hckymeyer 6,297 Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 I guess it's not much of a rumor since it's been reported and has comments from Ari in the article, but it looks like Scratch is done. Tried finding a different place to link to but right now it just looks like WRX has the story so here it is. http://www.golfwrx.com/331212/scratch-golf-is-going-out-of-business/ It's a bummer they are done, I played their wedges prior to the Scor wedges and really liked them. Also had a combo set of AR/SB irons for a season. Quote Driver: Epic SZ w/ VA Composites Raijin 65 04 3w: '16 M2 hl w/ Diamana D+ 82 5w: Launcher HB w/ HZRDUS Yellow Hybrid: 22 deg. Launcher HB w/ HZRDUS Black Irons: 5i-UW G700 w/ X100 soft stepped once Wedges: 54 & 58 CBX w/ Nippon Modus 3 125 Putter: Red 7s Link to post Share on other sites
Kenny B 25,041 Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Wasn't there an issue with the steel that Scratch was using for their wedges? I remember something like it wasn't what was advertised and the forging didn't happen where they said it did, or something like that. I wonder if that has something to do with going out of business? Maybe there designs will be picked up by a Japanese company like Sonartec was by Royal Collection. Quote “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to post Share on other sites
BIG STU 7,642 Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Wow that is amazing since some guy on WRX just did a review on the WITB thread on his new Scratch irons a couple of weeks ago and a couple others were going to drive up there to be fitted with the same type iron. I actually called and talked to Ari a few years ago because they had 2 loft and lie machines like mine Quote Driver --- Honma G1-X Stock R Flex---- 3W Callaway Steelhead UST Pro Force Gold 65 stiff--- 2 iron 1980 Macgregor VIP Nike R flex-------- Irons 3 thru PW 1980 Macgregor VIP Hogan Apex shafts--- SW Cleveland 588 Sensicore S-400-- Putter Rusty Santa Fe Bulls Eye Fluted shaft-- Bag Old School Hoofer I had in the stash--- Goes along with my raggety persona Link to post Share on other sites
Undershooter 4,071 Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Wasn't there an issue with the steel that Scratch was using for their wedges? I remember something like it wasn't what was advertised and the forging didn't happen where they said it did, or something like that. I wonder if that has something to do with going out of business? Maybe there designs will be picked up by a Japanese company like Sonartec was by Royal Collection.I believe that was a lie started by the guy that owns tour spec golf. He also spread some false info about miura if memory serves. There is actually a thread about it somewhere. In the end it all turned out to be BS from the TS guy who didn't like the margins he was getting. Quote Driver- Tmag 2017 M2 tour issue 8.5* actual loft 7.8* w/ Diamana Ahina 80X 44" Fairway Metal- Tour Edge Exotics XCG7 Beta 3W 13* w/ Matrix 7m4 X 42.5" Utility- Mizuno MPH5 1 iron w/ Aldila RIP 85X (depending on course/ conditions) Irons- Mizuno MP-18 FLI HI 3i and 4i w/ KBS C-taper lite X Mizuno MP59 5i and 6I w/ PX 6.5 Mizuno MP69 7i-PW w/ PX 6.5 Wedges- Scratch 8620 Driver/Slider set. 50*, 56* bent to 55* w/ rifle spinner shafts and Titleist Vokey 60* M grind Putter- Never Compromise Dinero Mogul Ball- Bridgestone Tour B XS Bag- Ogio Aquatech Cart Bag Link to post Share on other sites
Undershooter 4,071 Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 That's too bad, I absolutely love my scratch wedges. Quote Driver- Tmag 2017 M2 tour issue 8.5* actual loft 7.8* w/ Diamana Ahina 80X 44" Fairway Metal- Tour Edge Exotics XCG7 Beta 3W 13* w/ Matrix 7m4 X 42.5" Utility- Mizuno MPH5 1 iron w/ Aldila RIP 85X (depending on course/ conditions) Irons- Mizuno MP-18 FLI HI 3i and 4i w/ KBS C-taper lite X Mizuno MP59 5i and 6I w/ PX 6.5 Mizuno MP69 7i-PW w/ PX 6.5 Wedges- Scratch 8620 Driver/Slider set. 50*, 56* bent to 55* w/ rifle spinner shafts and Titleist Vokey 60* M grind Putter- Never Compromise Dinero Mogul Ball- Bridgestone Tour B XS Bag- Ogio Aquatech Cart Bag Link to post Share on other sites
NiftyNiblick 1,971 Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 They thrived as a full-custom company but failed to compete with the majors when they started to "standardize," actually limiting options in the process. This happened to Kenneth-Smith a generation ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
toomanymatts 15 Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Soo, at the risk of sounding like the guy who is dancing at a funeral, anyone know if there are run out sales on the wedges (or even just the heads)? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave 24 Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Wasn't there an issue with the steel that Scratch was using for their wedges? I remember something like it wasn't what was advertised and the forging didn't happen where they said it did, or something like that. I wonder if that has something to do with going out of business? Maybe there designs will be picked up by a Japanese company like Sonartec was by Royal Collection. Other way around, Sonartec licensed the designs from Royal Collection. Quote I have a revolving WITB policy. Link to post Share on other sites
Kenny B 25,041 Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Other way around, Sonartec licensed the designs from Royal Collection. Thanks Dave. I didn't know that; way before my time. I just know that the Sonartec FW that I picked up this year have kicked my RBZ clubs out of the bag. I can't afford the Royal Collection clubs!!! Quote “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to post Share on other sites
Dave 24 Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Thanks Dave. I didn't know that; way before my time. I just know that the Sonartec FW that I picked up this year have kicked my RBZ clubs out of the bag. I can't afford the Royal Collection clubs!!! The are pretty good. Nybrids were great too but they were made for a high SS, Quote I have a revolving WITB policy. Link to post Share on other sites
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