Very cool story.  Based on interviews that I've seen or read, he is a really nice guy that loves his job.

Depends on how old they are. 

If you play them a lot and practice frequently, then you have probably worn the bounce off of the bottom of them as well.  You might have bought an 12 degree bounce, but now it is an 8.  Also depends on the soil type.  If you…

Thank you very much for the response. 

Now I just have to decide what to buy.  I am not going to bend it myself.  I am going to have a shop bend it for me.  I am not that good to be able to bend it.

Thank you to all that responded and all the help.