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[ceasterb]

 puttnforthe8, on 26 June 2011 - 05:59 PM, said:

Silly ? here:  Why do you need to drill a hole on the grip and install the grip lock or nylon cap?  Can't you just install the shotmaker before installing a grip?  Or remove the grip, install the thing and then reinstall the grip?

Check out the site originally listed.  The cap is optional.  You don't have to use it.

[Cwing]

Can it be installed without buying the kit/tools?

[DNice26]

hmmmm......this is tempting.  Thinking this shot maker thing might be sweet in like a V2 (rather inexpensive yet tour proven shaft).  

hmmmmmmm........

[radtech]

 fatmouse, on 27 June 2011 - 02:40 AM, said:

which letter did you end up getting to go with your saga 60x? G?

Letter is to match your swing speed BUT yes I went with the G

[radtech]

 Cwing, on 27 June 2011 - 06:59 AM, said:

Can it be installed without buying the kit/tools?

The tool is what installs it.  So you have to have someone install it for you OR you get the tool and install it yourself.  BUT THE TOOL HAS to be used by someone to install

[radtech]

 ladahl, on 26 June 2011 - 08:02 AM, said:

$180 for an insert?  On top of a $275 Kiyoshi..  not sure I can swing it now for an experiment... And the extra weight?  Did you guys use the Harrison butt cap?  (+5 grams)

Yes I use the butt cap insert because that counter balances the weight if the insert in the shaft.  I have tried it with and without and I can feel a difference to me

[cradd10]

Someone help me with the fitting chart.  My SS is 115.  I could use either the F, G, or LD.  I do not know what angular velocity or load factor is.  I have a quick tempo and swing hard.

[radtech]

 cradd10, on 27 June 2011 - 03:02 PM, said:

Someone help me with the fitting chart.  My SS is 115.  I could use either the F, G, or LD.  I do not know what angular velocity or load factor is.  I have a quick tempo and swing hard.

I have the F and happy with it at a SS of 112.  IF your tempo is real fast like a Nick Price tempo AND a hard swinger then the G might be a better fit.  If I was you I would give Harrison Golf a call.  I talked with Cody and feel I got good advice.  Just my two cents.

[trueblue77]

very interesting    is it available to buy in the uk??????????

[fatmouse]

just bought one, i'll post the results when i take it out to the course

[SwingBlues]

Came back from my club fitter, he needed to click it a couple more times and he told me the screw cap is a must to be legit (not the nylon one) so we screwed that in as well.

Tomorrow, I am going to try an Shotmaker in an Harrison Eclipse at 45" in a VR Tour 10.5. Looking forward to this as I was bombing his YS-6+ VR Tour 10.5 past my R11 (ssshhh don't tell this to the R11 mob) so I am looking for a soft profile shaft with a shotmaker.

[radtech]

 SwingBlues, on 27 June 2011 - 08:29 PM, said:

Came back from my club fitter, he needed to click it a couple more times and he told me the screw cap is a must to be legit (not the nylon one) so we screwed that in as well.

Tomorrow, I am going to try an Shotmaker in an Harrison Eclipse at 45" in a VR Tour 10.5. Looking forward to this as I was bombing his YS-6+ VR Tour 10.5 past my R11 (ssshhh don't tell this to the R11 mob) so I am looking for a soft profile shaft with a shotmaker.

Let me know what you think of that.  I have only X-flex shaft right now.  Except for a Adams 9015 head with the factory crappy Matrix in a stiff.  I hit that club sideways half the time I might throw it in there to see what affect it has on it!

[Slack Hacker]

Anyone else used this insert yet? Sure sounds like something to try. Anyone have any negative or neutral commentary about the performance of this insert? Is anybody aware of any tour players using this inset?

[Kschlatt]

 accufitgolf, on 26 June 2011 - 06:40 PM, said:

As I read this I ask myself, how can a 3rd/4th tier shaft company "discover/invent" something that all other shaft manufacturers missed?

My experience with Harrison Shafts has been nothing short of great.  However, I can see how some people, like John, would feel that Harrison is losing ground.  Some shaft companies have made a name by riding the coat tails of the likes of Taylormade, Callaway, Titleist and more.  Harrison does not make low performance shafts for the OEMs.  They do not spend millions on TV Ads, Product Reviews, Sponsorhips, PGA Players, and Media Attention.  If John wants to consider Harrison 3rd/4th tier, that is his perogative.  There are plenty of players and industry enthusiats that know differently.

[one9reasons]

harrison has been around for the better part of 25 years.  it's founder and shaft designer holds 18-design patents - the highest in the golf shaft industry.  just because they don't sponsor any touring Pro's, or have any TV commercials, etc., it doesn't mean they are a 3rd/4th tier shaft company.  and, don't let the price fool you.  you don't have to pay $300.00+ dollars to have access to uber technology along with top-tier materials such as ultra thin ply graphite and single-walled carbon nanotubes.

 accufitgolf, on 26 June 2011 - 06:40 PM, said:

As I read this I ask myself, how can a 3rd/4th tier shaft company "discover/invent" something that all other shaft manufacturers missed?

[MBS1726]

Just bought one myself!  I called and talked with Cody.  He answered all of my questions, and I had plenty of them.  I wasn't sure which one to get based on the chart, and Cody suggested that I go with the "G".  My SS is 122, and I play a Harrison Saga X70.  Just for clarification for those of you like me that weren't sure how to read the fitting chart, call and talk with Cody!!  I'll post up results soon!!!!!

[one9reasons]

That's great to hear!  Looking forward to hearing about your results!  Support your local dealers!

 MBS1726, on 28 June 2011 - 10:40 AM, said:

Just bought one myself!  I called and talked with Cody.  He answered all of my questions, and I had plenty of them.  I wasn't sure which one to get based on the chart, and Cody suggested that I go with the "G".  My SS is 122, and I play a Harrison Saga X70.  Just for clarification for those of you like me that weren't sure how to read the fitting chart, call and talk with Cody!!  I'll post up results soon!!!!!

[one9reasons]

It doesn't have to be a Harrison shaft.  Make sure with your local dealer/fitter that the insert is compatible with the shaft you are using.  Some shafts have a different inside diameter (ID) design that may not be compatible.  However, if it is straight bore then it will work - eg. Harrison shafts.  GL!

 swbyps, on 25 June 2011 - 09:34 PM, said:

You can put this thing in any shaft or does it have to be a Harrison?

[one9reasons]

.335 available now but, .350 in the works.  they said check the website frequently for updates on other applications.

 radtech, on 26 June 2011 - 07:25 AM, said:

 swbyps, on 25 June 2011 - 09:34 PM, said:

You can put this thing in any shaft or does it have to be a Harrison?

No it doesn't have to be a Harrison shaft BUT right now I think they can only deal with .335 and .350 shafts.  The reps can confirm that for you.  Nice people to deal with.

[wheeler]

Anyone play this in a project X 7c3?  Wondering how this would perform in that shaft.  I have a 104 swings speed with relatively quick transition so not sure which model to get.  Thanks for any insight!

[ridewindz]

I bought one from the guy on eBay and used it in my SAGA X60 and it works great. my buddy also put one in his i15 with a UST and loved it and ordered one from the same guy (FIY free shipping) check him out he has all the info on it and ships realy fast.

 Slack Hacker, on 28 June 2011 - 03:46 AM, said:

Anyone else used this insert yet? Sure sounds like something to try. Anyone have any negative or neutral commentary about the performance of this insert? Is anybody aware of any tour players using this inset?

[SwingBlues]

 MBS1726, on 28 June 2011 - 10:40 AM, said:

Just bought one myself!  I called and talked with Cody.  He answered all of my questions, and I had plenty of them.  I wasn't sure which one to get based on the chart, and Cody suggested that I go with the "G".  My SS is 122, and I play a Harrison Saga X70.  Just for clarification for those of you like me that weren't sure how to read the fitting chart, call and talk with Cody!!  I'll post up results soon!!!!!

Holy crap, 122? Thats a G, I'm on the F.

Try this fitting chart I found:

[Kschlatt]

I would say, just go ahead and order one.  It comes with a 30 day guarantee.  Then you can let us all know how it works for you.

 wheeler, on 28 June 2011 - 11:10 AM, said:

Anyone play this in a project X 7c3?  Wondering how this would perform in that shaft.  I have a 104 swings speed with relatively quick transition so not sure which model to get.  Thanks for any insight!

[wheeler]

 Kschlatt, on 28 June 2011 - 11:53 AM, said:

<br />I would say, just go ahead and order one.  It comes with a 30 day guarantee.  Then you can let us all know how it works for you.<br /><br />

 wheeler, on 28 June 2011 - 11:10 AM, said:

<br />Anyone play this in a project X 7c3?  Wondering how this would perform in that shaft.  I have a 104 swings speed with relatively quick transition so not sure which model to get.  Thanks for any insight!<br />

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Just ordered it!  Will update everyone after I have a chance to install.  thanks!!!

[NWS Alpine]

I just ordered one for the hell of it.  Will try it in my Oban Devotion if it fits.  Can compare to the nunchuk shaft I have too.

[TAG617]

Tempting! I read about this a while ago and then never heard anything about it...

[one9reasons]

where did you order it from?

 NWS Alpine, on 28 June 2011 - 01:01 PM, said:

I just ordered one for the hell of it.  Will try it in my Oban Devotion if it fits.  Can compare to the nunchuk shaft I have too.

[NWS Alpine]

 one9reasons, on 28 June 2011 - 01:15 PM, said:

where did you order it from?

 NWS Alpine, on 28 June 2011 - 01:01 PM, said:

I just ordered one for the hell of it.  Will try it in my Oban Devotion if it fits.  Can compare to the nunchuk shaft I have too.

Ebay

[radtech]

 wheeler, on 28 June 2011 - 11:10 AM, said:

Anyone play this in a project X 7c3?  Wondering how this would perform in that shaft.  I have a 104 swings speed with relatively quick transition so not sure which model to get.  Thanks for any insight!

If the shaft in question is a .335 shaft there is about a 90% chance the insert will work!  Also if you call Harrison they do have a good idea as to what manufacturers will MOST LIKELY fit and which ones don't.  I believe in there R&D phase they cut in half over 100 different shaft to see the quality of the inside bore.

So BIG NAME shaft companies I was told didn't have consistent inside diameters.

[NWS Alpine]

Hope it fits my Oban Devotion.  I ordered the G flex.