Re: ShopTalk: Club builder needed

2003-02-26 Thread Alan Brooks
This could give caddying a hole new meaning. At 09:40 PM 2/26/03 -0500, you wrote:    At Sheri's, which is about an hour west of Las Vegas in the dusty town of Pahrump, prices can range from $200 to $50,000. The brothel handled more than 10,000 customers last year; business is so good Sheri's

Re: ShopTalk: Club builder needed

2003-02-26 Thread tflan
Well lemme tell ya about this. If, after a difficult round of golf, and you're hurting, and you need a little therapeutic assistance, there's nothing that will salve the sore and sorry muscles than soaking incider at Sheri's.   TFlan   - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTE

RE: RE: ShopTalk: Harrison Spineless Technology

2003-02-26 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Hi Mike C Sure I can "do what I want to do", even if I choose to do what is wrong.  That is not my question or concern. Mr. Cheng, my question to you relates to statistical data (old spine aligned vs. new spineless), which proves your new technology is indeed better?I use your shafts and c

ShopTalk: Club builder needed

2003-02-26 Thread Arniesclubs
   At Sheri's, which is about an hour west of Las Vegas in the dusty town of Pahrump, prices can range from $200 to $50,000. The brothel handled more than 10,000 customers last year; business is so good Sheri's intends to build a $42 million PGA golf course.

RE: ShopTalk: Shafts in new Nikes?

2003-02-26 Thread Pat & Laura Kelley
Rich, That makes sense.  I was referring to the blades.  The ProCombos to have a propriatary (sp) True Temper stick in them that was designed with variable bend points and lighter weight.   Pat K -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of

Re: ShopTalk: Shafts in new Nikes?

2003-02-26 Thread Macbyrd
In a message dated 2/26/2003 1:35:36 PM Hawaiian Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Interesting.  The set here in my shop with factory Nike 'stiff' shaftbands have taper DG S400s  based on the true temper markings under the grips.  I know the Nike website listed DG S400 as well when the iro

RE: ShopTalk: Shafts in new Nikes?

2003-02-26 Thread Pat & Laura Kelley
Interesting.  The set here in my shop with factory Nike 'stiff' shaftbands have taper DG S400s  based on the true temper markings under the grips.  I know the Nike website listed DG S400 as well when the irons were first released.  Maybe they changed shaft type at one point.   Pat ---

Re: ShopTalk: Shafts in new Nikes?

2003-02-26 Thread Macbyrd
I believe the Dynamic Gold LITE would be closer based on shaft weight & relative step pattern. If I knew which club was broken I could give you a cpm reading. Wait a sec, from 3 to PW for the stiff shafts with no grips they are -- 286, 289, 296, 301, 308, 314, 318, and lastly 323 on my meter (reads

RE: ShopTalk: Harrison Spineless Technology and free sample

2003-02-26 Thread Al Taylor
A FWIW:  A few years ago, Penley started to use a computer program that specifically placed "spines" strategically around the shaft so that they, in effect, all cancelled or minimized each other's effect.  They, basically admitted they couldn't get rid of them, in the manufacturing process, so th

Re: ShopTalk: Shafts in new Nikes?

2003-02-26 Thread kellcats
Jonathan, You're right - DG taper. The factory stiff flex is an S400 as opposed to the typical S300 though. Pat Kelley > > From: Jonathan LaChance <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2003/02/26 Wed PM 02:32:38 EST > To: "'Shoptalk (E-mail)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: ShopTalk: Shafts in new Nikes?

Re: ShopTalk: Not Golf - SpySites, Browser hijackers and file shredders

2003-02-26 Thread Grampa
Hi Brian... TFlan's response to use Xteq-X-setup will probably work. But there may be other ways this is occurring. Try this web site for further info if the above doesn't work. http://gmpservices.com/Articles/hijack.asp Bob Sielski On Tue, 25 Feb 2003 20:37:36 -0500, Brian Manning wrote: >Gr

ShopTalk: Shafts in new Nikes?

2003-02-26 Thread Jonathan LaChance
I got part (Head only), shaft snapped via anger management at golf dome. What shaft is a replacement for the new Nike blades? My guess is TT Dynamic gold taper tip. Thanks JP

Re: ShopTalk: Arthritic grips

2003-02-26 Thread Bob Davis
May want to give the mid size softie from Golf pride.  Could build it up to be jumbo if that's what you're looking for.  Nice and soft.    Bernie Baymiller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Marcello,Guess all us old players have a few extra pains. I don't care much for theJumbos...too big for my hands...o

RE: RE: ShopTalk: Harrison Spineless Technology and free sample

2003-02-26 Thread Mike
Dear Harry:   Alan is on the mark. You can still do what you want to do with spining or purring. However, you will find that the difference is so small. Spine orientation or purring is really not necessary any more.   Mike C. Harrison Sports, Inc. tel:  800-347-4646 x101 fax: 818-834-7601

RE: RE: ShopTalk: Harrison Spineless Technology and free sample

2003-02-26 Thread Harry F. Schiestel
Thanks to the insight Alan, but I would still appreciate a reply from Mr. Cheng to ensure we don't interpret his message / company direction incorrectly > Thanks HFS -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Wednesda

Re: ShopTalk: Arthritic grips

2003-02-26 Thread Richard Kennedy
Guys / Gals what I do for over size grips is most likely the fastest and cheapest way to go.   I take a piece of 3/4" shrink wrap and put it on the grip end of the shaft, apply heat, then one single wrap of tape apply grip and go hit some balls , if I could swing a golfclub.   Takes just abou

Re: ShopTalk: PGA Tour/Equipment

2003-02-26 Thread Bernie Baymiller
Dave, > What I find interesting is that not all players are getting extra > length. In the same article, they say that both Scott Hoch and Bernhard > Langer look for the shorter or more technical courses. > > Obviously those two aren't hitting it as long and straight as the top > guys on tour. T

RE: ShopTalk: Arthritic grips

2003-02-26 Thread Dan Neubecker
Bernie/Marcello, Wishon Golf also has a "Texture Wrap" grip, which is a synthetic wrap grip and the men's oversize (+3/64") is listed at 44.5 grams. I assume it is similar to the Winn, Lamkin, GP wrap grips. Avon is making one this year as well, but I'm not sure of the weight. Dan Neubecker [

Re: ShopTalk: Arthritic grips

2003-02-26 Thread Bernie Baymiller
Marcello, Guess all us old players have a few extra pains. I don't care much for the Jumbos...too big for my hands...or the Arthritics...too heavy and take total weight up making club more difficult to swing...which brings on more pains. Neither are very good shock insulators and the continual sho

Re: ShopTalk: Bengston Swing Analyzer?

2003-02-26 Thread Greg Qualizza
Hi Scott; I have both the Bengston and the GOlf Acheiver. As compared to the Acheiver there is no comparison. Data from the Bengston is suspect at best. The system uses an array of photo cells to generate data from captured events triggered by the photo cells. Among the many issues with this s

Re: ShopTalk: Bengston Swing Analyzer?

2003-02-26 Thread bftaylor
Scott, I have one of those and I love it. You will need an overhead light. You can use it indoors or outdoors but not in the sun light. It works for both left or right handed golfers and the software can produce some neat graphs and summary data. The computer can be most any PC, meaning it ca

RE: ShopTalk: PGA Tour/Equipment

2003-02-26 Thread Tom Wishon
JOHN: That is an interesting story in your link - but really and truly what has happened on tour is a multiple combination of things that never were even thought of back in the 80s and early 90s - the PGA Tour mowing fairways to almost nothing and starving them of water for tournament week has incr

Re: RE: ShopTalk: Harrison Spineless Technology and free sample

2003-02-26 Thread kellcats
Alan is right on here - a shaft wit ha predominant spine is one that was either manufactured incorrectly or manufactured with shotty protocol. It makes for a shotty golf club if you REALLY understand what the shaft does during the swing - especially if your aligning the NBP in the plane that th

RE: ShopTalk: Arthritic grips

2003-02-26 Thread Tom Barnett
This is not a direct answer to your question, but rather a fix that works for me. I also have osteoarthritis (sp) in both hands. I have been using Winn grips over two or three layers of tape. This is soft enough to cushion my hands. I have also used an anti-vibration device from Golfsmith but I

Re: ShopTalk: Arthritic grips

2003-02-26 Thread Dr. Voo
Marcello and Bob Components Plus carries a few of the arthritic grip versions from Kelmac, TakiMac, and Lamkin. They also carry the Natural Golf Palm grips that might work better. Dr.Voo Rxgolf Custom Clubs - Original Message - From: "bob baxter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED

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

RE: ShopTalk: Harrison Spineless Technology and free sample

2003-02-26 Thread Alan Brooks
Hi Harry, As an engineer I can assure you that man has yet to make anything that was perfect (or in this case, spine-less).  What Mike is saying is that their shafts will not have a 'prominent spine'.  What I interpret this to mean is that the spines that exist will be of sufficiently low magnitud

Re: ShopTalk: Arthritic grips

2003-02-26 Thread bob baxter
As a 75 year old with arthritis in my hands and shoulders, I've found arthritic grips to be a big help. I have moved my grip from the fingers to the palm of my hands to get a secure grip on the club. The best grip I've found, for me, is the Tacki-Mac Equalizer which is a non-taper grip---sorry to

ShopTalk: Arthritic grips

2003-02-26 Thread Marcello Franchi
My father (74 yrs old) is developing arthritis to the point that he has slippage problems with the Tour Velvet Midsizes he is currently using. What are pros/cons of the jumbo and arthritic grips on the market? Many thanks in advance. Marcello Franchi _

Re: ShopTalk: Building a new set of clubs

2003-02-26 Thread Jeff Stephens
Jen, Have you considered the new Proswing M-40 irons? Happened to see them in their new catalog. 1030 carbon steel, minimal offset, nice looking. Jeff Whole-in-One Jen Kuntz wrote: Hi Alan, Funny you mention this. I just got the new Dynacraft catalog today in the mai. The Copperhead Tour an

Re: ShopTalk: PGA Tour/Equipment

2003-02-26 Thread David Rees
On Tue, Feb 25, 2003 at 10:28:39PM -0500, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Interesting article on the Tour looking at setting it's own equipment > standards here: > http://sports.yahoo.golfserv.com/gdc/news/article.asp?Source=YAHOO&id=10423 What I find interesting is that not all players are getting e