NEW MACGREGOR IRON AND WEDGES

[smackygolf]

Barry Schneider is gone?

very bloody coup. I guess firing ALL the sales reps last year wasn't enough. These, too, will flop. Where are the retailers who will carry these? I'll tell you, nowhere. Mac is NOT retailer friendly. And I'm not guessing..

[easyyy]

Hello everyone,

 

As promised last week, I've rounded up some questions that have been coming in on this thread that I don't believe have been answered yet. I'll do my best to get caught up now!

 

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10/12/07

daheels

 

Do you have a topline shot of the blades?

 

The top line shot of the blades are on the original post that Shortknocker displayed on 10/12.

 

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10/12/07

Mr. 67

 

MacGregor coming out with a Greg Norman line of clubs?

 

10/14/07

Oakie ISI

 

What involvement does Greg have with the company?

 

In case you haven't seen the recent press release about Greg's involvement with MacGregor, here is the link:

 

(http://macgregorgolf.com/documents/MacGregor%20Recapitalization.pdf)

 

At this time we don't have a Greg Norman line of products planned for 2008. However, some limited edition products designed with Greg's involvement are on the drawing board for the future.

 

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10/14/07

redbird59

 

Is there any way that the irons will be available in a satin crome finish option?

 

10/15/07

mr divots

 

Is the topline bead-blasted on both the MB's and CB's?

 

Although the images show on GolfWRX are a bright chrome, these were just of some initial prototypes. Satin chrome will be the standard option for the new irons. Both bright chrome and gunmetal special order options are being considered. Regarding the top line, it will be treated so it isn't highly reflective.

 

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10/14/07

Claus

 

Will Miura make 100 sets of these?

 

No, but MacGregor certainly will :D

 

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10/16/07

Yannerson

 

Can heads be available to a select group of custom club fitters?

 

Yes, we are planning on this. If you have some suggestions on shops that you would like us to contact, please let me know via e-mail ([email protected])

 

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10/16/07

slicktry

 

Any chance we can see pics from every angle of the MB's?

 

10/18/07

Spin Doctor

 

Can there be a 360* view of every club on the website?

 

I'll get some images shot as requested and post them soon. We'll put 360º views on the "wish list" for when the new MG website comes on-line (early December).

 

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10/17/07

Spin Doctor

 

Spec chart?

 

Please see attached chart for specifications on MT PRO C&M irons and MT PRO "DW" Wedges.

MT PRO C&M Irons:

Standard Finish Option: Satin Chrome on 1025 Carbon Steel…considering special order options for Bright Chrome and Gunmetal

 

Standard Shaft Options: Nippon NS1150GH, Dynamic Gold…many other custom order shafts will be available

 

Standard Grip Option: MacGregor Golf Pride DD2 (Black/Red)…many other custom order grips will be available

 

MT PRO "DW" Wedges:

Standard Finish Option: Satin Chrome or Gunmetal on 1025 Carbon Steel…considering special order option of Bright Chrome

 

Standard Shaft Options: Dynamic Gold…many other custom order shafts will be available.

 

Standard Grip Option: MacGregor Golf Pride DD2 (Black/Red)…many other custom order grips will be available.

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Any other questions? Post them and I'll get to them at least once a week. Thanks for your continued interest and suggestions.

Take care,

 

Reid Gorman

President

MacGregor Golf

1000 Pecan Grove Drive

Albany, GA 31701

(800) 841-4358

(800) 455-1220 fax

[email protected]

 

 

 

Thanks for the post Reid. Satin finish? Ohhh baby. Now we are game on. :man_in_love:

[Oaks]

Thanks for the post Reid. Satin finish? Ohhh baby. Now we are game on. :man_in_love:

 

Reid,

 

As you and I have discussed - I think that the Darker Finish/Gunmetal is going to look fantastic on these irons and I cannot wait to see them. Mmm... Gunmetal Wedges and Irons... I think Richard said it best :D

 

Thanks again!

 

Matt O

[justyn]

I am excited about the new offerings from MacGregor but looks are one thing and the way they feel and playability is another. However the MB's are right up my alley and hope to try them out sooner than later since my MP33's are very tired. Having a satin finish is a major plus since that was one of the major issues I had with mizzy blades.

[Konklifer]

Satin Chrome and Nippon NS Pro 1150 standard????? :man_in_love:

[sirois]

I know everyone is interested in the new irons. I am as well. I love my Bobby Grace GT putter.

 

I'm looking for info on whether or not we can order custom versions of the Bobby Grace GT putters. I have a center shafted with no insert version and back weighted 30g which was a Tour only version. I would love to get one with the same configuration but with an HSM insert instead.

 

Kind regards,

Eric

[phelps22]

Reid,

 

You have given us alot information about the new iron and wedge lineup, but what new stuff from Bobby Grace? Will we see a line of putters similar to what Jose Maria Olazabal is playing come to the retail market this year?

[me7777]

I wonder if Macgregor is keeping Jose? It's nice to see a Macgregor putter in his hands. Jose is a good man and a great player.

[tonys6]

I can't believe how good these irons look! I will try a set myself.

 

Will a major retailer carry them? Of course. Golf Galaxy has carried their stuff before. C'mon, if Greg N. uses his charm, Edwin Watts will carry them, at least in small quantities.

 

Don't be so hard on MacGregor. Mizuno has done a great job with retailers selling primarily forged irons. Maybe MacGregor will model its customer service after Mizuno. Who knows? But give them a chance.

[SHERO]

pics of the rest of the line?

we were told we would get them.

[MT-PRO]

phelps22Posted Today, 09:58 AM

Reid,

 

You have given us alot information about the new iron and wedge lineup, but what new stuff from Bobby Grace? Will we see a line of putters similar to what Jose Maria Olazabal is playing come to the retail market this year?

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Phelps22, thanks for the question. Yes, there will be a bunch of new putter options from Bobby Grace in 2008. Most will hit the market in Feb/March '08. The new line takes our patented DCT (Distance Control Technology) insert and uses it in a fixed position...as opposed to a changeable insert (Face-Off DCT, which is currently on the market). The street price will be ~$129 and will be offered in 7-10 "tour inspired" shapes.

 

Thanks, Reid.

[phelps22]

phelps22Posted Today, 09:58 AM

Reid,

 

You have given us alot information about the new iron and wedge lineup, but what new stuff from Bobby Grace? Will we see a line of putters similar to what Jose Maria Olazabal is playing come to the retail market this year?

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Phelps22, thanks for the question. Yes, there will be a bunch of new putter options from Bobby Grace in 2008. Most will hit the market in Feb/March '08. The new line takes our patented DCT (Distance Control Technology) insert and uses it in a fixed position...as opposed to a changeable insert (Face-Off DCT, which is currently on the market). The street price will be ~$129 and will be offered in 7-10 "tour inspired" shapes.

 

Thanks, Reid.

 

 

Reid, is this the insert you are talking about or is this the HSM insert that has been used in the past?

[MT-PRO]

Neither...it will be a DCT insert, but with similar feel to HSM. DCT offers game improvement insert technology to the putter category. DCT self corrects energy loss on putts struck off center. So in other words...if you stike a putt up to a half inch towards the toe or heel, it will roll the same distance as if you hit the sweet spot. On long putts this trait becomes extremely valuable. We have a patent to cover this technology and it is USGA approved.

 

Thanks, Reid.

[phelps22]

Neither...it will be a DCT insert, but with similar feel to HSM. DCT offers game improvement insert technology to the putter category. DCT self corrects energy loss on putts struck off center. So in other words...if you stike a putt up to a half inch towards the toe or heel, it will roll the same distance as if you hit the sweet spot. On long putts this trait becomes extremely valuable. We have a patent to cover this technology and it is USGA approved.

 

Thanks, Reid.

 

 

 

So will the insert cover a significant portion of the face sort of like an Odyssey or will it be smaller insert like in the above photo?

 

Thanks again, Jon

[Big Ben]

Great new products and the big cheese taking the time to be with us; are you kidding me! Well done Mr. Gorman; you can expect my business just for being here and taking the time to support your brand on the grass roots level. The MacGregor brand is so very important historically to the game of golf that it should never be allowed to tarnish. Being in Jack's backyard makes it even more meaningful for us in Ohio so keep it up! I will be sure to return the favor and make a large push for you at my local green grass facilities in the days to follow (they know I have my act together when it comes to new and exciting golf equipment) and thanks again. PS: roll the putter face and forget about the inserts. Note the new Zen Oracle RDE lineup; I've played one for half a season now and the technology is real. My two cents...

[jick]

I hope one of the models there will include Bobby Grace's take on the Scottsdale Anser, as he has always made the best interpretations of the Scottsdale Anser.

 

I am looking forward to the new Macgregor products!

[teezoid]

I am in the market for a new driver. Why NOT MacGregor? I cannot wait to see the driver options to be offered.

There is a very good chance I will carrying a full bag of MAC clubs for this new year. I cannot wait to get back to a brand I loved in my early golf days.

[DChesler]

Wow, I am very impressed with the looks of the new line.

 

Pretty please, Macgregor, offer those blades in LH!!!

 

As soon as those wedges hit the shelves, it'll be bye bye vokey, hello DW Design!

[MT-PRO]

I hope one of the models there will include Bobby Grace's take on the Scottsdale Anser, as he has always made the best interpretations of the Scottsdale Anser.

 

I am looking forward to the new Macgregor products!

 

 

Yes, we will have that for sure...

 

Thanks, Reid.

[MT-PRO]

Neither...it will be a DCT insert, but with similar feel to HSM. DCT offers game improvement insert technology to the putter category. DCT self corrects energy loss on putts struck off center. So in other words...if you stike a putt up to a half inch towards the toe or heel, it will roll the same distance as if you hit the sweet spot. On long putts this trait becomes extremely valuable. We have a patent to cover this technology and it is USGA approved.

 

Thanks, Reid.

 

 

 

So will the insert cover a significant portion of the face sort of like an Odyssey or will it be smaller insert like in the above photo?

 

Thanks again, Jon

 

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It will be bigger than what the picture shows but smaller than the competitor you have referenced. What would you prefer to see? Thanks, Reid.

[phelps22]

Neither...it will be a DCT insert, but with similar feel to HSM. DCT offers game improvement insert technology to the putter category. DCT self corrects energy loss on putts struck off center. So in other words...if you stike a putt up to a half inch towards the toe or heel, it will roll the same distance as if you hit the sweet spot. On long putts this trait becomes extremely valuable. We have a patent to cover this technology and it is USGA approved.

 

Thanks, Reid.

 

 

 

So will the insert cover a significant portion of the face sort of like an Odyssey or will it be smaller insert like in the above photo?

 

Thanks again, Jon

 

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It will be bigger than what the picture shows but smaller than the competitor you have referenced. What would you prefer to see? Thanks, Reid.

 

 

I think that is perfect. I always thought the Face Off DCT were a little over the top with the inserts. These sound allot more appealing .

 

 

Thanks again, Jon

[ijustgolf]

Is there any chance of Aaron staying on the team for the 2008 season? I think he's going to be missing out on a lot with all these new clubs and they can only benefit him. It's a huge loss to lose him. He's a massive idol to a lot of people with the stack and tilt swing and I think he can only help an OEM in product sales. I hope it's not too late. I know he's made me want to play MacGregor clubs ever since the U.S. Open when I followed him and I can't wait to with these new clubs.

 

But anyways...how's the progress on the driver and woods????????

 

Thanks for doing all that you're doing right now MT-PRO we all appreciate it.

[seminoleadam]

The new irons and wedges look great! It would be great if MacGregor would come out with an 8802 style putter something simple and classic just like the new blades.

[Spin Doctor]

I think this would fit right in.

[pitbull808]

It would be great if MacGregor would come out with an 8802 style putter something simple and classic just like the new blades.

 

Blasphemy! Ironmaster Style. :D

 

I think this would fit right in.

 

Nice one Harry, but I'd love if they just redid this one again. :man_in_love:

 

[MB1981]

Any new guys joining MacGregor this season?

 

Are they going to offer the Greg Norman Collection as an option for their staffers?

[ocgolfpro]

My sales rep sent me these few extra pics for their new 2008 clubs.

 

Some extra info

 

The MT "PRO-M" irons offer professional and better amateurs a classic Muscle Back design.

MT PRO-M iron F&B's:

 

Compact profiles, Flatter Soles, and impact zone positioned weighting

Maximizes player's workability to shape their shots and optimize trajectory.

Forged from soft 1025 carbon steel

CNC flat milled faces, CNC Milled square grooves and CNC milled back design

True Temper Dynamic Gold Steel Shafts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[DukeV]

always wanted MacGregor blades.....buttttt I'm a lefty :good:

[MB1981]

My rep said he would get some to me too.

 

Cant wait!

[Oaks]

The milling in the cavities looks amazing... I cannot wait to see the finished product!