Kekoa's Journey has ended.

[rbhan12]

[quote name='kekoa' timestamp='1407517643' post='9888755']
Low COG DB's. These are in the raw state and waiting for finishing.
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Looks awesome Kekoa! Love the simple, clean look. I'm seeing five irons, what's the setup?

[kekoa]

[quote name='rbhan12' timestamp='1407517975' post='9888795']
[quote name='kekoa' timestamp='1407517643' post='9888755']
Low COG DB's. These are in the raw state and waiting for finishing.
[/quote]

Looks awesome Kekoa! Love the simple, clean look. I'm seeing five irons, what's the setup?
[/quote]

thanks. Going 3-4 AR-1's. Going with 3 wedges as well. Final set. EVER!!!!

[gambit]

[quote name='kekoa' timestamp='1407517643' post='9888755']
Low COG DB's. These are in the raw state and waiting for finishing.

[attachment=2364729:db.jpg]
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I can't believe you didn't send these to me first...you cut me...you cut me deep.

[rbhan12]

[quote name='kekoa' timestamp='1407518127' post='9888827']
thanks. Going 3-4 AR-1's. Going with 3 wedges as well. Final set. EVER!!!!
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Until you put another brown spot in the center, that is.

[Golfingfanatic]

Loving the diamondbacks. Very classy

[rebby]

Sweet set! Throw some black-ox on there and you should be good to go.

[rymail00]

Wow kekoa those came out great!

Is it completely hand ground, or are they CNC milled just a little to get the diamond with perfectly straight edges (I'm 99.99% it's all hand ground! it's just amazing that they are so straight and unison).

Does Scratch have a black plated finish? I have a couple Adams sets. 1) is the A4 Tour with what I believe they called black PVD which is a matte black finish kinda like a black ox type of black, and has just started to chip ever so slightly on the leading edge on just a few heads over 3-4 years. 2) my A12 Pro that have like a 1018 type of finish but darker but a shiny type of finish, but wears a lot faster than A4 PVD (I don't know why I'm explaining this to you your on this site plenty, I'm pretty sure you what they look like lol). I so wanted a black finish on my TD set I got from them a few years back but was scared of the back ox and antique finish wearing extremely quick (antique finish was so cool too). Is the satin chrome in the pic the finish your getting, or something else. Definitely a super clean looking set you have. I might of missed it but what shafts, grips, ferrules, and paint fill you going with?

Regardless they look great! Thanks for keeping us updated.

Ryan

[kekoa]

[quote name='rymail00' timestamp='1407559708' post='9893425']
Wow kekoa those came out great!

Is it completely hand ground, or are they CNC milled just a little to get the diamond with perfectly straight edges (I'm 99.99% it's all hand ground! it's just amazing that they are so straight and unison).

Does Scratch have a black plated finish? I have a couple Adams sets. 1) is the A4 Tour with what I believe they called black PVD which is a matte black finish kinda like a black ox type of black, and has just started to chip ever so slightly on the leading edge on just a few heads over 3-4 years. 2) my A12 Pro that have like a 1018 type of finish but darker but a shiny type of finish, but wears a lot faster than A4 PVD (I don't know why I'm explaining this to you your on this site plenty, I'm pretty sure you what they look like lol). I so wanted a black finish on my TD set I got from them a few years back but was scared of the back ox and antique finish wearing extremely quick (antique finish was so cool too). Is the satin chrome in the pic the finish your getting, or something else. Definitely a super clean looking set you have. I might of missed it but what shafts, grips, ferrules, and paint fill you going with?

Regardless they look great! Thanks for keeping us updated.

Ryan
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Hey ryan

Thanks for the comments. Im 99.99 % sure don worked these by hand.

The shot you see is just off the wheel. You guys must be reading my mind with all the black finish talk. I think you will really like what i have up my sleeve. Shafts will be usa themed dg s400's, mint paint, and no 1 grips of course. Patrick said he hasnt done a set like this yet. Good or bad lol.

Hopefully ill have everything in my hands soon.

[rymail00]

That's what I was thinking too. I'm pretty sure I read somewhere Ari said it's all done hand, which is crazy.

Sounds like their gonna look pretty damn cool. Does the diamond shape produce lower/flatter flight with the weight being generally higher than a muscle back due to having its thicker portion wing lower on the backside on a traditional muscle back?

Have you checked on a smoked satin finish like the 1018's? I was lucky enough to get in on the only batch irons made with that finish, I think there was 3 sets done in it. They looked good being the same finish as my wedges, they looked the same from address which made a nice transition from irons to wedges.

[SadTrombone]

[quote name='kekoa' timestamp='1407518127' post='9888827']
[quote name='rbhan12' timestamp='1407517975' post='9888795']
[quote name='kekoa' timestamp='1407517643' post='9888755']
Low COG DB's. These are in the raw state and waiting for finishing.
[/quote]

Looks awesome Kekoa! Love the simple, clean look. I'm seeing five irons, what's the setup?
[/quote]

thanks. Going 3-4 AR-1's. Going with 3 wedges as well. Final set. EVER!!!!
[/quote]

Yeah right. That's what I said when I received my set of scratch irons.

...I think I'll be placing my next order around Christmas.

Those are beautiful. Don and Jeff and the rest of the guys at Scratch really do wonderful work.

[TinkerGolfMan]

Looks great!

[Beastmode Broker]

those look great man
all black finish ? how you think these will wear over time?

[kekoa]

[quote name='enis750' timestamp='1407764890' post='9908183']
those look great man
all black finish ? how you think these will wear over time?
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Thanks!

It will be hard to say. Ive done a lot of research and the finish im going with is supposed to be quite durable. Will still probably need refinishing every year or so . You can see even my satin chrome irons are pretty well beat. Fwiw i only play with the double muscle flatbacks. The other set is just for practice.

[rymail00]

[quote name='kekoa' timestamp='1407775769' post='9909665']
[quote name='enis750' timestamp='1407764890' post='9908183']
those look great man
all black finish ? how you think these will wear over time?
[/quote]

Thanks!

It will be hard to say. Ive done a lot of research and the finish im going with is supposed to be quite durable. Will still probably need refinishing every year or so . You can see even my satin chrome irons are pretty well beat. Fwiw i only play with the double muscle flatbacks. The other set is just for practice.
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Just curious what black finish, black ox or some kind of PVD type finish?

[rymail00]

Bump.

Any updates?

[kekoa]

[quote name='rymail00' timestamp='1408336254' post='9955175']
Bump.

Any updates?
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Nothing yet. 8 week mark has gone and passed. Hopefully just a couple more weeks

[Davethegolfer]

What's happening? I can't stand the wait, must be terrible for you. Looking forward to seeing the finished product. Hope they work ou well for you

[kekoa]

[quote name='Davethegolfer' timestamp='1409660675' post='10048915']
What's happening? I can't stand the wait, must be terrible for you. Looking forward to seeing the finished product. Hope they work ou well for you
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LOL. Terribe is an understatement. At this point, I try hard to not think about them. Hopefully any day now.....

[kekoa]

Irons are done with finishing. Holy sh*t do they look unreal. Fingers crossed to have them in hand next week.

[Davethegolfer]

Tease

[rebby]

[quote name='kekoa' timestamp='1409898108' post='10068503']
Irons are done with finishing. Holy sh*t do they look unreal. Fingers crossed to have them in hand next week.
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Pics or it didn't happen...

[Beastmode Broker]

so. much. waiting

[horty1388]

[quote name='kekoa' timestamp='1409898108' post='10068503']
Irons are done with finishing. Holy sh*t do they look unreal. Fingers crossed to have them in hand next week.
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Toot your own horn much?!

[tembolo1284]

Your clubs arouse me sir. Beautiful stuff.

[Laznasty]

[quote name='kekoa' timestamp='1409898108' post='10068503']
Irons are done with finishing. Holy sh*t do they look unreal. Fingers crossed to have them in hand next week.
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hell... they looked great unfinished in that first picture you threw up here, I can't wait to see the finished product!

[rymail00]

[quote name='kekoa' timestamp='1409898108' post='10068503']
Irons are done with finishing. Holy sh*t do they look unreal. Fingers crossed to have them in hand next week.
[/quote]

Nice!

I think you mentioned they were getting black finish... Did you end up with a plated finish?

[wolfpack]

I couldn't imagine owning irons that looked that nice. Congrats.

[gambit]

How long has it been now. It's almost Halloween.

[kekoa]

[quote name='gambit' timestamp='1410408184' post='10099431']
How long has it been now. It's almost Halloween.
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Lol over 12 weeks now, but at least they shipped

[horty1388]

[quote name='kekoa' timestamp='1410415535' post='10099677']
[quote name='gambit' timestamp='1410408184' post='10099431']
How long has it been now. It's almost Halloween.
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Lol over 12 weeks now, but at least they shipped
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They're coming across the country by horse.