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Conference 7.286::golf

Title:Welcome to the Golf Notes Conference!
Notice:FOR SALE notes in Note 69 please! Intros in note 863 or 61.
Moderator:FUNYET::ANDERSON
Created:Tue Feb 15 1994
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:2129
Total number of notes:21499

129.0. "SOUNDER clubs??" by NCVAX1::SHEETS (All the World is Staged!) Mon Jul 20 1987 19:03

    
    	Has anyone ever heard of SOUNDER woods and irons?
    
    I just recieved a birthday present from my mother, a set of Sounder
    woods (1,3,5) and irons (3-pw) all brand new, still in boxes and
    handles wrapped in plastic.
    My mother, being the thrifty shopper that she is, bought this whole
    set, and a new bag, from a garage sale for $150, and I suspect that
    she stumbled upon quite a good deal.
    
    	The irons are "Tour Star" model and the woods have a allen screw
    on the opposite side of the face of the club (whats this for?).
    
    	Anyone ever had any experiance with these?  Did she get the
    deal that I think she did?  Anyone know how much these might be
    worth?
    
    				Thanks in advance!!
    							...mike
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129.1Yes, a steal indeed!!!HEFTY::WELLSPEAKIt's a BoyMon Jul 20 1987 20:1110
    	This years version of Sounder "Star" clubs suggested retail
    price for 8 irons and 3 woods is very close to $475.  I would imagine
    you could pick them up at most of the golf discount stores for around
    $325 to $350.  I would say, if she got what you said she got, (that
    is brand new, never used clubs), she got an excellent deal!!!
    	These clubs are 'heel to toe/perimeter weighted, slightly offset'
    clubs.  You should find them quite forgiving, if you've never played
    with preimeter weighted clubs before.  Good Luck.
    
                                                         Beak
129.2VINO::RASPUZZIMichael RaspuzziTue Jul 21 1987 06:367
    Sounders are good clubs. I have a Sounder driver that I picked up
    about 4 years ago. It was originally priced at $100 but the pro
    gave it to me for a steal (a mere $65). It has a stiff shaft and
    I like the feel. Part of the shaft is totally hollow. You can hear
    an echo when you tap this part with a coin.
    
    Mike
129.3Yep.. Good stuff ask Seve and GaryUSSCSL::MICHAELSWhy Soitanly... Nyuk Nyuk NyukWed Jul 22 1987 00:279
    Yes,  My Uncle who is a single digit handicapper played with the
    Sounder Star irons with Tommy Armour woods for about three years
    and liked them very much.  He has since however ugraded to Pings.
    
    By the way you are in excellent company as Seve Ballesteros and
    Gary Player both play with Sounder.
    
    
                       Larry
129.4Think I'll keep 'em!!!NCVAX1::SHEETSAll the World is Staged!Tue Jul 28 1987 19:4911
    
    Well, I got the clubs out on the course Sunday for the first time,
    and I love them...I shot an 89...The FIRST time I have ever broken
    90.  I had taken them to the driving range a couple of times, but
    everything seemed to go pretty smooth Sunday. Hope I can keep it
    up.  Now if I could only putt.......
    
    
    						...mike
    
    
129.5Add some weightMTBLUE::MOORE_MIKEPhaser's locked on targetFri Jul 31 1987 19:467

     Reqarding the screw in back.  You can add weight to the club by taking
     it out and pouring in powdered lead and puting it back in.  My clubs
     also have that feature but never tried it myself.

			Michael
129.6Pouring something in, could lead to shifting weightHEFTY::WELLSPEAKIt's a BoyMon Aug 10 1987 19:425
    	I'm not positive Mike, but I think that screw is the weight
    itself.  You don't poor lead in the hole, but instead, purchase
    a screw that is of a different wieght and epoxy it back in the hole.
    Check with your local club Pro for sure.
                                                       Beak
129.7TALLIS::KOBRIENReally <insert water monster>::KevinTue Aug 11 1987 20:0311
    
    RE: .6
    
    No the screw is not the weight.  To change the swing weight of the
    club, you remove the screw then add or remove the powder to get
    the swing weight you want then replace the screw.  Most clubs have
    what is called a swing weight port.  Usually it's under the sole
    plate of the club.
    
    
    						KO
129.8Number PleaseSALEM::LAVOIE_PTue Apr 11 1995 13:025
      Anyone know of a toll free number. I have a question on the length 
    of the woods.  My Star woods are several years old. The driver seems 
    to be only 41" or so long. The usual length is 43".
    
    Paul