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Part 2

I came up with the name RLM, which stands for Reactive Linear Motion, a phrase often used to define torque. A word that is often used by golfers and clubmakers, but a word that is rarely understood, and certainly a word that is not regulated in this sport. I wanted to somehow get back to common sense. I wanted to get shafts back to actually using the materials that we put into them. In this case, the material is graphite. I knew that the shaft industry, in fact he entire golf club industry is plagued by the fact that each and every single clubhead or shaft is in effect, hand made. Welding and finishing of clubheads and sanding or wrapping of shafts in the case of sheet wrapped or table rolled shafts. It came down to realizing that the more that the human being touches the product, the better chance it has of being out of spec.

After talking with the real designers at the factory about my feelings and ideas, we decided upon a shaft design that really, simply removes much of the human element from the process. The RLM Series shafts are made from what I am referring to as Long Fiber Technology. The shafts are filament wound, as I didn’t want there to be a spine in the shafts and that I am truly convinced that filament wound shafts are far superior in their overall performance to their table rolled cousins. While I am sure to get opinions that are not similar to mine, I truly feel they are better and more consistent.

Long Fiber Technology is simply what it states. The fibers that go into the creation of these shafts are simply handled or processed less than traditional or current shafts that you will find on the market. This was achieved by focusing not on the finished product, but on the mandrel that was used to wind the fibers around. Starting from the very beginning seemed right to me. Getting back to the beginning of this story, I felt that there are simply too many shafts being produced that are simply sanded to final spec.

The RLM Shafts , utilizing Long Fiber Technology are made to a constant taper from butt to tip. They require very little sanding to produce and the feel of a lively tip is very much favored by amateur golfers of all levels. In fact, the RLM Shafts that I have helped to create actually have approximately 95% of the fibers still intact. What this means is that the energy you deliver to the ball through that shaft is deployed through actual graphite fibers, instead of epoxy resins that you are paying for. The feel that you receive back from impact is also brought to you through the same full strand graphite fibers. It simply seemed to be common sense to me.

The RLM Series of shafts has a lively tip, while some might have a theory against that idea, my theory is that I would never choose a fishing rod that didn't have a more lively tip. Centrifugal force keeps everything straight and solid.

RLM shafts with Long Fiber Technology simply feel good. They simply produce a shot that is easier to get in the air, and the longer the ball is in the air, the further it should go. They are affordable, come with an unbelievable lifetime warranty against breakage and are made to accommodate the largest variety of golfer's individual swings. They are coming to help you to enjoy the game of golf a bit more, and at a price that will not break the bank. The RLM shafts are surely worth looking into, and I hope that you enjoy the product.


Mike