National Custom Works Official Thread

[jcook10]

It hurts so bad seeing this thread 4 years late for the limited LH release. Join me in mourning my fellow southpaws. 

[commoditybroker]

A little update, I could not be more in love with these irons!  The feel is incredible, the grind is exactly what I wanted, the patina (thank you CA rain) is developing nicely, and they are incredible irons to play.  Paired with the MMT 105tx has been a great combo for me.  Excellent ball flight and consistency.

 

I have actually gained distance across the bag, and I have been pleasantly surprised by the additional forgiveness I am finding low(er) on the face.  

 

I can confidently say they were worth the wait.

[Bskib]

Picked up my first NCW wedge from peoples and dang this thing is a beauty. Clean with a BGT ZNE 130 shaft for good measure. 

[sollerak]

On 1/26/2023 at 2:13 PM, Bskib said:

Picked up my first NCW wedge from peoples and dang this thing is a beauty. Clean with a BGT ZNE 130 shaft for good measure. 

How is the ZNE @Bskib?  Thinking of swapping them into my NCW wedges.

[outgolfing]

While I did not get my NCW irons first hand, I had a pretty good idea of what I wanted based on my Scratch set.  Here’s some quick pics of the 7i’s.  Both sets are raw…not sure I’ll let the new ones rust out though.  

[jrr811]

I'm glad to see those skull and crossbones DWs are still getting some love. That was a crazy ride tracking those down.

I've got an NCW set on the way, just got the notification the other day that Don was stamping them up. 
 

1 hour ago, outgolfing said:

While I did not get my NCW irons first hand, I had a pretty good idea of what I wanted based on my Scratch set.  Here’s some quick pics of the 7i’s.  Both sets are raw…not sure I’ll let the new ones rust out though.  

[outgolfing]

14 minutes ago, jrr811 said:

I'm glad to see those skull and crossbones DWs are still getting some love. That was a crazy ride tracking those down.

I've got an NCW set on the way, just got the notification the other day that Don was stamping them up. 
 

awesome, post some pics when they arrive!  Ya, the skull and bones DW’s aren’t going anywhere.  I seem to rotate cavity back sets in and out and have had some nice sets of irons but I keep coming back to my Scratch mb’s. 

[Brandan]

Got these to the range yesterday. I’m in love. 

[wattage]

I’m curious if anyone has compared a long iron in the small cavity vs the full cavity (with the curved shoulders). 

[jrr811]

On 8/29/2023 at 2:08 PM, wattage said:

I’m curious if anyone has compared a long iron in the small cavity vs the full cavity (with the curved shoulders). 

I've got one of each in a 2i, as well as have hit sets made up of both. What are you curious to know?

[wattage]

6 minutes ago, jrr811 said:

I've got one of each in a 2i, as well as have hit sets made up of both. What are you curious to know?

Cool. The small cavity doesn’t have as much added forgiveness or height I expected compared to the blade. Do you see much difference in height?

[jrr811]

On 8/31/2023 at 12:08 PM, wattage said:

Cool. The small cavity doesn’t have as much added forgiveness or height I expected compared to the blade. Do you see much difference in height?

The EZ body (big cavity) does provide a bit higher launch height compared to the blade and the AR style body

Edited September 7, 2023 by jrr811

[jrr811]

Finally got in my sets - Based off a 48° PW, I elected to go with minimal stamping for a clean look and small scoring diamonds in between the grooves for a retro callback.

 

[Mclancy94]

On 10/24/2023 at 7:03 PM, jrr811 said:

Finally got in my sets - Based off a 48° PW, I elected to go with minimal stamping for a clean look and small scoring diamonds in between the grooves for a retro callback.

 

Absolutely gorgeous, if you ever decide to let one set go in your guy! Exactly how’d I have them built 

[Ivyguy]

On 8/15/2023 at 9:04 AM, Brandan said:

Got these to the range yesterday. I’m in love. 

Mother of gawd. 

[Golfingfanatic]

love the diamonds. very clean.

[54CW]

I have an order in queue and I’m curious how your guys’ experience was getting your clubs built. I’m really not sure which shafts fit me best so I’m not sure how to go about that if a builder NCW recommends is in another state. 

[jrr811]

10 hours ago, 54CW said:

I have an order in queue and I’m curious how your guys’ experience was getting your clubs built. I’m really not sure which shafts fit me best so I’m not sure how to go about that if a builder NCW recommends is in another state. 

I went and got a fitting before my order to dial in shafts - went the club champion route, got specs, and then did the build myself. 

Sure, they'll try to sell you whatever you're fit into, but it's worth the knowledge of what shafts best fit your swing.

I assumed for 4+ years I was a C-Taper stiff, walked out with regular $-tapers hard stepped and haven't looked back. 

Edited October 30, 2023 by jrr811

[Brandan]

Oops I did it again

[RJt100]

Does anyone know how and to what extent Don White was involved with the Macgregor MT Pro irons??

[AdamMH]

10 minutes ago, RJt100 said:

Does anyone know how and to what extent Don White was involved with the Macgregor MT Pro irons??

There's an article at IntoTheGrain and at GolfWeek showing that White joined Scratch in Jan 2010. It also states he was at MacGregor for 38 years.

(https://www.intothegrain.com/hall-of-fame-clubmaker-don-white-joins-scratch-golf/)
 

NCW's site says he's had wins with his clubs since 1973, and Sports Illustrated says he joined shortly after losing his job in 1970, meaning that there's a good chance he was still at MacGregor immediately prior to going over to Scratch golf. So, it's certainly possible that he was involved but you may have to ask him yourself to get exact details.

[AdmiralPicard]

Anyone with recent pics?

 

Up late dreaming about the next set I'd like to commission and am looking for inspiration.

 

I'm thinking 5° gaps from 30° to 60°, then fill out the bag with a couple hybrids, woods, and a putter. Twelve total in the bag. Maybe 13 and order a 65° wedge.

 

....and maybe a 70° wedge just for goofing around.

 

Let's see the goods, folks.

[jrr811]

9 hours ago, AdmiralPicard said:

Anyone with recent pics?

 

Up late dreaming about the next set I'd like to commission and am looking for inspiration.

 

I'm thinking 5° gaps from 30° to 60°, then fill out the bag with a couple hybrids, woods, and a putter. Twelve total in the bag. Maybe 13 and order a 65° wedge.

 

....and maybe a 70° wedge just for goofing around.

 

Let's see the goods, folks.

Extension of my original post - here’s some patina and the ferrules I had imagined when designing this set with Patrick. Took these while building, so just a teaser for the matching sets. 

[AdmiralPicard]

4 hours ago, jrr811 said:

Extension of my original post - here’s some patina and the ferrules I had imagined when designing this set with Patrick. Took these while building, so just a teaser for the matching sets. 

No words.

 

They should've sent a poet.

[scott19]

On 4/26/2022 at 11:37 PM, 300_yard_drives said:

Does anyone know if I need to send my set into the USGA to become conforming or did Duffner already do that?

 

Anyone have insight on this? I have a set of NCW irons and wedges that I absolutely love but I need to know if I can use them in tournament play.

[scott19]

On 4/26/2022 at 11:37 PM, 300_yard_drives said:

Does anyone know if I need to send my set into the USGA to become conforming or did Duffner already do that?

 

Anyone have insight on this? I have a set of NCW irons and wedges that I absolutely love but I need to know if I can use them in tournament play.

[scott19]

On 4/26/2022 at 11:37 PM, 300_yard_drives said:

Does anyone know if I need to send my set into the USGA to become conforming or did Duffner already do that?

 

Anyone have insight on this? I have a set of NCW irons and wedges that I absolutely love but I need to know if I can use them in tournament play.

[NRJyzr]

18 minutes ago, scott19 said:

 

Anyone have insight on this? I have a set of NCW irons and wedges that I absolutely love but I need to know if I can use them in tournament play.

 

They're not in the database under National Custom Works, but they could be there under another name.  Dufner having had a set on Tour means they are building conforming clubs.

 

Best bet is likely to drop NCW a note to ask... (captain obvious moment)

 

Edited April 26 by NRJyzr

[scott19]

11 minutes ago, NRJyzr said:

 

They're not in the database under National Custom Works, but they could be there under another name.  Dufner having had a set on Tour means they are building conforming clubs.

 

Best bet is likely to drop NCW a note to ask... (captain obvious moment)

 

Thanks! I had done that at the same time but thought it would take a long time to hear back but they replied immediately and said all of their clubs are conforming!

[54CW]

@scott19 I asked about mine and I believe the language they use is “built with USGA conforming grooves.
 

I would simply use mine and not have to worry because it’s highly unlikely I’ll win anything 😂