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Conference 7.286::golf

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Created:Tue Feb 15 1994
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
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46.0. "So you want to make your own huh?" by BCSE::SPT_BRINKLEY () Thu Oct 09 1986 17:56

    I have recently had an interest in "building" my own clubs. Hence
    I have contact a couple of companies about their various products.
    In the process I have found there are many types of grips and shafts.
    
    With that in mind does any one know the difference between True
    Temper's Dynamic and Dynamic Gold shafts?
    
    Also what's the difference between the Green Victory and Green Victory
    Cord? I've always used Green Victory but I'm not aware of the Cord
    model.
    
    Roger
     
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46.1This may be it...STKTSC::LITBY-Is it playable? -No, not yet!Thu Oct 09 1986 18:375
	 I think  Dynamic Gold are made to more exact standards, i.e when it
	 comes  to frequency matching, consistency in steel quality etc. And
	 they are, of course, more expensive...

	 Mr. Litby
46.2try thisGUMDRP::GAUDETTEMon Oct 13 1986 22:4131
    I believe .1 is correct on Gold shafts.  A dynamic gold shaft though
    only runs about $5.00 (about $1.00 more than regular).
    
    Cord grips are the same as the regular green vic's, but have cord
    (sort of like soft string) laid into them in the molding process.
    This cord then protrudes slightly from the surface and enhances
    feel and grip (my opinion).  Cord crips are slightly more expensive
    but worth it.
    
    If you are going to make clubs, a good place to start would be to
    obtain a copy of "The GolfWorks" catalog.  This is an excellent
    company owned by Ralph Maltby that has all the supplies, equipment,
    shafts, heads, etc. that you'll need.  They also do repairs and
    restorations very nicely.  The catalog contains alot of useful
    information, even if you aren't interested in clubmaking.
    
    Hope you enjoy!
    
    The GolfWorks
    Ralph Maltby Enterprises
    4820 Jacksontown Rd.
    P.O. Box 3008
    Newark, Ohio  43055-7199
    
    1-800-848-8358
    
    or, in Ohio:
    
    1-800-762-1831
                   
    -Peter
46.3Here's a couple othersBCSE::SPT_BRINKLEYTue Oct 14 1986 19:0230
    Since we're listing companies let me add two others that I have
    already received brochures from.
    
    Custom Golf Clubs, Inc.
    10206 N. Interregional Highway
    Austin, TX 78753
    
    800-531-5025 continental US 
    800-252-8108 in Texas       
    512-837-4810 anywhere else
    
    This is large company with several offerings. They sponser the Golf
    Clubmaker's Association. You may recognize their Golfsmith trade
    mark.
    
    Heritage Golf Co
    4024 Winnipeg Way
    Lexington, KY 40503
    
    606-272-6967
    
    A smaller company but with a lot of club offerings, especially if
    you like Ping type clubs. They even have Kits that supply all the
    materials for 8 clubs (3-W). Competitively priced with Golfsmith.
         
    Now for the question. What's the difference between the unitized
    tip and the tapered tip.
    
    Roger
    
46.4Ideal swingweight?MDVAX1::TATUMSat Jun 20 1987 03:4522
    Other sources for club making materials:
    	Chicago Cutlery Company
      	800-438-6082
    
    	Dynacraft
    	800-321-4833
    
    	Nassua Investment casting Co.
    	516-867-8018
    
    I'm planning on making a set of clubs using Brunswick FM (6.5) shafts,
    ping-alike heads, rubber grips, and 6 extra layers of tape to build
    up grip 1/16".  Any comments on what swingweight I'll get versus
    what I want?  Pings are around C6-7... my ping-alike heads are around
    that, my lighter weight shafts will reduce that, my grip tape will
    reduce it more, but my grip is light so that will increase it (confused
    yet?).  Thus, I expect to come out a little less than C6-7.
    
    With a stiff shaft, I thought you wanted more like a D0-D6.  But
    Ping has started this light swing weight trend, so what should I
    do?  Only swingweight them up to C6-7 (if necessary) or take them
    up to D0 or so?