harpo_72
Journeyman Pro
Saw some lovely Mizuno pro irons on eBay
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/37369323...ATul1Yluc5Lguw%3D%3D|ampid:PL_CLK|clp:2047675
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/37369323...ATul1Yluc5Lguw%3D%3D|ampid:PL_CLK|clp:2047675
Vintage Golf
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Crow
Crow Person
Lovely! I've never bought from Japan though so don't know how import taxes etc work.
Having said that though, the description is for 3 to PW yet the pictures show a SW.
Also they refer to "Tony" Nakajima rather than Tommy, you'd expect a Japanese seller to get that right so maybe caution is the watchword.
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harpo_72
Journeyman Pro
Yup, it’s quite hard to determine what is a good or bad price and what is straight or not but it could be just people dabbling
harpo_72
Journeyman Pro
Acquired a 3 and 5 wood, Mizuno tp5s in a light brown finish.
Crow
Crow Person
harpo_72
Journeyman Pro
Was wondering if I got a bit too emotional by wanting to have a matching bag and overpaid but hey ho I didn’t buy any irons or a putter so I guess I had some wiggle room.Saw those, good buy.
harpo_72
Journeyman Pro
All purchases now complete, Macgregor M65W driver purchased this evening.. the one I originally found went for at least £40 + postage, but the guy had this one which was just £25 and similar quality so I indulged myself.
You will be happy to know no Ping woods are in the bag, and I shall re-grip what needs doing and take them for a 9 hole round off the yellow tees. The yellow tees are the more authentic tee boxes to use for this era of clubs from what I can deduce . Although they to have been pulled back a bit. I will have to dig deeper into the club history to get a clearer picture.
You will be happy to know no Ping woods are in the bag, and I shall re-grip what needs doing and take them for a 9 hole round off the yellow tees. The yellow tees are the more authentic tee boxes to use for this era of clubs from what I can deduce . Although they to have been pulled back a bit. I will have to dig deeper into the club history to get a clearer picture.
harpo_72
Journeyman Pro
I thought I would try and find out more about my driver purchase
https://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php?topic=62962.0;wap2
It’s an eye-o-matic, I am not much wiser after this article but the Hogan anecdote is rather amusing…
There are definitely holy grail versions of the wood , but mine isn’t and to be honest I don’t really buy into stuff like that. My golf purchases are usually emotionally motivated but with some financial control- although my wife thinks otherwise!!
https://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php?topic=62962.0;wap2
It’s an eye-o-matic, I am not much wiser after this article but the Hogan anecdote is rather amusing…
There are definitely holy grail versions of the wood , but mine isn’t and to be honest I don’t really buy into stuff like that. My golf purchases are usually emotionally motivated but with some financial control- although my wife thinks otherwise!!
Crow
Crow Person
The early versions of the M65W (model was released in the 1950s I think) had the number stamped into the wood on the toe of the sole, on later versions it was on the sole plate.
I'm not a MacGregor expert by any stretch so can't give you much more than that but it's still a very solid and playable club.
harpo_72
Journeyman Pro
This one has the number on the sole plate, so will be a later version. Not sure what the loft will be.
Just thinking how I will tee it up, now. I suspect very much like my 3 and 5 wood currently, which is low.
Crow
Crow Person
You'll need to experiment a bit to find out what works for your swing, I have it so the equator of the ball is roughly just below the crown of the driver.
harpo_72
Journeyman Pro
Mizuno TP5 woods arrived today.. they look great hit them in the net in the garden off my long grass lawn ( some lazy tike hasn’t mowed it for 10 days!)
The sole plates liked a bit of use , now just waiting on the driver and I will give everything a little pre prep and post pics !
The sole plates liked a bit of use , now just waiting on the driver and I will give everything a little pre prep and post pics !
Crow
Crow Person
That's three now with a set of old clubs, where are you based? Could be time for a mini-meet.
harpo_72
Journeyman Pro
North Oxfordshire/ Warwickshire borderThat's three now with a set of old clubs, where are you based? Could be time for a mini-meet.
Crow
Crow Person
Not too far away at all, I'm sure something can be arranged.
Some possible courses:
- Brampton Heath
- Tadmarton Heath
- Rye Hill
- Stratford upon Avon
- Leamington Spa
- etc.
harpo_72
Journeyman Pro
Rye Hill is a bit long and isn’t as well kept.
Taddy is probably of the era ?
Will investigate Brampton Heath, Leamington Spa and SuA ..
Voyager EMH
Slipper Wearing Plucker of Pheasants
I've not played Staverton. Just looked and not as pricey as I expected.
What is your home club?
harpo_72
Journeyman Pro
Brampton Heath opened 1994-95,
SuA 1928 ?
Lemington spa was re designed but it doesn’t say when ..
I wouldn’t mind Taddy, lem or SuA
SuA 1928 ?
Lemington spa was re designed but it doesn’t say when ..
I wouldn’t mind Taddy, lem or SuA
Crow
Crow Person
Taddy is good, we had a small Old School meet there a few years ago.
I've not played Leamington or Stratford.
Stavereton is a decent course but it's part of the DeVere group and a bit corporate.
Happy to play any of those, and although it's only a 9 holer, Daventry looks tempting.
I've not played Leamington or Stratford.
Stavereton is a decent course but it's part of the DeVere group and a bit corporate.
Happy to play any of those, and although it's only a 9 holer, Daventry looks tempting.
Bigfoot
Tour Rookie
I have a set too. Would love to try my new, old hickory putter out properly if there is space. I loved the day at Tadmarton.
