Wilon specs were: Standard is subjectivebut I think it would go like this: Tommy Armour 845s Silverscots (less forgiving in my experience). "https://www.instagram.com/_swingyard_/", 2-20* The beginning of the end was when Jack Nicklaus got into golf course design. Mr. Penna, MacGregor Jack Nicklaus Classic 3-PW Iron Set Right Regular Steel # 136376 AU $100.38 Was: AU $115.38 AU $75.05 postage MacGregror MT Iron Set (3-P+S) Stiff Flex Steel - Average Condition # T406 AU $299.00 Free postage used Macgregor Tourney Forged PCB Tour 3 thru pw steel stiff iron set AU $230.79 AU $68.25 postage There are certain physical trends that I have noticed as I have gotten better and played many different types of clubs. "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjT3UiJflw60ZD31-6yC4mA", 2-9. I'm glad I did. The same hands that made clubs for Norman and Nicklaus can make your clubs to your exact specs as well. 2-20* carreview.com | Charley, "headline": "MacGregor Irons by Year", 11. All rights reserved. Because that part was a separate company, separate label. Jack Nicklaus, with MacGregor in his bag, went on to win, and win A LOT. Charley, SOLD. Only thing I noticed was a slightly thicker top line which gave me some confidence for off center strikes. I would strongly recommend that these should not be overlooked. Charley, He also ran Callaways Design Studio and was responsible for iterations of the Great Big Bertha, the X-16 and X-18 irons, the Steelhead woods and irons and several Callaway-era Ben Hogan forgings. [/quote] However feature greater forgiveness (and a MUCH lower price tag) than their forged brothers. Going to take them out today. If these are anything close to those, a set just may find its way into my bag. . We believe we have the best packaged sets on the market at those prices.. 1960: Tommy Armour SS1: The shape of the irons, while traditional, has been softened a bit. anybody throw some light on this. The driver is 460cc and the putter is a slightly different take on the winged style, but still a forgiving mallet as with the other sets. Charley, ins.style.height = container.attributes.ezah.value + 'px'; with the advent of Slick. Amer thought the best course of action was to no longer make quality, tour preferred clubs, but mass produced, low cost, high yield sticks. Ive never had a MacGregor golf club but I did have their gorgeous white and green carry golf bag as a kid! The year indicated is the specifications noted at that time and may not reflect any changes made during the life of the product. But, I'm not sure when it changes from 1/2" increments. "description": "List of all the MacGregor Irons by the year each set was released", Sign up for a new account in our community. } The quality and attention to detail are evident in both packaging and the end product. And say what you will about Golf Digests Hot List but the new MacGregors did earn a silver this year without Millington spending a dime on ads. If you have thought about dumping the plumbers pipe clubs and moving into blades these are a great way to test the waters. window.ezoSTPixelAdd(slotId, 'adsensetype', 1); 2004 V-Foil Go Long Micro Step Steel 95 53. MacGregor: Year Club Model Shaft Description Shaft Manufacture Flex Shaft Wt. My father handed down his Tourneys to me in the late 70s which is when I started playing for real. I haven't either, but if it isn't right on the money it's probably very close. The cavity-back clubhead has a multi-material medallion that should dampen vibrations and enhance feel. It offers fair forgiveness without totally throwing away feel and workability. 1-17, 2-20, 3-24, 4-28, 5-32, 6-36, 7-40, 8-44, 9-48, PW-52. Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. Yes - 9 iron, PW and SW were all 35" at one point - and not just MacGregor. Overall this is a good hybrid club. I think current driver prices have gone out of control, but this is probably a 20 year old driver design- doesnt look much different than the Big Bertha 454 I was playing in the early 2000s. But they don''t look or feel clunky because of the attractive design. Theres an internal co-forged tungsten weighting system to push the CG low and deep for a higher launch. Charley, They had a stepped sole design raising the COG and making them very unforgiving. Interesting 1/2" all the way to the 9 and then no change. 38 1/2" (some models 39" and I realize that's true, but was there not a "standard." [quote name='Bella Woods' timestamp='1323744388' post='3931159'] Are you in the market for a new driver? *We may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. (nearly as soft as forged carbon) the MT offers similar feel and response to McGregor's handcrafted forged irons. August 13, 2014 in Clubs, Grips, Shafts, Fitting. Double service which was previously stamped on wedges I just could not make the adjustment to the Mizunos and decided I needed a replacement fast. Then the economy tanked. You are correct on the lengths. The reduced offset compared to most true game improvement clubs is really not a big deal after you learn how to stop slicing. You know - speaking of the 1/2" increment progressive length change in iron clubs - I think this may He ditched the cheap MacTec line, and brought back premium lines like MT and VIP. container.style.maxWidth = container.style.minWidth + 'px'; MacGregor: England and Wales company registration number 2008885. Your link has been automatically embedded. [/quote] MacGregor MT Tourney M75 Wedge RH. I can't think of many others that have the knowledge and experience as you and willing to share it. The new MacGregor MT86 irons are a throwback to the brand's Golden Age. Are the lengths for Wilson and PowerBilt the same as Mac or different? CHARLEY PENNA[attachment=949421:Image (29).jpg]. If you want new persimmon, Louisville Golf still makes them. Compared to my $1400 T100 Titleist irons I honestly didnt see a difference in how the ball flew. Thank you! It didnt seem to matter with these irons though because all I had to do was just make even halfway solid contact and the ball just launched off these clubs. Tommy Armour 855 Silverscots, Mizuno T Zoid Sures. 53. I acquired a set of Macgregor M75 Tourney irons and MT Tourney woods that have LTWA stamped on the bottoms. First off-looks. John, interesting article. For the armchair cynic, the new MacGregor seems like just another nostalgia grab offering nothing of consequence. BALANCE TO MATCH Wasn't there a standard that was common and it was more of a special order to get away from that? }. 423/4. MT Tungsten. Missing greens and losing distance? Because the Rams are going for <$500. Our award winning master club fitters are available to guide you through your equipment questions. CHARLEY PENNA. Nice to see MacGregor making a comeback. BA1 1UA. No 10 iron listed. I am not sure when the 9 iron Good to see them back. Powerbilt specs were: The main feature of this set of irons is the Powersole design which is a wide sole that is the same thickness throughout the set. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It was wonderful! [quote name='PKMillerJr' timestamp='1323836999' post='3936647'] I can't wait to see NUTIN. ins.style.minWidth = container.attributes.ezaw.value + 'px'; I live the wing back look. As my golf swing has improved I have been able to experience more of what a golf club can feel like, and let me tell you - the sweet feel of my Tourney MT tours has me whipped. [/quote] But when you look at it, you know the DNA of it. models 42 1/2") for the driver. Im not against the company and I hope the clubs perform well but my senses tell me that its going to be a massive challenge getting this company very far off the ground. In the 2000s Greg Norman was named chairman of the board, and did his best to turn MacGregor around. Then I showed him the OS set and he said, I want to try that. I bought a set with graphite shafts (slow swing I have) off ebay - in fantastic condition. The hardest part was getting the old tape off. Find out more about how we test. I happen to know more than I should about MacGregor forged irons of the 1950's, 1960's and 1970's. AT2W FOR 1961 Moisture is a greater enemy than golf balls. I have NEVER seen MacGregor publish specs on their irons during the early years. I have studied and still use as a reference the Jim Kaplan MacGregor and Wilson golf history catalogs. [/quote] please don't kill the line GolfsmithPLEASE!!!!!! I might try the new MT mix set. After a few trips to the range I knew I found a wonderful set of irons. Fred Might be worth testing them out. However, it is a bit larger, more offset, and with a thicker sole than traditional irons, but it's barely noticeable. [/quote] don't know if this existed in the old hickory club era. I have made a total of 1 swing with a 9i and thought it felt good. D-3 is a little heavier than I would have guessed. Ideally Mid 50s to early 60s. "@type": "ImageObject", goldwin avdp don't know if this existed in the old hickory club era. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------. Tourney Tour. RRP: 525. window.ezoSTPixelAdd(slotId, 'adsensetype', 1); Great clubs off the shelf, and world class iron set with few mods. Oddly, I still play a set of MacGregor PCB Tour irons. When you cant sell these irons for 50% of what you paid for them less than a year after release, youd better hope they do something other than trigger carefully calculated boomer nostalgia. The deep cavity makes it easy to square the face at impact. Re: I By Golf Monthly. In 1910, MacGregor became a big player in clubmaking, while being the largest shoe last maker. Are you sure about this? 2004 V-Foil M455 Irons M455 Graphite Graphite Design MacGregor. Thats when Simon Millington entered the picture. Both the Pro and the OS will run $899.99 for a seven-piece set (4-PW) in steel and $999.99 in graphite. Traditional lofts were: Not sure on SW but I think it was 58. These irons will not be available in the UK not sure why When I decided to buy a set, I wanted to find an iron set that I could develop a relationship with, make a commitment to, so that my golf life would flourish. V-CAVITY. The standard grips are great although I''ve replaced w/ cord grips. Beats me how they can sell a titanium adjustable driver for $149 when all the other OEMs seem to have to charge $500-$600 for almost the same thing. And they''re priced right. I saw these along with the new Rams at the PGA show. Display as a link instead, Wasn't there a standard that was common and it was more of a special order to get away from that? My first set of full irons were MacGregor MCX irons purchased in 1982,felt good in my hands but I couldnt hit them very well, a lot of Army golf. [/quote] Historically, we knew there would be a PXG Phoenix rising in Scottsdale. From 1930 to 1960 MacGregor was the preferred club for the greatest to play the game. in Golf Talk, Copyright 2004-2023 The Sand Trap .com Clubs that are played need the poly or varnish refreshed occasionally. Its a nod to the heritage, says Millington. have been a result of the swingweighting process when it started in the 1930s (in general). Needless to say I am thoroughly pleased with my MT''''s. They are also available as a combo set. The new MT86 irons wont qualify as revolutionary but theres more to them than just the name and logo. It felt like I could play a round without a glove with these grips, at least in the warm but not hot weather like we had today. I highly recommend these irons to the high and mid handicappers out there looking for a nice set of irons at a great price. [quote name='robert horneman' timestamp='1323699412' post='3927411'] Youve got to do something good with it.. I would think with Mr. Rollinson on board they would not use 20 year old technology in any of their clubs. big companies. If you have a super high swing speed, any ball can be a problem. Bottom line, if a higher price tag makes you feel more confident about your clubs, buy them, you will play better! container.appendChild(ins); Today, we review the Inesis High MOI Putter. I havent played a 4 iron in over a decade, wasteful to have to buy a club only to never use it. Many of the Macs from the 60's and early 70's are less than $100, and the remakes from the late 70's and 80's are often less than $50 unless absolutely mint. 151/2. Interesting 1/2" all the way to the 9 and then no change. To complete the perfect set-up a special Lamkin MacGregor Crossline Tour grip is fitted and comes in custom sizing. this changed with the 9 iron - 9 iron, PW & SW same length, JYB, May 9, 2008 Retro may be cool but performance is what countsas does marketplace mindshare. "publisher": { I'm hoping Charley chimes in! Silver. Went to the range immediately. The MacGregor M85i iron is made to deliver forgiveness without sacrificing feel. I mean, if you strip away the history, the heritage and the memories, its just an old logo on a club thatll soon get lost in the crowd, right? For more information, visit the MacGregor website. Lie. [quote name='robert horneman' timestamp='1323699412' post='3927411'] Are the lengths for Wilson and PowerBilt the same as Mac or different? Does this mean that the Japanese side of MacGregor has been cleared up??? Then I got back to installing the rest of the set. 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