No new acquistions...?

[oldschoolrocker]

Must be shipping all the clubs from the thrifts down my way up north. Slim pickings around here at the moment. Nice finds.

[CanadianCrippler]

Thanks. I am not that far North however. Been very rare to find anything locally, so I was surprised needless to say..

BTW, I am looking for a Hogan SW 1993 Forged FT. I have a beautiful set and would like to add a really nice, matching SW. Anyone?

[Fellaheen51]

Picked up over the weekend MacGregor Super Eye-O-Matic Tourney Toney Penna 2, 3, 4 woods. Labeled as P83W. Matching serial numbers. Original TT Mac Tourney Shafts with "C" (stiff?) designation. Grips are in pretty decent shape (a two-tone red and black cord color). Heads are in average used condition but no cracks. Face plate has six screws.

Can't seem to find out much about this specific model. Anything remotely unique? Age? Sorting through all the old MacGregor woods info. is a very confusing exercise. TIA.

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[CanadianCrippler]

Those are 1956 models my friend! Nice find! I had the driver but traded it for a Hogan driver. Still feel it was a good deal for both of us..

[oldschoolrocker]

Looks in good shape also Fella.

[Fellaheen51]

Pictures make them appear better than actual. All three have this "glob" of lead that has seemingly "run" on the backside of the heads. Very unsightly. Trying to see if it can be picked off or somehow removed. Plus the usual wear points and scratches. Sometimes wonder if one should attempt to do a refinish project (zero experience), professional refinish (expect it would run significant $ relative to value) or just leave well enough alone.

Otherwise Thx. The shape of the face insert was what initially caught my eye.....looked like the old MT's I've seen here and elsewhere.

[teevons]

Use a wood file and file off the lead that is hanging over, being careful not to take any finish off, then just take some Pledge to the finish and go play them

[ScooterMcTavish]

Good practical advice Tim.

Well, won the auction for my TM-92 Australian Blades, so those will be my newest "score".

Guess someone will be scoring the FG-17s, Radials, and Apex Edge Pros I'll be unloading. Time to cull the herd.....

[Blade Junkie]

[quote name='ScooterMcTavish' timestamp='1410744795' post='10117773']
Good practical advice Tim.

Well, won the auction for my TM-92 Australian Blades, so those will be my newest "score".

Guess someone will be scoring the FG-17s, Radials, and Apex Edge Pros I'll be unloading. Time to cull the herd.....
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Good swap

[oldschoolrocker]

Congrads on the winning bid Scott.

[ScooterMcTavish]

Thanks guys,

Equally surprised at how quick my Apex Edge Pros went. I put a lower starting bid, and a fair BIN price on them (considering their wear - $75+shipping), and they sold within 24 hours. Almost paid off the Maxflis in one sale.

So the Radials are in the bag today, and the FG-17s are in for league tomorrow. Thinking of culling down to four sets max (Pings and TMs at home, extra set and W&Ds at lake) which means two of three sets (70's flatbacks, Radials, FG-17s) will be going. Unless I pick up another set of Eye2s for the lake......

Boy, culling is harder than I thought!

[dbuck47]

[quote name='oldschoolrocker' timestamp='1410774776' post='10118893']
Congrads on the winning bid Scott.
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+1 Nice score Scooter.

[NRJyzr]

[quote name='ScooterMcTavish' timestamp='1410875232' post='10125683']
Boy, culling is harder than I thought!
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Which is why I have the number of iron sets that I have. LOL

Considering I haven't been playing golf all THAT long, it's a bit scary how many sets I've been through.

[Woodridge]

I found this Cash In at my local Play It Again Sports. It's the only vintage club I've ever seen there and I snapped it up for $9.99. It looks to be a 40's or 50's version based on the grip and faux hickory shaft. Took it out for a spin yesterday and tried an old timey pop stroke with it and ended up with 20 putts for 9. Still, it's going in my bag with my 61 Power Thrust irons. I just need more practice on the old Hogan like stroke.

[HoldenCornfield]

[quote name='Woodridge' timestamp='1410887319' post='10126627']
I found this Cash In at my local Play It Again Sports. It's the only vintage club I've ever seen there and I snapped it up for $9.99. It looks to be a 40's or 50's version based on the grip and faux hickory shaft. Took it out for a spin yesterday and tried an old timey pop stroke with it and ended up with 20 putts for 9. Still, it's going in my bag with my 61 Power Thrust irons. I just need more practice on the old Hogan like stroke.
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Very nice, but I'd guess closer to 1930's - 40's. I found a later version of the same putter at a local pawn shop for $3 and have also been using a 'pop' stroke with it. Its my anti-yips move. The clubhead can't hardly travel far enough back to get off line. I've been very happy with it so far. Good luck to you.

[Woodridge]

[quote name='HoldenCornfield' timestamp='1410889763' post='10126883']
[quote name='Woodridge' timestamp='1410887319' post='10126627']
I found this Cash In at my local Play It Again Sports. It's the only vintage club I've ever seen there and I snapped it up for $9.99. It looks to be a 40's or 50's version based on the grip and faux hickory shaft. Took it out for a spin yesterday and tried an old timey pop stroke with it and ended up with 20 putts for 9. Still, it's going in my bag with my 61 Power Thrust irons. I just need more practice on the old Hogan like stroke.
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Very nice, but I'd guess closer to 1930's - 40's. I found a later version of the same putter at a local pawn shop for $3 and have also been using a 'pop' stroke with it. Its my anti-yips move. The clubhead can't hardly travel far enough back to get off line. I've been very happy with it so far. Good luck to you.
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Thanks for the comment on the putter, I'm not too in tune with the Cash In history. I too view the pop stroke as an anti yip stroke. It's worked well so far on putts under 3 feet, but not very well on longer putts. It's fun to play around with in any case.

[CanadianCrippler]

Here is my most recent acquisition. 1959 Macgregor Tourney PT2 CF4000 iron set 2 - PW. Wonderful condition aside of a couple ferrules. Black ceramic faces all look very good, original black leather grips with gold beading all in great shape.

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[Woodridge]

[quote name='CanadianCrippler' timestamp='1410895429' post='10127405']
Here is my most recent acquisition. 1959 Macgregor Tourney PT2 CF4000 iron set 2 - PW. Wonderful condition aside of a couple ferrules. Black ceramic faces all look very good, original black leather grips with gold beading all in great shape.

Enjoy![attachment=2421197:image.jpg][attachment=2421199:image.jpg][attachment=2421201:image.jpg][attachment=2421203:image.jpg][attachment=2421205:image.jpg]
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Very nice!!!

[Fellaheen51]

Nice pickup C.C. Let us know how they play.

[HoganApexBlades]

Way to go CC! Love those old Mac irons!

[oldschoolrocker]

Those are flat out sic CC.

[super20dan]

i know how they play -great. i have that exact same set. thoose are beautifull macs.

[ScooterMcTavish]

Very pretty clubs CC.

[Fellaheen51]

Not knowing where to post this.......guess it's here.

Is this the MacGregor Club History (Kaplan) book that is often cited in these forums?

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[HoganApexBlades]

Yes, it appears you have a newer version than I do. Mine has a 1980 copywrite date. What is yours?

[Fellaheen51]

HAB, that was a image copy from eBay. Several copies are currently available there. They have 1980 publication dates and cover thru 1970 or so. Wanted to make sure that this was the book often cited for reference. Only this a.m. did I finally put together the book title and author. Thinking about buying one and wanted verifiaction.

[Woodridge]

[quote name='Fellaheen51' timestamp='1410956734' post='10131317']
HAB, that was a image copy from eBay. Several copies are currently available there. They have 1980 publication dates and cover thru 1970 or so. Wanted to make sure that this was the book often cited for reference. Only this a.m. did I finally put together the book title and author. Thinking about buying one and wanted verifiaction.
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That's the one. They also have one for Wilson and H&B. They were the only resources for the longest time.

[ScooterMcTavish]

Hey CC,

Just curious, where are you finding all these great clubs? Either you have the best thrifts around you, or are scoring awesome clubs through kijiji or eBay.

I mean, I'm culling the herd and all, but hey, the right new set could bump out a right old set, couldn't it?

[CanadianCrippler]

[quote name='Fellaheen51' timestamp='1410953112' post='10131047']
Not knowing where to post this.......guess it's here.

Is this the MacGregor Club History (Kaplan) book that is often cited in these forums?

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I have that sitting on my end table right now..kind of the golf bible..lol

[CanadianCrippler]

Scooter, I find stuff everywhere. In fact, you might find that chatting with some older guys at the range can produce some gems. A lot of older players hoard clubs for years and if they know you collect, they may choose to part with some.

In any case, it is hit and miss. Just lately have had some hits!

CC