Thrift Store Jackpot

[Wham49]

1 minute ago, Wham49 said:

Found these today. They seem to be from 86, look beautiful

 

a great looking head

I see they went away from the bore-through shaft at this point. I think with woods you almost have to, most of my bore through besides the Eye 2’s are the best performing I have. These look like winners to me though. Will have to wait and see

[hammergolf]

On 8/2/2022 at 2:47 PM, Wham49 said:

Wanted to share the grip from the Zing 2 for all the vintage fans

 

a touch dry but very playable, like it was put on and never used

Loved the Classic Cord back in the day!

[weavej1]

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[mocokid]

3 hours ago, weavej1 said:

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Tremendous 

[No_Catchy_Nickname]

14 hours ago, weavej1 said:

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That's not $３.99 for the 4i~PW set, is it? I mean, even per club it's incredibly cheap, but for the whole set...!!??

[BIG STU]

On 8/2/2022 at 3:47 PM, Wham49 said:

Wanted to share the grip from the Zing 2 for all the vintage fans

 

a touch dry but very playable, like it was put on and never used

That was my grip back in the day---- Still have the one on my Penna driver I played until 02 or so. 

[BIG STU]

On 7/30/2022 at 6:31 PM, AdamMH said:

Visited family out of town, went to a Salvation Army that's usually closed when I try to go... found these. Just the 6 & 8 unfortunately.

 

Reminded me---- My wife has been cleaning out the front room and found my Precision 6 iron that has been missing for a year or more. How it ended up there and the rest of the set in the shop I have no idea. They were rusty when I found them and I had not really detailed them to a point but had played a couple of rounds with them. Threw all of them in the Vinegar and coke soak last night and plan on playing a vintage round with them Monday morning bright and early. Looking forward to it.

[weavej1]

9 hours ago, No_Catchy_Nickname said:

 

That's not $３.99 for the 4i~PW set, is it? I mean, even per club it's incredibly cheap, but for the whole set...!!??

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[No_Catchy_Nickname]

9 minutes ago, weavej1 said:

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Still a great deal. I've seen single Ping G irons come up for auction here for around that total price ($28).

 

[AdamMH]

Sometimes you just get lucky and spot something inconspicuous. If you know your Canadian golf lore, you know Accuform's predecessor was Tri-Sport.

 

 

 

I unfortunately had to leave these behind as I don't think they'll be better clubs than my Royal Staff Models that also came from a thrift store... Full 3-PW set! No dice using them to convince my partner to take up golf either 😂

 

 

 

 

[BIG STU]

1 hour ago, AdamMH said:

Sometimes you just get lucky and spot something inconspicuous. If you know your Canadian golf lore, you know Accuform's predecessor was Tri-Sport.

 

 

 

I unfortunately had to leave these behind as I don't think they'll be better clubs than my Royal Staff Models that also came from a thrift store... Full 3-PW set! No dice using them to convince my partner to take up golf either 😂

 

 

 

 

Those are Ladies clubs anyhow.

[AdamMH]

I'm back at the thrift store... Found some Golfcraft Sweet Flights. Does the "L" stamp indicate a ladies club? There's a 3-5-7-9 Sunday set and a 4-6-8 thrown in to fill it out which is interesting.

 

 

 

[raggal62]

Probably ladies. Are they shorter length?

[SnowbirdTom]

Youse guys is a bad influence. FB Marketplace morning score 10 minutes door to door.
 

Wilson 6230 1-4 woods in super playable condition with a bonus Sam Snead 5 iron as an afterthought.  $20 all in.

 

Now I gotta find a set of irons to go with.  Hahaha

 

Edited August 20, 2022 by SnowbirdTom

[SnowbirdTom]

And to go with the nice, fresh laminate woods, may I present a set of WS Julius Boros Professional blades.  Yeah, they're early '60s, but man are they good looking.  Grips are shot, but that's easily handled in the garage.  I'll toss in a T-Line mallet putter for now and play them next week.  

 

[SnowbirdTom]

Okay, easy question for the veterans here - what paint pens do you use for paint filling numbers and letters on your old club projects?  I’ve several sets here with finish in good shape, but the paint fill either missing or tired.

[MizunoMayhem]

On 8/21/2022 at 6:31 AM, SnowbirdTom said:

Okay, easy question for the veterans here - what paint pens do you use for paint filling numbers and letters on your old club projects?  I’ve several sets here with finish in good shape, but the paint fill either missing or tired.

https://www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-Hobbies/Model-Kits/Paint-Brushes/All-Purpose-Gloss-Enamel-Paint---9-Piece-Set/p/1098

 

I used Testors Gloss Enamel.

[Fellaheen51]

On 8/21/2022 at 6:31 AM, SnowbirdTom said:

Okay, easy question for the veterans here - what paint pens do you use for paint filling numbers and letters on your old club projects?  I’ve several sets here with finish in good shape, but the paint fill either missing or tired.

 

Never used paint pens.  Usually use Tamiya paint.  Think it flows into the fill recesses better.  Testor's is fine though.  Gloss or flat depending on what sheen I'm after.  Basic colors, doesn't make much difference.  Think Tamiya has a broader pallet.  Then use decal sealer (no sheen) or clear nail polish, especially on the soles, to lock it down.  Use a better quality fine tip artist brush (Michaels) to apply.  Then a wipe with acetone to remove excess.  90% of the time, will strip the old paint and start fresh.  Especially if some of the fill is missing.  

 

Head to Carlton Hobbies on M-59 near Lakeland.  They have a nice selection of hobby paints.  

[SnowbirdTom]

2 hours ago, Fellaheen51 said:

Head to Carlton Hobbies on M-59 near Lakeland.  They have a nice selection of hobby paints.  

Oh, heck no!  🙃  

 

Got a couple hobby shops over here in Waterford I’ll check out.

 

Thanks all!  Its going to be an adventure in creativity and hand steadiness.  

[Fellaheen51]

11 minutes ago, SnowbirdTom said:

Oh, heck no!  🙃  

 

Got a couple hobby shops over here in Waterford I’ll check out.

 

Thanks all!  Its going to be an adventure in creativity and hand steadiness.  

 

??  Carlton is in Waterford.  Next door to VC Fresh Marketplace on Highland Road.  FYI, was referring to Lakeland Arena.  Figured you knew that given your location.   

 

No steady hand required.  Paint in the fill, overrun is not an issue (in most cases).  Sometimes a second application to even it out.  Let dry, wipe with acetone on a paper towel.  Very easy.  Might have to plot a plan if working with multiple colors, in close proximity to one another.  

[SnowbirdTom]

7 minutes ago, Fellaheen51 said:

 

??  Carlton is in Waterford.  Next door to VC Fresh Marketplace on Highland Road.  FYI, was referring to Lakeland Arena.  Figured you knew that given your location.   

 

No steady hand required.  Paint in the fill, overrun is not an issue (in most cases).  Sometimes a second application to even it out.  Let dry, wipe with acetone on a paper towel.  Very easy.  Might have to plot a plan if working with multiple colors, in close proximity to one another.  

Ahhhh!  Thought you meant Lakeland Mall, an area I won’t soon be visiting.  lol I grew up in Sterling Hts.

Edited August 22, 2022 by SnowbirdTom

[SnowbirdTom]

Can someone ID the model of this Walter Hagen Haig Ultra iron set?  And any word in playability? Have an option to buy a full set 3-PW in this condition for a very low price.

 

[SnowbirdTom]

23 hours ago, SnowbirdTom said:

Can someone ID the model of this Walter Hagen Haig Ultra iron set?  And any word in playability? Have an option to buy a full set 3-PW in this condition for a very low price.

 

Google is my friend with a link to golfwrx.  lol  Apparently, they're a 1973 vintage iron.  
 

ETA:  Well, heck.  He had the matching set of woods too.  Yeah, they went in the van.

Edited August 24, 2022 by SnowbirdTom
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[SnowbirdTom]

Went to pick up the Wilson irons last night and ended up bringing a bunch more stuff home for a song.  He had a literally brand new ‘70s Wilson Staff cart bag.  The strap was still packed and in the bag pocket.  

 

 

[mbwannab]

Picked all this up the other day, FB find. The bag is pretty cool too. Anyone have experience playing these Hogan ptIII?

[@_the_crook]

On 8/22/2022 at 11:32 AM, MizunoMayhem said:

Testors Gloss Enamel

from days long past and still around.

used that stuff on hobby model kits so many years ago.

they also produced red/white tubes of glue with the little applicators inside the tops.

 

Monogram models had a small factory near where I grew up.

when you rode your bike over - they sometimes gave out boxes of over-run kits.

or - we dumpster dove.

cars, planes, ships. great fun.

 

 

 

[Joe85]

On 8/21/2022 at 5:31 AM, SnowbirdTom said:

Okay, easy question for the veterans here - what paint pens do you use for paint filling numbers and letters on your old club projects?  I’ve several sets here with finish in good shape, but the paint fill either missing or tired.

 

I just use fingernail paint. The Dollar Tree stuff if I see a color I need when I'm there. It seems to hold up pretty well (though I don't usually use it on the bottom edge. 

[AdamMH]

On 8/19/2022 at 3:38 AM, raggal62 said:

Probably ladies. Are they shorter length?

Yeah, they're about an inch short of my Royal blades. They didn't feel light to swing in the parking lot and they look great from address... I'm actually considering extending and gripping them. Crazy.

[SnowbirdTom]

Ok!!!  First set of grips changed in my lifetime.  The '74 Haigs have a new lease on playability now.  They got a set of Karmas because they'll only be played 3-4 times a year.  I think.  😁

 

I wasted a bunch of money having grips done all these years. 

[BIG STU]

6 hours ago, SnowbirdTom said:

Ok!!!  First set of grips changed in my lifetime.  The '74 Haigs have a new lease on playability now.  They got a set of Karmas because they'll only be played 3-4 times a year.  I think.  😁

 

I wasted a bunch of money having grips done all these years. 

One of the reasons I learned to install grips with air many years ago. I can pull grips on and off with ease and that makes things cheap.