RobinArthur Posted October 1, 2017 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 | [email protected] | http://www.XCaliberShafts.com On A Quest To Tell The TRUTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkev 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 Taylor Made Stealth 2 10.5 Diamana S plus 60 Aldila R flex - 42.25 inches SMT 4 wood bassara R flex, four wood head, 3 wood shaft Ping G410 7, 9 wood Alta 65 R flex Srixon ZX5 MK II 5-GW - UST recoil Dart 65 R flex India 52,56 (60 pending) UST recoil 75's R flex Evon roll ER 5 32 inches It's our offseason so auditioning candidates - looking for that right mix of low spin long, more spin around the greens - TBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hckymeyer 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! 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 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! 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 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Sounds like 2018 will be something big for you! Check out my personal Equipment Blog and Podcast! Huntingforbirdies.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattF Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Good to hear from you Robin and that your health is improving. In the bag: Driver: Darkspeed X 9° UST Mamiya LIN-Q M40X Blue 7F4 Fairway: Apex UW 19° & 21° Project X HZRDUS Smoke RDX Black 5.5 Irons: JPX 923 HMP 5-PW UST Mamiya Recoil 95 F4 Wedges: T-22 Denim Copper 48°, 52° & 56° UST Mamiya Recoil 95 F4 Putter Sycamore 005 Wide Blade Bag: Fairway 14 stand bag Balls: Chrome Tour Cart: CaddyLite ONE Ver. 8 God Bless America, God save the King, God defend New Zealand and thank Christ for Australia! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaidJacket Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Awesome to hear you're doing better. 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 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 What's in the bag: Driver: TSR3; DynaPWR Carbon FW Wood: DynaPWR 3-wood; TSR 2+ Hybrids: PXG Gen4 18-degree Utility Irons: ZX MkII 20* Irons:; 699/699 Pro V2 Combo; D9 Forged; MT86 (coming soon!); VIP 1025 V-Foil MB/CB; Wedges: RTX6 Zipcore Putter: HB Soft Milled 10.5; Newport Special Select; Willamette, BB8; 8802; MATI Monto Ball: Tour B RXS; Z-STAR Diamond; Triad Stat Tracker/GPS Watch: Follow @golfspybarbajo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rtracymog 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 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 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 Driver: Callaway Rogue 9* FW: Sub 70 Pro 4 wood Hybrid: Sub 70 949 Hybrid 19* Irons: Sub 70 659 CB 4 - 6 Black 639 MB 7 - PW Wedges: Sub 70 JB - 50* 54* & 60* Putter: Odyssey White Hot #2 Ball: Titleist Pro-V1x Handicap index: +3.9 Instagram: joshandersongolf Twitter: @jacustomgolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobtrumpet 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony@CIC Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Robin glad to have you back Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Left Hand orientation SIM 2 D Max with Fujikura Air Speeder Shaft Cobra Radspeed 3W/RIptide Shaft 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 V3 NX9-HD - 4 Wheel EZGO TXT 48v cart - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Vice Pro Plus 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 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 G430 Max 10K TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM10 48F/54M and58K S159 48S/52S/56W/60B Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1 Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinArthur 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmikecpa 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 WITB 2024 Driver: Qi10 LS 9* HZRDUS RDX Smoke Blue 60 6.5 Fairway: M5 15* Evenflow Black 75g 6.5 Fairway: Sim 19* HZRDUS Red 75g 6.5 Hybrid: 0317x 22* KBS Proto 95x Irons: X Forged CB 5 - PW MMT 105 TX Wedges: Jaws Raw 50*, 54* & 58* TTDG "OG" Spinner Putter: Toulon Madison BGT Fire 34.75" Ball: Z Star Diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AH1980MN 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. 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 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinArthur 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!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattF 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. In the bag: Driver: Darkspeed X 9° UST Mamiya LIN-Q M40X Blue 7F4 Fairway: Apex UW 19° & 21° Project X HZRDUS Smoke RDX Black 5.5 Irons: JPX 923 HMP 5-PW UST Mamiya Recoil 95 F4 Wedges: T-22 Denim Copper 48°, 52° & 56° UST Mamiya Recoil 95 F4 Putter Sycamore 005 Wide Blade Bag: Fairway 14 stand bag Balls: Chrome Tour Cart: CaddyLite ONE Ver. 8 God Bless America, God save the King, God defend New Zealand and thank Christ for Australia! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AH1980MN 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. 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 Posted November 15, 2017 Author Share Posted November 15, 2017 Hi Plano - I'm currently in San diego but may be moving ops back to Va. near my Dear Mom who's 86 and could use my help and companionship of course. We're going to be setting up a fitting ctr. in Ft. Worth, Texas and another one TBD. We will have a fitting module on the website that's going to be different. it's in the planning stages right now. Thanks for the mail. R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjay0808 Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Great to hear! I have played XCalibers and they are some of the best value shafts around In my bag: Driver: Rogue ST Triple Diamond LS 10.5* (set to 9.5) UST Lin-Q Gunmetal 6f5 Wood: Tsi2 15* Project X RDX Black 70 6.5 Hybrids: King Utility 19.5* Diamana Tensei White Pro 90TX Irons: Cobra King Tour MIM 4-PW Dynamic Gold 120 X100 Wedges: Milled Grind 3 50*, 54*, 58* Tour Issue S400 Putter: Nashville Z1C 34" Ball: Pro V1x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinArthur Posted November 17, 2017 Author Share Posted November 17, 2017 Hi JJ - thanks for the post. I've worked me arse off trying to design, test and market world-class shafts for club makers, fitters and golfers that doesn't require taking out a home mortgage...and in doing so keep to my personal morals of always speaking the truth. Thanks again R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AH1980MN Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 RA doesn't (or shouldn't) need a trumpeter- these are just very good shafts. And please don't let the price fool you the wrong way- this guy is sort of like Dean Snell. (Sorry for the unanswerable question, RA) 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...
Rtracymog Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Robin, When you replied it didn't tag me, so I missed it. The 50g option sounds light. I'm a guy that likes heavy, but the PRO T6+ sounds intriguing. Thanks for the reply! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 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...
RobinArthur Posted November 24, 2017 Author Share Posted November 24, 2017 Hey 'Migo - I've gotta learn all this...like what's a tag and how do I tag someone? I thought we were communicating via personal mail....derrrrr... Yea the T6+s are as good as i've designed for better/hi sspeed players ...>. If you want to learn more, just email me via the site. R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattF Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Hey 'Migo - I've gotta learn all this...like what's a tag and how do I tag someone? I thought we were communicating via personal mail....derrrrr... @RobinArthur is about all you can do to tag someone with this site. Another forum I'm on, when you @ someone, it'll change the colour of their name in the text and notify them that they were tagged. So just put @ and then their user name like I did with you. In the bag: Driver: Darkspeed X 9° UST Mamiya LIN-Q M40X Blue 7F4 Fairway: Apex UW 19° & 21° Project X HZRDUS Smoke RDX Black 5.5 Irons: JPX 923 HMP 5-PW UST Mamiya Recoil 95 F4 Wedges: T-22 Denim Copper 48°, 52° & 56° UST Mamiya Recoil 95 F4 Putter Sycamore 005 Wide Blade Bag: Fairway 14 stand bag Balls: Chrome Tour Cart: CaddyLite ONE Ver. 8 God Bless America, God save the King, God defend New Zealand and thank Christ for Australia! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaidJacket Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Hi Plano - I'm currently in San diego but may be moving ops back to Va. near my Dear Mom who's 86 and could use my help and companionship of course. We're going to be setting up a fitting ctr. in Ft. Worth, Texas and another one TBD. We will have a fitting module on the website that's going to be different. it's in the planning stages right now. Thanks for the mail. R That is very interesting to me Robin. Ft. Worth isn't exactly in my backyard (4 hour drive) but I'd certainly be more than willing to come see you and schedule a fitting when your FW facility gets up and running. I'm possibly in the market this spring for a Driver fitting. Keep us all informed. 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...
RobinArthur Posted November 25, 2017 Author Share Posted November 25, 2017 @RobinArthur is about all you can do to tag someone with this site. Another forum I'm on, when you @ someone, it'll change the colour of their name in the text and notify them that they were tagged. So just put @ and then their user name like I did with you. I'm just hitting "quote" that says "reply directly to this post...". So to make it a personal reply, I'd have to follow your tip right? I'll learn all this eventually....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinArthur Posted November 25, 2017 Author Share Posted November 25, 2017 That is very interesting to me Robin. Ft. Worth isn't exactly in my backyard (4 hour drive) but I'd certainly be more than willing to come see you and schedule a fitting when your FW facility gets up and running. I'm possibly in the market this spring for a Driver fitting. Keep us all informed. Hey PJ Will def. do and keep you informed. I could also help you via email immediately if you're interested. Besides the xcals of course, I have a data base of over 1200 shafts - both other shaft co's & OEMs - which I use to fit folks and am successful 98% of the time. So if interested, let me know and we'll rock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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