Artisan Golf Wedges- Mike Taylor and the old "Oven" crew that made Tiger's clubs

[easyyy]

Ahhh... Mike Taylor and some of the OG Oven crew from the old Nike Oven got the band back together again. Making wedges and putters to start. Instagram link... https://www.instagra.../artisangolftx/

 

I heard this and called Mike to see what was going on. Said they are building clubs again under a new name Artisan Golf. Made in Texas in the old Nike Oven facility. Same machines, facility and partial crew. David Franklin retired but Mike Taylor and a few others are back together.

 

I asked him to make me a set of gamers. I figured if he can make Tiger Woods wedges I can make them for this hack. 😉 I asked him under one condition... that I pay full price for them. Unfortunately he didnt tell me how much they are. Errrr. Told me he would invoice only after I received them and approved of the work.

 

Mike Taylor is honestly one of the nicest guys I have ever met. He always has been one of the greats.

 

They came yesterday. I was able to pick out everything. Grind, finish, stampings and paintfill colors. I went with Raw finish in a higher bounce (12 and 😎 56* and 52*. Asked for some heel relief to allow me to open up the 56* as well.

 

https://www.instagra.../artisangolftx/

 

[youngwaldo]

Those look sweet. So what was the damage on them?

 

Wk

[ago33]

Wowza

[bladehunter]

Love what ive been seeing From MT and the crew!!

[swizbeatz]

Your going to be cringing walking into that first bunker shot!

[youngunz5840]

Wow those look great. Nike wedges have always been my favorite. Glad the crew is together making more quality pieces

[PreppySlapCut]

Awesome stuff.

[TWshoot67]

They do look nice, like the finish a lot. Definitely anti-glare. Raw is always a nice option, all my Vokey wedges are raw.

[Jdavenp3]

I have the feeling that these would not be kind to my wallet. Pretty wedges.

[brianolson32]

I don't mean this as a personal dig at Nike or any diehard Nike fans, but maybe if Nike would have released wedges like these maybe they'd still be in the golf club business.

[DavePelz4]

Those are just clean looking. Just WOW.

[cardoustie]

Can Artisan do the toe sweep version?

[golf4fun]

I was thinking of giving the Edels a try, now I want to try these!!

[DNice26]

Would you be able to take a few quick comparison shots against a familiar brand name wedge? Would be interesting for scale, shaping etc.. Thank you!!!!

 

Congrats, they look really beautiful!

[brent]

Gonna be some real nice stuff coming soon... just saying

[rackemroller]

How can us mere mortals get in touch to place an order? I can't seem to find a website.

[easyyy]

Those look sweet. So what was the damage on them?

 

Wk

 

I said this in the original post... He told me he would only invoice me after I approved of the work. Ouch... I have no idea but knowing Mike T it will be fair.

 

Your going to be cringing walking into that first bunker shot!

 

That is for sure. But they will wear nicely.

[Pure745]

Very cool RA. Are the head shapes like the old Nike's or do these look completely different? Interested to hear your thoughts.

[fore_life]

The transition from face to hosel is a thing of beauty

[brent]

If you are looking to order. Contact them on instagram at the moment. I can get a little more info on how they will proceed going forward.

[rackemroller]

If you are looking to order. Contact them on instagram at the moment. I can get a little more info on how they will proceed going forward.

 

Much appreciated.

[MMB1500]

My those are nice. Clean, simple and look fantastic at address. I'd play these in a heartbeat.

[bladehunter]

Can Artisan do the toe sweep version?

 

does a bear shat in the woods?

 

 

 

seriously..i have no doubt that he can...

[No_Catchy_Nickname]

Very nice. Very nice indeed.

I take it they are forged, not cast?

[SubaruWRX]

Paint that Artisan Golf logo.

 

 

[KYMAR]

My God these look amazing. This makes you wonder who the hell was making the decisions on what a wedge should look like when these guys were at Nike.

 

Take my money Mike.

[EaglesGolf99]

Wow!

[cvhookem63]

I've been loving the pictures that have been coming out of their Instagram account. I'm excited to see what all MT and the boys are cooking up.

[Fort Worth Pro]

I teach at the range that shares property with artisan and Mike T was my first boss out of college years ago. With that I have a good relationship with them and have been down there quite a bit. In fact, I saw these wedges earlier this week. Send the boys a message and you will be very excited about the price. Mike told me a price this week and it was very reasonable. The putters and wedges are the best I have seen or felt and I am in staff with another OEM.

[theboypinoy]

I am in LOVE with those wedges