think it's now Lite Rev II....sk fiber..
From: Don M <[email protected]> >To: [email protected] >Sent: Friday, August 26, 2011 8:51 AM >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 <[email protected]> wrote: > >>From: Bernie Baymiller <[email protected]> >>Subject: Re: ShopTalk: Traverse Hi-COR + Eagle + Hole-In-One >>To: [email protected] >>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. >> >>[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 Muirskype: jhmuirAIM: >>>[email protected]http://clubmaker-online.comhttp://gripscience.comhttp://clubmaker.mobihttp://thedriverstudio.comGolf >>> equipment updates at http://twitter.com/golfcastFacebook-- >>>http://www.facebook.com/pages/Clubmaker-Online/181867993392?v=wall&mid=20b6914G6046d421G0G66sponsored >>> by the new Aldila RIP >>>BETAhttp://www.clubmaker-online.com/products/aldila.rip.html
