Vintage Golf
- Thread starter Crow
- Start date
Liverbirdie
Ryder Cup Winner
Are you sure? You don't want to rush into these things.
Yes, 4 is stiff.
Yes, my 50th coming up, so gonna treat myself.
Is that cries of shock and awe throughout the forum in disbelief at the baby-faced assassin's age, I hear?
Crow
Crow Person
Delivered today, Forgan, Power-Pakt "American Model".
These were most likely made after Spalding had acquired Forgan, I suspect that they're from the late 1950s and Spalding acquired Forgan just after WWII.
2 to 10 irons plus putter, and check out those original leather grips too!
The only downer is that they're 1" long, I'll just have to grip down a bit and aim slightly right!
These were most likely made after Spalding had acquired Forgan, I suspect that they're from the late 1950s and Spalding acquired Forgan just after WWII.
2 to 10 irons plus putter, and check out those original leather grips too!
The only downer is that they're 1" long, I'll just have to grip down a bit and aim slightly right!
Chico84
Active member
Crow
Crow Person
Nice loft you have there!
Looks like a 1930s club, coated steel shaft?
Kro-Flite was a popular brand for Spalding, I should have a set myself!
I'd guess that Val Tickle was the Pro at Muswell Hill Golf Club.
The "L" signifies that this is a ladies club, probably has a shorter, lighter shaft than normal.
Looks like a 1930s club, coated steel shaft?
Kro-Flite was a popular brand for Spalding, I should have a set myself!
I'd guess that Val Tickle was the Pro at Muswell Hill Golf Club.
The "L" signifies that this is a ladies club, probably has a shorter, lighter shaft than normal.
Bdill93
Undisputed King of FOMO
Managed to sell the IA and a few others - over £150! Thanks for all your help crow! I’ll buy you a drink at the rickg memorial!
Chico84
Active member
Haha, I think that is the last of them now. All of them were jumble sale finds years ago that I’ve recently dug out.
Really interesting info on the club and fascinating to have someone’s name engraved on it. And yes, I think the shaft is coated steel. It does feel quite light.
Bigfoot
Tour Rookie
Delivered today, Forgan, Power-Pakt "American Model".
These were most likely made after Spalding had acquired Forgan, I suspect that they're from the late 1950s and Spalding acquired Forgan just after WWII.
2 to 10 irons plus putter, and check out those original leather grips too!
The only downer is that they're 1" long, I'll just have to grip down a bit and aim slightly right!
Inch longer means they are ideal for me !!
Crow
Crow Person
Nice one! Pleased you made the sales.
Crow
Crow Person
Another look back at an old golf magazine, this time it's a couple of products from the small ads that must be due a re-launch.
From Golf Monthly, June 1961
From Golf Monthly, June 1961
Diamond
Active member
Fabulous keep these coming.
golfbluecustard
Head Pro
Only just seen this thread.
What's the best away of starting? Blades would give me no enjoyment (or chance of hitting straight) and wouldn't want to drop a ton of money but hopefully I could find something on Ebay? just need a few pointers please.
Thanks
GBC
What's the best away of starting? Blades would give me no enjoyment (or chance of hitting straight) and wouldn't want to drop a ton of money but hopefully I could find something on Ebay? just need a few pointers please.
Thanks
GBC
Diamond
Active member
What about a hickory putter? I love wood and they say that you can put with anything if you practice enough.
Crow
Crow Person
Don't be put off by "blades", most of the fear about playing blades is marketing BS put out by the manufacturers who for some reason are more comfortable selling cavity backs, but blades are what everyone used up until the mid 1970s.
At the moment vintage clubs can be found at ridiculously low prices considering what you're getting. ebay, Gumtree and Facebook Marketplace are your best bets. You should be able to get a full set for under £50 no problem.
On ebay go to Golf, Golf clubs, and search for "vintage" or "starter" and loads will come up.
Facebook and Gumtree search for "vintage golf" or "beginner golf" and you should get lots of options.
I just had a quick scan of ebay for non bladed irons and the following are good options (but I recommend trying blades, they're just so much better looking!):
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Uniroyal...463193?hash=item421e232c99:g:xSIAAOSwA2pfJn4g
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-...653378?hash=item342e187202:g:bDMAAOSwavNfMAzS
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-...969648?hash=item4db0ef87b0:g:5GUAAOSwkhxekxT9
For woods search "wooden" or "persimmon"
Alternatively you can type "set" in ebay and sift through the modern and other stuff to find some gems:
Haig Ultra irons are good quality irons and the Slazenger laminated woods still look playable.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Golf-clu...360815?hash=item3da8c30f6f:g:BQEAAOSwWuxfMCGb
A lovely little half set, The Spalding woods are actually a type of plastic so no issues playing in the wet, the Slazenger Bobby Locke irons are late 1950s and the Ben Sayers "Bennny" putter is a classic that was made for many years.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bobby-Lo...324125?hash=item3668227add:g:pk8AAOSwC2Jexq2o
If you find anything you're unsure about just drop me a PM with a link.
golfbluecustard
Head Pro
Many thanks for the reply that's incredibly kind of you.
Can see that this is going to be a lot of fun as after clicking on the links you can get some stunning clubs for just a few £ (makes me wonder why aren't more people doing this .... )
Can already see how shiny / classic / colourful they'll look next to my modern clubs, and will make a real feature in a room I'm planning on kitting out (unbeknown to my wife.....)
Be interested to see how they play as well compared to my current set which like most has a driver with a frying pan sized head, rescue clubs and cavity backed irons
My head is suddenly full of Walter Hogan etal so will be on YouTube later on as well, I'd also love to see modern players using these clubs as well, that's a wet weekend taken care of!
Will let you know how I get on and p.m you links to any clubs I'm unsure of.
Again many thanks you're a true gent keeping this part of the game alive.
GBC
Crow
Crow Person
Nice to see some more enthusiasm for old clubs!
I don't know why more people don't give it a go, it's so cheap and the clubs aren't too hard to hit but most of all it's great fun. Be warned, however, the driver will take some getting used to, you'll have to concentrate hard on getting the sweet spot onto the ball rather than swinging out your boots like most do with a modern 460 cc driver.
I think there is a very gradual increase in numbers trying it so now might be the right time to dip your toe in before prices climb!
There's a lot of good classic footage on YouTube, Shells Wonderful World of Golf are entertaining and the Final Round at The Masters series are good.
One thing I didn't mention, grips are frequently beyond their best as to be expected. Sometimes they'll still be playable or might have been replaced but often they're rock hard, you can play a round for fun but if you're going to play them more often it's best to re-grip. If you've not done it before there are lots of YouTube videos showing how and it's far easier than it looks, often the hardest part is getting the old grip off, especially in my experience the Victory Green, how I hate them! If you're lucky enough to get some leather grips these can usually be cleaned and refreshed with the correct oils.
Good luck and please ask any questions, no matter how small.
I don't know why more people don't give it a go, it's so cheap and the clubs aren't too hard to hit but most of all it's great fun. Be warned, however, the driver will take some getting used to, you'll have to concentrate hard on getting the sweet spot onto the ball rather than swinging out your boots like most do with a modern 460 cc driver.
I think there is a very gradual increase in numbers trying it so now might be the right time to dip your toe in before prices climb!
There's a lot of good classic footage on YouTube, Shells Wonderful World of Golf are entertaining and the Final Round at The Masters series are good.
One thing I didn't mention, grips are frequently beyond their best as to be expected. Sometimes they'll still be playable or might have been replaced but often they're rock hard, you can play a round for fun but if you're going to play them more often it's best to re-grip. If you've not done it before there are lots of YouTube videos showing how and it's far easier than it looks, often the hardest part is getting the old grip off, especially in my experience the Victory Green, how I hate them! If you're lucky enough to get some leather grips these can usually be cleaned and refreshed with the correct oils.
Good luck and please ask any questions, no matter how small.
golfbluecustard
Head Pro
Thank you , it does seem like a complete no brainer if you love golf why wouldn't you have vintage golf as at least a small part of that
Do you spend £ 500 on another new driver or £ 100 on a vintage set ? I think I know which choice I'm going to make
GBC
Do you spend £ 500 on another new driver or £ 100 on a vintage set ? I think I know which choice I'm going to make
GBC
D
Deleted member 18588
Guest
It has to be remembered that, as with modern clubs, there were plenty of clubs in the so called vintage era that, quite honestly, were junk.
Crow
Crow Person
Depends on your definition of junk.
Yes many were cheaply produced, swing weights and lofts weren't always precise but they'll still play fine, I've got several sets myself that fall into this category.
Harold Bird & Son, Max Faulkner Avenger, these play great and the lofts are much more consistent than many of the so-called better makes I've bought.
Sparkbrook Golf, Cypress Point, real budget end but again pretty good on lofts and a pleasure to hit.
Incidentally, while making the above searches I found a mixed bag with a few Ted Manton marked irons in, one of your club's former Pros.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-...554317?hash=item2173e8c0cd:g:KggAAOSweKZfJt2R
D
Deleted member 18588
Guest
Ted Manton was our Club Pro from 1914-43 so a bit before even my time. Started playing in 1970 and joined Kirby when we moved to Leics in 1981
Seeing those clubs reminded me of when the club pro's had a workshop "out the back" and were able to repair and refurbish all sorts for their members.
Don't think there are many like that around any longer.
BTW don't get me wrong I am a fan of many of the old school features of golf, including some of the clubs, particularly persimmon woods. Still got a hankering for an Eye-o-Matic.
