LAMINATED LOVE

[ezgoer]

They’re definitely deserving of their own place to be bragged about. I’m guilty as anyone on a persimmon bias and should game the Lam’s I  have more instead of just beating range balls with them. 
 

Sure like the rest of you I’ve picked up sets of PINGS, H&B, WILSON STAFF and STAFF II’s. 
 

The PING black dots (12 degree driver) might be the easiest wood wood to play. Pretty ‘unconventional’ looking to some though. 
 

Was hitting range balls yesterday with the 4 wood for this 71 WILSON(i think)set. Not sure if it was the regular flex shaft or the cooler window style insert vs the red STAFF II insert but it felt more persimmon-ish to me. Sooner or later I’ll DIY refinish some clubs and be cool making these pretty again. 

Edited Tuesday at 07:46 PM by ezgoer

[bcstones]

here's a couple of Kenneth Smith laminated woods - a 1 wood & a 4 wood, I'm pretty sure they were made for different people...would love to know any info on age or what the insert might be

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited Wednesday at 04:03 AM by bcstones

[Jiggered]

I love those Kenneth Smith laminates, a different look altogether.

 

I have quite  a lot of laminates and regularly play them, if I'm being honest I can't really tell the difference between them and persimmons when it comes to hitting the ball.

[TheDeanAbides]

5 minutes ago, Jiggered said:

I love those Kenneth Smith laminates, a different look altogether.

 

I have quite  a lot of laminates and regularly play them, if I'm being honest I can't really tell the difference between them and persimmons when it comes to hitting the ball.

Neither could Hogan, so you’re in good company!

[bcstones]

2 hours ago, Jiggered said:

I can't really tell the difference between them and persimmons when it comes to hitting the ball.

neither can I, for that matter....well, maybe just a tad different sound on impact - the feel is the same to me

[ezgoer]

8 hours ago, bcstones said:

here's a couple of Kenneth Smith laminated woods - a 1 wood & a 4 wood, I'm pretty sure they were made for different people...would love to know any info on age or what the insert might be

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pretty cool you posting these.

 

Those laminate’s are the definition of tools!!!

 

Funny enough I just watched a Mike Rees club repair video and he uses those aluminum ferrules to pull shafts on persimmon heads. He says that nearly all old persimmon clubs have cracks starting already and sliding one of those old aluminum ferrules on first is a trick he uses to keep from worsening cracks when pulling a shaft. 
 

Im just starting to think of doing my own DIY work. Literally at the need to start gathering tools point. These clubs look way too nice but if you happened to have any other rougher candidates I’d be interested in getting them from you. 
 

I really know nothing about Kennith Smith stuff other than I have and use his lorythmic swingweight scale semi often. 

[ezgoer]

15 hours ago, bcstones said:

here's a couple of Kenneth Smith laminated woods - a 1 wood & a 4 wood, I'm pretty sure they were made for different people...would love to know any info on age or what the insert might be

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Was to freaked out about the Mike Rees part to notice the diagonal laminate layering. That’s really cool!

Edited Wednesday at 07:46 PM by ezgoer

[Maine Golfer]

On my todo to hit my Ping Zing 5 wood at the range now

[WilliePPQ]

Super nice woods the Wilson Staff design and look was always a favorite. Had a couple versions of Wilsons and never could tell any difference to solid block woods. Sorry but I just never had any luck with the Wilson "window designs" inserts. Had them break and just pop out entirely. And it certainly wasn't because of my swing speed! I think I finally said forget it and if the club didn't have screws in the face I just passed on it.

[EmperorPenguin]

Generally speaking, I do not like laminated woods mainly due to cosmetics.  I hate the alternating dark and light layers; to me they look like zebras.  I do take exception with a few models of laminates that do not have the alternating pattern.  Case in point: a Wilson Staff Tour Block 4 wood from I guess the early '80's?  This is a hand-me-down club from my brother, from his first set of golf clubs when he started playing around 1984.

[weakputt]

Did I ever show you guys these Centurions by Steve Blitz?. 1965 Pat. for the first field adjustable weights. Brass screws and washers with lead plugs. Not easy to look at, but cool at the same time.

[The Aspidistra in the Hall]

Fantastic....the Bryson of his day !

[ezgoer]

3 hours ago, weakputt said:

Did I ever show you guys these Centurions by Steve Blitz?. 1965 Pat. for the first field adjustable weights. Brass screws and washers with lead plugs. Not easy to look at, but cool at the same time.

Really neat!  —- in a whacky techie way. 
 

Believe you have posted these before here or elsewhere. I remember seeing a blonde set and I imagine the chances of their being multiple sets like these isn’t all that high. Have you tried them?