No new acquistions...?

[bcstones]

While not exactly "new acquistions"....came across these 2 putters, for Caddyshack afcionados...the Billy Baroo.

They were made by 2 different Ray Cook golf companies (after Ray Cook passed on, his company was sold to one of these companies, then the other one bought it...I don't remember which is which).

 

 

 

  this is the back for the top logo above

 

 

  this is the back for the bottom logo above

 

 

  tried to zoom in to show the name "Billy Baroo"

Edited January 28, 2023 by bcstones

[BIG STU]

On 1/25/2023 at 11:35 PM, Hickory4ever said:

The two sets I found are identical and in great shape including the leather grips. The market for classics is soft and the price was right. I found them at a nice little shop in Toronto.

 

I never buy online, I want to make sure of their condition and shipping inflates the price way beyond what they are worth. The fun is in the hunt.

 

The only time I buy "online" anymore is from someone I somewhat know like on here and on FB like forged club appreciation. Last club I technically bought on line was a year or two ago from a Forged Club Appreciation member. It was a 62 Mac VFQ 11 iron in pristine condition and he gave me a great price shipping included. In fact I put it into my main bag 2 weeks ago when I went back to my 588 wedges.

[SnowbirdTom]

Ooopsie!

Edited January 28, 2023 by SnowbirdTom

[SnowbirdTom]

6 hours ago, bcstones said:

did purchase these today...more for the bag, nice heavy duty canvas (tho needs a "bit" of cleaning) & the leather is in decent shape. The irons are a starter set (3,5,7,9) of  MacGregor Tourney PT1 CF4000 in decent shape, the putter is unmarked except for 4 stars on the sole, & a Wilson 4350 laminated driver. Don't think $25 was too much...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

^Those should clean up nicely and make a great Sunday bag to play.

[Hickory4ever]

For anyone going to the Toronto Golf and Travel Show next weekend, you might want to check out our Golf Historical Society of Canada booth. I warn you that you will be tempted as four of our collectors have some interesting collectables for sale.

[scomac2002]

On 1/28/2023 at 9:25 AM, Hickory4ever said:

For anyone going to the Toronto Golf and Travel Show next weekend, you might want to check out our Golf Historical Society of Canada booth. I warn you that you will be tempted as four of our collectors have some interesting collectables for sale.

 

Wish I had known that you were going to have a booth.  I turned down a chance to go.  😕

[Hickory4ever]

59 minutes ago, scomac2002 said:

 

Wish I had known that you were going to have a booth.  I turned down a chance to go.  😕

Too bad, it would have been nice. You might be interested in our April 2 trade show at the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame in Oakville. Admission is free and lots of neat vintage stuff.

[scomac2002]

3 hours ago, Hickory4ever said:

Too bad, it would have been nice. You might be interested in our April 2 trade show at the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame in Oakville. Admission is free and lots of neat vintage stuff.

Likely more my speed at this point.   Don't need the barrage of this is better, no this is better, no this one over here!😉

[Hickory4ever]

3 hours ago, scomac2002 said:

Likely more my speed at this point.   Don't need the barrage of this is better, no this is better, no this one over here!😉

In our group, there is no pressure to buy. In fact when we play, you can try things out to see what you like. We approach things like a playing museum. It is all about fun.

[cold_war_era_golfer]

Any idea on these I got them in a bulk

purchase. Trying to figure out if they are worth anything.  

 

 

[No_Catchy_Nickname]

Maruman made quite a few Guinness models, including a set of decent looking blades (Link). I'm afraid I've no idea what year yours are from, but a set of the same type is currently listed on a Japanese auction site for 4,000 yen (just over $30US at today's exchange rate).

Link

 

I've not seen any Guinness set priced for much more than that, to be honest. However, if you are based outside of Japan, then they might have a little extra rarity value to them.

 

No idea on Maruman's connection to Guinness. His connection to Mordor is, however, much more well documented.

[bcstones]

16 hours ago, cold_war_era_golfer said:

Any idea on these I got them in a bulk

purchase. Trying to figure out if they are worth anything.  

 

 

Might be worth more than a pint or two or three....to one of Irish descent. 

[BIG STU]

On 1/31/2023 at 4:47 PM, Hickory4ever said:

In our group, there is no pressure to buy. In fact when we play, you can try things out to see what you like. We approach things like a playing museum. It is all about fun.

Kinda like I used to do with the scrap pile finds----- I did that with the 57 Mac Diamondbacks and the 54 Precisions straight off the pile wrap the grips in athletic tape and take to the course cold turkey----- Yep it is fun---- The 57 Macs I took off the scrap pile on Friday along with a mix of metal woods and a bullseye off the pile. I think I shot like 81 on a tough course. Beat my then boss like a red headed step child and he had a full bag of the latest and greatest TM stuff--- Fun Fun Fun the most fun one can have IMHO with their clothes on

[Hickory4ever]

7 minutes ago, BIG STU said:

Kinda like I used to do with the scrap pile finds----- I did that with the 57 Mac Diamondbacks and the 54 Precisions straight off the pile wrap the grips in athletic tape and take to the course cold turkey----- Yep it is fun---- The 57 Macs I took off the scrap pile on Friday along with a mix of metal woods and a bullseye off the pile. I think I shot like 81 on a tough course. Beat my then boss like a red headed step child and he had a full bag of the latest and greatest TM stuff--- Fun Fun Fun the most fun one can have IMHO with their clothes on

You and I enjoy the same things. Nothing better than doing a number on someone with the latest overhyped, overpriced gear. 
 

I expect that I may have a couple new acquisitions on the weekend. I am working the Golf Historical Society of Canada booth at the Toronto Golf and Travel Show and four of our collectors have booths on both sides of ours. I expect to be tempted by some nice vintage equipment, especially the hickory gear.

[NRJyzr]

Well, after several years of thinking about this....

 

I just hit the Buy It Now on a "relatively vintage" Mizuno driver, a 9* blue Mizuno TZoid Forged.  It's coming with a BiMatrix shaft, but the main selling point there is the ease I'll have pulling it, so that I can install something else.

 

A whopping 275cc, such as memory serves.  Not much different than my Louisville Smart Driver, which is 250cc.

 

For $25, I felt it was a no brainer.  Once it got through the force field of my multi-year procrastination, that is.  LOL

 

I realize it's not the normal vintage acquisition, but anything sub-400cc and metal is viewed as highly unusual in the modern landscape.  

 

And, I have to admit I've always had a thing for these.  I also have a 13* 3w (or 2w) in the same model.

 

Edited February 3, 2023 by NRJyzr
due to his fat finger typo ability

[BIG STU]

9 hours ago, NRJyzr said:

Well, after several years of thinking about this....

 

I just hit the Buy It Now on a "relatively vintage" Mizuno driver, a 9* blue Mizuno TZoid Forged.  It's coming with a BiMatrix shaft, but the main selling point there is the ease I'll have pulling it, so that I can install something else.

 

A whopping 275cc, such as memory serves.  Not much different than my Louisville Smart Driver, which is 250cc.

 

For $25, I felt it was a no brainer.  Once it got through the force field of my multi-year procrastination, that is.  LOL

 

I realize it's not the normal vintage acquisition, but anything sub-400cc and metal is viewed as highly unusual in the modern landscape.  

 

And, I have to admit I've always had a thing for these.  I also have a 13* 3w (or 2w) in the same model.

 

I actually have one of those blue Mizuno drivers with a ladies graphite shaft. My wife picked it out years ago from some shop stock because " it was pretty" Nowdays she hits a 420 CC I forgot what brand she found at Goodwill. I used to hit that little thing some could hit a little high 190 yard cut with it

[Hickory4ever]

On 2/1/2023 at 8:05 PM, Hickory4ever said:

You and I enjoy the same things. Nothing better than doing a number on someone with the latest overhyped, overpriced gear. 
 

I expect that I may have a couple new acquisitions on the weekend. I am working the Golf Historical Society of Canada booth at the Toronto Golf and Travel Show and four of our collectors have booths on both sides of ours. I expect to be tempted by some nice vintage equipment, especially the hickory gear.

The first day of the show was great and I only bought one club, a transitional baffing Cleek replica which modern hybrids bear an amazing resemblance. They are from the late 1800’s. This is of course a replica for my pre1900 set. Forgive the poor photo.

 

[bcstones]

Just found in a box of "stuff"....'88-90ish Wilson Staff Gooseneck heads 2 thru PW, inside diameter of 0.370. I have no idea where or when I procured these. I'd love to reshaft these but wonder with what...I have acquired quite a number of shafts, both steel & graphite, when Golfsmith put everything on severe discount...
 

So I'm looking to pick ya'll's brains for opinions (hmmmm...what am I letting myself in for?)

 

[cold_war_era_golfer]

This is an older one and it’s in fantastic shape.  I think it’s got the original leather grip as well.  Pat Pending “Old Standard” John Reuter .

Edited February 11, 2023 by cold_war_era_golfer

[cold_war_era_golfer]

Like I needed another set of these.

 

I was pursuing an online shop at work and saw these listed.  No photos of the grip. I called and as soon as the person on the other end said. “They appear to be leather and some sort of under listing on the back portions” I new exactly what they were.   Price was too good to pass up $75.  
 

These may be my favorite irons. 1962-62.  Which was a great time for irons IMO. Wilson made the switch from Dyna Powered to Dyanpower Turf Riders.  Which are my favorite Wilson Staffs and MacGregor had the big M tourneys and for ‘62 the VFQs both in the FC 4000.   Probably by favorite years for MacGregor.  I’m not sure why Spalding wasn’t more popular as to they probably were making a easier playing club thank MacGregor.
 

These have the slightly longer 38.625 than the standard industry 38.5 length that Spalding had been using since at least the ‘50s. 

 

I gave them a “reliced” paintfill to match their condition. 

[ezgoer]

55 minutes ago, cold_war_era_golfer said:

Like I needed another set of these.

 

I was pursuing an online shop at work and saw these listed.  No photos of the grip. I called and as soon as the person on the other end said. “They appear to be leather and some sort of under listing on the back portions” I new exactly what they were.   Price was too good to pass up $75.  
 

These may be my favorite irons. 1962-62.  Which was a great time for irons IMO. Wilson made the switch from Dyna Powered to Dyanpower Turf Riders.  Which are my favorite Wilson Staffs and MacGregor had the big M tourneys and for ‘62 the VFQs both in the FC 4000.   Probably by favorite years for MacGregor.  I’m not sure why Spalding wasn’t more popular as to they probably were making a easier playing club thank MacGregor.
 

These have the slightly longer 38.625 than the standard industry 38.5 length that Spalding had been using since at least the ‘50s. 

 

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You really hit it on the head, seems strange these weren’t ultra popular. Pretty timeless look!

[SnowbirdTom]

While I was out on the porch doing some persimmon club grips (severely needed), my Chinesium Honma knockoff grips showed up.  They’ll be a mid-week project.

 

I love those Top Flites!

 

Edited February 11, 2023 by SnowbirdTom

[NRJyzr]

2 hours ago, cold_war_era_golfer said:

I’m not sure why Spalding wasn’t more popular

 

There are *so* many quality Spalding sets out there, I'm almost grateful I didn't find a Spalding set back in December, 2000, when I was shopping my first blade set.  I would likely have gone a LONG way down the rabbit hole.  LOL

 

Edited February 11, 2023 by NRJyzr

[ezgoer]

On 1/24/2023 at 4:43 AM, raggal62 said:

Regarding the 5 wood, I believe your first observation was correct ... a moisture swollen head. I think what you'll find if you pop the soleplate is a lead weight that has risen and buckled the aluminum.

Thank you shoutout to raggal62. The knowledge and experience available on here is awe fully hard to come by anywhere else. Been an expensive few weeks for me but with good ending. Here’s the story of an online purchase gone wrong..

Here’s the 5 wood I got online to fill out a set for a price I was initially happy spending. At first I stupidly thought the sole plate was a cool maybe a little ahead of its time design. Once I became aware and actually looked a lot closer at it instead of being fixated on its beauty it was pretty obvious it wasn’t correct. Attempted removing the plate but when screwdriver couldn’t get a bite cuz of sealer gave up on that idea. Could have maybe should have walked away at this point an attempted a return. Instead I brought it to a local guy here in Minneapolis that’s been doing this for decades. 8 days later here we go.

Apparently not an uncommon issue with these particular Hogan’s. Lead weight inside gets corrosion or whatever and causes problems. Was told I was lucky cuz they often crack near neck. Mine probably sure would have if I played it. The plate ended up loosing a bit of itself but it was pretty deformed. If I could go back in time I may have tried to source out another plate. 

 Since I was having the 5 wood done…..

Before and after 

Fresh out of the spa. These are 1976 Hogan Apex Speedslot’s bye the way. The only thing I was at all disappointed with in the end is the lack of Apex decal on rear of club. Guy said everyone he tried to apply just disintegrated. 45 year old sticker so what are you gonna do….  bummer but o-well. 
 The driver is slightly more compact but decent overall face depth. Not super easy to tell but here’s some comparison pics with a 50’s M85 driver. 

Has to be said i now have more money in these than they are probably worth, especially with the Legend shafts. I don’t look at it that way with my clubs but it’s hard not to think about when you have something like this done. Of all the sets I have I wouldn’t have thought this is the first set I’d have refinished. Haven’t spent a fortune but everything said and done from initial purchases and repair/refinishing I ended up about $90 per club. 
 

 So as not to break any forum rules I’m not mentioning who did the work but if anyone is interested PM me and I will gladly tell you who did the work and what I paid. Plain refinish was much cheaper than I thought it would be and not having to pay shipping made it really attractive for me. 
 

Big weekend for the set these are going with. Waiting on a UPS delivery 

Edited February 11, 2023 by ezgoer

[SnowbirdTom]

@ezgoer

 

Those came out real well.  The sole plates are perfect and the color is great.  You’ll be proud to play those on the course.  Sometimes it’s not about the money, but conserving our goodies.

[NRJyzr]

2 hours ago, ezgoer said:

gladly tell you who did the work

 

On Bryant?  🤔😁

 

[ezgoer]

Yup, thought/heard he was retiring last year but lucky for me he’s still going. Forgot to ask him if he dabbles in Hickory stuff. Guessing if anyone local here has repaired/prepped hickory he’d be at the top of the list. 

Edited February 11, 2023 by ezgoer

[SnowbirdTom]

I just *KNEW* joining the Forged Iron Appreciation FB buy sell page was a bad idea.  🤩

 

 

 

 

[ezgoer]

Oh my, shiny jewelry indeed!!! Those damn leather grips, kind of a curse. Nothing looks cooler but if you’re used to oversized or even midsized it’s essentially a crime to change them. Nice problem to have as they say. 

[SnowbirdTom]

45 minutes ago, ezgoer said:

Oh my, shiny jewelry indeed!!! Those damn leather grips, kind of a curse. Nothing looks cooler but if you’re used to oversized or even midsized it’s essentially a crime to change them. Nice problem to have as they say. 

My Wilson sets have them and they're great.  They’ll need a Lexol conditioning treatment to make ‘em perfect.

 

You meet the best people over there.  🙂

Edited February 12, 2023 by SnowbirdTom