Jack Nicklaus with Miura irons at the 2014 PNC Father/Son Challenge

[MadGolfer76]

Nicklaus golf clubs are done, eh? Some part of me is secretly happy about this, because I always wanted to see JN with something a little more...uber. Like those Miura's.

[dlygrisse]

At one point in time Nicklaus Golf made some quality golf clubs, they just never really gained the market share needed to sustain themselves. I played the Airmax driver for awhile, it was a quality stick. The blades were very similar to the old Mac's Jack played in his hay day, at at least at address, and the wedges were very playable.

This seems like a good partnership, I am sure Miura will design a set of clubs in tribute to Jack that will be of very high quality.

[neild76]

Who had the bag full of Nicklaus clubs? His kid?

[easylittle5wood]

Earlier this year I read Nicklaus golf became strictly a company that just licenses. Clay Long was their designer (even though he has/had his own site for putters and wedges) but has most recently designed the new TMaG tour preferred wedge lines.

[mr_duffer]

Nicklaus and Miura...All the planets have finally lined up!

[Professor]

As an owner/lover of a set of JNPs, if they put Jacks preferred grind on anything Miura, I would sell my kids if I had to in order to buy them!

[mx-20]

Was he using the Nicklaus golf ball that he sells on his website? I have been curious about these....

[MJisGOAT]

[quote name='mx-20' timestamp='1418685827' post='10597981']
Was he using the Nicklaus golf ball that he sells on his website? I have been curious about these....
[/quote]Yea, the Nicklaus black. Ordered a dozen to test for myself.

[Farst]

[quote name='scratchswinger' timestamp='1418611981' post='10594231']
Jack doesn't f*** around, don't ever forget that.
[/quote]

haha oh yeah totally totally...wait,what?

[Ping fan nc]

[quote name='Nicklaus86' timestamp='1418586311' post='10592537']
Could you see what shafts? Maltbie mentioned on the broadcast they were new shafts and he looked at them on the range and they said R, but Jack quickly mentioned they weren't really regulars
[/quote]

And the jeans I am wearing Have 42 on the waist but they're really not 42.

[ws6]

I always like the way the N1 Forged looked (Janzen won The Players' with those). One day I'll probably own a set.

[chipaputt]

Japanese to English translation of the Nicklaus/Miura visit:

[b]◆ Jack Nicklaus Mr. visit us ◆[/b][color=#444444] [/color]

[b]The other day, our both "best ever golfer" Mr. referred Jack Nicklaus has been visit us![/b][color=#444444] [/color]

[b]Speaking of Mr. Jack Nicklaus, is subjected to active in the 1990s from the 1960s by fluttering blonde trade mark, for example, achieve major total 18 wins (the former first place) in overwhelming strength, it was met with a number of brilliant achievements Needless to say it is a golf community of emperor.[/b][color=#444444] [/color]

[b]Why ... Mr. its Jack Nicklaus is to Miura Giken?[/b][color=#444444] [/color]
[b]The visit reason ...?[/b][color=#444444] [/color]

[b]Over Unfortunately, now I'm not able to still tell the detail,[/b][color=#444444] [/color]
[b]Also, I think if you can tell at a later date.[/b][color=#444444] [/color]

[b]Jack Nicklaus Mr. visit us with the number people who with you.[/b][color=#444444] [/color]
[b]Including our chairman, Greetings shakes hands with President and Executive Director.[/b][color=#444444] [/color]
[b]Again aura of Emperor even superimposed age was alive and well.[/b][color=#444444] [/color]

[b]Chat and of then, over lunch at the second floor our company.[/b][color=#444444] [/color]
[b]I bloom in club stories discussions around a Jack Nicklaus's caddy bag.[/b][color=#444444] [/color]

[b]Then, the tour along the production process in the our factory in order to get the touch to Japan's manufacturing.[/b][color=#444444] [/color]

[b]So, a very rare event is ...[/b][color=#444444] [/color]

[b]In the description the polishing process, Jack Nicklaus Mr. person who had seen the polishing work of our president, offered a "I also want to polish" in the manner of curious, and polishing the sole portion.[/b][color=#444444] [/color]

[b]Last to baton to chairman, word while watching the head the finished carefully.[/b][color=#444444] [/color]

[b]"Perfect!"[/b][color=#444444] [/color]

[b]Everyone who was in situ such two people exchange, was I have Mii~tsu shining eyes.[/b][color=#444444] [/color]

[b]Then, around on until the color putting the final step, the I was to tell as much as possible pride and commitment of technology and our craftsmen Manufacturing of Japan.[/b][color=#444444] [/color]

[b]From the last Mr. Jack Nicklaus[/b][color=#444444] [/color]

[b]"The splendor of Japanese technology and was able to feel all in the tour of today"[/b][color=#444444] [/color]

[b]"Worry for the Manufacturing of MIURA is no longer any"[/b][color=#444444] [/color]

[b]Also received impressions that,[/b][color=#444444] [/color]
[b]MADE IN JAPAN it was possible to re-confirm the advantage of being, and now it is more valuable day of things to get even for us.[/b][color=#444444] [/color]

[b]Jack Nicklaus said, Thank you for your visit![/b][color=#444444] [/color][b]![/b]

[tbowles411]

[quote name='MadGolfer76' timestamp='1418655728' post='10595545']
Nicklaus golf clubs are done, eh? Some part of me is secretly happy about this, because I always wanted to see JN with something a little more...uber. Like those Miura's.
[/quote]
I don't think they're totally done, but they're probably still in the entry level part of golf. That being said, I only saw it as him wanting a cavity to make his game, just a bit easier. Maybe that's too simplistic, but that's how I see it.

[Night train]

The irons are elegant............I'm scared to even ask what a set of those cost

[DRRicks]

[quote name='tbowles411' timestamp='1418742195' post='10600509']
[quote name='MadGolfer76' timestamp='1418655728' post='10595545']
Nicklaus golf clubs are done, eh? Some part of me is secretly happy about this, because I always wanted to see JN with something a little more...uber. Like those Miura's.
[/quote]
I don't think they're totally done, but they're probably still in the entry level part of golf. That being said, I only saw it as him wanting a cavity to make his game, just a bit easier. Maybe that's too simplistic, but that's how I see it.
[/quote]

They are only available in the Japanese market and very limited. Any "beginner" type merchandise is old stock.

[mudballz]

Best looking irons this year

[mudballz]

[quote name='chipaputt' timestamp='1418741989' post='10600491']
Japanese to English translation of the Nicklaus/Miura visit:

[b]◆ Jack Nicklaus Mr. visit us ◆[/b][color=#444444] [/color]

[b]The other day, our both "best ever golfer" Mr. referred Jack Nicklaus has been visit us![/b][color=#444444] [/color]

[b]Speaking of Mr. Jack Nicklaus, is subjected to active in the 1990s from the 1960s by fluttering blonde trade mark, for example, achieve major total 18 wins (the former first place) in overwhelming strength, it was met with a number of brilliant achievements Needless to say it is a golf community of emperor.[/b][color=#444444] [/color]

[b]Why ... Mr. its Jack Nicklaus is to Miura Giken?[/b][color=#444444] [/color]
[b]The visit reason ...?[/b][color=#444444] [/color]

[b]Over Unfortunately, now I'm not able to still tell the detail,[/b][color=#444444] [/color]
[b]Also, I think if you can tell at a later date.[/b][color=#444444] [/color]

[b]Jack Nicklaus Mr. visit us with the number people who with you.[/b][color=#444444] [/color]
[b]Including our chairman, Greetings shakes hands with President and Executive Director.[/b][color=#444444] [/color]
[b]Again aura of Emperor even superimposed age was alive and well.[/b][color=#444444] [/color]

[b]Chat and of then, over lunch at the second floor our company.[/b][color=#444444] [/color]
[b]I bloom in club stories discussions around a Jack Nicklaus's caddy bag.[/b][color=#444444] [/color]

[b]Then, the tour along the production process in the our factory in order to get the touch to Japan's manufacturing.[/b][color=#444444] [/color]

[b]So, a very rare event is ...[/b][color=#444444] [/color]

[b]In the description the polishing process, Jack Nicklaus Mr. person who had seen the polishing work of our president, offered a "I also want to polish" in the manner of curious, and polishing the sole portion.[/b][color=#444444] [/color]

[b]Last to baton to chairman, word while watching the head the finished carefully.[/b][color=#444444] [/color]

[b]"Perfect!"[/b][color=#444444] [/color]

[b]Everyone who was in situ such two people exchange, was I have Mii~tsu shining eyes.[/b][color=#444444] [/color]

[b]Then, around on until the color putting the final step, the I was to tell as much as possible pride and commitment of technology and our craftsmen Manufacturing of Japan.[/b][color=#444444] [/color]

[b]From the last Mr. Jack Nicklaus[/b][color=#444444] [/color]

[b]"The splendor of Japanese technology and was able to feel all in the tour of today"[/b][color=#444444] [/color]

[b]"Worry for the Manufacturing of MIURA is no longer any"[/b][color=#444444] [/color]

[b]Also received impressions that,[/b][color=#444444] [/color]
[b]MADE IN JAPAN it was possible to re-confirm the advantage of being, and now it is more valuable day of things to get even for us.[/b][color=#444444] [/color]

[b]Jack Nicklaus said, Thank you for your visit![/b][color=#444444] [/color][b]![/b]
[/quote]

Jack has the aura of an emperor

[Circle_P]

I have this same set. Bought them late in the summer so only played 6-7 rounds but they are amazing. I'm going to have to get rid of them due to unexpected life events but I will hope to be able to get another set some day soon. They're more art than tool but they're the perfect tool as well.

[TheMoneyShot]

[quote name='mudballz' timestamp='1418802897' post='10605653']
Best looking irons this year
[/quote]

Agreed! Best looking and most expensive!

[mocokid]

Was he carrying 4 or 3 iron?, what was longest iron in bag? can't tell from the pix.

[Tzoid]

If I decide to get a set of Miuras I'll get fitted but for the hell of it to test the pricing waters who sells them so I can get an idea?

I think I read 4-PW is around 1600-1700 with most shafts.

[67VIP]

[quote name='mocokid' timestamp='1418844355' post='10607987']
Was he carrying 4 or 3 iron?, what was longest iron in bag? can't tell from the pix.
[/quote]

There were eight irons in the bag and only one traditional wedge. I suspect it was a 4-GW make up, the gap wedge being 50*...which would be inline with the specs he played throughout his career (17* one iron/20* two iron, etc all the way to 50* PW, then a 55-57* sand wedge). If you ever get a chance to see the Shell's WWG match with Gary Player at Sunningdale in 2000...Jack was still swatting a two iron 225 yards at the age of 60! He shot 66 in that match and hit all three par fives in two. The irons that Jack played while repping his club company were custom made from a batch of MacGregor Tourney blanks that they milled to look like his companies' commercial irons...until they brought out the JNP which was a copy of the Muirfield 20th from MacGregor.

[Tzoid]

I'll ask again..... Does anyone reccomend a dealer for Miura?

[oneaugusta]

[quote name='Tzoid' timestamp='1419045719' post='10619509']
I'll ask again..... Does anyone reccomend a dealer for Miura?
[/quote]I think Joe Kwok is a Miura dealer, I'm sure they have a list of dealers on their USA website too.

[MJisGOAT]

[quote name='Tzoid' timestamp='1419045719' post='10619509']
I'll ask again..... Does anyone reccomend a dealer for Miura?
[/quote]
http://www.miuragolf.com/find-dealers.asp

[DRRicks]

[quote name='Tzoid' timestamp='1419045719' post='10619509']
I'll ask again..... Does anyone reccomend a dealer for Miura?
[/quote]

I typed in google.com, searched for Muira Golf Dealers, and got this...
[url="https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=miura+golf+dealers+usa"]https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=miura+golf+dealers+usa[/url]

[Tzoid]

Thanks guys.... I did the Google search thing and found some but rolling the dice on such a big ticket item I was seeing if anyone had 1st hand experience with any Miura dealers.

One on-line dealer is quoting 1600-1700 ( Pre-Paid ) with most shaft options and others 3-5 hundred more.

[MJisGOAT]

[quote name='Tzoid' timestamp='1419094796' post='10621005']
Thanks guys.... I did the Google search thing and found some but rolling the dice on such a big ticket item I was seeing if anyone had 1st hand experience with any Miura dealers.

One on-line dealer is quoting 1600-1700 ( Pre-Paid ) with most shaft options and others 3-5 hundred more.
[/quote]Best to go to your nearest Miura dealer for optimal results. May have to travel a bit, but it's not a frequent thing. Best to invest time and research when finding your ideal Miura setup. I wouldn't order based on current specs or other fittings. Miura heads are weighted different and spec differently with certain shafts vs your mass marketed gear. Best to deal with your Miura rep in person to get your optimal invested results.

[Tzoid]

[quote name='MJisGOAT' timestamp='1419098002' post='10621199']
[quote name='Tzoid' timestamp='1419094796' post='10621005']
Thanks guys.... I did the Google search thing and found some but rolling the dice on such a big ticket item I was seeing if anyone had 1st hand experience with any Miura dealers.

One on-line dealer is quoting 1600-1700 ( Pre-Paid ) with most shaft options and others 3-5 hundred more.
[/quote]Best to go to your nearest Miura dealer for optimal results. May have to travel a bit, but it's not a frequent thing. Best to invest time and research when finding your ideal Miura setup. I wouldn't order based on current specs or other fittings. Miura heads are weighted different and spec differently with certain shafts vs your mass marketed gear. Best to deal with your Miura rep in person to get your optimal invested results.
[/quote]


Fot the premium price they demand I agree with you.

Thanks

[mbaisley]

This is probably the first time since about 1959 or 1960 that Jack has played something other than a MacGregor iron....

He started his professional career with a set of MacGregor irons and never put them down. From 1967 until last year, he hit the VIP / Muirfield or some kind of variant (N1 forged heads from late 1990s and more recently the JNP musclebacks).

If they are good enough for Jack, they should be good enough for the rest of us.