Any info on these clubs ?

[K1221n]

Like I said in another post, I inherited a couple bags of clubs,These are the ugly ducklings of the lot. They look like ping karsten knockoffs, any info would be appreciated.

[birly-shirly]

Looks like pretty casual use of the word "classic " to me.

[Wriggles]

Some kind of Ping knockoff, I agree, late 1980's, I'd guess.

[super20dan]

looks more like a pre eye2 knockoff

[NRJyzr]

I'd say late 70s. The Eye2 emerged in 1982, can't imagine someone trying to sell a knockoff of a 70s design while the Eye2 were in full bloom...

[K1221n]

Didn't think they would be much, they're in perfect condition with truetemper shafts, debating if I want to spend the money on getting them regripped.

[augustgolf]

Didn't think they would be much, they're in perfect condition with truetemper shafts, debating if I want to spend the money on getting them regripped.

 

If you get the grips yourself, you'll only be into it for around $50, unless you go crazy on some exotic grip.

 

Do you know what flex TT shaft they have? It was pretty common for these knock-offs to have TT Lite....but, if they are real early, they would still be TT Dynamic.

 

How far is the last step on the 5-iron to the top of the hosel?

 

That will give an idea of flex....why re=grip is the flex is nowhere near what you want/need?

 

just my 2 cents worth

[rex235]

These are "copycat" or "knockoff" irons. Karsten Solheim drew the line when these irons showed up.

 

Karsten was especially irate when the "Knockoff copies" of his ISI model irons were being sold overseas before the originals were on the market.

[K1221n]

I think this is what they were copying, changed them just enough to avoid a law suit.

[Guia]

Knockoff of the original Ping irons, good for beating rocks, or killing snakes. Very likely not balanced correctly and metal used also suspect. Unless you have extra grips laying around not worth re-grip.

[scruffynick]

I think this is what they were copying, changed them just enough they didn't get sued.

Oh the memories!!! My first set of clubs, still use the iiis as of today.

[scomac2002]

Just hit them the way they are until you can determine whether they're worth the effort and money of a regrip.

 

I wouldn't dismiss them out-of-hand necessarily as I found the Eye 2 clones I have to be very playable and consistent. That said, I was looking at a set of Karsten III's back in the spring at a club swap for only $65 for 3-PW, so the real deal isn't going to set you back much either.

[K1221n]

Took them to the range, they hit nice and the shafts are perfect length, the grips are nearly disintegrated. I like the basic no frills look of the Ping style clubs, Dicks has grips $2.99 ill just regrip the 3-4-6-8-pw and try them out this spring.

 

 

Just hit them the way they are until you can determine whether they're worth the effort and money of a regrip.

 

I wouldn't dismiss them out-of-hand necessarily as I found the Eye 2 clones I have to be very playable and consistent. That said, I was looking at a set of Karsten III's back in the spring at a club swap for only $65 for 3-PW, so the real deal isn't going to set you back much either.

[Bonneville85308]

I saw a set of those at a garage sale a few years ago. Since they are likely an inferior quality knock-off, unless you hit amazing shots with them for some reason I don't see the point in investing time or money in them. Personally I'd throw them in the trash.

[super20dan]

acadamy has better grip deals. abouut 2$ per grip

[Shallowface]

Took them to the range, they hit nice and the shafts are perfect length, the grips are nearly disintegrated. I like the basic no frills look of the Ping style clubs, Dicks has grips $2.99 ill just regrip the 3-4-6-8-pw and try them out this spring.

 

 

Just hit them the way they are until you can determine whether they're worth the effort and money of a regrip.

 

I wouldn't dismiss them out-of-hand necessarily as I found the Eye 2 clones I have to be very playable and consistent. That said, I was looking at a set of Karsten III's back in the spring at a club swap for only $65 for 3-PW, so the real deal isn't going to set you back much either.

 

Hireko has Karma wrap style and velvet style grips for $1.19. I've used a bunch of these for my thrift store clubs. They play just fine and are durable as well.

 

It should go without saying, but if you hit them well it makes no difference that they are clones or something other than a brand name. The only thing that matters is how they play. You could go to the store and drop a thousand on a set and not be able to hit them at all. The ball has no idea what is the brand, or for that matter the age, of the club that hit it.

[Nessism]

Some Karma grips would be an excellent choice. Bar Keepers Friend mixed into a paste works wonderfully to spiff up stainless steel. Use a toothbrush and work it into the metal and then let it soak for a few mins before rinsing. You will be amazed how nice those clean up.

[Shallowface]

Some Karma grips would be an excellent choice. Bar Keepers Friend mixed into a paste works wonderfully to spiff up stainless steel. Use a toothbrush and work it into the metal and then let it soak for a few mins before rinsing. You will be amazed how nice those clean up.

 

I've never tried that but you can bet I will be. Thanks for the tip!