If you have questions about this era ofg, Just buffed up, lengthened a half inch and regripped a set of MT Tourney. The set of grips cost $156, plus a 1time cost of $10 for the compressor attachment. I can't think of many others that have the knowledge and experience as you and willing to share it. ins.style.minWidth = container.attributes.ezaw.value + 'px'; Not sure, but I couldn't find a threadaddressing vintage (40s,50s,60s,70s) Macgregor clubs. "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjT3UiJflw60ZD31-6yC4mA", Get10% offat Global Golf with Code:SwingYard, Author: Ned Howard Retired PGA Teaching Professionalvar cid = '8101177642'; THANKS, here is tp spec sheet for 1961 mt irons bottom line says double service. "logo": { V-FOIL 410cc HIGH L. V-Foil Eye-O-Matic. Performance. Just be real careful with old woods and newer balls. Year 1998; Brand MacGregor; Head Weight 251 "C" Dimension 0.986; Basic VCOG . Today, hes the Senior Director of Putter R&D at Acushnet/Titleist. This larger headed member of the MT series is an impressive addition to the fantastic Pro-M and Pro-C sets we tested in the May edition of Golf Monthly. Shaft and grips are all original. $249.99 - $289.99. BA1 1UA. Cant wait to hit them! I highly recommend these irons to the high and mid handicappers out there looking for a nice set of irons at a great price. I can't wait to see NUTIN. These clubs were made for me. The undercut cavity lowers the weight and moves the centre of gravity forward to help control the ball and a slight offset and wide sole help provide forgiveness. [/quote] Millingtons footprint is small and for the revival to have legs, there has to be more to it than just the name and logo. var ins = document.createElement('ins'); However, it is a bit larger, more offset, and with a thicker sole than traditional irons, but it's barely noticeable. "https://www.instagram.com/_swingyard_/", 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 Both the Pro and the OS will run $899.99 for a seven-piece set (4-PW) in steel and $999.99 in graphite. For all intents and purposes, those four brands were indeed dead parrots. 1-17* Notes: Length noted is for steel shafts. only "set starting" lengths for driver and 2 iron. Not sure on SW but I think it was 58. Austie Rollinson has a serious resume in golf. [quote name='astamm8' timestamp='1323872376' post='3937731'] Designed for low to mid handicappers the MT irons combine a forged face which is welded to the sole and body. Upload or insert images from URL. V-Foil 350cc Optimal Launch. Just took a look at the website, Id be hesitant to buy these for a couple of reasons: 1.) If you have thought about dumping the plumbers pipe clubs and moving into blades these are a great way to test the waters. 3 wood - 16 degree - 42 1/2" I shouldnt have been surprised, I guess. Tommy Armour 855 Silverscots, Mizuno T Zoid Sures. Good news is the 55+ folks have lots of $$ to spend on sticks! Ideally Mid 50s to early 60s. He also ran Callaways Design Studio and was responsible for iterations of the Great Big Bertha, the X-16 and X-18 irons, the Steelhead woods and irons and several Callaway-era Ben Hogan forgings. Is there a source for the codes to determine what year and other info? Ideally Mid 50s to early 60s. The Ram looks more traditional blade like. The hardest part was getting the old tape off. I think clubs may have been made back then for the If you have questions about this era ofgolf,Imay be able to help get some answers. Powerbilt specs were: He ditched the cheap MacTec line, and brought back premium lines like MT and VIP. Ping Irons by year list is in this article. same length. I bring em with the old blades and hit the blades mostly. V-Foil Eye-O-Matic M42. Probably late 50s Driver: Titleist 910 D-3; 9.5* Diamana Kai'li3-Wood: Titleist 910F; 15* Diamana Kai'liHybrids: Titleist 910H 19* and 21* Diamana Kai'liIrons: Titleist 695cb 5-PwWedges: Scratch 51-11 TNC grind, Vokey SM-5's; 56-14 F grind and60-11 K grindPutter: Scotty CameronKombi SBall: ProV1. The reduced offset compared to most true game improvement clubs is really not a big deal after you learn how to stop slicing. I saw these along with the new Rams at the PGA show. Missing greens and losing distance? When balata went away, those guys went in the closet---. Charley, "@type": "Organization", Retro may be cool but performance is what countsas does marketplace mindshare. And, I'd also like to get the lofts. I still do not understand why MacGregor went from 9 to DS to 11 and never had anything called a 10. 43" (some models 42 1/2") for the driver. Lazer range finder, gloves and a doz balls. 381/2. Have One to Sell? In the Propels and MacGregor Tourney shafts the 1 plays like a modern x stiff IMO. +1. Wasn't there a standard that was common and it was more of a special order to get away from that? 2 IRON. I am not sure when the 9 iron Charley, Im not against the company and I hope the clubs perform well but my senses tell me that its going to be a massive challenge getting this company very far off the ground. ins.style.display = 'block'; MacGregor. Its high-tensile strength means it can be made very thin while staying highly flexible. SPOON42. How is it that the manufacturer with the second most major victories has zero presence in todays golf world? Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. JYB, May 9, 2008 Ds stood for. Lie. You are correct on the lengths. [/quote] I realize that you don't have to take the old tape off, but the new grips go on much easier without the old tape. Last years Stealth driver sold for $550. I have a few sets on M85's. Good clean contact obviously resulted in arrow straight ball flight, high trejectory with short irons, more boring trejectory with long irons nothing funny at all no surprises whatsoever. High launch irons with a hot face and look really nice behind the ball. 14. I was without irons for a few weeks while awaiting the arrival of my new Mizunos. hogan radial blades. No 10 iron listed. Sign up for a new account in our community. I haven't noticed the inserts getting nicked or dented, but I think you're right it's not worth messing up a nice piece of wood. Thats when Simon Millington entered the picture. I showed them to him last summer and he said, Send me a set, send me a set. So I did and hes telling me hes hitting them 10 to 12 yards farther than what he had been playing. Tourney Forged PCB 1998-99. 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. CHARLEY PENNA, [quote name='freddiec' timestamp='1323891235' post='3939343'] The standard shaft is the KBS Tour in steel and the UST Recoil 660/680 in graphite. I have furtunatley found a sweet set of replacement irons. Why you can trust Golf Monthly [quote name='PKMillerJr' timestamp='1323836999' post='3936647'] One of my golf buddys had a set he bought used that he raved about(and kicked my butt with).I always loved their classic look. (C) Copyright 1996-2018. in Clubs, Grips, Shafts, Fitting, By Powerbilt used 10 or PW depending on what year it was. AT2W FOR 1961 but for $150 bucks its worth a try. Bottom line, if a higher price tag makes you feel more confident about your clubs, buy them, you will play better! [/quote] thr pencil notes are tp's Only two months after ordering, I began a tear with these clubs, breaking 5 course scoring records in one summer! I''''ve shot in the 70''''s 4 times this year. Go with a club that fulfills your desires on every level. TG Rating. It was wonderful! In the Getting into Pure Grips thread. Tourney Tour. Beats me how they can sell a titanium adjustable driver for $149 when all the other OEMs seem to have to charge $500-$600 for almost the same thing. The price is about half of Cleveland and Cobra. 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. Nothing against the Mizunos but I could do absolutely nothign with them and my game was in a total slump for half of the summer. Dicks Sporting Goods purchased the Golfsmith assets, and has not released any products to date with the MacGregor name on it. i snapped some shafts (my fault, hitting off mats)macgregor sent me a replacment club VERY quickly. 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? Oversize heads made stainless steel. var slotId = 'div-gpt-ad-swingyard_com-box-3-0'; The head still needs to be manufactured and they all have graphite shafts, granted the shaft in the $600 club is probably more expensive, but not $450 worth of expensive. "@type": "ImageObject", TOMMY ARMOUR. Charley, 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. NOW AVAILABLE: GolfWRX G/Fore Hats and Holderness & Bourne Polos! The MT Mid-size irons come fitted as standard with a quality FEMCO Multi-Taper steel shaft and comes in A, R and S flex options. This purchase was mostly made because the owners and operators of Wickes were big time golf fans. I dont see ever parting with them. We had Austie help with those as well. My father-in-law gave me a set of MTs he struggled with for 4 years, I struggled with them for a few years. ins.id = slotId + '-asloaded'; Does this mean that the Japanese side of MacGregor has been cleared up??? 54. Graphite: No Contact: www.golfsmith-europe.co.uk or 01480 308 800 Product Information We golfers are cynical creatures, after all. 38 1/2" (some models 39" and [quote name='astamm8' timestamp='1323836672' post='3936623'] in Golf Talk, Copyright 2004-2023 The Sand Trap .com in Balls, Carts/Bags, Apparel, Gear, Etc. 2 wood - 13 degree - 42 3/4" (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); I was looking for more than a good club, I was looking for chemistry. window.ezoSTPixelAdd(slotId, 'adsensetype', 1); . But Ive learned to buy the correct clubs for me (after being fitted) and then play the heck out of them. 5 wood - 22 degree - 42" (or 41 3/4") However feature greater forgiveness (and a MUCH lower price tag) than their forged brothers. In 1910, MacGregor became a big player in clubmaking, while being the largest shoe last maker. W: macgregorgolf.com. [/quote] Wow! Those irons were revolutionary, featuring a shallow face, a relatively thick topline and a low center of gravity. And from 1992 until 2020, he earned a reputation as one of the industrys most influential club designers at Callaway. MacGregor Tourney MT Jr. SN# 5B094R, You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. var slotId = 'div-gpt-ad-swingyard_com-box-3-0_1'; . 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. The original MT irons were iconic, brand-defining irons that put MacGregor on the map, and they were simply beautiful. 4 out of 5. The new MacGregor MT86 irons are a throwback to the brands Golden Age. I just so happened to find a lefthanded set that were nearly new. Technology The MT irons are forged with MacGregor's "Cup Face" technology. I just could not make the adjustment to the Mizunos and decided I needed a replacement fast. I'd have guessed a change to 1/4" increments. Just about everything there looked pretty good. Bath MacGregors savior came by way of the Golden Bear. Are the lengths for Wilson and PowerBilt the same as Mac or different? DX by Nicklaus 1987-89. M85 forged w/ T. T. Tourney regular flex shafts. Yes - 9 iron, PW and SW were all 35" at one point - and not just MacGregor. ins.className = 'adsbygoogle ezasloaded'; Are the lengths for Wilson and PowerBilt the same as Mac or different? Yeah? Sold as a whole set only, 4-PW. 423/4. This article on the new MaGregor MT86 irons needs to start with a mea culpa. Blue Steel Vokey, Sim2 Ti 3 wood head, Diamana TB 60tx, PXG Gen 5 0311 XF - 4 wood and 4 Hybrid (Heads only), Cleveland RTX 6 set and Mizuno 225 pro 4 iron, PXG Gen 3 0311p 7-gw and 0311 XP 6-7 Irons (heads only) Near Mint , Tour Issue Callaway Gear!!! They got replaced but it wasn't the same, and not as if MacGregor will replace yours now. The new MT86 irons (the 86 is a nod to Jacks Masters victory that year) are available on the MacGregor website (Millington says an exclusive with a major U.S. retailer will be announced soon). [/quote] But their effect on your swing is mostly mental. Wasn't there a standard that was common and it was more of a special order to get away from that? Welcome to TST! CHARLEY PENNA. MyGolfSpy, Inc. All Rights Reserved. If you have a super high swing speed, any ball can be a problem. ins.style.height = container.attributes.ezah.value + 'px'; Lofts. In the 2000s Greg Norman was named chairman of the board, and did his best to turn MacGregor around. On the last day, MacGregor's president pressed Hogan for an . I'm hoping Charley chimes in! My father talked my wife into buying me a set of Tourney blades forged in 1963. There were so many DTC brands crawling out of the woodwork in the last half decade, and they almost all universally have hideous resale because there is just no demand after the extremely limited upfront Retail buyers. Moisture is a greater enemy than golf balls. ins.style.display = 'block'; PREMIUM GOLF IRONS - Quality carbon steel irons for softer feel D-3 is a little heavier than I would have guessed. Youve got to do something good with it.. So 9, P, and S were all 35". The sand ran out of MacGregors hourglass in 2010. container.style.maxWidth = container.style.minWidth + 'px'; 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. 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