Don,
SK Fiber near Huntsville, AL sells the Lite Revolution shafts to resellers like
John, but their manufacturing facility for the PEs and LRs (and maybe others)
is in Korea and was recently flooded. I tried to order some PE-A and PE-Rs from
Charlie last week and he didn’t have any of the wood shafts in stock and didn’t
know when he would get any of them. I didn’t ask about the Lite Revolutions.
I’ve never used the LR II, only the LR I.
Bernie
bl...@charter.net
From: Don M
Sent: Friday, August 26, 2011 8:51 AM
To: ShopTalk@mail.msen.com
Subject: Re: ShopTalk: Traverse Hi-COR + Eagle + Hole-In-One
Do they still make the Lite Rev? Who sells it?
-Don M
--- On Fri, 8/26/11, Bernie Baymiller <bl...@charter.net> wrote:
From: Bernie Baymiller <bl...@charter.net>
Subject: Re: ShopTalk: Traverse Hi-COR + Eagle + Hole-In-One
To: ShopTalk@mail.msen.com
Date: Friday, August 26, 2011, 7:26 AM
George,
Usually, an SKF Lite Revolution Stiff weighs about 63 grams. But, it’s
a 48” shaft, so trim usually gets it down to 58-60 grams installed. The Lite
Rev shaft is very similar to the Pure Energy, but firmer with a slightly lower
trajectory and tighter dispersion. It’s probably the best “golf course” shaft
SKF has for strong, long hitters, IMO. SKF just came out with a new superlight
shaft at 49-50 grams which they call the Superfly. I got an A and an R to try
and the profile and feel of the shaft in general is “wimpy.” The UL-45’s
profile is stiffer farther down the shaft and has a much more “solid” feel to
me at impact.
Bernie
bl...@charter.net
From: GEORGE HUSON
Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 10:23 PM
To: wlmailhtml:/mc/compose?to=ShopTalk@mail.msen.com
Subject: Re: ShopTalk: Traverse Hi-COR + Eagle + Hole-In-One
I agree, I have lost 3 stiff in the last 2 months. I have not
tried the skf lite as a replacement. what is the weight on that shaft Bernie?
George Hson
ByGeorge Custom Clubs
--- On Thu, 8/25/11, Bernie Baymiller <bl...@charter.net> wrote:
From: Bernie Baymiller <bl...@charter.net>
Subject: Re: ShopTalk: Traverse Hi-COR + Eagle + Hole-In-One
To: ShopTalk@mail.msen.com
Date: Thursday, August 25, 2011, 8:03 AM
Well, one thing I have learned about the UL-45 (or Integra
45)...don’t use it on a long driver for guys 6’ 4” with 100 mph+ swingspeeds. I
put a stiff on 47½” drivers for two “age 50-something” players who fell in that
size category and both did super with the club, but broke the shaft right at
the hosel top within two months. I replaced them with an SKF Lite Rev at the
same NF4 deflection numbers and, even with the bit of added weight, the results
were equally good. No problems with the Lite Revs. For lower speeds and older
seniors, the 45s work very well...I’ve had my R on a BOM and hitting it well
since they came out. Oh yeah, except for the retired lady who broke one in
about 10 swings bouncing it off a hard mat into a 1” rubber tee.
Bernie
From: j...@clubmaker-online.com
Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 8:13 AM
To: ShopTalk@mail.msen.com
Subject: Re: ShopTalk: Traverse Hi-COR + Eagle + Hole-In-One
When I read the subject line I thought you had both an Eagle
and hole in one with your Traverse driver. I was going to hire you as celebrity
spokesman!
I've had great feedback from my customers this year and
appreciate yours.
I'm pretty sure that DTG 45 shaft is simply the Integra 45 (or
50) rebranded. The Integra 45 or 50 (and DTG45) are great shafts, amazing at
only $29. The pearl white color is sharp, if that's your thing. Info here
http://www.clubmaker-online.com/integra.soolong.175.html
John
Traverse Hi-COR Driver
Well I finally have a Traverse Hi-COR review for the driver
head I got from John.
I mated it up to Bernie's recommendation, a DTG FGS Ultralite
45 Wood (49 grams).
Installed a 1 gram and 5 gram weight to counteract my slice
tendency. Head 12* loft.
I know 1 + 5 grams will not counteract a slice, but its what
every salesman would say.
Grip is a discontinued 48 gram Lamkin Dual Density green 0.58
RND. 45 inch long.
Total weigth = 285 grams. C3.4 with grip on / D2.0 grip off.
Club 5" frequency R-flex.
All I can say is WOW what a PERFORMER for MY game.
Definitely likes to hit straight.
I hit very few slices with it but I did with other drivers.
Didn't laser off any landing spots.
It's nice to be 2nd longest off the tee on occasion than to
be dead last for 3 years.
I couldn't be more happy with its overall performance so
thanks John and Bernie!
Traverse Hi-COR head feels very solid at impact and when I
connect its real long.
At least real long for my swing. It will definitely be
staying in the bag long term.
Thanks again to Bernie and John.
Eagle and Hole-In-One
On another note, I entered a 4-person scramble with my 2 sons
and we were -10 after 17.
Duane drove the 370 yard par 4 (wind assisted) while Dwight
sunk the 50 foot eagle putt.
Ball found lower tier of the green otherwise it might have
snuggled right up close to the pin.
Got into the clubhouse with a -12 round for the day. Good
for a 3-Way Tie for Low Gross.
Then we found out the prize table was based on random draw
and Duane got to table last.
I then realized I love scramble format but hate to win and
not get early choice at prize table.
Duane won closest to the pin and a game earlier he got his
first hole-in-one so a great week.
--
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John Muir
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