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  • DirtyGarry24
    Advanced Member
    • Nov 2016
    • 486

    #181
    Hey guys, I've had my original prototype in the shop for an overhaul to the window. I should be able to test it tonight.

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    • Wyzyguy
      Advanced Member
      • Nov 2015
      • 259

      #182
      DirtyGarry24 Hello... I am late to this dance. Is the a cad file or photo of a prototype I can see available.

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      • DirtyGarry24
        DirtyGarry24 commented
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        Hey Wyzyguy - I assume you are wanting to see the latest window? Nothing has changed other than that. I'll post that once I get the order placed. Really just wanting to get the prototype back and test the window so I can get the order placed. Guys have been very patient while I have worked thru some issues. I'll probably up the order so I'll have a few extras in the first batch if you decide to jump on board.
    • DirtyGarry24
      Advanced Member
      • Nov 2016
      • 486

      #183
      This is the original prototype. I've removed the vertical bars from the middle flash area. Those cause bad reads.

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      • DirtyGarry24
        Advanced Member
        • Nov 2016
        • 486

        #184
        Hey guys, just got done playing some TGC holes with my proto with the new window in it. Really good stuff. Feeling like my golf game again. I'll continue to test, but I'm confident at this point that this is the one.

        I know I'm not the only one that wears their golf game on their sleeves, but between shooting crappy scores in the last tourney and then realizing that my case was contributing, I was beaten.

        I've done a lot of research now and am certain that the LED flashers should have no coverage. Going against the old davray sketch was a bad idea. You live and learn.

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        • Kevin_C
          Advanced Member
          • Dec 2016
          • 289

          #185
          Originally posted by GarySatterwhite
          Hey guys, just got done playing some TGC holes with my proto with the new window in it. Really good stuff. Feeling like my golf game again. I'll continue to test, but I'm confident at this point that this is the one.

          I know I'm not the only one that wears their golf game on their sleeves, but between shooting crappy scores in the last tourney and then realizing that my case was contributing, I was beaten.

          I've done a lot of research now and am certain that the LED flashers should have no coverage. Going against the old davray sketch was a bad idea. You live and learn.




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          • Kevin_C
            Advanced Member
            • Dec 2016
            • 289

            #186
            Gary...How has that changed with regard to protection removing those vertical bars? Is the device more vulnerable now?


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            • DirtyGarry24
              DirtyGarry24 commented
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              ST lens still fully protected Kevin. Ball can't touch!
          • CintiGolfer
            Member
            • Feb 2016
            • 64

            #187
            I'm not sure what type of cage/net you have, but I have a side return net from the Net Return on my cage. This has helped catch hosel rockets before they hit the walls.

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            • DirtyGarry24
              DirtyGarry24 commented
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              I have the 7' x 5' Net Return. I traded the 8' x 6' (I think) for that one. The bigger one was just too hard to store when not in use as the room is not dedicated.

              My brother definitely could use the bigger net! I guess we'll just work on his swing a bit and have him hit foam balls for awhile. At six feet away he was hitting my sheet rock and it wasn't a shank! Wife not happy!
          • DirtyGarry24
            Advanced Member
            • Nov 2016
            • 486

            #188
            Starting the order tomorrow guys. This window is the one!

            Played 36 holes of golf this evening. Can now hit all shots and know what is coming. I have no doubts about sending this window and case out to people. Very pleased.

            It's a great feeling to be able to play "your" golf game again (good or bad). There are no doubts...

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            • 93civiccpe
              Junior Member
              • Dec 2016
              • 14

              #189
              Awesome news Gary! Can't wait to try the case out! Putting the extra time in testing and refining definitely was worthwhile.

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              • DirtyGarry24
                DirtyGarry24 commented
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                I couldn't agree more 93civic. I'm actually grateful to have had the issues. Knowing what I know now, I could have caused some real issues for people. At the very least, having that material in front of the flashers is playing with fire. Some people could have issues and some may not. The issues are subtle too so I'm glad I caught them. I'd hate to have cases out there causing people grief and them blaming it on their golf games when that isn't true.
            • Jason Barto
              Junior Member
              • Jan 2017
              • 19

              #190
              Count me in as someone who would like to purchase one of these if you're finally comfortable with the design. I just ordered my ST yesterday and hope to have it next week.

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              • DirtyGarry24
                DirtyGarry24 commented
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                Jump on board Jason! Cost and shipping on the thread. Order placed today.
            • DirtyGarry24
              Advanced Member
              • Nov 2016
              • 486

              #191
              $149 + shipping.

              New Shipping Charges via USPS

              US - $13.45
              Canada - $45.95
              UK - $66.50
              Netherlands - $66.50
              Australia - $75.95

              paypal.me/GarySatterwhite

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              • DirtyGarry24
                Advanced Member
                • Nov 2016
                • 486

                #192
                Just an update guys. I played a tourney round in TGC this evening and shot 70. My 3 tourney rounds last week were 81/80/80. The difference? Not having to fight the case giving bad reads. Ball flight back to normal (relative) and putts that are not all over the place. I made a few this round which is normal on the sim and in real life. Before it was a 3 degree miss to the left followed by a 3 degree miss to the right. Just not accurate.

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                • kejoal11
                  Junior Member
                  • Dec 2016
                  • 18

                  #193
                  So gary how do we place an order and how long is it going to take?


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                  • DirtyGarry24
                    DirtyGarry24 commented
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                    Order placement instructions are about 2 posts up and I'll get them to customers in 3 weeks from today.

                    Thank you for your interest.
                • kejoal11
                  Junior Member
                  • Dec 2016
                  • 18

                  #194
                  Do we just paypal u?


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                  • DirtyGarry24
                    DirtyGarry24 commented
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                    Sorry kejoal11 I should have been more specific. Yes. Send money to link below.

                    paypal.me/GarySatterwhite
                    Last edited by DirtyGarry24; 01-16-2017, 02:59 AM.
                • DirtyGarry24
                  Advanced Member
                  • Nov 2016
                  • 486

                  #195
                  You can see the proof on my findings about material in the flash area of the ST affecting reads on my latest tour shot recordings. It's all there guys and I encourage you to look.

                  Tournament of Champions (page 8) was the tourney when I was having all of the bad read trouble. This is proven easiest by looking at HA (direction) on putting. This tourney I had my old window with material in the flash area. I need to add that I always aim with my cursor and essentially hit a straight putt for every putt. A 3 degree miss right followed by a 3 degree miss left putt just isn't reasonable given this setup. Actually having witnessed it, it will drive you crazy. There are many occasions of this during that tourney. Awful.

                  Sony Open Hawaii (page 1) was last weeks tourney and I played both rounds with my new window. I've removed all material from the flash area. The window is still fully protective. Again, looking at HA (direction) on putting is the easiest way to compare. Over the 36 holes, there are no 3 degree misses in either direction. There are many zeroed out putts through the 36 holes. If I recall correctly, there are only 2 or 3 occasions where I missed 2 degrees in either direction. Also, they aren't back to back. That is acceptable. That is the type of human error that we all see when playing golf. That means the new window isn't affecting ST readings.
                  Last edited by DirtyGarry24; 01-17-2017, 03:04 PM.

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                  • doublebogey
                    doublebogey commented
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                    Maybe the holy grail for a protective shield is an armour like yours with enough distance/gap between the SkyTrak and the back of face of armour (to be able to absorb all shocks) but an opening in the lens area that can be covered by replaceable cut-out lexan cover - kinda like iPhone case with screen covers?

                  • DirtyGarry24
                    DirtyGarry24 commented
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                    You may be right doublebogey. I've really tried to stay away from the lexan as that complicates the manufacturing process. I don't know that I'd call it the holy grail, but I feel that people are going to be very happy with my case with this new window. It's 100% protective and doesn't cause bad reads. Also, the ST sits .100" inside the case and I feel that, coupled with the heavy mass, makes it as shock absorbent as it can be. The case weighs approx. 8 lbs.

                    My daughter toe shanked one into the face of the Armour yesterday and it would have been a death blow without the case. That is what I'm trying to accomplish and am very comfortable with that aspect.
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