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 [email protected] From: GEORGE HUSON Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 10:23 PM To: [email protected] 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 <[email protected]> wrote: From: Bernie Baymiller <[email protected]> Subject: Re: ShopTalk: Traverse Hi-COR + Eagle + Hole-In-One To: [email protected] 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: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 8:13 AM To: [email protected] 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. -- Thanks, John Muir skype: jhmuir AIM: [email protected] 810.923.7396 http://clubmaker-online.com http://gripscience.com http://clubmaker.mobi http://thedriverstudio.com Golf equipment updates at http://twitter.com/golfcast Facebook-- http://www.facebook.com/pages/Clubmaker-Online/181867993392?v=wall&mid=20b6914G6046d421G0G66 sponsored by the new Aldila RIP BETA http://www.clubmaker-online.com/products/aldila.rip.html
