Classic Blades - What is your must have?

[tembolo1284]

[quote name='Titleist-Golfer' timestamp='1354657868' post='6018439']
Just bought a brand new set of Curtis Strange VIPs. All hand ground by Don White (I'm told) to Curtis Strange's specs.

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Holy cow these are quite delicious I must say!

[freddiec]

Gotta agree with Tembolo. I love the Hogans of the 1980s. Summer of 1986 I went to my favorite shop at a great Muni. The Pro was a real old timer and literally invented (in our area anyway) the trade in. He had a huge rack of used irons all boxed up (each set boxed with descriptions on the outside of the box). I used to go in there a couple times a month. He usually had 20 to 30 sets and it seemed always had great MT sets , Staffs and Hogans. That day I popped in he had a set of Hogan PCs that looked like they had gone maybe 10 rounds, with nice GP half cords and Apex 4 shafts. They had a nice grind to them, rounded leading edge, the set you don't see that much. 3 thru E. I was on the range not an hour later hitting them off the grass in my glory on a hot summer afternoon. Loved that set. Oh, those were the Good Ol' days.

[tembolo1284]

[quote name='freddiec' timestamp='1354680717' post='6020351']
Gotta agree with Tembolo. I love the Hogans of the 1980s. Summer of 1986 I went to my favorite shop at a great Muni. The Pro was a real old timer and literally invented (in our area anyway) the trade in. He had a huge rack of used irons all boxed up (each set boxed with descriptions on the outside of the box). I used to go in there a couple times a month. He usually had 20 to 30 sets and it seemed always had great MT sets , Staffs and Hogans. That day I popped in he had a set of Hogan PCs that looked like they had gone maybe 10 rounds, with nice GP half cords and Apex 4 shafts. They had a nice grind to them, rounded leading edge, the set you don't see that much. 3 thru E. I was on the range not an hour later hitting them off the grass in my glory on a hot summer afternoon. Loved that set. Oh, those were the Good Ol' days.
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Oh yes...good ol' days indeed! A shame they don't make clubs like these anymore!

[guisician]

Tembolo, Titleist-Golfer, rebby,

Thanks for posting all these pics; some beautiful precision instruments you've got there!

[Rhythm&TempoRenzo]

I was given a full set of Haig Ultra's for the 60's (Driver, Woods & Irons) included was a 59' Wilson Sand Iron. I hit them once and put them away.

[tembolo1284]

[quote name='guisician' timestamp='1354777046' post='6026167']
Tembolo, Titleist-Golfer, rebby,

Thanks for posting all these pics; some beautiful precision instruments you've got there!
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I'll post my all time favorite set tonight. It's my grandfather's Hogan sunburst blades. I had them re-done in black ox (probably the 6th time i've done it). This was my first set for the first 6 odd years I played and they are still great. I have them shafted up though so they won't be the usual head only pics.

[ALIF]

I went back to my old MacGregor irons. 985 Tommy Armour. 2-10 iron. Made somewhere between 47 and 52. There the ones with the real long hosels. As solid as any forging I've ever hit. Shot my lowest round ever with these. I have DG s300's in them. Similar to the ones (915) Johnny Miller used to set the record at the US open.

[tinman143]

no one mentioned these yet: Macgregor M85 from the early '50s (before Colokrom).

 

to me, they're a beautiful design and just so solid to hit...like one big 'ol sweet spot. one day, I will find me a mint set that I won't play.

 

[ALIF]

no one mentioned these yet: Macgregor M85 from the early '50s (before Colokrom).

 

to me, they're a beautiful design and just so solid to hit...like one big 'ol sweet spot. one day, I will find me a mint set that I won't play.

 

 

Those are #2 on my list. They are an awesome set of sticks!

[tinman143]

[quote name='chiva' timestamp='1355116104' post='6045029']

Those are #2 on my list. They are an awesome set of sticks!
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:thumbsup:
Just curious, what's your #1?

[ALIF]

[quote name='tinman143' timestamp='1355119064' post='6045139']
[quote name='chiva' timestamp='1355116104' post='6045029']

Those are #2 on my list. They are an awesome set of sticks!
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:thumbsup:
Just curious, what's your #1?
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Tommy Armour 985 late 40's early 50's version. This blade is what all other blades are based on.

[tinman143]

[quote name='chiva' timestamp='1355121249' post='6045199']
[quote name='tinman143' timestamp='1355119064' post='6045139']
[quote name='chiva' timestamp='1355116104' post='6045029']
Those are #2 on my list. They are an awesome set of sticks!
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:thumbsup:
Just curious, what's your #1?
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Tommy Armour 985 late 40's early 50's version. This blade is what all other blades are based on.
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Sweet, will have to do some research on these. Cheers

[tembolo1284]

I think these are the sexiest blades I've ever seen:

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[tinman143]

[quote name='tembolo1284' timestamp='1355164286' post='6046861']
I think these are the sexiest blades I've ever seen:

[attachment=1448133:hoganPersonal.jpg]
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Definitely in my top 5. Are you an owner? These don't come around eBay often do they...

[tembolo1284]

[quote name='tinman143' timestamp='1355175168' post='6047731']
[quote name='tembolo1284' timestamp='1355164286' post='6046861']
I think these are the sexiest blades I've ever seen:

[attachment=1448133:hoganPersonal.jpg]
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Definitely in my top 5. Are you an owner? These don't come around eBay often do they...
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Sadly not an owner. If I ever got a deal besides the 2500 dollar one on the bay..i'd probably hop on it.

[tinman143]

[quote name='tembolo1284' timestamp='1355175243' post='6047737']

Sadly not an owner. If I ever got a deal besides the 2500 dollar one on the bay..i'd probably hop on it.
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I saw that one

[ALIF]

Tembolo, the 99 Apex aren't to shabby either. I got a couple of sets and they are sweet. Maybe Santa will bring you a set the the personals:)

[guisician]

[quote name='tembolo1284' timestamp='1355175243' post='6047737']
[quote name='tinman143' timestamp='1355175168' post='6047731']
[quote name='tembolo1284' timestamp='1355164286' post='6046861']
I think these are the sexiest blades I've ever seen:

[attachment=1448133:hoganPersonal.jpg]
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Definitely in my top 5. Are you an owner? These don't come around eBay often do they...
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Sadly not an owner. If I ever got a deal besides the 2500 dollar one on the bay..i'd probably hop on it.
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Through no real skill of my own, I was able to get a set of the 40th anniversary limited edition Personals on the bay this past June. Original shafts & grips had been swapped out, but minty heads & still a very good buy. Tembolo, if we get out at Bethpage next year, I'll bring them along for you to hit!

[craniac24]

[quote name='tembolo1284' timestamp='1355175243' post='6047737']
[quote name='tinman143' timestamp='1355175168' post='6047731']
[quote name='tembolo1284' timestamp='1355164286' post='6046861']
I think these are the sexiest blades I've ever seen:

[attachment=1448133:hoganPersonal.jpg]
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Definitely in my top 5. Are you an owner? These don't come around eBay often do they...
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Sadly not an owner. If I ever got a deal besides the 2500 dollar one on the bay..i'd probably hop on it.
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Keep watching out for them. You can pick them up for a lot less than that. I've seen them brand new anywhere from 900-1400.

[tembolo1284]

Even if they are beat up I'll have them rechromed and all that! I owe you guys my grandpa's hogan sunbursts from 1958. Hopefully tonight.

[tembolo1284]

[quote name='craniac24' timestamp='1355203104' post='6049833']
[quote name='tembolo1284' timestamp='1355175243' post='6047737']
[quote name='tinman143' timestamp='1355175168' post='6047731']
[quote name='tembolo1284' timestamp='1355164286' post='6046861']
I think these are the sexiest blades I've ever seen:

[attachment=1448133:hoganPersonal.jpg]
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Definitely in my top 5. Are you an owner? These don't come around eBay often do they...
[/quote]

Sadly not an owner. If I ever got a deal besides the 2500 dollar one on the bay..i'd probably hop on it.
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Keep watching out for them. You can pick them up for a lot less than that. I've seen them brand new anywhere from 900-1400.
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I got them Apex IIs from your avatar. They are just gorgeous. My friend has a set of johnny miller's macgregors getting shafted up. He had them black ox'ed with red paintful like my hogan pcs. Hopefully he'll let me touch them when they are ready.

[ALIF]

So Tembolo, your friend has the Tommy Armour 915 stainless blades? Nice! Those are indestructible. Maybe you could favor us with some pictures if you are able.

[craniac24]

Personals....Get your Personals!

[url="http://www.ebay.com/itm/1970s-Ben-Hogan-RARE-NEW-IN-BOX-MOdel-5000-Personal-Model-Irons-565-of-2500-/140895113258?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20ce00d02a"]http://www.ebay.com/itm/1970s-Ben-Hogan-RARE-NEW-IN-BOX-MOdel-5000-Personal-Model-Irons-565-of-2500-/140895113258?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20ce00d02a[/url]

[teevons]

[quote name='craniac24' timestamp='1355286546' post='6055053']
Personals....Get your Personals!

[url="http://www.ebay.com/itm/1970s-Ben-Hogan-RARE-NEW-IN-BOX-MOdel-5000-Personal-Model-Irons-565-of-2500-/140895113258?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20ce00d02a"]http://www.ebay.com/...=item20ce00d02a[/url]
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I sold a nice used set a few months ago for 299.99, I have seen new sets go for 5-6 hundred, be patient and they will come around again

[teevons]

[quote name='chiva' timestamp='1355284992' post='6054917']
So Tembolo, your friend has the Tommy Armour 915 stainless blades? Nice! Those are indestructible. Maybe you could favor us with some pictures if you are able.
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here are some nice Armour stainless 915t all original

[craniac24]

[quote name='teevons' timestamp='1355290010' post='6055283']
[quote name='craniac24' timestamp='1355286546' post='6055053']
Personals....Get your Personals!

[url="http://www.ebay.com/itm/1970s-Ben-Hogan-RARE-NEW-IN-BOX-MOdel-5000-Personal-Model-Irons-565-of-2500-/140895113258?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20ce00d02a"]http://www.ebay.com/...=item20ce00d02a[/url]
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I sold a nice used set a few months ago for 299.99, I have seen new sets go for 5-6 hundred, be patient and they will come around again
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Already got mine. Just wanted to give a heads up for those who seek the golden ticket.

FYI, I've NEVER seen a new set go for $600. The lowest I've seen was $900, and that was just recently.

[tembolo1284]

[url="http://www.ebay.com/itm/310528569066?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1426.l2649"]http://www.ebay.com/itm/310528569066?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1426.l2649[/url]

My god these are pretty.

[NRJyzr]

[quote name='tembolo1284' timestamp='1355322239' post='6056063']
[url="http://www.ebay.com/itm/310528569066?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1426.l2649"]http://www.ebay.com/...984.m1426.l2649[/url]

My god these are pretty.
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Wow.

I'd be afraid to hit them. LOL

[tembolo1284]

[quote name='NRJyzr' timestamp='1355327967' post='6056571']
[quote name='tembolo1284' timestamp='1355322239' post='6056063']
[url="http://www.ebay.com/itm/310528569066?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1426.l2649"]http://www.ebay.com/...984.m1426.l2649[/url]

My god these are pretty.
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Wow.

I'd be afraid to hit them. LOL
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i'm bidding for it and will challenge guisician to a duel with them!

[tembolo1284]

Just got a new 693 driver persimmon head. Brings me to tears it's so sexy.