Popular Post RobinArthur 58 Posted October 1, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted October 1, 2017 Greetings to My Friends Whom I Miss Dearly: I've received quite a bit of get-well emails from quite a few folks and even though they had to be sometime read to me, they still warmed my heart. It means a lot to me since I've been out for quite a while!! (Heck after I got out of ER last week I had over 2000emails an who knows how many missed calls and texts. I'm so sorry I haven't responded sooner. I've been battling some serious health problems since March until this month. For a long time I've either been in hospitals for treatments or doctors' offices for follow-up. I've been so weak and sick that I couldn't function. I had had a little flare-up and even went to the ER last Tues as a precautionary. But I was fine, wasn't admitted and came home. I have finally a complete, long lasting bill of health and am planning accordingly. So now I can think golf out of a bed, thinking about the strategies and logistics and preparing for 2018. The Xcalibers are NOT going away!!! 2018 is going to be a big year for the Xcalibers and Knights of Camelot. The three new lines are designed, 1/3 already has cosmetics and the remaining will be done by late Jan to early Feb. I hope to be able to put out some of the new shafts asap (esp. the new 45 gram shaft that even the big hitters can't believe it's only 45 grams. No other shaft with this unique zone stiffness in the world). Gotta few other kule new shafts as well as redesigns on the best shafts we had in '16. So stay tuned. We're also coming up with a new company structure. I won't have to do everything. We're implementing an Administrator Consulting and Management Team to go along with our graphics, and copy write editor gurus. That will free me up to do what I do best – “imaginer†new products, help with shaft selections and club maker/golfer's needs, compare shafts to others' offerings, design a better and new website, eventually this spring start all the videos I want to do, get back on the forums almost daily, ditto my blog, FB etc. So you're gong to see a new company with the same morals. And as I've mentioned at the PGA Show, come April/May, I hope to be finishing part of a “premium†line not sold through GWs but to those special fitter club makers who can qualify for min. buy-ins (but there will of course be a some exceptions…). Thank you again for all you've done for this industry and for me. If I've contributed anything, it's from the lessons I've learned from you all. I hope to have your support in 2018. But if you choose not to do so, I completely understand. I'll still always be here to answer any questions you have on any golf related fitting, equipment and of course…maybe a bit on shafts, shaft comparisons, and recommendations. Blessings to you all. Namaste. Sincerely yours, Robin Robin D. Arthur President / CEO Xcaliber Shafts | Arthur Xtreme Engineering 619-994-5537 | robinathur14@gmail.com | http://www.XCaliberShafts.com On A Quest To Tell The TRUTH 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkev 24,437 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 It's always great to hear from you Robin! I had a gut feeling that you were ill so I've been praying for you. Glad to learn you're doing better!!!! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 1 Quote Taylor Made Sim2 10.5 (Opened 1 click) Ventus Blue 5 R flex Ping G410 5-9 wood Alta 65 R flex Wilson D7 forged 6-GW - Mamiya recoil 460 R flex Edison Wedges 54 and 59 KBS Tour Graphite 80's EVNRoll ER 5 Titleist Pro VIx optic yellow with revkev stamped on them Tour Exotics 3 wood is in the bag because we are allowed 14 clubs. It's a great club for pulling balls out of the water or from bushes - you never want to put your hand into anything in Florida unless you are absolutely certain that it's safe. There are rare wind conditions when I might hit it off the tee on a few holes that I play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hckymeyer 6,491 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Great news you are feeling better Robin, glad to have you back. Sounds like a very excited 2018 and I can't wait to see/hear how the new shafts perform. Thanks for the update! 1 Quote Driver: SLDR w/ Fujikura Ventus Black 3w: '16 M2 hl w/ Diamana D+ 82 5w: Launcher HB w/ HZRDUS Yellow Hybrid: 22 deg. Launcher HB w/ HZRDUS Black Irons: 5i - gap Launcher CBX w/ Nippon Modus 3 125 Wedges: 54 CBX & 58 Zipcore w/ Nippon Modus 3 125 Putter: Red 7s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devildog 11 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Glad to hear you're doing much better Robin. Get well soon. I could use a new fitting too. Age is catching up to me! 1 Quote a. Iron specs: Mizuno MP-33, Dynamic Gold R300, 2* upright, standard length b. Ping G, 10.5*, standard length, regular Alta shaft c. Dexterity: right-handed d. Alabama USA e. 7 handicap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
numberonecoog 339 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Sounds like 2018 will be something big for you! 1 Quote Check out my personal Equipment Blog and Podcast! Huntingforbirdies.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattF 12,542 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Good to hear from you Robin and that your health is improving. 1 Quote In the bag: Driver: TSi2 Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 6.0 Fairway: 939X 15° Project X Even Flow Blue 6.0 Hybrid: 939X 3 Hybrid Project X Even Flow Riptide 6.0 Irons: D7 Forged 4-GW Project X Catalyst 80 6.0 Wedge: Smartsole S Putter Sycamore 005 Wide Blade Bag: Alpha Convoy 514 Balls: MTB-X or Black Cart: CaddyLite ONE Ver. 8 God Bless America, God save the Queen, God defend New Zealand and thank Christ for Australia! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaidJacket 7,734 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Awesome to hear you're doing better. 1 Quote My Sun Mountain bag currently includes: 771CSI 5i - PW and PFC Micro Tour-c 52°, 56°, 60 wedges EXS 10.5*, 929-HS FW4 16.5* Willimette w/GolfPride Contour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy Barbajo 9,444 Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Good to have you back Robin - the golf world is better with you in it! Can't wait to see what the new offerings bring to the table. Stay in touch Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy 1 Quote What's in the bag: Driver: Sub 70 639D - 9.5; Launcher HB Turbo; ST 190 FW Wood: Tour Edge EXS 220 - 15*; ST 180 14* Hybrids: PXG 0311 22 Utility Irons: Staff Model Utilities 18, 21, 24*; Lynx VT Stinger - 16* Irons:; D7 Forged; PTx Pro, VIP 1025 V-Foil MB/CB; Progressives (circa 1993) Wedges: CBX -2, Riviera 52-56-60; Staff Model Putter: Willamette, BB8, Baby Ben Ball: Tour B X (2020); Z-STAR XV Stat Tracker/GPS Watch: Follow @golfspybarbajo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rtracymog 792 Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Never tried anything from Xcaliber, but I'm curious to see the new line. I tried to find some prices on the older lines but it was a little bit of a struggle. Just out of curiosity, what would be your most similar driver shaft to the Rogue Silver 70X? Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Cortex w/MGS Motore X F1 7X tipped 1" F5 17 degree hybrid w/Rogue Black 85X C300 Forged 3-5 w/C-Taper 130X FG Tour V6 5-6 w/C-Taper 130X Staff Model Blade 7-PW w/C-Taper 130X RTX4 52, 56, 60 w/S400 Tour Issue ER7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAGolfore 2,729 Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Robin, glad to hear your getting better. You make some amazing golf shafts. Looking forward to the new items in ‘18 Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Driver: Taylormade M6 10.5* FW: Callaway Steelhead Plus 4 wood Hybrid: 18* 2 & 22* 4 Sub 70 949 Irons: Sub 70 639 CB 5 - 6 639 MB 7 - PW Wedges: Sub 70 JB - 50* 54* & 60* Putter: Odyssey 2-Ball Ten Arm Lock Ball: Titleist Pro V1X Handicap index: +2.9 Instagram: joshandersongolf Twitter: @jacustomgolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobtrumpet 3 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 I don't get to the forums much, but I just saw this. Good to hear from you, Robin. I am glad you're doing well, and I hope you continue to do so! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony@CIC 20,689 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Robin glad to have you back Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Quote Left Hand orientation G410 SFT driver Cobra King F-9 5 wood 410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts SM7 54* Wedge Glide 3.0 60* Wedge O Works putter NX9-HD - 4 Wheel - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Snell MTB-X 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 29,795 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Sorry to hear of the health concerns. But welcome back. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote TSi1 Aldila Ascent 40G shaft TSi2 18 FW with GD AD IZ 6 Shaft TSi1 20 and 23 degree hybrids Aldila Ascent Shafts R T300 5-P Tensei R flex shaft 1/4 long SM8 48F/54/58 D Grinds Tyne 4 ProV1X Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinArthur 58 Posted October 30, 2017 Author Share Posted October 30, 2017 Hey Gentlemen! Thanks so much for your well wishes. It's great to be back and kickin' arse. Everything's running in high-gear to have a complete new launch in Feb w/ like I said a new Internet Mktg strategy, Sales Team geared esp. toward the club makers, fitters and enthusiasts, videos, a site blog etc., etc. So stay tuned. But what's more important to me is that everyone has stuck w/ me and expressed nothing but well wishes across the board. THAT in itself humbles me and makes me want to work harder and imagineer better to help y'all in any way possible. To Rtracymog - I see i never answered your? re: an equiv. to the Rogue - a great shaft. But when Feb comes you may want to consider the PRO T6+, or even the new TSL - a 50 gram shaft that's designed for those w/ high swing speeds and quicker tempos/transitions...nothing like it in the world... Thanks again to ALL! I'm on it !!! R 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmikecpa 13,234 Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Hey Gentlemen! Thanks so much for your well wishes. It's great to be back and kickin' arse. Everything's running in high-gear to have a complete new launch in Feb w/ like I said a new Internet Mktg strategy, Sales Team geared esp. toward the club makers, fitters and enthusiasts, videos, a site blog etc., etc. So stay tuned. But what's more important to me is that everyone has stuck w/ me and expressed nothing but well wishes across the board. THAT in itself humbles me and makes me want to work harder and imagineer better to help y'all in any way possible. To Rtracymog - I see i never answered your? re: an equiv. to the Rogue - a great shaft. But when Feb comes you may want to consider the PRO T6+, or even the new TSL - a 50 gram shaft that's designed for those w/ high swing speeds and quicker tempos/transitions...nothing like it in the world... Thanks again to ALL! I'm on it !!! R 50g that can handle a high swing speed? You had my interest but now you certainly have my attention. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 1 Quote In the Bag for 2021 Epic Max LS 10.5* MMT 60x Epic Speed 15* MMT 70x Apex UW 17* HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 80 6.5 X Forged UT 24* MMT 105TX Apex Pro 5 - AW Steelfiber 115x PM Grind 2.0 54* $ 58* KBS $ Taper 120 Black B90 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AH1980MN 938 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 I reshafted an Adams Blue driver for my Mom with an Xcaliber tour SL in ladies flex. Of course I had to test it out- while wildly unsuitable for my swing, that shaft felt very -surprisingly- stable. Very smooth- maybe too much "kick"- but again- far outside my parameters- I never fought it left or right, just swung away and got repeatable natural draw flight. Of course it went to the moon and 50 or so yards short, but c'mon- 12° Adams Blue driver with a ladies shaft? I'll be watching this line for any future reshaftings. Quote WITB: Adams 9064LS 9.5* (until I cracked the face) Adams Super LS 17* Adams XTD Ti 23* Wilson Staff Ci7 4-PW Adams wedges: 52/7 56/13 60/7 Wilson Staff Infinite Southside putter/Odyssey DualForce 660 putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinArthur 58 Posted November 14, 2017 Author Share Posted November 14, 2017 I reshafted an Adams Blue driver for my Mom with an Xcaliber tour SL in ladies flex. Of course I had to test it out- while wildly unsuitable for my swing, that shaft felt very -surprisingly- stable. Very smooth- maybe too much "kick"- but again- far outside my parameters- I never fought it left or right, just swung away and got repeatable natural draw flight. Of course it went to the moon and 50 or so yards short, but c'mon- 12° Adams Blue driver with a ladies shaft? I'll be watching this line for any future reshaftings. Greetings and thanks for the post! The SL has been a great product and took me over 2 years to develop until i was satisfied. The new '18 SL45...well there'll be no other shaft like that one in the world. Stay tuned... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinArthur 58 Posted November 14, 2017 Author Share Posted November 14, 2017 Awesome to hear you're doing better. I forgot to mention...I LOVE the picture of Slammin' Sammy!!! He grew up in WV not so far from where i grew up. I met him at a Senior event. I was introduced by Bobby Nichols (his son Rick was my Tour Rep while at Grafalloy) who said..."Sammy, Sammy...this is the boy i've been tellin' you about. This is Robin. he designed that shaft you love so much and he's from WV too...". We shook hands and he said..."So...you're from WV?" "Yes Sir Mr. Snead"..."Isn't that a good place to be....FROM?". "Why...you're still just an ole ornery hillbilly ain't cha?". "Damn right Son! And don't you ever change either...". Priceless!!! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattF 12,542 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Robin, where abouts are you headquartered? I'd love to see the facility (and maybe get fitted) some time. Quote In the bag: Driver: TSi2 Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 6.0 Fairway: 939X 15° Project X Even Flow Blue 6.0 Hybrid: 939X 3 Hybrid Project X Even Flow Riptide 6.0 Irons: D7 Forged 4-GW Project X Catalyst 80 6.0 Wedge: Smartsole S Putter Sycamore 005 Wide Blade Bag: Alpha Convoy 514 Balls: MTB-X or Black Cart: CaddyLite ONE Ver. 8 God Bless America, God save the Queen, God defend New Zealand and thank Christ for Australia! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AH1980MN 938 Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Thanks Robin Arthur for your reply. I will definitely be looking at these shafts. Any thoughts on a guy who has a relatively smooth transition and a high swing speed (for an amateur) - 110-119, who likes a mid-range (weight wise) shaft? Also- I tend to fight with high torque shafts- push slice or snap hook... Thanks in advance. Quote WITB: Adams 9064LS 9.5* (until I cracked the face) Adams Super LS 17* Adams XTD Ti 23* Wilson Staff Ci7 4-PW Adams wedges: 52/7 56/13 60/7 Wilson Staff Infinite Southside putter/Odyssey DualForce 660 putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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