For more information, visit the MacGregor website. Interesting 1/2" all the way to the 9 and then no change. Ideally Mid 50s to early 60s. I have studied and still use as a reference the Jim Kaplan MacGregor and Wilson golf history catalogs. Done! Wasn't there a standard that was common and it was more of a special order to get away from that? Jezz can be contacted via Twitter - @JezzEllwoodGolf, Driver: Ping G425 LST 10.5 (draw setting), Mitsubishi Tensei AV Orange 55 S shaft, 3 wood: Ping G425 Max 15 (set to flat +1), Mitsubishi Tensei AV Orange 65 S shaft, Hybrid: Ping G425 17, Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro Orange 80 S shaft, Irons 3-PW: Ping i525, True Temper Dynamic Gold 105 R300 shafts, Wedges: Ping Glide 4.0 50 and 54, 12 bounce, True Temper Dynamic Gold 105 R300 shafts, Putter: Ping Fetch 2021 model, 33in shaft (set flat 2), Ball: Varies but mostly now TaylorMade Tour Response, Akshay Bhatia found the edge of the water twice during the third round at PGA National - and took drastic action each time, Tunshill Golf Club in the north-west of England has had two of its greens damaged by off-road bikers, The 47-year-old has explained the abuse he received after moving to LIV Golf led to a period of overeating. They got passed down to me, then to my brothers (one of whom lost the 9 iron). JYB, May 9, 2008 The clubs are just beautiful. The Titleist DT Solo and the Wilson Staff Duo work quite well with wooden clubs, if the club is in decent playable condition. Dayton Ohio sure does have history and not only with MacGregor. ins.dataset.adChannel = cid; According to the laws of physics, the Big Berthas are easier to hit, but due to the mental impact looking down at those huge oversized club heads had on me, I was unable to hit them nearly as well as my standard size MacGregor MT tours. Sold as a whole set only, 4-PW. 163961. [quote name='astamm8' timestamp='1323739872' post='3930691'] As you can guess, the OS version features a slightly larger face, slightly more offset and slightly stronger lofts compared to the Pro. I believe they are late 50's clubs. [/quote] The driver is 460cc and the putter is a slightly different take on the winged style, but still a forgiving mallet as with the other sets. I don't hit range rocks or Pinnacles with mine, but have hit the Bridgestone B330 RXS (supposedly designed for slower swing speeds). Are the lengths for Wilson and PowerBilt the same as Mac or different? Almost , Arccos Gen3+ Sensors Improved Shot Tracking, We Tried It: Inesis High MOI Putter Review. 1955: M85T 38.5" (assuming this means 2 iron, M89 39" -- All "MT" Tourney irons priced @ $129.50 for set of 9 (2-9 & SI), Catalog does not list lengths of individual irons for 1955. [/quote] Jack Nicklaus broke a lot of face inserts and his primary driver used through about '86 was repaired many times, and this using balata. The reduced offset compared to most true game improvement clubs is really not a big deal after you learn how to stop slicing. The rest of the offering features packaged sets and intro-level clubs at very modest prices, something Millington says is important for the industry. MacGregor Park in Dayton built to allow golf club tryouts in 1920s, Hidden golf course once home to golf club manufacturing giant. To do that, Millington needed high-level help. Interesting 1/2" all the way to the 9 and then no change. Irons - 5 iron 37" with 1/2" increments up and down the set. Which shows you what it really costs to make clubs. If you want new persimmon, Louisville Golf still makes them. 1-17, 2-20, 3-24, 4-28, 5-32, 6-36, 7-40, 8-44, 9-48, PW-52. MacGregor jettisoned MacTec, revived the MT irons and intended to resurrect the VIP line in '09. var lo = new MutationObserver(window.ezaslEvent); ins.className = 'adsbygoogle ezasloaded'; Swing Yard is a participant in the Amazon.com Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com, amazon.ca, amazon.co.uk and any other websites that may be affiliated with Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. . 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? I think clubs may have been made back then for the container.style.maxHeight = container.style.minHeight + 'px'; with T. T. Tourney shafts. 70 now and I always look at Wilson offerings and game their D9 hybrids but unfortunately have no fond memories of MacGregor. Are you in the market for a new driver? The information you continue to provide us here as well as other sections of the forum are invalueable and very much appreciated. But they don''t look or feel clunky because of the attractive design. Copyright 2023. JNP Forged in USA 1990-92. 3 piece special on Amazon. V-Foil 350cc Optimal Launch. [quote name='astamm8' timestamp='1323872376' post='3937731'] var ins = document.createElement('ins'); Find out more about how we test. I was looking for more than a good club, I was looking for chemistry. Do you have info on iron lofts? SN# 5B094R, You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. The Ram looks more traditional blade like. YOU COULD ORDER LOFTS WITH SPECIAL ORDER. After all, Rollinson holds more than 300 golf club patents and his designs are responsible for more than $5 billion in club sales. This article on the new MaGregor MT86 irons needs to start with a mea culpa. The leading website from the world's oldest golf magazine, we're the go-to destination for amateur . DS stood for Dirt & Sand. I believe that the first VIP's come on to the marketwas in about 1968 after Jack Nicklaus was signed by MacGregor and had a few wins under his belt. 1-17* (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); I did see an option for heads only, for those that wish to have their local shop build with a shaft of your choosing. Macgregor dumped these clubs after a short couple years. tommy armour 845 After looking at the reviews, mostly of which are for the Tungsten model, I felt I had to stand up and defend my choice of clubs. Theres an internal co-forged tungsten weighting system to push the CG low and deep for a higher launch. Awesome! Here are our data-driven recommendations for 2022. I first met Rollinson on the driving range at Pinehurst just over a year ago. Pretty much like any other line of clubs, I would definitely try them. Last years Stealth driver sold for $550. Mr. Penna, Yeah, I know. I dont know what model mine were, but I was amazed to see the look of the new club is quite similar. Go with a club that fulfills your desires on every level. Perhaps they have a better business plan by not coming out with a true players blade and instead more of a game improvement type iron. Back to Irons Specifications | Back to Main Page. MacGregor Ratings & Specs Head Ratings by Maltby Experts at The GolfWorks View All | View By Brand. Its easy to say no to that question. Working at a golf coursewhat is your experience? August 13, 2014 in Clubs, Grips, Shafts, Fitting. Too bad that many out there that play with their ego will call them junk but I cant see paying the higher price for basically the same club. Moisture is a greater enemy than golf balls. 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. 43. RRP: 525. I bet Charley has info/experience on this subject. in Golf Talk, Copyright 2004-2023 The Sand Trap .com The M75s were made mid 1950s and again in the early 80s. . Performance. ins.id = slotId + '-asloaded'; [/quote]. His knowledge and experience were fantastic, says Millington. None other than Jack Nicklaus. Great job MacGregor for such a quality product. MacGregor Ratings & Specs Head Ratings by Maltby Experts at The GolfWorks View All | View By Brand. I also busted 2 PGA Tommy Armour fairway woods back in the 70's by hitting them a little in the heels. peace. Cant wait to hit them! I dont recall the big box stores carrying McGregors and certainly not going to do it at Dicks or online. Powerbilt used 10 or PW depending on what year it was. If anyone knows why this was I would be interested. var pid = 'ca-pub-2529619449246358'; Is there a source for the codes to determine what year and other info? Lofts. About the only difference was the M75's probably came original with T. T. V Chrome shafts and the M85's. Long approaches ending up chunked twenty yards? Have One to Sell? Golf Monthly. Wow! If you have thought about dumping the plumbers pipe clubs and moving into blades these are a great way to test the waters. [quote name='astamm8' timestamp='1323797389' post='3933387'] RAM FX o-size, Ping Eye2, Hogan Apex. I mean, if you strip away the history, the heritage and the memories, its just an old logo on a club thatll soon get lost in the crowd, right? I'd have guessed a change to 1/4" increments. DRIVER. Here are the specs: 1 "We don't stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game." Posted I use this website to research iron characteristics: http://ralphmaltby.com/mpf/macgregor/ M685 #6 Year 2006 Brand MacGregor Head Weight 255g "C" Dimension 1.150 Basic VCOG 0.894 Moment of Inertia (MOI) 13.4102 Jack Nicklaus, with MacGregor in his bag, went on to win, and win A LOT. I bet Charley has info/experience on this subject. Hope this helps some. Wasn't there a standard that was common and it was more of a special order to get away from that? Would reccomend these irons to anyone who is serious about golf and their equipment. Rogue ST HL Triple Diamond T Fairway wood, Epic Speed Triple Diamond T 3+, Apex Single Diamond Driving Iron 22*, 38" 2 Ball Ten. { I live the wing back look. great look and feel, feedback was perfecti will miss Macgregor!! Its a high-tech club thats as good as anything out there. cleveland irons (several sets) titleist (several sets) mizuno, RAM. Both irons are hollow-bodied with a proprietary polymer filling for sound and feel. Driver: EXS10.5, weights neutral ||FWs:Rogue4W + 7WHybrid: Big Bertha OS4H at 22 ||Irons: Mavrik MAX 5i-PWWedges: MD3:48,54MD4:58|| Putter:Inertial NM SL-583F, 34"Ball: QStar Tour - Divide ||Bag: Three 5 stand bag. 1955: M85T 38.5" (assuming this means 2 iron, M89 39" -- All "MT" Tourney irons priced @ $129.50 for set of 9 (2-9 & SI), Catalog does not list lengths of individual irons for 1955. I have many fond memories of those irons. don't know if this existed in the old hickory club era. And only offering a 4-PW set is not a winner for me. So when samples would come from the factories in Asia, hed react as any salesman would. 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. Tourney Forged PMB 2000-01. With a golf department store making MacGregor an exclusive store brand, the end was near. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------. W: macgregorgolf.com. CHARLEY PENNA, [quote name='freddiec' timestamp='1323891235' post='3939343'] Your link has been automatically embedded. 1-17* I probably own 18 sets of these vintage beauties. CHARLEY PENNA. SOLD. CLEEK 41 1/2 The new MacGregor MT86 irons are a throwback to the brands Golden Age. 4 Wood couldn't find my M75 4 Wood, My M85 Orig 4 wood is 41.5 inches long. When I decided to buy a set, I wanted to find an iron set that I could develop a relationship with, make a commitment to, so that my golf life would flourish. [/quote] You cant have everything, I guess. Hopefully MacGregor will be a Phoenix out of the ashes and become a World Brand again. In the Getting into Pure Grips thread. Learn how your comment data is processed. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Odyssey White Hot Pro Putter Grip Standard Pistol Rubber Golf Grip Select Color at the best online prices at eBay! Pro Only Crown Cord grips. "@context": "http://schema.org/", Classic irons. . Just about everything there looked pretty good. They both are hollow body but blade style irons. "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjT3UiJflw60ZD31-6yC4mA", MacGregor. Needless to say I am thoroughly pleased with my MT''''s. Welcome to TST! Then I showed him the OS set and he said, I want to try that. MacGregor 2014 Tourney 4-PW, GW Iron Set with Steel Shafts. Going to take them out today. [quote name='Bella Woods' timestamp='1323744388' post='3931159'] PGA Tour Pro Strips Down Twice For Shots At Honda Classic, Golf Course Hit By Worst Act Of Vandalism The Club Has Seen In Its 122 Years, Ian Poulter Admits To Unhealthy Eating Habits After 'Ridiculous Abuse', These 2022 Golf Products Are About To Be ReplacedGrab A Bargain, Sergio Garcia Opens Up On 'Very Sad' McIlroy Fallout, I Tracked Every Shot Of Tiger Woods' Warm-Up, Rick Shiels' Ultimate 30 Minute Range Session, Fall in love this February with a Golf Monthly subscription. The standard grips are great although I''ve replaced w/ cord grips. And from 1992 until 2020, he earned a reputation as one of the industrys most influential club designers at Callaway. Both the Pro and the OS will run $899.99 for a seven-piece set (4-PW) in steel and $999.99 in graphite.

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