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What sets the VooDoo apart from other shafts
is its patent pending S-core, or stabilized
core, Technology designed to increase
distance and provide outstanding accuracy
with each swing. The real "magic" of the
VooDoo is the high modulus carbon
stabilization rib running the length of the
shaft. "Our S-core Technology dramatically
stabilizes the shaft's cross-section through
the use of an internal carbon-fiber rib
system," said John Oldenburg, Aldila's Vice
President of Engineering. "The innovative rib
structure increases hoop strength/stiffness
so much that it is 80 percent greater than
conventional graphite, and up to 60 percent
greater than competitors' attempts at cross
sectional stabilization." Visit the Aldila
Voodoo Web Site here http://aldilavoodoo.html .
For a chart showing launch and spin
characteristics of the entire Aldila line, go
here
http://www.clubmaker-online.com/products/aldila.launch.html
The price of the Aldila Voodoo is now $199
(was $299 last year). Good value for a
premium shaft!
In coming weeks make sure you read The Clubmaker Report and watch for details on a drawing to win a Aldila RIP Staff Bag. If you've already entered the NV Giveaway there is no need to re-enter for the RIP Staff bag. To enter the RIP bag contest, follow this link to a page I set up with information on the new RIP shaft. Send me a quick note and include one feature of the RIP shaft, doesn't matter which feature you include. I'll do the drawing and make the announcement the week after the Masters. Congrats to Bob Forberg, winner of the week three Voodoo NV giveaway. |
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Like all Miura irons, the mild-steel CB-501s
are hand precision-forged and custom crafted
by Katsuhiro Miura, Miura Golf Inc.'s
67-year-old founder, whose forged clubmaking
skills over the past 49 years have prompted
the Japanese to claim he has "the Hands of
God." Mr. Miura is director of manufacturing
and product development at his Japanese
company, Miura Giken Co. Ltd., which operates
manufacturing facilities in Himeji, Japan.
"We obviously are very excited about the
CB-501 irons," says Bill Holowaty, VP of
Operations for Miura Golf in North America.
"During development, Mr. Miura's goal was to
combine the best features from his favorite
Miura irons, both past and present. Well,
needless to say, Mr. Miura has done it again."
Mr. Miura's goal was to create an iron that
featured the ideal ball flight, enough offset
to promote playability, the perfect head size
and a sole grind that would accommodate a
broad range of players.
He started with a full cavity back that
possessed a bit more offset than the
company's CB-202, which has almost no offset.
Mr. Miura worked on the sole grind until he
had something that would not only appeal to a
Tour player, but also was forgiving enough
for a mid-handicap golfer. At that stage, the
ball flight was still not what Mr. Miura
envisioned, so he borrowed a design feature
from the company's past-the sweet-spot
muscle-back, which was used in a very
different Miura iron, the CB-1003, back in 1996.
In all, Mr. Miura spent two years integrating
these design variables in different ways
until he found the blend that worked best for
the widest range of golfers. The result is
the CB-501-a cavity-back iron featuring a
small muscle-back located behind the sweet
spot that delivers the trajectory of a blade
iron when the ball is struck on the center of
the face. This style of iron also offers
cavity-back forgiveness and ball flight, as
the contact point moves away from the center
of the face.
"Golfers who are connoisseurs of forged irons
should make it a point to hit the CB-501
irons," Holowaty says. "We are confident the
CB-501s will quickly become your new best
friend if you do."
Besides the new CB-501, Miura Golf's current product line also includes the Tournament Blade; MC-102 (Mid-Size Cavity Model); CB-202 (Cavity Back Model): CB-301 (Cavity Back Model); Wedges (Wedge Series and Black Wedge Series, each available in six lofts); Series 1957 Small Blade Irons; Y and C Grind Wedges; Blade and Classic putters (two models); Precious Edition Driver, Fairway Wood and Utility Wood. A nice way to experience the Miura forged clubs is to try one of their wedges. There's a unique new "fluted sole" model http://www.clubmaker-online.com/miura.1957.html , the beautiful black wedges (also in satin silver) http://www.clubmaker-online.com/miura.wedges.html , and special edition C Grind and Y Grind models. I'm a Miura Select Dealer and offer the entire lineup of Miura products. Send me a note for a quote. |
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Yamada putters has released a center shafted
version of the beautiful Wide Blade model in
their unique "burning copper" finish (follow
the link below for a picture). If you're a
"putter guy" and enjoy collecting fine
putters, you owe it to yourself to try a
Yamada putter.
From Yamada's web site: A Yamada putter is like no other putter in golf today- each process is overseen by Yamada from choosing the steel to the design of the putter to the hand finishing & balance of the putter. Yamada is a man tormented to provide golfers with the perfect putter. No putter offers the super soft feel and performance of a Yamada milled putter. I can sell these assembled or as a component if you prefer to build your own putter. They are premium priced, send me a note for component pricing. |
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Here's a great addition to my putter studio
lineup, the Bettinardi BB series putters.
The 2010 BB Series is plated with our
luxurious Black Nickel finish that guarantees
the highest level of durability. Each model
is milled with a single sightline to aid with
alignment. Every putter is completed with a
pistol style grip and a patented black
Bettinardi headcover
Here's a bit of history: His objective clear, Robert Bettinardi set out in 1991 and began crafting some of the world's finest putters. Already a master engineer milling parts for the defense and medical industries, his talents were sharp and appropriate to make the move into the world of golf. After creating some of his own prototypes, Bettinardi was soon designing and producing putters alongside some of the industry's best and was in demand by golf's top OEM's. Over the next seven years Bettinardi would hone his skills and become recognized as the premier engineer of One-Piece milled putters. He was prepared and eager to put his own name on the putters he created and in 1998 Bettinardi Golf was born. Some of the original prototypes from that era are among the most sought-after by collectors today. His first milestone came in 1999 when Jesper Parnevik shot 23 under par for a tournament record 265 at the Greater Greensboro Open using a Bettinardi BB-10. A few years later with major tournament wins by Jim Furyk and Vijay Singh would seal the deal: Bettinardi was the name in milled putters. Bettinardi's staff has grown from a mere handful in the 90's to now over 50 employees designing, crafting, and fitting One-Piece putters (and now high-end, stylish Buckles) for players around the world. Take some time to check out the Bettinardi B Series putters (you must click on the pictures to see top/back/side views) and send me a note for Clubmaker Report pricing. I now offer some of the finest putters you can buy from Bettinardi, Yes! Golf, and Yamada. |
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I'm hearing rumors that there is a new
graphite iron shaft coming from Matrix in
45-60 days called "Program". Supposed to have
two sets in play on Tour.
It's not too early to order Skins Leather Headcovers for Mother's Day gifts (they take about two weeks to ship). There's a longneck version, clubglove, a unique hybrid, and putter designs. Also leather shoe bags, a nice leather weekender sports bag, and pouches. http://clubmaker-online.com/skins.headcovers.html R9 Reshafts continue to be a hot ticket. Send me a note if you'd like help choosing a shaft to hot rod your R9. I use a premium sleeve and feature UST, Mitsubishi, Fujikura, Project X, Matrix, Aldila Voodoo, Graphite Design, Penley, and Harrison ...about any shaft model made. http://www.clubmaker-online.com/tmr9.html I've updated the Clubmaker Online homepage and most of the pages at the site (there are over 500 pages). Wander on by and check it out. There are resource articles, equipment news, Twitter feed, a clubmaker discussion group and much more. http://clubmaker-online.com is the address. I've added a Clubmaker Online Facebook page. Stop by and join the discussion on golf equipment. I'll be posting there regularly. |
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I continue to get great feedback from those
of you that are playing the new Itomic Grips.
I reshafted an R9 driver for a customer and
used the new black Itomic. It is the
tackiest grip I've ever felt. They've added a
Tour wrap version to the original Itomic.
They clean up very nicely so I wouldn't be
afraid to try the White, it's sharp. Also in
Black, Red, and Blue.
Tacki Mac's colorful new ITOMIC grips are not like traditional rubber grips. They are made from a proprietary blend of elastomeric materials that are very tacky with a super soft (but firm) feel. This revolutionary blend of thermo-forming materials is both very durable, and high performing in all weather conditions. ITOMIC grips maintain their tacky feel and new look for years by washing them with warm soapy water. The new Itomic grips are available in black, white, red, or blue and in a new wrap style. Follow the link below to order Itomic grips direct from Tacki Mac. |
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