just remember Tom, Ti does not melt in the open air it BURNS Just a friendly reminder from an old has been club fitter RK - Original Message - From: tflan To:

Re: ShopTalk: Newest driver in my bag.

2004-07-27 Thread Scott Bershing
I've had the 395 cc 11° GRT in the bag all season (for us yoopers, that means since May). I've got mine shafted with an R Aldila NVS, and it is a keeper. The GRT technology really works, and the NVS shaft is awesome. This is by far the best driver I've ever hit in terms of consistent trajecto

ShopTalk: ti shafts?

2004-06-08 Thread Scott Bershing
I recently picked up some Titanium wood shafts for cheap to try them in fairway woods, and I'm wondering how to interpret the frequency readings. I've read that due to the playing characteristics of ti, that I should trim these at about 10 cpm less than I normally would. Does this correspond w

Re: ShopTalk: scotland l&l machine

2004-02-21 Thread Scott Bershing
The machine is sold - thanks to everyone that inquired. Scott At 07:28 AM 2/20/2004 -0500, you wrote: >If anyone is interested in buying a Scotland Loft & Lie machine with an adjustable >Mitchell bar, please contact me offline at [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >Thanks, > >Scott

ShopTalk: scotland l&l machine

2004-02-20 Thread Scott Bershing
If anyone is interested in buying a Scotland Loft & Lie machine with an adjustable Mitchell bar, please contact me offline at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks, Scott

Re: ShopTalk: degree sign

2004-01-26 Thread Scott Bershing
alt-248 ° alt -167 º alt -0176 ° At 09:14 PM 1/25/2004 -0500, you wrote: >Try this..hold Alt key and on the number key pad you can make the degree sign ° >by pressing 248. I like that better than *. Hey that's what we do in Michigan when >the temperature drops below 0° !

Re: ShopTalk: "Scotland" Loft and Lie machines

2003-12-15 Thread Scott Bershing
If anyone needs the T-Screw for a Scotland, let me know. I have an older unit, and the T-screw is slightly bent (doesn't really affect performance though). This one was ordered to replace it, but it has a larger diameter thread than mine. These were $90 from Scotland. Scott At 10:33 AM 12/1

Re: ShopTalk: RBT/325 LH

2003-10-22 Thread Scott Bershing
The RBT/325 is a very solid head. Great sound/feel and forgiving. They hit higher than the SRV II, but not overly so. Another head worth considering is the 915 CFE from Wishon. It's the best head I've ever hit, and so far I have ended up building one for everyone that has tried my driver (in

RE: ShopTalk: Team Dynacraft Fairway woods

2003-08-25 Thread Scott Bershing
I tried the team dynacraft 3 wood earlier this year. It was more like a driver than a 3 wood. Very hot face, and awesome off the tee. I couldn't hit it off the deck to save my life, and it seemed to have a fade/slice tendency for me. I ended up with the DFS II 3 wood. Not as hot, but very

Re: ShopTalk: 915 CFE

2003-08-22 Thread Scott Bershing
I have been playing the 11° 420 cc model, and it is the most forgiving, straightest, longest head I've ever hit. I could never hit a head that was over about 320 cc - until I hit this one. Very solid sound & feel for such a large head, and it doesn't set up or look nearly as big as most of the

Re: ShopTalk: Driver for the 'ole Man

2003-07-31 Thread Scott Bershing
The Wishon with an R flex Interflexx high launch will keep you sitting at the same table during the Holidays. At 02:20 PM 7/31/2003 -0400, you wrote: I've got this 74 year old customer, er... Dad, who finally wants to try one of those "weird looking" (350cc+) whiz-bang Ti drivers that everyone

RE: ShopTalk: 2-3 ball putter

2003-07-21 Thread Scott Bershing
homemade putter to see whether it complies. Mike -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Scott Bershing Sent: July 21, 2003 12:37 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: ShopTalk: 2-3 ball putter Check this out: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem

Re: ShopTalk: 2-3 ball putter

2003-07-21 Thread Scott Bershing
Check this out: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3618266102&category=1518 At 09:37 AM 7/21/2003 -0500, you wrote: Do any of you know the best place to get a good look a like 2-3 ball putter head similar to the Odyssey? Thanks, Stephen Acuff

Re: ShopTalk: The guy changed his write-up

2003-07-16 Thread Scott Bershing
Ahh, I didn't realize that the pullers he is selling had that stamped on them. That makes things different from a couple standpoints, and explains a lot as to your reaction. With that being the case, you might actually have some recourse at ebay, as I know that a lot of the counterfeit Callaw

Re: ShopTalk: The guy changed his write-up

2003-07-16 Thread Scott Bershing
I can pretty much guarantee that ebay will not take any responsibility for this, as they are only a service and have nothing to with the actual products that are being sold. To compound it, what he is doing isn't breaking any of their rules. I have a rating of 72, and the stuff I've bought an

Re: ShopTalk: belly putter

2003-06-21 Thread Scott Bershing
I've got one of the Maltby CS701 heads on the ski pole shaft, and I really like it. It has a great feel, and really suits my eye. The head can be tricky to align at first, but it's not too bad, and at least for me is easier than most of the Ping style heads. There are a couple downsides to th

ShopTalk: KZG CH-I (or CH-II) driving iron 19°

2003-06-20 Thread Scott Bershing
Anyone have a 19° KZG CH-I driving iron laying around? I tried to order one today as they have been on clearance, only to find out that they finally sold out. Thanks, Scott

Re: ShopTalk: Little Bertha putter loose head

2003-06-09 Thread Scott Bershing
I ended up getting it off, thanks. Scott At 11:08 PM 6/9/2003 -0400, you wrote: >In a message dated 6/9/2003 7:10:47 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] >writes: > >>I have a Little Bertha putter that has a loose head. In typical Callaway fashion, >>there is a plastic insert on the sha

ShopTalk: Little Bertha putter loose head

2003-06-09 Thread Scott Bershing
I have a Little Bertha putter that has a loose head. In typical Callaway fashion, there is a plastic insert on the shaft tip that is preventing me from just heating it up and removing the head. The head is loose, but it will not pull off without risk of damage to the head, shaft, and the inser

Re: ShopTalk: Left handed forged blades

2003-06-07 Thread Scott Bershing
http://www.golfworks.com/item_disp.asp?pn=1004 At 08:36 PM 6/7/2003 -0500, you wrote: >Jents, > >I know this had been discussed before, but I can't find it in the >archives. Does anyone have a source for left handed forged blades? >I know only of KZG and they won't do business with me. > >Ken

Re: ShopTalk: Paul Otts E-Mail Add'y

2003-04-02 Thread Scott Bershing
Sorry about the garble. I recently bought some stuff from him off ebay. It is [EMAIL PROTECTED] Scott At 03:56 PM 4/2/2003 -0500, you wrote: As of a cople weeks ago, his email was

Re: ShopTalk: Paul Otts E-Mail Add'y

2003-04-02 Thread Scott Bershing
As of a cople weeks ago, his email was [EMAIL PROTECTED] At 12:08 PM 4/2/2003 -0500, you wrote: Does anybody have Paul Ott's E-Mail address? I got me a new puter and I lo

RE: ShopTalk: Scotland vs. Measuring Gauge

2003-03-31 Thread Scott Bershing
ding the >shaft, you should get identical measurements!! > >-Original Message- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >Behalf Of Scott Bershing >Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2003 5:21 PM >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: RE: ShopTalk: Scotland vs. Measuring Gauge > &

Re: ShopTalk: Scotland vs. Measuring Gauge

2003-03-31 Thread Scott Bershing
Ed, I haven't replaced my jaws, but they aren't worn too badly. All of the irons are flat against the bars, so I agree that I can't see how the new jaws would make that much of a difference. I called Scotland last week and they still have parts for most of the older machines, except for reall

RE: ShopTalk: Scotland vs. Measuring Gauge

2003-03-30 Thread Scott Bershing
e-make sure your >doing the + / - math right on the machine. > >Take care, > >GregZ > >-Original Message- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Scott Bershing >Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2003 4:44 PM >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: ShopTalk

ShopTalk: Scotland vs. Measuring Gauge

2003-03-30 Thread Scott Bershing
I've been playing around with taking measurements using both the Golfsmith Golf Club Gauge (model from a couple years ago) and the Scotland L&L machine I recently purchased (roughly 6 years old). The Scotland lofts are based on the older 'standard' of a 30° 5 iron, but doing the math is easy en

Re: ShopTalk: Precision PC50 Blowout

2003-03-13 Thread Scott Bershing
Cool. It's too bad our boys from Calumet had to come down to your neck of the woods and show you trolls how real hockey is played. Actually, I can't really say anything, as I grew up in Saginaw, but was transplanted a while back. At 08:24 PM 3/13/2003 -0500, you wrote: >as they say in the U.P

Re: ShopTalk: Precision PC50 Blowout

2003-03-13 Thread Scott Bershing
John, I meant are we able to combine quantities of the Mach22 and PC50 to get the 10 shaft pricing. thanks again, Scott At 07:50 PM 3/13/2003 -0500, you wrote: >Sure...the PC50's are the black ones only (not the clear coat). >John > >>John, >> >>Can we mix and match these with the Mach 22? >>

Re: ShopTalk: Precision PC50 Blowout

2003-03-13 Thread Scott Bershing
John, Can we mix and match these with the Mach 22? At 05:00 PM 3/13/2003 -0500, you wrote: >I've got the same great deal on the Precision PC50. $7 each for 10 or more, $10 each >for quantities under 10. Info at http://clubmaker-online.com/precision.pc50.html >-- >Thanks! >John Muir >http://club

RE: ShopTalk: Mach 22 Blowout

2003-03-12 Thread Scott Bershing
The new Mach 22 are tip trimmed. The old model, like the one on clearance, is butt trim only (although I've tipped them up to 1/2" without any problem in the woods). At 05:38 PM 3/12/2003 -0700, you wrote: >Arnie, > >Got the catolog. Noticed something strange however. TFlan's posts have >alw

ShopTalk: shat puller?

2003-03-12 Thread Scott Bershing
I've been using the Tflan homebrew shaft puller for the last couple years, and it has worked pretty well. The problem is that the vise I built it for is questionable, and access to the materials to rebuild it is no longer there for me. So, I'm in the market for a shaft puller. I'm trying to k

Re: ShopTalk: Wedge shaft tip out of spec.

2003-03-09 Thread Scott Bershing
Taper tip? At 02:36 PM 3/9/2003 -0500, you wrote: >I just received a Precision Wedge Shaft from Golfsmith. This is the one with >the powder coat gun metal finish. It's a comb. flex shaft. Stock # 2460i, >Page 170. Problem is the tip measures .350-.355. Has anyone else run across >this problem with

Re: ShopTalk: Bang Driver

2003-03-08 Thread Scott Bershing
The Bang-o-matic is supposed to be legal. The head is a cast head, which is a departure from the less-expensive multiple piece forged heads made by most. Also, Steve Almo worked closely with a head design guru to achieve what he calls the "MDF (Maximum Directional Flow) System that starts at t

Re: ShopTalk: Scotland L&L manual

2003-03-07 Thread Scott Bershing
g so as not to go too far. That "crackling" sound you will hear at >least once is the hosel snapping when you bend to much ;-) > >TFlan > >- Original Message - >From: "Scott Bershing" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Sent: F

Re: ShopTalk: Scotland L&L manual

2003-03-07 Thread Scott Bershing
TFlan, Thanks for the info. That's pretty much what I've gathered from playing with it, but I wanted to make sure I wasn't going about it the wrong way. The biggest question I had was regarding the toe-lock brass screw. Between playing with it and a couple of private responses I've received,

ShopTalk: Scotland L&L manual

2003-03-06 Thread Scott Bershing
I recently purchased a used Scotland L & L machine. It is probably 6 years old, and it's in pretty good shape, but it didn't come with a manual. I have been practicing on a number of irons the last couple nights, and tonight I just bent my first 'real' club that is getting sent of to the custo

RE: ShopTalk: Re: Utility heads

2003-03-05 Thread Scott Bershing
bon Tour 5.0) and he says it works great. FWIW, I think I >saw a bunch of Orlimar pull out shafts for cheap over in the Swap Shop on GEA - this >might just be a good reason to pick up a couple. What tip size exactly are the >Orlimar shafts? .360"??? Later, Jeff > >---

Re: ShopTalk: Re: Utility heads

2003-03-05 Thread Scott Bershing
Related to this, I've found that if you put a .370 tip wood shaft in the Jackaroo, it really helps it play more like a wood. Last year, I swapped out the Apache PM30 iron shaft I had in mine with an EI-70 that was pulled out of an orlimar, and it was a night and day difference in the playabilit

Re: ShopTalk: OT - best used rangefinder

2003-03-05 Thread Scott Bershing
Leica LRF800. I have one and it blows away anything from Bushnell. At 04:02 AM 3/5/2003 -0500, you wrote: >Hi all, >I'm going to buy a used rangefinder. Any suggestion on best buy? >Thanks in advance, >Marcello > >__ >The NEW Netscap

Re: ShopTalk: Harrison Spineless Technology

2003-03-04 Thread Scott Bershing
I've had a few rifles like that as well. The problem is that there are a lot more of them on the flip side that have an absolutely huge spine at or over 10 cpm. Scott At 08:35 AM 3/4/2003 -0500, you wrote: Corey, > There's no such thing as a spineless steel shaft and probably won't be in our

Re: ShopTalk: Cobra type head

2003-03-03 Thread Scott Bershing
http://www.hirekogolf.com/CGI-BIN/LANSAWEB?WEBEVENT+LM54F022086E40900235A03F+HRK+ENG At 05:11 AM 3/3/2003 -0800, you wrote: I'm looking for the best Cobra Titanium Offset type driver out there. Suppliers? Thanks, Dan __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Ce

Re: ShopTalk: Dynacraft's 2003 DSFI Shaft Info available

2003-02-28 Thread Scott Bershing
Just a correction to my post - Jeff Summit replied back to me this morning (in very short order, I might ad). It appears as if the correct links are up now as well. Scott At 10:21 AM 2/28/2003 -0500, you wrote: >No problem. I already received a reply from Jeff Jackson, and they are planning o

Re: ShopTalk: Dynacraft's 2003 DSFI Shaft Info available

2003-02-28 Thread Scott Bershing
No problem. I already received a reply from Jeff Jackson, and they are planning on getting it fixed by this afternoon. At 10:13 AM 2/28/2003 -0500, you wrote: Thanks. I thought maybe my server was getting the old info.

Re: ShopTalk: Dynacraft's 2003 DSFI Shaft Info available

2003-02-28 Thread Scott Bershing
I downloaded the files a couple days ago and they were for 2003. Lots of new shafts tested, including the Graphite Design models. However, it appears that when they gave the site the facelift (yesterday?), they copied over the wrong links. I sent an email to them, so it will be interesting to

ShopTalk: Bengston Swing Analyzer?

2003-02-26 Thread Scott Bershing
I've got a chance to purchase a used (but in good shape) Bengston Swing Analyzer for a great price, and I'm hoping to get some feedback from those of you that have the unit. I'll be getting basically everything I'll need to set it up, except for the computer (which I have a spare that I've save

ShopTalk: last call - 12° MP head?

2003-02-25 Thread Scott Bershing
I sent this last week, but given the things going on with the list I'll try one last time. I'm looking for a 12° KZG Maraging Power head. I did get one response, but thought I'd give it a last try just in case someone has one they want to dump cheap. I had a few of these last fall, and I gues

ShopTalk: 12° MP?

2003-02-21 Thread Scott Bershing
Anyone have a 12° Maraging Power head (or possibly even a complete club) laying around that they don't have any plans for? I bought a few of these last fall when KZG was blowing them out, and I guess that I should have bought one more. I've got a guy that really wants a short, steel shafted, c

Re: ShopTalk: Mitchell

2003-02-12 Thread Scott Bershing
I had similar results. The only time I was able to find something for sale was I just happened to check the site the day it was last updated and sent emails out the same day. Two people responded back, but by the time I got back with them the units had sold. At 09:39 AM 2/12/2003 -0800, you wr

Re: ShopTalk: Mitchell

2003-02-12 Thread Scott Bershing
http://www.clubmaking.com/useeqp.htm The problem with the site is that they update it about twice a year. I've sent a number of emails asking that they at least date the page, but no response. At 07:33 AM 2/12/2003 -0600, you wrote: I have lost the web site of Mitchell's used golf clubmaker's

Re: ShopTalk: Golf courses...south

2003-02-10 Thread Scott Bershing
the WAAS points will be within 3-5 feet, but most of the "real world" info that I have run across says that 7 meters is more common. Scott Bershing <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Many of the courses (at least in Michigan) use differential GPS, and are >able to get accuracy down t

Re: ShopTalk: Golf courses...south

2003-02-10 Thread Scott Bershing
Many of the courses (at least in Michigan) use differential GPS, and are able to get accuracy down to within a couple meters. I assume the courses down there are set up similarly. Also, down there you guys are able to take advantage of the WAAS satellite, so even with some of the handheld unit

Re: ShopTalk: Great website!

2003-02-03 Thread Scott Bershing
Hold the shift key and reload the page. At 01:17 PM 2/3/2003 -0500, you wrote: In a message dated 2/3/2003 10:13:29 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I just logged on to www.wishongolf.com this morning and it came up live. I guess just make sure y

Re: ShopTalk: alternatives for impact stickers

2002-12-16 Thread Scott Bershing
baby powder At 09:34 AM 12/16/02 -0500, you wrote: I was wondering what could be used as a cheaper and more readily available product to act as impact stickers? The first thing I thought of was masking tape but are there any other good alternatives? Thanks! Ralph

Re: ShopTalk: SS drivers??

2002-11-03 Thread Scott Bershing
The KZG PFT is a great head that is worth considering. I've built lots of them and everyone really seems to like them a lot. Very forgiving, long, and doesn't look too big at 300cc. I've built three of them for myself, and sold all three out of the bag within the first week of taking them ou

Re: ShopTalk: Non Golf - Computer

2002-09-29 Thread Scott Bershing
I'm also running Netscape 7, and I can't believe how much better it is than previous versions. At 03:34 PM 9/29/2002 -0400, you wrote: >For those out there that might care: >I have been using the new Netscape 7 and have found it a solid enjoyable product. >Unlike the piece or cr*p 6.X, 7 works

Re: ShopTalk: spining matched clubs?

2002-09-27 Thread Scott Bershing
I weigh, then spine the shafts, then take raw frequencies with all of the spines oriented the same. More times than not, the heavier shafts will also be the stiffer shafts in the bunch (though usually only by a couple CPM). These end up in shorter clubs, with lighter/softer shafts going in l

Re: ShopTalk: KJ Choi Wins Again

2002-09-24 Thread Scott Bershing
John, How do these play in terms of flex? I've had good luck with the PM 30 and 40 in the past, but I thought the 30 played soft, and the 40 a little firm, as compared to flex. Scott At 09:13 PM 9/24/2002 -0400, you wrote: >KJ Choi posted his secend victory since switching to the Apache MFS11

Re: ShopTalk: Using Blue-Away question

2002-09-19 Thread Scott Bershing
Blue away won't remove burn or scorch marks on painted hosels. It works great on unfinished hosels like most irons have. At 12:45 PM 9/19/02 -0400, you wrote: >This past weekend I used Blue Away on a couple of fairway metal wood >heads and I was not completely pleased with the results. It did

Re: ShopTalk: golf related computer stuff

2002-09-08 Thread Scott Bershing
I have the full version at work and home, and I've done quite a bit of work with it. There are a number of ways using the full version of acrobat to get text out of a pdf, but you end up losing most of the formatting. You can also save as an rtf file. This also loses a lot of the formatting,

Re: ShopTalk: golf related computer stuff

2002-09-06 Thread Scott Bershing
Prints fine for me using my good old HP 722c deskjet. The document isn't locked (security isn't set), so there shouldn't be a reason why you can't print it. Try right-clicking and saving the file to your hard drive. Then, open it up and see what it does. Sometimes if you just click on a pdf,

ShopTalk: 10.5° mellow yellow

2002-09-04 Thread Scott Bershing
Anyone need a 10.5° mellow yellow with headcover? The head is in at least 9.5/10 condition (it's like new). I tried hitting it this past weekend, and again this week, and I'm not having much luck. I'm really having a hard time adjusting to these huge heads, and as such I'm still playing a KZ

Re: ShopTalk: Flatline

2002-08-29 Thread Scott Bershing
I run into this quite often. I usually buy 1 iron blanks, so I can trim them to whatever frequency I want, which makes it easy to trim to the correct flex while still giving the impression to the customer that they are hitting a stiffer flex. On probably 90% of the sets I have built in the la

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