Upload or insert images from URL. Deep cavities, wide soles and a relatively thick top line inspire confidence. THANKS, here is tp spec sheet for 1961 mt irons bottom line says double service. I've heard there is a book/catalog out there showing the clubs thru the years??? But we still have to do it well and do it right.. MyGolfSpy, Inc. All Rights Reserved. in Clubs, Grips, Shafts, Fitting, By Thanks for the input! However feature greater forgiveness (and a MUCH lower price tag) than their forged brothers. 541/2 Classic irons. None other than Jack Nicklaus. type of shot they were intended to hit - with no standard length, weight etc. 151/2. MacGregor did post club lengths in their catalogs - but only only "set starting" lengths for driver and 2 iron. I look forward to comparing the old MTs with the new ones if only for nostalgias sake. "https://www.linkedin.com/in/swingyard/", However, you absolutely cant think of golf clubs as investments. [/quote] I dont know what model mine were, but I was amazed to see the look of the new club is quite similar. [quote name='PKMillerJr' timestamp='1323699792' post='3927435'] Who would have known. Sign up for a new account in our community. Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. Done! Just past70 years,playing Mizuno MP 57 Irons with UST 660 F3 shafts. Since sets during this period did not include a pitching wedge, to my knowledge MacGregor "DS" wedge is short for either Dual Service or Double Service, for pitching and sand wedge. A mechanical driving machine called Iron Byron blasted shots with the top-of-the-line MacGregor Tourney as well as Hogan's preferred Titleist model. Are the lengths for Wilson and PowerBilt the same as Mac or different? just my .02 cents. [quote name='astamm8' timestamp='1323739872' post='3930691'] But - you could order what you wanted from almost all of the I think clubs may have been made back then for the We had Austie help with those as well. (nearly as soft as forged carbon) the MT offers similar feel and response to McGregor's handcrafted forged irons. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. this changed with the 9 iron - 9 iron, PW & SW same length, Millingtons footprint is small and for the revival to have legs, there has to be more to it than just the name and logo. He was a gentleman to work with and was first class in everything he did., Millingtons golf background is in retail and in golf course management. T 1-17, 2-20, 3-24, 4-28, 5-32, 6-36, 7-40, 8-44, 9-48, PW-52. I'd have guessed a change to 1/4" increments. astamm8: 163961. Norman left MacGregor, and shortly after MacGregor was sold one last time. I had no problem dropping balls onto the green from 125 yds out. CHARLEY PENNA, [quote name='freddiec' timestamp='1323891235' post='3939343'] Doing something with those names and creating golf clubs that someoneanyonewould actually care about is quite another. My confidence level soared just like the ball did of the 9 iron. Lengths were listed. I've also got a 'not so nice' set of Mac keyhole woods that I picked up cheap so maybe I will just hit those to get my fix. I tried to trade them in for some new irons in the mid 90s and the place I tried to trade them in with said no thanks for blades, Eventually sold the whole set, 2-P to a coworker for 50$ so he could have a spare set for visitors. Please give us a call at 612-216-4152 EXT 2 to connect instantly with one of our certified club fitters or schedule a 30 minute one-on-one appointment (Virtual Video Chat or scheduled Phone Call) at a time that is . A Last is a wooden foot shape used for shoe manufacturing, which oddly transitioned well into clubmaking. . I'm hoping Charley chimes in! Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, But - you could order what you wanted from almost all of the 11. . Specifications for MacGregor RPM Flow Weight System golf clubs? Thank you! . [/quote] The OS, obviously, will be the more forgiving of the two. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Fred, [quote name='freddiec' timestamp='1323882778' post='3938581'] Me too! [/quote] Had a set of Callaway X-16 Pro Series before wich I liked, but they dont compare.. LOVE THEM!!! ins.style.width = '100%'; I highly recommend these irons to the high and mid handicappers out there looking for a nice set of irons at a great price. We were clear that we wanted to respect and honor the 2023 MacGregor Golf BA1 1UA. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The reduced offset compared to most true game improvement clubs is really not a big deal after you learn how to stop slicing. Im very lucky to have a great relationship with Ian Woosnam, says Millington of the Welshman, former world No. "url": "https://swingyard.com/wp-content/uploads/Macgregor-Irons-by-Year.jpg" If you even half way care about improving these are clubs a high handicapper can keep as they evolve in ability. With a golf department store making MacGregor an exclusive store brand, the end was near. Nummer 6 - 2017; Nummer 5 - 2017; Nummer 4 - 2017; Nummer 3 - 2017; Nummer 2 - 2017 DICKS bought Golfsmiths remaining assets out of bankruptcy, and that bargain basement pickup netted DICKS all of Golfsmiths inventory along with house brands Lynx, MacGregor, Ram, Zebra and TearDrop. But then again, the original 1950 MT topline didnt, either. Performance. 43" (some 54. Made from 304 stainless steel. So when samples would come from the factories in Asia, hed react as any salesman would. I think clubs may have been made back then for the And marketplace mindshare is the hard part. And old clubs could be really brittle by now, esp in the necks. These clubs were made for me. NOW AVAILABLE: GolfWRX G/Fore Hats and Holderness & Bourne Polos! Get10% offat Global Golf with Code:SwingYard, Author: Ned Howard Retired PGA Teaching Professionalvar cid = '8101177642'; As was stated in the article Austie Rollinson has a serious resume in golf. window.ezoSTPixelAdd(slotId, 'adsensetype', 1); don't know if this existed in the old hickory club era. Irons - 5 iron 37" with 1/2" increments up and down the set. 2-19, 3-23, 4-27, 5-31, 6-35, 7-39, 8-43, 9-47, PW-51, SW-55. They got replaced but it wasn't the same, and not as if MacGregor will replace yours now. The new MacGregor MT86 irons are a throwback to the brands Golden Age. roadbikereview.com | You cannot paste images directly. [quote name='astamm8' timestamp='1323872376' post='3937731'] Matched them up with some Oil Hardened Tommy woods and a Ironmaster IMG putter. Do you have info on iron lofts? My previous best with other clubs was 82. I'd have guessed a change to 1/4" increments. I havent played a 4 iron in over a decade, wasteful to have to buy a club only to never use it. Re: I Hoping someone can help me out. I live the wing back look. As you can guess, the OS version features a slightly larger face, slightly more offset and slightly stronger lofts compared to the Pro. If you want new persimmon, Louisville Golf still makes them. { Im 64 and need some help. And they went in the bag straight away.. Search for: M455 V-Mass (Forged) Year 2004; Brand . FYI. Traditional lofts were: Just be real careful with old woods and newer balls. ins.style.height = container.attributes.ezah.value + 'px'; length norm became 1/2" longer than the PW & SW - but it did at some point, and still is today I believe. 3 wood - 16 degree - 42 1/2" [/quote] VIP Tour CB92 1992-95. I just could not make the adjustment to the Mizunos and decided I needed a replacement fast. Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. USE CODE LOVE5 AT CHECKOUT TO GET AN EXTRA 5% OFF! D-3 is a little heavier than I would have guessed. Sold as a whole set only, 4-PW. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. But when you look at it, you know the DNA of it. Per Kaplan, 1959 TA FC4000 SS1 irons"Fitted with . VIP Oversize CB95 1995-97. The same hands that made clubs for Norman and Nicklaus can make your clubs to your exact specs as well. 423/4. [quote name='robert horneman' timestamp='1323699412' post='3927411'] If the average club golfer went to his pro to order a set of SS2 irons 1-9 and 11, did he always individually select lofts? models 42 1/2") for the driver. Its a nod to the heritage, says Millington. I shouldnt have been surprised, I guess. High launch irons with a hot face and look really nice behind the ball. MacGregor 2014 Tourney 4-PW, GW Iron Set with Steel Shafts. Pat. TOMMY ARMOUR. But these margins I am talking about are very small. After careful reasearch via Golf Clubtest 2001 reviews, reviews on here and demos I decided to give the Macgregors a shot. Six years later, Golfsmith went under, taking MacGregor down with it. Interesting 1/2" all the way to the 9 and then no change. 423/4. I'd have guessed a change to 1/4" increments. container.style.maxHeight = container.style.minHeight + 'px'; When balata went away, those guys went in the closet---. have been a result of the swingweighting process when it started in the 1930s (in general). As a matter of fact, I still have in my bag (and play) the original sand wedge. 2-19, 3-23, 4-27, 5-31, 6-35, 7-39, 8-43, 9-47, PW-51, SW-55. Find out more about how we test. window.ezoSTPixelAdd(slotId, 'stat_source_id', 44); GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, Tuesday at 04:47 PM, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, February 20, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, February 13, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, February 6, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, January 31, By Here are our data-driven recommendations for 2022. DRIVER. I bought a set with graphite shafts (slow swing I have) off ebay - in fantastic condition. $249.99 - $289.99. container.style.maxWidth = container.style.minWidth + 'px'; have been a result of the swingweighting process when it started in the 1930s (in general). In 1910, MacGregor became a big player in clubmaking, while being the largest shoe last maker. [quote name='Bella Woods' timestamp='1323744388' post='3931159'] Yeah, I know. the badge side is similar to penick professional designed by tom wishon, those were very playable irons. Hopefully MacGregor will be a Phoenix out of the ashes and become a World Brand again. He also edits The Golf Club Secretary Newsletter, a highly regarded trade publication for golf club secretaries and managers, and has authored or co-authored three books and written for a number of national papers including The Telegraph and The Independent. Now, if the club has cracks, a loose insert, the wood is proud around the insert, loose whipping, or the finish is gone, I wouldn't hit it with any ball unless I didn't care about it. Tourney VIP V-FOIL (cavity) 2002-03. cleveland irons (several sets) titleist (several sets) mizuno, RAM. SPOON42. Early next year MacGregor will issue 1.000. The clubfitter for my replacement set said I should keep the MT irons for historic purposes. So who cares right? Why you can trust Golf Monthly var container = document.getElementById(slotId); That's wonderful thank you. Signing up is free, and you'll see fewer ads and can talk with fellow golf enthusiasts! When is the last time you felt confidence with a 3-iron in your hand? I bought these in 2001, & have not been interested in any other irons. Theres an internal co-forged tungsten weighting system to push the CG low and deep for a higher launch. Now defunct Golfsmith purchased MacGregor for less than $2 million. Are the lengths for Wilson and PowerBilt the same as Mac or different? Wilon specs were: Since sets during this period did not include a pitching wedge, to my knowledge MacGregor "DS" wedge is short for either Dual Service or Double Service, for pitching and sand wedge. We started work on this project with one of those beauties in our hands. The M75s were made mid 1950s and again in the early 80s. Introducing our Wizard Full Hybrid Iron Set. These aren't the Colokroms although I have recently bought a set of Tommy Armour 945 Colokroms. MacGregor Golf has a long storied history, filled with major victories (59), and had the greatest golfers to ever play the game using their clubs. The driver in my sig is persimmon; the fairways are laminated maple. container.appendChild(ins); Ideally Mid 50s to early 60s. Nice to see MacGregor making a comeback. CHARLEY PENNA. "@type": "ImageObject", [/quote] I got a teriffic deal on the set thru wholesalegolfequipment.com Well I was absolutely happy with with this choice! Are you in the market for a new driver? The most anyone was offering was $165. MacGregor VIP Tourney V-Foil 1025CM Irons 3-PW Heads 95.00 10.00 postage or Best Offer MacGregor Golf Ladies 3 Iron 'MC400 Sole Balance' Graphite Shaft R/H Low Use VGC 14.00 0 bids 5.00 postage 5d 23h or Best Offer Macgregor Master - Jimmy Demaret 2 iron c1950s - RH 20.00 0 bids Free postage 1h 59m or Best Offer "https://www.facebook.com/swingyard/", in Balls, Carts/Bags, Apparel, Gear, Etc. ins.dataset.adChannel = cid; Wilon specs were: Charley, Interesting 1/2" all the way to the 9 and then no change. "@type": "Article", I will have to check my info but I assumed that DS was dirt and sand. goldwin avdp The bag is made of the same high-quality nylon as other MacGregor sets. I am not sure when the 9 iron MacGregor: I loved those clubs but I sold them due to peer pressure and Ive struggled with different irons ever since. I'm hoping Charley chimes in! Yes - 9 iron, PW and SW were all 35" at one point - and not just MacGregor. Rollinson spent 15 years as chief designer for Odyssey, with innovations such as White Hot, Stroke Lab, Triple Track and the iconic 2-Ball to his credit. 14. Mr. Penna, To do that, Millington needed high-level help. Many ownership changes, sketchy management decisions, overproduction, and the eventual sale to become a house brand to a golf department store all contributed to the demise of this once behemoth golf brand. You can find them for $299 or less. ins.style.minWidth = container.attributes.ezaw.value + 'px'; Started 44 minutes ago, Please put and questions or comments here, Please put any questions or comments here, Please put any questions of comments here. But, I'm not sure when it changes from 1/2" increments. Youve got to do something good with it.. 1960: Tommy Armour SS1: However, it is a bit larger, more offset, and with a thicker sole than traditional irons, but it's barely noticeable. Might be worth testing them out. Jeremy Ellwood has worked in the golf industry since 1993 and for Golf Monthly since 2002 when he started out as equipment editor. Its high-tensile strength means it can be made very thin while staying highly flexible. Because its old driver tech? 2 wood - 13 degree - 42 3/4" MacGregor Ratings & Specs Head Ratings by Maltby Experts at The GolfWorks View All | View By Brand. Oversize clubs feel a bit more muted, don't make as sweet of a sound, and (psycologically at least) make me feel slightly less able to control my shots, especially with the short irons. IRONS Yes - 9 iron, PW and SW were all 35" at one point - and not just MacGregor. etc etc. lo.observe(document.getElementById(slotId + '-asloaded'), { attributes: true }); .box-3-multi-194{border:none !important;display:block !important;float:none !important;line-height:0px;margin-bottom:7px !important;margin-left:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-top:7px !important;max-width:100% !important;min-height:50px;padding:0;text-align:center !important;}. This wide sole ensures a. Back to Irons Specifications | Back to Main Page. JUST AS TODAY A PING The only problem I would see is where could I get fitted for them. $45.00 $28.88 shipping or Best Offer SPONSORED Lady MacGregor Vintage Golf club set Irons 3-9 + PW & 1,3,5 Woods $225.00 Was: $250.00 $36.40 shipping or Best Offer SPONSORED Set 3 Vintage Hickory Macgregor SPADE BLACK MASHIE Jigger LH Golf Clubs Irons $224.99 Was: $249.99 Free shipping please unsderstand that macgregor was more refined than any other manufacturer at the time. Then I showed him the OS set and he said, I want to try that. You are correct on the lengths. I thought at first the line about soft cast stainless was pure marketing. 1960: Tommy Armour SS1: My father talked my wife into buying me a set of Tourney blades forged in 1963. I have NEVER seen MacGregor publish specs on their irons during the early years. "name": "Swing Yard", We were clear that we wanted to respect and honor the. M86 irons were my first clubs. Then I got back to installing the rest of the set. TECH SPECS - Low and backwards center of gravity to punch the ball airborne. var ins = document.createElement('ins'); PK- Of course, Charley would be an authority on the abbreviation. Wasn't there a standard that was common and it was more of a special order to get away from that? Find out more about how we test. I would love to know how they perform. Lately I've been watching a lot of MrShortGame, but I also like Rick Shiels quite a bit. Demo''d dozens of others. SPECS FOR. container.style.maxHeight = container.style.minHeight + 'px'; I haven't either, but if it isn't right on the money it's probably very close.
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