Vintage Golf

[need_my_wedge]

Ugly faux tat.

Didn't say I liked it......

 

[IanM]

It's like joining a cult

 

[Crow]

It's like joining a cult

We'll teach you the secret teeing method at your first vintage meet.

 

[IanM]

Pointy end down?

 

[Oddsocks]

Sorry, they are all resting on top of sets of woods in various places in the house. Still have one set of woods that is naked.

No one likes naked wood!

 

[Voyager EMH]

It's like joining a cult

Playing with wooden woods - we're a splinter group.

 

[Crow]

Although I primarily collect UK made clubs I picked up a mixed bag of clubs last week as I'd spotted a set of Wilson Staff Dynapower, Turfrider Sole irons in amongst them, a set I've had on my wish list for several years.

They're in fair condition with mostly intact ferrules and what look like the original leather grips. Shafts are stiff so I'll see how I get on with them. The 5 iron has seen the most use but overall very happy.
Included in the bag were a 1, 3 & 4 Walter Hagen, Haig Ultra laminated wood set, also in fair condition and also with stiff shafts and leather grips, check out the inserts!

Also in the bag were a couple of decent putters and attached to it was the strange golf ball thing below, which turned out to be a golf ball cleaner!

 

[Voyager EMH]

Recent purchase looking good after a clean and one coat of varnish. Slazenger Accupower 1,3,5

 

[Boomy]

Picked up a couple of bargains today ? A Bronty Gem putter (50p) and a Premier 1 Wood (£1) although not sure what brand the 1 wood is. @Crow Going to have a hit with it at the range tonight. The putter feels fab ??

 

[Crow]

Picked up a couple of bargains today ? A Bronty Gem putter (50p) and a Premier 1 Wood (£1) although not sure what brand the 1 wood is. @Crow Going to have a hit with it at the range tonight. The putter feels fab ??

I've not seen the wood brand before.
The Gem putter is a model dating back to the early 1900s and many brands have had a version.

 

[IanM]

My Blueflash irons arrived today.

Few rusty spots... nothing too bad. Is something like Autosol the thing for that or something like soak them in cola?

What's the form about grips? They are original and rock hard. Is it best to get something as close to these as possible?

 

[Crow]

My Blueflash irons arrived today.

Few rusty spots... nothing too bad. Is something like Autosol the thing for that or something like soak them in cola?

What's the form about grips? They are original and rock hard. Is it best to get something as close to these as possible?

I've never done a cola soak, it seems too aggressive to me.
Rubbing with aluminium foil with a little water will remove rust spots on the head and the shaft.

Grips, if they've gone and the set isn't rare then replace.
I go for the cheapest if I'm going to replace them, unless the iron set is extra special.

 

[IanM]

Edit: The Blueflash driver has just arrived. Its in very good condition. The head is smaller than some modern rescue values!

I've got a practice bag full of golf balls from the early 90s that sat in a locker for years. Will test the clubs with some Tour Editions or Pts 90s! (Or whatever is in there)

 

[Voyager EMH]

Picked up a couple of bargains today ? A Bronty Gem putter (50p) and a Premier 1 Wood (£1) although not sure what brand the 1 wood is. @Crow Going to have a hit with it at the range tonight. The putter feels fab ??
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Just spotted a matching 3-wood. But I'm none the wiser to manufacturer etc.



https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224814708535?hash=item3458003737:g:uFAAAOSw8P1h9kn3

 

[Voyager EMH]

Collected an ebay purchase today. We will start with the seller's photo.



The bag was part of the deal. The Eye2 driver caught my eye. The Wilson Sam Snead putter and the Adamsgolf Tom Watson sand iron were worth obtaining, I thought.
Two other bidders, but I won with £10.58.
Bag turned out to be a very posh Wilson in as-new condition and the putter responded well to a serious cleaning. Eye2 is immaculate.



I tipped the empty bag upside down, as usual, to see if owt dropped out. Nothing.
When putting clubs back in, I could feel something stopping them from hitting the bottom.
After a bit of jiggling about and adopting the "birthing-a-calf" position, I got it loose.



Now I'm on the lookout for a Sylvester.

Took a several clubs down to the Loros shop later.

Kept a Mitsushiba 420cc 10.5d driver and Wilson Snead HT 3 and 5 wood.

 

[Voyager EMH]

Anyone got some black or black/gold retro head covers taking up space that they want to move on….

Here's what you are looking for.
A bit costly at £30, but they are very serious headcovers! Take a close look.
Includes some scrap metal that you could take to a charity shop as your good deed for the day.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334319508708?hash=item4dd6fedce4:g:02kAAOSwVbph~9go

 

[garyinderry]

Here's what you are looking for.
A bit costly at £30, but they are very serious headcovers! Take a close look.
Includes some scrap metal that you could take to a charity shop as your good deed for the day.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334319508708?hash=item4dd6fedce4:g:02kAAOSwVbph~9go

Thats some OTT headcovers haha

 

[Oddsocks]

They are for a mate who’s got a Dunlop gold/black bag so I’ve sent him the link.

Defo some serious head covers

 

[garyinderry]

Something a little differnt. Vintage training aid. Got this for a tenner.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/27515452...Cnw6C773TF0VG8uxA3IK5did3xc5V9nkaAhCPEALw_wcB


Forget your fancy personal launch monitors. I've got the ball literally on a string. Haha

What could go wrong ?

 

[Crow]

Something a little differnt. Vintage training aid. Got this for a tenner.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/27515452...Cnw6C773TF0VG8uxA3IK5did3xc5V9nkaAhCPEALw_wcB


Forget your fancy personal launch monitors. I've got the ball literally on a string. Haha

What could go wrong ?

I found one of those in an old bag I bought recently, not in quite such good condition as yours though....
(The dude using it looks a lot more "vintage" though!)