Top 10 Persimmon Drivers on your collector's wish list

[dcopp7]

It's laminate, but still a good one

[haakzilla]

It's laminate, but still a good one

 

...pardon my lack of knowledge, but does that mean it's a fake replica?

[haakzilla]

3) MacGregor '50-'51 M09T LFF (3)

 

5) MacGregor '52-'53 M09T LFF (never seen one)

 

7) MacGregor '54-'55 M09T LFF (need one)

 

Nothing drives like a MacGregor! LOVE JUMBO MACS

 

...what are the main differences between these models? I just found one of them at Goodwill and it appears to be in very good condition or possibly refinished (see below), but it has the original shaft and grip and plays at 43.5". Thank you in advance for your insight -- or to anyone else that cares to chime in!

 

 

 

1950-51 LFF M09 and M09T same red inserts different stamps. 52-53 same White Black White Insert. 54-55 White Red White Insert. Yours is definitely refinished with a newer grip. I don't even know if mine(bottom 2 pix) is or not original finish but it does have the original grip and shaft. I got mine at an estate sale for $15 and you probably paid less although the only Goodwill Store I ever visited in Oregon(Portland) was the most uptown with really nice stuff Goodwill I've ever seen. Super Great Find! Worth about $400. How about a straight on shot of your LFF?

 

Awesome stuff! This thread inspired me to go back and see if they had more...low and behold I found a couple more potential gems :) see pics below!

[dcopp7]

It's laminate, but still a good one

 

...pardon my lack of knowledge, but does that mean it's a fake replica?

it is laminated maple, not a block of persimmon

[persimmonman]

3) MacGregor '50-'51 M09T LFF (3)

 

5) MacGregor '52-'53 M09T LFF (never seen one)

 

7) MacGregor '54-'55 M09T LFF (need one)

 

Nothing drives like a MacGregor! LOVE JUMBO MACS

 

...what are the main differences between these models? I just found one of them at Goodwill and it appears to be in very good condition or possibly refinished (see below), but it has the original shaft and grip and plays at 43.5". Thank you in advance for your insight -- or to anyone else that cares to chime in!

 

 

 

1950-51 LFF M09 and M09T same red inserts different stamps. 52-53 same White Black White Insert. 54-55 White Red White Insert. Yours is definitely refinished with a newer grip. I don't even know if mine(bottom 2 pix) is or not original finish but it does have the original grip and shaft. I got mine at an estate sale for $15 and you probably paid less although the only Goodwill Store I ever visited in Oregon(Portland) was the most uptown with really nice stuff Goodwill I've ever seen. Super Great Find! Worth about $400. How about a straight on shot of your LFF?

 

Awesome stuff! This thread inspired me to go back and see if they had more...low and behold I found a couple more potential gems :) see pics below!

 

Holy....you found an Armour BJM at a goodwill????!!!! ?

[haakzilla]

3) MacGregor '50-'51 M09T LFF (3)

 

5) MacGregor '52-'53 M09T LFF (never seen one)

 

7) MacGregor '54-'55 M09T LFF (need one)

 

Nothing drives like a MacGregor! LOVE JUMBO MACS

 

...what are the main differences between these models? I just found one of them at Goodwill and it appears to be in very good condition or possibly refinished (see below), but it has the original shaft and grip and plays at 43.5". Thank you in advance for your insight -- or to anyone else that cares to chime in!

 

 

 

1950-51 LFF M09 and M09T same red inserts different stamps. 52-53 same White Black White Insert. 54-55 White Red White Insert. Yours is definitely refinished with a newer grip. I don't even know if mine(bottom 2 pix) is or not original finish but it does have the original grip and shaft. I got mine at an estate sale for $15 and you probably paid less although the only Goodwill Store I ever visited in Oregon(Portland) was the most uptown with really nice stuff Goodwill I've ever seen. Super Great Find! Worth about $400. How about a straight on shot of your LFF?

 

Awesome stuff! This thread inspired me to go back and see if they had more...low and behold I found a couple more potential gems :) see pics below!

 

 

Holy....you found an Armour BJM at a goodwill????!!!! ��

 

...yeah, tell me more! These clubs look awesome -- wish I would have snagged the other woods that I saw the first day -- these were the only ones left at, YES, my local Goodwill :)

[rex235]

Stephen-

 

Someone had a MacGregor stash, and you found it-

 

Congratulations!.

[ZNC Dandy]

I cannot begin to describe the lust I have for that MacGregor BJM.

[haakzilla]

3) MacGregor '50-'51 M09T LFF (3)

 

5) MacGregor '52-'53 M09T LFF (never seen one)

 

7) MacGregor '54-'55 M09T LFF (need one)

 

Nothing drives like a MacGregor! LOVE JUMBO MACS

 

...what are the main differences between these models? I just found one of them at Goodwill and it appears to be in very good condition or possibly refinished (see below), but it has the original shaft and grip and plays at 43.5". Thank you in advance for your insight -- or to anyone else that cares to chime in!

 

 

 

1950-51 LFF M09 and M09T same red inserts different stamps. 52-53 same White Black White Insert. 54-55 White Red White Insert. Yours is definitely refinished with a newer grip. I don't even know if mine(bottom 2 pix) is or not original finish but it does have the original grip and shaft. I got mine at an estate sale for $15 and you probably paid less although the only Goodwill Store I ever visited in Oregon(Portland) was the most uptown with really nice stuff Goodwill I've ever seen. Super Great Find! Worth about $400. How about a straight on shot of your LFF?

 

Awesome stuff! This thread inspired me to go back and see if they had more...low and behold I found a couple more potential gems :) see pics below!

 

 

Holy Moly Guacamole Batman! That might be the nicest BJM I've ever seen. I have the nicest SS1 driver to go with the 2 wood if you'd like to trade. Just kidding - the 2 Jumbos you have are worth $1000 combined. Super awesome once in a lifetime find. My estate sale find with the LFF and red insert 945 is maybe in the same ballpark. So you can't remember what the other clubs were that sold? I can't imagine they were better. I actually went back to the estate sale after finding the LFF the next day and found the 945 in bags and boxes of 2000 clubs.

 

Wow! I wish I had pictures of the other woods that were there the first day I picked up the M09T LFF -- not sure if they were as worthy as these ones or not -- did grab a Stan Thompson Ginty 3 though as well and it's pretty nice looking. Sounds like maybe you do need the SS2 (PM me, maybe we can work something out). As for these others...with baby in the works for next year they might just have to go up on eBay and let the bidding begin! :) I really do appreciate all of your insight here, thanks again.

[rex235]

ZNC-

 

Many moons ago, Ironmaster Bob posted his MacGregor BJM and BJD Drivers.

 

Have seen them in person.

[ZNC Dandy]

I would be more lustful of the BJD, mostly because of the shaft. I'm quite jealous!

[rex235]

Stephen-

 

You'll be looking a long time for Penna LFFs, as Charley Penna stated in an earlier thread Uncle Toney did NOT adorn either the M09 LFF or the 693 models with his signature.

 

In 1955, there were the PT, and TPT series.

 

We do know where there is a LH MacGregor Ben Hogan 693...

[xgolfx]

There were no Toney Penna 693 heads in the production line.

 

CHARLEY PENNA

[tstephen]

There were no Toney Penna 693 heads in the production line.

 

CHARLEY PENNA

 

Charley - Other than your 1960 Jumbo Custom and Rex’s custom lefty LFF are there possibly custom Penna LFFs?

[Texsport]

I have a couple of clubs Mr Penna sold at auction.

 

1 - McGregor Charley Pena Custom J.A.M. - black with white & black key site inert. 1 3/4" deep face.

 

2 - Toney Penna 2" face laminated prototype driver.

 

Texsport

[Texsport]

Anyone else have a Burke Arisocrat Bomber?

 

The last version from the late 40s/ early 50s had a 1 78" face R/W/R vertical insert.

 

Available finishes were rosewood, black, and dark blue.

 

t

 

Texsport

[ZNC Dandy]

Anyone else have a Burke Arisocrat Bomber?

 

The last version from the late 40s/ early 50s had a 1 78" face R/W/R vertical insert.

 

Available finishes were rosewood, black, and dark blue.

 

t

 

Texsport

 

I was watching that one! Looks like a fun stick!

[tstephen]

3) MacGregor '50-'51 M09T LFF (3)

 

5) MacGregor '52-'53 M09T LFF (never seen one)

 

7) MacGregor '54-'55 M09T LFF (need one)

 

Nothing drives like a MacGregor! LOVE JUMBO MACS

 

...what are the main differences between these models? I just found one of them at Goodwill and it appears to be in very good condition or possibly refinished (see below), but it has the original shaft and grip and plays at 43.5". Thank you in advance for your insight -- or to anyone else that cares to chime in!

 

 

The '52-'53 white black white insert and '54-'55 white red white are eye o matics and the '50-'51 red inserts are not. My 2 favorite LFFs of the 5 in my collection are a '52 M09 and a '50 M09T restored by Dave Wood. I would love to add the '54 M09 restored by Dave on his website. Does it happen to any Golfwrxer out there who might want to sell or trade?

[tstephen]

1st picture is all Jumbos. 10th picture is my all time favorite 693 with a Jumbo 693 and LFF. That picture really shows the difference in size. 12th picture a '52 LFF just hit on 1 outing and nailed every shot on the sweet spot. 14th picture 2 '50 LFFs and the Jumbo 693.

[theothertwo]

 

 

 

 

 

 

I like this MacGregor Eye O Matic one along with my Powerbilt Citation drivers.

[mubob1977]

For those who collect M85s, 693s, and other drivers, where do you typically find them?

[tstephen]

For those who collect M85s, 693s, and other drivers, where do you typically find them?

 

Ebay

[tstephen]

Does anyone know if VLFF(very large f***ing face) drivers exist and were they early 50’s or later?

[xgolfx]

I doubt that there are persimmon heads over 3 inches deep. The blocks were not cut large enough to bee that deep ,in my opinion. Also, the weight of the finished club would be unplayable.

 

CHARLEY PENNA

[rex235]

Charley-

 

Thanks again for answering Tstephens question.

 

Ironmaster Bob's MacGregor BJD and BJM Models were among the largest from this period.

[tstephen]

I doubt that there are persimmon heads over 3 inches deep. The blocks were not cut large enough to bee that deep ,in my opinion. Also, the weight of the finished club would be unplayable.

 

CHARLEY PENNA

 

Charley - The '60 Custom 2" in your collection would be about the deepest face. Could you please tell us about the swing weight and shaft to your blonde bombshell? Has it ever been hit?

[Laudee]

I have Pittsburgh Perrsimmon Driver, 3wood and 5wood which I would like to sell to a collector such as yourself . Cant sell here as

I dont have enough posts. You can reach me at [email protected] if you are interested or know someone who is

Thx----- Doug Linder

[tstephen]

I only need '52 or '54 MacGregor LFFs or a WW Special driver for my collection and would love to hear from anyone wishing to trade.

[augustgolf]

I have Pittsburgh Perrsimmon Driver, 3wood and 5wood which I would like to sell to a collector such as yourself . Cant sell here as

I dont have enough posts. You can reach me at [email protected] if you are interested or know someone who is

Thx----- Doug Linder

 

Posting items for sale through this thread is (if not "illegal") frowned upon.

[RobotDoctor]

I have Pittsburgh Perrsimmon Driver, 3wood and 5wood which I would like to sell to a collector such as yourself . Cant sell here as

I dont have enough posts. You can reach me at [email protected] if you are interested or know someone who is

Thx----- Doug Linder

 

Posting items for sale through this thread is (if not "illegal") frowned upon.

 

It does go against the rules of posting.