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  1. Switching iron shafts within a set - any issues?

    Hello fellow forumites I just bought a set of Ping S-59s 2-PW, white dot stiff off Ebay, specifically because they were advertised as 1 inch over standard. Well they arrived as only standard length. Any issues with just switching the heads up 2 clubs (ie 4 iron head on the 2 iron shaft, 5 on...

    Started by il-terrifico‎, 01-02-2007 06:57 PM
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  2. Robert's Fantasy: Frequency Match?

    Assume I use Dynamic shafts, R/S flex, 133gms raw weight, 43" long, with 12.5" tips. I will not tip any shafts, only butt trim to correct length. My grips will weigh 58gms. iron loft lie wgt/gms length 5 28* 59* 254 38.0" 6 32* 60* 261 37.6" 7 36*...

    Started by rhh7‎, 11-05-2006 05:38 PM
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  3. Wishon on MOI

    I guess I can answer a lot of my questions by reading everything here: http://www.golfmechanix.com/twgt/MOI_FAQ/index.html Seems to be pretty thorough.

    Started by rhh7‎, 01-07-2007 04:09 PM
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  4. Wishon's theory

    O.k..i'm half way through Wishon's "Search for the perfect club" and i have to say i'm impressed with this guys aproach to club fitting:thumbsup What i cant understand is why some shafts cost 20 dollars and others cost 300? If im fitted lets say for a 60 gram shaft(for my perticular clubhead...

    Started by covanant‎, 12-31-2006 08:42 AM
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  5. Search for the Perfect Driver

    My copy of Tom Wishon's new book arrived today! "Golf can be a humbling game and the driver is a difficult club to hit. Much of that embarrassment on the tee can be traced to drivers that are designed from the factory to be unhittable in the hands of the average golfer." "How many people...

    Started by rhh7‎, 01-08-2007 07:08 PM
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    01-09-2007 12:47 AM Go to last post
  6. Shaft Suggestions

    Hi Guys I have a driver head that I would like to shaft. Now I am not a Shaft Master like a lot of you guys are. To be honest I have never really played around with different shafts in drivers. I basically go with the stock shafts. My current driver has a Grafalloy Pro Lite Elite, Regular flex....

    Started by Golfbum‎, 01-08-2007 01:45 PM
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  7. 2006 Shaft Fitting Addendum and the The Modern Guide To Shaft Fitting.

    2006 Shaft Fitting Addendum and the The Modern Guide To Shaft Fitting. http://www.hirekogolf.com/hireko/graphics/orderportal/temp/shaftfitting.html

    Started by Chieflongtee‎, 01-09-2007 10:28 PM
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  8. Identifying a true temper shaft

    Identifying a true temper shaft. Here is one for you Mazda Man:-) http://truetemper.com/golf/identify.asp Once the adobe page opens up you will have to scroll down a bit to view the different shaft specs.

    Started by Chieflongtee‎, 01-10-2007 04:28 PM
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  9. Free trajectory software

    Free trajectory software Max Dupika's Golf Ball Trajectory Model (Windoze Archive) trajectory software Scroll down to the bottom on the page (lower right corner) There are other free softwares as well such as a swingweight estimator

    Started by Chieflongtee‎, 01-10-2007 04:43 PM
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  10. Poll Poll: Clubhead configuration vs shaft characteristics

    In your opinion is shaft fitting that important? I say clubhead is just as important in the fitting process. Your opinion please.

    Started by Chieflongtee‎, 01-07-2007 09:39 AM
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  11. Ben Hogan ferruls?

    Does anyone know where i can find ferruls for a set of Classic Hogan Apex?

    Started by covanant‎, 01-03-2007 07:45 PM
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  12. Clubmaking videos by Maltby

    How swingweight effects putting: http://youtube.com/watch?v=YXvXRh6Zm1c How loft angle effects putting http://youtube.com/watch?v=ZKuLeLmj7vo&mode=related&search= How lie angles effects your putting

    Started by Chieflongtee‎, 01-09-2007 09:20 AM
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  13. Getting fitted

    Is it possable to go to a clubmaker/fitter who has the knowlege and a monitor to get fitted for clubs a to z without buying his clubs? I want to get on a monitor and get fitted completely.I want to know what my swing speed is,ball speed,launch angle,grip size rec.,shaft length,flex..etc.. All i...

    Started by covanant‎, 01-11-2007 04:06 PM
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  14. frequencies and flexes

    Measuring frequencies rawshafts 5" butt clamp, 205 gr tip wt. (Golfsmiths Frequency analyzer. 1. Is there an average butt frequency for each of the 5 flexes (steel and graphite)? 2. Average cpm for completed clubs (SI/D Phil

    Started by PhilinRockland‎, 01-11-2007 08:25 PM
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  15. Just arrived

    2007 Golfsmith catalogue! "400 new items"

    Started by Corkscrew‎, 01-04-2007 03:41 PM
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    01-12-2007 03:34 PM Go to last post
  16. Matched set of woods

    I want to build a matched set of woods, using the identical 131g - 47" steel shaft in all of them. I want the lengths to be 43", 42", 41", and 40" repectively. The weights now are 207g, 207g, 212g, and 218g, respectively. Should I swingweight match? Should I frequency match? Should I MOI...

    Started by rhh7‎, 01-12-2007 06:53 PM
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  17. Clear Coat,

    Hey guys and girls, anyone know if its possible to refinish the clear coat layer on new clubs. Over Christmas I got a sweet G5 over ebay and there are no nicks or scratches on the club :thumbsup There is however other the some serious wear on the clear coat on the toe of the club :grumpy: its the...

    Started by Riddler‎, 01-12-2007 12:46 PM
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  18. Shaft replacement guide

    Before tinkering and purchasing a new shaft take a look at the shaft replacement guide; OEM REPLACEMENT

    Started by Chieflongtee‎, 01-13-2007 10:42 AM
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  19. Poll Poll: How many of us tinker?

    Just wondering how many club builders,tinkerers etc.?

    Started by covanant‎, 01-07-2007 06:50 PM
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    01-15-2007 06:35 PM Go to last post
  20. Basic clubmaking and videos for the novice

    I thought I would post this for anybody interested in starting to build their own clubs. Enjoy. regripping reshafting assembling videos

    Started by Chieflongtee‎, 01-15-2007 06:50 PM
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  21. Grip Size-free Download

    Print the following to find out your proper grip size(only a guide) grip size

    Started by Chieflongtee‎, 01-15-2007 06:55 PM
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  22. ? for Clubmakers...

    I have a question for the formally trained and self taught clubmakers in this forum. I am thinking about learning to build my own clubs. I'm not sure I want to take a formal course, but I am not opposed to the idea. Here's my question(s): When you first decided to learn this skill, how did...

    Started by TORAIDER‎, 01-15-2007 05:45 PM
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    01-16-2007 01:57 PM Go to last post
  23. Filtered Frequency Shafts

    Does anyone have any experience with filtered frequency putter shafts? I'm considering putting one into my Scotty Cameron SS Newport 2.5 but I'm going to have to cut it to 32.75" and I'm concerned that this will mess too much with the characteristics of the shaft. Any thoughts or comments...

    Started by Hacker‎, 01-16-2007 01:16 PM
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  24. Two quick questions

    1) Can you prep (better word: shave?) enough off the tip of a .350" shaft to get it to fit into a .335" hosel? What type of effects will this have on the performance and durability of the shaft? 2) My latest set only came 4-PW, would bending the 4 iron's loft to exactly the difference of the 3...

    Started by Big Johnny69‎, 01-11-2007 11:29 AM
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  25. R7 playing length

    Hello, would any of you know what playing length an R7 driver would be installed with a shaft measuring 42.75". I checked and a 43.5" Reax shaft in a R7425 plays at 45", if the hosel depth is the same for both the R7 and the R7425 then this club should play at approximately 44.5". My only...

    Started by leftylucas‎, 01-15-2007 09:33 AM
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  26. Tip Trimming

    If the manufacturer suggest to trim the tip 1" for woods, must this be followed. I have an Aldila NV65r, if I want a softer tip can I leave the tip alone and just trim the butt or does this put to much stress on the shaft because wood heads are heavier than a drive head. Also, will trimming...

    Started by Stephen‎, 01-17-2007 12:43 PM
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  27. Custom grinds

    I am just wondering who on the forum can do custom grinds - wedges. (Preferably in Ottawa.) And how much does this usually cost? Thanks Charles

    Started by Started2k3‎, 01-19-2007 09:54 AM
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  28. Top Clubmaker Awards > is it biased by the Associations?

    How fair is the administration of National and International Clubmaking Awards? In many cases the association running the awards primary business is to sell their own components. Is a clubmaker at a huge disadvantage if he lives in a rural area rather than a city? Is the clubmaker at a huge...

    Started by TourIQ‎, 01-20-2007 12:15 AM
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    01-20-2007 09:15 AM Go to last post
  29. Frequency chart

    Frequency chart-Free. Give it about a minute to download. frequency chart

    Started by Chieflongtee‎, 01-09-2007 10:02 PM
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  30. Glass Shafting Beads

    Does one nead to add glass shafting beads to the epoxy to ensure that the shaft is fixed right and centered? Kind of a newbie question but I am getting ready to order all I need from GW and want to make sure that I am not missing anything. If anyone has extra tools for clubbuilding lying around,...

    Started by challengegolf‎, 01-21-2007 12:18 AM
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  31. Wishon CX platinum 52* cnc milled

    These are listed in the catologue but not on the website.. Does anyone know if they are out of stock or have they not been released yet?

    Started by The Saint‎, 01-22-2007 12:01 PM
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  32. What is a good set of fogred heads?

    I'm going to copy dan again in the hopes of beating him next year. I'm looking for a set of fogred heads. I just want the heads, preferably something a year old so I can find them on ebay. Any suggestions? I don't work the ball, I just want to hit it straight and not shank it. Forgiving forged...

    Started by "Richard"‎, 01-13-2007 12:12 PM
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  33. Talking Milling a Bullseye putter

    Does anyone know where in this country I can have my Bullseye putter refinished? I would like the small nicks to be taken out as well the face to be milled, similar to the attached picture. The way it looks now is similar to pic on the right.

    Started by The Saint‎, 01-23-2007 08:15 AM
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  34. Shaft Extensions

    I am looking to extend my irons by 1/2 an inch, I am curious what typically gets used by the clubmakers on the forum. I have used plastic and aluminum. The plastic was so much lighter than the aluminum. I weighed the aluminum at over 30grams. The steel extensions i have not weighed. ...

    Started by Stephen‎, 01-25-2007 12:53 PM
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    01-26-2007 08:02 PM Go to last post
  35. Wishon GRT

    Does anyone here have one of these heads that they have actually hit? The premise is Tom designs everything now with GRT - which in reality is - he keeps the face of his woods flat for 2/3's of the height then puts a small amount of roll in the upper third. The goal is to give a more consistant...

    Started by danscustom‎, 01-24-2007 06:35 PM
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  36. Some good MOI reading

    Lots of good reading here - this is related to the MOI machine Wishon sells (GolfMechanix makes it): http://www.golfmechanix.com/twgt/Help_Pages/index.html

    Started by lms‎, 01-24-2007 03:21 PM
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  37. Apollo Humps

    Does anyone in Canada sell these shafts? Preferrably in Toronto, but shipping from the Capital shouldn't be too bad either. Does the Apollo company still exist? Tried looking for a website, but couldn't find one. Did GolfWorks carry these shafts at one time? Any input would be...

    Started by TORAIDER‎, 01-26-2007 04:29 PM
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    01-27-2007 12:54 PM Go to last post
  38. COr. Measuring device.

    Some weeks ago I was sent a link for a macine/device that measured the cor of the driver head. It tested whether or not the driver had lost its spring face effect. I lost the link, anyone out there seen it.

    Started by sammypvt‎, 01-25-2007 12:03 PM
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    01-27-2007 10:33 PM Go to last post
  39. Removing chrome

    Does anybody have experience with removing the chrome off their clubs? I just bought the J33 blades and was thinking of converting them to "raw" irons. Let me know if you have experience and what you used. thanks

    Started by davevandyk‎, 01-20-2007 02:40 PM
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    01-28-2007 09:53 AM Go to last post
  40. Golfworks putter fitting

    I just got back from Golfworks for my fitting with Dale :meditate: and I recommend it for anyone as it is a farily inexpensive way of improving your putting and more importantly gives one more confidence that the putter will not be the cause of misses. I was impressed. I had seen the machine last...

    Started by leftylucas‎, 01-19-2007 02:23 PM
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    01-29-2007 06:12 AM Go to last post
  41. Coke treatment on wedges

    I have 3 oil can wedges that I would like to make raw, and have heard of using coke to remove the oil can finish. Anyone have any advice on the best way to do this?

    Started by northern33‎, 01-28-2007 05:30 PM
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    01-29-2007 08:42 AM Go to last post
  42. Round Table Discussion Forum In Toronto!

    Hello All, I just received this announcement from SMT. Unfortunately I can not attend as I will be out of the country but it should be a good day to ask any question about fitting, value of launch monitor fitting, club building, equipment and so much more! SMT Golf would like to invite...

    Started by Kona Golf‎, 01-28-2007 12:37 PM
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    01-29-2007 09:14 AM Go to last post
  43. Pcs

    Anybody here an active PCS member ?

    Started by Chieflongtee‎, 01-27-2007 07:42 AM
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    01-29-2007 09:29 AM Go to last post
  44. Launch monitors at altitude

    I live at 5500 feet above sea level where balls fly around 7% longer. Should launch monitors figures be altered to show this and does the spin rate remain the same. Anyone with experience of such conditions would help me greatly. I use a Zelocity.

    Started by sammypvt‎, 01-30-2007 02:57 PM
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  45. Mercury graphite iron shafts

    BUMP, nevermind

    Started by leftylucas‎, 01-31-2007 08:48 AM
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  46. Nike SQ blind bore or standard bore

    Does any one know if the Nike SQ is blind bore or standard bore. How does the bore length (insertion depth) or bottom of bore to heal compare to Tayormade 510 TP?

    Started by The Saint‎, 01-31-2007 02:25 PM
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  47. Integra Golf

    Does anyone have any experience with this company's products? Furthermore, they have just released the Quadratic driver, which mimics (for lack of a better word) the Cally FTi. I was wondering if anyone was planning on saving some $$$ and trying this one instead of the big bucks for the FTi...

    Started by amac‎, 02-01-2007 10:34 AM
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    02-01-2007 01:03 PM Go to last post
  48. Shaft suggestions

    Looking for suggestions for my new driver. Here is some background info to help. I swing at about 105-110 and have approx 150-155 ball speed.Launch at about 10-11 deg. and spin at 3000-3200. hit it 270-275 in the air average Played the Callaway FT3 w\ V2 65 stiff at 44.5. Liked the feeling...

    Started by golfin-buddy‎, 02-02-2007 12:42 PM
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    02-03-2007 03:03 PM Go to last post
  49. How do you take off a grip

    I was wondering how to take off a grip of a putter without wrecking it.

    Started by dan_670_12‎, 02-05-2007 03:40 PM
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    02-05-2007 05:10 PM Go to last post
  50. Custom Made Long Putter

    Does anyone know of a good place to go in the Ottawa area to have a long putter built? I've tried many combinations from Golfworks, but this time I would like to go to another clubfitter in the area to get it done. Any advise would be appreciated.

    Started by amac‎, 02-05-2007 12:45 PM
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    02-06-2007 09:07 AM Go to last post

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