I've abraded the tips of 12 of the iron shafts so far without any problems. Durability of the chrome plating appears to be "normal" for half a season of wear as well.
-----Original Message----- From: Chris Burns [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: July 23, 2003 10:55 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: ShopTalk: Balistik Specifications Has anyone found the chrome plating to be inferior as compared to the original Balistik's? The new ones I've used have tended to flake the chrome off when abrading the tip on a belt sander. I don't think they're anywhere near the quality of the originals. Chris Burns ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tim Hewitt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2003 6:19 PM Subject: Re: ShopTalk: Balistik Specifications > I guess I don't get what you guys are all worked up about. > > The new Balistik multi-flex steel shaft does just what the old one did. It > allows you to carry one shaft and tip trim for across the S-L flex curve. > > You asked why the new shaft did not match the old shaft's specification and > they told you - the new shaft has new specifications. > > I like these shafts. They serve the purpose they are designed for very well. > I have been able to reduce my shaft inventory and simplify things for one > segment of my market with them. They work as advertised. > > It's not the first time a product specification has changed in this > business. > > -t >
