Hoya Crystal Putter

Slippin_Jimmy · July 15, 2020

I came across this Hoya Crystal putter which belonged to my grandfather while cleaning out my father's garage (my father never played golf). It appears to be brand new and I also have the accompanying head cover. My guess is that it's at least from the 1970s. I've looked online and haven't been able to find very much information on these clubs. There are some for sale on eBay for varying sums, depending on make and condition. Does anyone know much about these? Were they actually used for putting or is this more of a collector's item?

Ideally, I'd like to see if I can get the putter appraised. Would appreciate any information that anyone might have. Thank you.

nova6868 · July 15, 2020

There are some of these on E-Bay listed for $50,000. Haha. OK then. You learn something new every day.

Slippin_Jimmy · July 15, 2020

Yeah, I saw the listing on eBay for $50K, that one seems like a bit of a stretch! Most of the other listings seem like for a few hundred or more. Curious to learn more about the putter. There doesn't seem to be much in the way of information on most of the eBay lists.

PutterFingers · July 16, 2020

One sold yesterday for $95.

Quite a few completed auctions with no bids @ the $100-$125 range, looks like not a whole lot of interest.

Yours being new I'm sure it's worth more, but might be worth more to keep as a sentimental reminder of grandpa if it's only worth a few bucks.https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hoya-Crystal-Golf-Club-Putter-MG-MAX-Light-Weight-Pro-Grip-/264767530670?hash=item3da55fe6ae%3Ag%3ASIIAAOSwgGle3o-%7E&nma=true&si=K1g2Fucur8bRE7MS5u4LTrut8eI%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557