Forgotten Golf Manufacturers

[RobotDoctor]

How about the Austad's house brand - the Senator? I'll never forget those old metalwoods with the giant plastic insert in the back. Wish I could find a pic. When I was little, I used to love looking at dad's Austad's catalogs.

 

I was just going to post Austad's. I was searching this thread to find it.

[Guia]

I think the only Pinseeker's every sold were as prizes on game shows, or you could choose the ceramic grey hound.

[Mitchell]

Porsche design. Saw a set of blades and they were really nice. Actually had a 9* with Brunswick wirld class eagle 7.0 I bought for cheap kicks. Looked like a 975D. I tried 4 hits with it and I think they maybe got 10' off the ground.

 

I had that Fenwick World Class Eagle 6.0 shaft in a 9* Great Big Bertha (original) at 45.5" long, and it was a FANTASTIC stick. That combo plus Maxfli Revolution 90 golf balls was a magical combination.

 

I'd buy that shaft again if it were available.

Continental golf still has a few of them NOS.

[Jordan Speeth]

Yamaha and Powerbilt

 

Both still in business making clubs though P/B is probably owned by someone other than Hillerich & Bradsby like they were..dunno. I wanted a set of those Citations so badly when I was a kid that I got myself a nice set on eBay a few years back. I play them occasionally and I love the shape of the blades. Those were the days when every OEM (Wilson, Spalding, MacGregor, PowerBilt, Ram, Maxfli, Haig, Royal, Golfcraft, etc. all had their signature, proprietary shape. These days, behind the ball, they all look pretty similar.

[Jordan Speeth]

Pederson, PCR Bartsch, Royal (US Rubber), Golden Gate (square toe Tony Lema irons to kill for), Kenneth Smith, Head.

 

Fernquist & Johnson made those Golden Gates in South San Francisco I believe. They were cool. My best friend had a set with Aluminum shafts when those were the hot thing...ugh

[Jordan Speeth]

Did anyone mention Kenneth Smith? They were way ahead of their time with their marketing. Too bad the clubs were so goofy looking.

[animalgolfs]

Joe Powell Golf

[Shilgy]

Don't think anyone mentioned Royal golf. I played the Royal Plus 6 ball way back in the day and they had irons and woods as well. Made by Uniroyal as I recall.

[HoganApexBlades]

Joe Powell Golf

 

I just picked up a set (2-SW) of Joe Powell cavity back, forged irons that closely resemble Hogan Edge irons from the late '80s/early '90s. They are super clean and like new. It's truly amazing what people donate to Goodwill.

[animalgolfs]

Joe Powell Golf

 

I just picked up a set (2-SW) of Joe Powell cavity back, forged irons that closely resemble Hogan Edge irons from the late '80s/early '90s. They are super clean and like new. It's truly amazing what people donate to Goodwill.

 

I had those.... John built them for me at the factory

[MocGolfer]

Innovex from the 2000s.

 

What was the name of the driver company from 15 years or so ago that had the driver with the big hole in the bottom of it?

 

Not an actual hole but a concave circular area...

[NRJyzr]

What was the name of the driver company from 15 years or so ago that had the driver with the big hole in the bottom of it?

 

Not an actual hole but a concave circular area...

 

Burrows Golf

[DRRicks]

Didn’t go back through the thread, but how about Hogan? I remember being a kid when the original Hogan Edge came out. That is the club that started my obsession with golf equipment!

[ddetts]

How about the Austad's house brand - the Senator? I'll never forget those old metalwoods with the giant plastic insert in the back. Wish I could find a pic. When I was little, I used to love looking at dad's Austad's catalogs.

 

I was just going to post Austad's. I was searching this thread to find it.

 

Austad's doesn't do the catalog or their in house brand anymore, but the company still exists and they are headquartered in my town. They still have a handful of retail store locations and an online presence.

 

My first set as a kid was a Jr. Senator set that had something like a wood, 3 irons and putter or something like that. Also had a sweet blue/white golf bag and wood cover.

[ddetts]

How about the Austad's house brand - the Senator? I'll never forget those old metalwoods with the giant plastic insert in the back. Wish I could find a pic. When I was little, I used to love looking at dad's Austad's catalogs.

 

I was just going to post Austad's. I was searching this thread to find it.

 

Austad's doesn't do the catalog or their in house brand anymore, but the company still exists and they are headquartered in my town. They still have a handful of retail store locations and an online presence.

 

My first set as a kid was a Jr. Senator set that had something like a wood, 3 irons and putter or something like that. Also had a sweet blue/white golf bag and wood cover.

 

And it looks like you can still find them on eBay! https://www.ebay.com/itm/JR-Senator-Golf/263337488401?hash=item3d50233011:g:T9wAAOSwGh5Z0OP6

[donasdux]

As someone else mentioned, Confidence Golf. I still game a set of Visa's when I go on vacation. Good clubs.

[HoganApexBlades]

Joe Powell Golf

 

I just picked up a set (2-SW) of Joe Powell cavity back, forged irons that closely resemble Hogan Edge irons from the late '80s/early '90s. They are super clean and like new. It's truly amazing what people donate to Goodwill.

 

I had those.... John built them for me at the factory

 

Are you saying they were "custom" built for you based on a fit?

[PingGuy68]

I know others have commented on Lynx already. Back in the 90's I had a Lynx 5 wood that was my go-to-club, sort of my rescue before I knew of resuces. I saw a Euro Tour player with a Lynx bag. Was fun to remember the old days. I loved that club.

[animalgolfs]

Joe Powell Golf

 

I just picked up a set (2-SW) of Joe Powell cavity back, forged irons that closely resemble Hogan Edge irons from the late '80s/early '90s. They are super clean and like new. It's truly amazing what people donate to Goodwill.

 

I had those.... John built them for me at the factory

 

Are you saying they were "custom" built for you based on a fit?

 

If Ken hasn't sold them, mine are at Golf Mart in Paducah

 

But, yes, I visited the factory multiple times in Sarasota. John custom spec'd my CB set, then another PGI set a few years later. Joe talked with me numerous times at the factory. They use to assemble cally fairways at one point in the late 80/early 90 as well, if my memory isn't fading. I can't say enough good about Joe Powell & John.... Just good folks all around

[fwlan]

Didn't the same company that made (makes?) the Louisville Slugger bats also make some golf clubs for a short time?

 

They make persimmon and hickory sets. Louisville Golf.

[Marco Colo]

Radius putters.

 

I have bought one recently (and sold it to my colleague before delivery and bought a Byron dh89 but this is another story).

 

I have been trying the stick last week and although I’m a beginner and not the most qualified person, it performed quite good on the 18 I have been playing.

 

Anyhow, looking for some recent news about the company it looks they don’t update any media since long time

[mahonie]

Radius putters.

 

I have bought one recently (and sold it to my colleague before delivery and bought a Byron dh89 but this is another story).

 

I have been trying the stick last week and although I’m a beginner and not the most qualified person, it performed quite good on the 18 I have been playing.

 

Anyhow, looking for some recent news about the company it looks they don’t update any media since long time

 

Funnily enough, took delivery of a Radius #8 putter yesterday. They have been selling off the whole range of Classic putters at Clubhouse Golf in the UK at £49.99 as part of Black Friday promo. I have had my eye on these for a while - the RRP was £199.99 but they had been reduced to £99.99 recently. The website is still functioning http://www.radiusputters.com/ but I am not sure whether this sell off indicates that they are struggling or not.

 

The putter, by the way, based on carpet putting last night, feels fantastic and the finish is first class. The headcover also looks good and I think it will stay on which is often a problem for blade putters.

[vietnameeh]

Sonartec/excedo

[cmagnusson]

Jazz Golf. One of the great Canadian club making outfits.

 

Still use a Jazz bag for my back-up set.

[HoganApexBlades]

Joe Powell Golf

 

I just picked up a set (2-SW) of Joe Powell cavity back, forged irons that closely resemble Hogan Edge irons from the late '80s/early '90s. They are super clean and like new. It's truly amazing what people donate to Goodwill.

 

I had those.... John built them for me at the factory

 

Are you saying they were "custom" built for you based on a fit?

 

If Ken hasn't sold them, mine are at Golf Mart in Paducah

 

But, yes, I visited the factory multiple times in Sarasota. John custom spec'd my CB set, then another PGI set a few years later. Joe talked with me numerous times at the factory. They use to assemble cally fairways at one point in the late 80/early 90 as well, if my memory isn't fading. I can't say enough good about Joe Powell & John.... Just good folks all around

 

I cleaned mine up yesterday and they truly are "like" new. The faces are super clean and the shaft bands look new. Do you know how many years they made this CB iron?

[MrFlapjack]

I think Nickent would have done some amazing stuff if they were still around. They seemed to push the envelope.

[SPY ZINGER]

Sonartec!

[tmb guy]

Browning!

 

ha remember those 440's i think they were called they were about the size of your finger

[BMC]

If we remember them, are they truly forgotten?

 

 

 

 

 

Tour Model II. Ping Eye 2 knockoffs

[super20dan]

javelin blue golf clubs