You might try an off set driver as it will allow the delay of the head to catch
up with your swing. The drivers with the adjustable weights are mostly hype
and will do very little to correct a fade. I don't have catalog in front of me
for golfsmith but I do believe they make a plus 400CC head t
In a message dated 4/30/2007 5:29:52 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> Thanks Ed.I am thinking of adding a back plate to mine to keep it from
> shifting/moving once I get it set properly. I have been getting good readings
> though as I had a few hand picked. The really odd o
th is face
bulge and grooves.
André.
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From:
Ed
Reeder
To:
ShopTalk@mail.msen.com
Sent:
Monday, April 30, 2007 5:16 PM
Subject:
Re: ShopTalk: Golfsmith - Ecomony Loft Lie Gauge
André,
Thanks. I was aware of the article.
I
careful
with is face bulge and grooves.
André.
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From: Ed Reeder
To: ShopTalk@mail.msen.com
Sent: Monday, April 30, 2007 5:16 PM
Subject: Re: ShopTalk: Golfsmith - Ecomony Loft Lie Gauge
André,
Thanks. I was aware of the article.
If you start
André,
Thanks. I was aware of the article.
If you start reading near the top of page 6 you'll see a quote from Tom
that "Because of all the 'nuances' with differently designed woodheads,
there is no possible way I can cover all that is required to ensure
proper placement of the woodhead in th
Hi Ed.
This is in my opinion the best way to measure clubs . From Wishon .
http://www.clubmate-golf.com.au/Newsletters/PDF%20Files/June-July%202005%20eTECHreport.pdf
A
because there is no standard way to "sole" the head.
I believe you would be better off with the GW Value line. A little more
expensive but you'll be able to measure face angle ,face progression and offset
as well.
http://golfworks.com/product.asp_Q_pn_E_HGCG
A
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From: Bob Barrette
To: shop talk shop
Sent: Monda
Bob,
I'm in general agreement with your simplistic approach. Though for
loft you could probably just use the protractor that comes with the
unit.
I had a "Green Machine" that I got through barter. I wanted to be able
to measure loft and face angle for woods. It turns out that it is
almost i
Call Golfsmith. I have gotten replacement clamps from them.
Bruce
Reference: Golfsmith 2005 catalog Third Edition page 114
Anybody know a supplier for the rubber clamp assembly. The vise works
fine...I just wore out the rubber clamp over the past several (many)
years
Since we clubmakers are
To tell the truth, its been a long time since I bought anything from GS.
There are plenty of suppliers closer to me who have pretty much everything I
need. If a customer really wants some GS stuff I'll order it but so far for
about the past 4 years or so, I've bought nothing other than a couple of
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Subject: RE: ShopTalk: Golfsmith Zone Profiling
Well Tom, if there is anyone anywhere in the Golf industry to be sure to
have a succinct answer to the profiling question, you sure are the
guy. You mentioned deflection and load cells. Tell this Techy Wannabe
if
the Flexmaster fits that descri
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On Behalf Of Royce Engler
Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2003 10:11 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: ShopTalk: Golfsmith Zone Profiling
Your comment about load cells caused a BFO for me (Blinding Flash of the
Obvious). There has been some discussion on Spinetalkers a
e.
TOM W
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
On Behalf Of Royce Engler
Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2003 10:11 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: ShopTalk: Golfsmith Zone Profiling
Your comment about load cells caused a BFO for me (Blinding Flash of the
15, 2003 10:28 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: ShopTalk: Golfsmith Zone Profiling
ALAN, AL AND ALL:
Sorry I forgot one more thing to conclude this when I discovered I
better get back to work here - because of the difficulties in making a
really sensitive frequency analyzer to do this as precisely
ing weight board would never work accurately enough for
this.
TOM W
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
On Behalf Of Carl McKinley
Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2003 6:27 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: ShopTalk: Golfsmith Zone Profiling
Al, Alan,
Correction --- that should read did NOT feel
right. Like most pros, Scott had exceptional
feel.
Carl
--- Carl McKinley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Al, Alan, All;
>
> Just to add to what Al reported. I recall a
> presentation by Tom W where he touched on this.
> Seems he had just fitted Scott Ve
Al, Alan, All;
Just to add to what Al reported. I recall a
presentation by Tom W where he touched on this.
Seems he had just fitted Scott Verplank with some
shafts. After testing Scott complained somoe of
the frequencies did feel right. When retesting
the shafts Tom discovered a difference in butt
In a message dated 1/14/2003 10:36:24 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
. I believe
the tip weight used was 205 grams and the butt weight was 50 grams, but
don't hold me to that. I am sure others can clarify some of this. FWIW.
Al
Al & Al,
Those were the weights us
Thanks, Al, that makes sense. I could see the frequency going up as you
had a shorter and shorter unclamped length of shaft. I couldn't see why it
would go down for the 'tip' measurement. Unless, of course, you turned the
shaft around and clamped the tip. I went out in the garage and tried b
Alan,
An addendum: Rereading your post, I can add something. They measured all
of the shafts a specific lengths from the Butt and Tip. These points were
the mark that was at the front edge of the frequency analyzer's
clamp. eg. a 3" tip point would have the tip inserted 3", etc. I believe
Alan,
A couple of years ago Golfsmith started testing shafts by measuring them
for frequency at various points along the shaft. They then tested them on
their Iron Byron. They came to a couple of conclusions based on ball
flight and ratios(?) (slope?) (the damn differences!) between a few of
In a message dated 1/14/2003 8:59:33 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Can anyone out there explain Golfsmith's 'Zone Profiling' to me? Butt,
Zone A, Zone B, and Tip apparently refer to different sections of the
shaft, but how are their 'frequencies' measured and what are they
The Paul's still have a major financial interest
in Golfsmith, would anyone really expect them to
say anything different? Just a nice spin to
attempt to maintain the customer base. MO
Carl
--- Bruce Taylor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Looks like they may be around for a while. I
> would hate to
8:54 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: ShopTalk: Golfsmith component future
Thanks for the post Dan. As others have mentioned I am glad they will be
around for a while.
One thing struck me as interesting as I read it. In one comment they
mention the magnitude of the company has passed their
, November 08, 2002 8:54 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: ShopTalk: Golfsmith component future
Thanks for the post Dan. As others have mentioned I am glad they will be
around for a while.
One thing struck me as interesting as I read it. In one comment they
mention the magnitude of the compa
yal customer.
Royce
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:owner-shoptalk@;mail.msen.com]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, November 08, 2002 7:54 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: ShopTalk: Golfsmith component future
Thanks for the post Dan. As others have mentio
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 so
Thanks for the post Dan. As others have mentioned I am glad they will be
around for a while.
One thing struck me as interesting as I read it. In one comment they
mention the magnitude of the company has passed their level of
skill/knowledge in finance, acct, ops etc. Then they say they didn't w
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 soun
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
clubma
Thanks
for all the input on the DC-01 irons ... now if they just looked as good as the
Mizuno MX-20 forged ones.
Ted Way
: Monday, November 04, 2002 11:59 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: ShopTalk: Golfsmith
DC-01 Undercut Irons
Ted – I’ve
played a set of DC-01’s off and on this summer and have made a couple of
sets for friends with good feedback.
My set has actually evolved into a combo set of DC-01’s in the 4
Ted – I’ve played a set of
DC-01’s off and on this summer and have made a couple of sets for friends
with good feedback. My set has actually
evolved into a combo set of DC-01’s in the 4-7 irons and the FC-01’s
in the 8-SW. I found the DC-01’s a
little bit too large and clunky looking in
Neubecker
To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]'
Sent: Monday, November 04, 2002 9:31
AM
Subject: RE: ShopTalk: Golfsmith DC-01
Undercut Irons
Ted,
The Snake Eyes
Fire Forged irons look similar in shape, but are very expensive. I've
not tried the DC-01&
Title: Message
Have
two customers with DC-01s and they both love them.
GaryT
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[EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On
Behalf Of Way, Ted/SACSent: Monday, November 04, 2002 10:04
AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: ShopTalk: Golfsmith
DC-01
nday, November 04, 2002 9:31
AM
Subject: RE: ShopTalk: Golfsmith DC-01
Undercut Irons
Ted,
The Snake Eyes
Fire Forged irons look similar in shape, but are very expensive. I've
not tried the DC-01's, but can tell you the FC-01's are very
nice.
Dan
Ted,
The Snake Eyes Fire
Forged irons look similar in shape, but are very expensive. I've not tried
the DC-01's, but can tell you the FC-01's are very nice.
Dan Neubecker
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
-Original Message-From: Way, Ted/SAC
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]Sent: Monday, November
It all comes down to EBITDA
Mark
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
In a message dated 10/16/2002 7:45:26 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Snip
The new owners probably couldn't be less
interested in the component business. The owners are letting Carl and
Frank
stick around and try
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Ed
BoggessSent: October 19, 2002 9:05 AMTo:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: ShopTalk:
Golfsmith
I wonder what they will do with the Snake Eyes
line. The name ought to be worth quite a bit on the market.
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I wonder what they will do with the Snake Eyes
line. The name ought to be worth quite a bit on the market.
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From:
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To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, October 19, 2002 12:58
AM
Subject: Re: ShopTalk: Golfsmith
In a message
In a message dated 10/18/02 12:00:33 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
ad... I go to B&M several times a year and have always enjoyed excellent
service.
I used to buy from B&M back in the early 90's. They used to have the lowest prices back then. I once received $350 worth of
TED]>
Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2002 9:38 PM
Subject: Re: ShopTalk: Golfsmith
> Tom,
> Fyi regarding B&M in the Los Angeles area--Len and Alla Becker, the
owners,
> have retired and sold their business. Met the new owner and he seems like
a
> nice guy. Hope the good, fr
Brad... I go to B&M several times a year and have always enjoyed excellent
service. I didn't realize that Len & Alla were retiring and had sold out. I hate
to see them go.
Who is the new owner?
Thanks...
Jim
Brad Smith wrote:
> Tom,
> Fyi regarding B&M in the Los Angeles area--Len and Alla B
Tom,
Fyi regarding B&M in the Los Angeles area--Len and Alla Becker, the owners,
have retired and sold their business. Met the new owner and he seems like a
nice guy. Hope the good, friendly service continues.
Brad
On 10/16/02 8:09 PM, "tflan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> This is why I like
This is why I like doing business with small, local companies like B&M in
CA, for example. Also companies like Dynacraft, Maltby, Mitchell, et al are
viable and reliable. I rarely buy from GS even though I am a "respected GCA"
member. When I buy stuff I want it poste haste. No knocking GS's qualit
> From: "bob boone" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 16, 2002 3:08 PM
>
> > This is the time of the year when they start unloading stuff that will
not
> > be around next year...
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From: Steve "Cub" Culbreth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 16,
I understand, but they have dumped some of what I considered their best
products.
Cub
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From: "bob boone" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 16, 2002 3:08 PM
Subject: RE: ShopTalk: Golfsmith
> This is the t
08 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: ShopTalk: Golfsmith
This is the time of the year when they start unloading stuff that will not
be around next year. The 2003 catalog goes to the printer late this month or
already has.
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROT
, 2002 4:56 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: ShopTalk: Golfsmith
Cub wrote:
On another note... I placed an order with GS this week only to find out
that ninety percent of what I wanted was being discontinued. I don't
look for them to be in the component business for much longer.
I'
Cub wrote:
On another note... I placed an order with GS this week only to find out
that ninety percent of what I wanted was being discontinued. I don't
look for them to be in the component business for much longer.
I'll second that. There are some good unadvertised bargains also. I
bought
On another note... I placed an order with GS this
week only to find out that ninety percent of what I wanted was being
discontinued. I don't look for them to be in the component business for
much longer.
Cub
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