AUSTRALIAN BLADES!!

[resnor]

Just bought 3-9, no 5 or PW, for $5 at a flea market. Pretty excited.

[oldschoolrocker]

Nice find!!!

[resnor]

http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/uploads/monthly_09_2008/post-64817-1220914242-1.jpg

Anyone know what year these are?

[BIG STU]

I am not a Dunlop expert but I think they may be mid 80s. Looking at the picture you posted I may have a pitching wedge for that set. I will have to get into my other building to see though. Heck If I have it you pay the postage and it is yours

[resnor]

Definitely. Let me know when you pull it out. You don't have a 5 iron kicking around do you?

[resnor]

Edit

[oldschoolrocker]

I may have the 5 but certain no pw. May take a while to find it.

[resnor]

Would be much appreciated!

[tembolo1284]

Great find! Def one of the prettiest blades out there!

[resnor]

Just went out to the range...didn't have too much trouble hitting them, was even pounding the four iron out there nicely! Be interesting to see how my yardage play out on the course, but I don't imagine them being too different than my original Nike blades that I play. They felt really nice. If that PW and 5 iron come through, I'll be so stoked!

[resnor]

Here's a pic of the clubs I got, with some new paintfill I did.

[OldTom]

There are a few variations of the Australian Blades. I have the set pictured above and also the Made in Australia red dot version. Love them both.

Here is a bit of the history from Ralph Maltby (he's answering a question on a forum):

"In 1976 the Australian Blade which was made in Australia came out. This was sold also in the USA. However, this model had "Made in Australia" on the back under Maxfli with the red dot. At the end of 1977 the USA version of the Australian Blade came to market and the model actually made in Australia was dropped. In 1977, 1978 and 1979, Maxfli used the red dot on the USA made Australian Blades. In 1980 (could have been 1979) the red dot disappeared. So, my guess is that you have a 1977, 1978 or 1979 Australian Blade made in the USA. If it said made in Australia, you would have a very valuable set of irons (collectable as these irons were sought after by tour players). It obviously will be hard to find the #7 iron you are missing, so I hope this helps a little. Also, remember that the model years of golf clubs can have quite a bit of overlap because of available inventories, closeouts, etc. PS I think I am pretty accurate on the above because Dunlop (Maxfli) came to me in 1979 and asked that I help them with the USA version of the Australian Blade. It seems that no one really liked it (good players and tour players) and they still preferred the built in Australia version. The USA version was really a copy of the Australia version but was very poorly done and really wasn’t even close. So, I made new models and they sunk new forging dies and my version came out in the 1981 or 1982 model. It was still confusing because they were still dumping the messed up version at the same time as trying to sell my new one. This whole Dunlop relationship with me is actually a very interesting story if I told it completely which I promise to do someday. Obviously, at the time it was a super secret project and I was sworn to secrecy."

[BIG STU]

[quote name='resnor' timestamp='1402868267' post='9501361']
Would be much appreciated!
[/quote]Bingo found it this morning right where I thought it was. Drop me a e mail The one i have looks a little different but it came off of one of the tour vans we delt with when we had the golf shop. It still has a sticker on it but no shaft band but by looking at it and counting the steps I think it is a S300. Has a pretty good cord grip on it still. glad I found it because I had two Snake Eyes forged that came off the van also. Like I said it is yours

[oldschoolrocker]

No luck on the 5 iron. Still searching, but the garage is packed tighter than Dick's hatband at the moment so the search is going slowly.

[resnor]

That's awesome, BigStu!!

Oldschool, I appreciate you looking!!

[resnor]

Stu, I dropped you an email and a pm...let me know how much for postage, and how to get it to you...

[BIG STU]

OK just saw this will get on the e mail after supper and handle it

[johnstitch]

The UK market versions were made when Dunlop Slazenger was a serious player in the market. They were forged at John Letters and were as good as anything Hogan, Powerbilt, Mizuno, Wilson Staff and Maruman made. One of my regular partners still has his well worn set that he won club championships at 2 clubs with. Your red paintfill is a DIY as all Maxfli blades (Pro Original, DP30, DP40 etc) had simple black fill.

[resnor]

Yes, I did the paintfill myself, as I saw it on a Google search once, and liked it.

[Forged4ever]

[quote name='BIG STU' timestamp='1402798341' post='9497747']
I am not a Dunlop expert but I think they may be mid 80s. Looking at the picture you posted I may have a pitching wedge for that set. I will have to get into my other building to see though. Heck If I have it you pay the postage and it is yours
[/quote]Yep, you hit it, 1986-88.

That's super kind of You Bro!!

You won't find a kinder, more generous individual on this or any other board than Stu-

He's a big Man with a bigger heart!!

The best with locating a 5i to complet the set!!

These are the one blade that I've never played thst I'd live to get a set.

Absolutely gorgeous irons Res!!

Enjiy em and have a great season

Fairways & Greens My Friend,
Richard

[BIG STU]

Shipped out to you this morning at 0900 via USPS should be to you within 3 to 5 days. also checked the loft and lie on it and enclosed a spec card on it checked it on my machine and the old school protractor way. Will email you with tracking number later the reciept is in my truck and it is as hot as Hades outside and I am lazy and dont wanna go out

[resnor]

Many thanks, Stu! Can't wait for it to come in! It's like waiting for Christmas morning. Lol. Let me know how much I owe you.

[oldschoolrocker]

resnor,
The case of the missing 5 iron has been solved. My oldest son has it. If I can get it back from him soon I will let you know.

[resnor]

Ok. Tell him an old young man in New Hampshire needs it. Lol. If he's willing to part with it, I would be extremely grateful.

[oldschoolrocker]

Will do

[Gotblades]

So THIS is where all the cool guys are!!!!!!

[Buzzkill]

Great clubs - had a set when they first came out!

[Forged4ever]

That's great Res, it looks like ya gotta chance to complete the set!!

Throw a pic up when you get it together and let us know how ya like em!

Stu, Hat's Off Bro, well Played

Have a nice week-end Gals & Gents

My Best,
Richard

[resnor]

Here is my current setup of Aussie blades. PW came in today, courtesy of Stu. Just need to get a 5 now...maybe a 2 also, if I want to get daring...

[oldschoolrocker]

Hey resnor, if I can get the 5 from my son he has the matching 2 as well. I think he'll give em up for a good cause.