Vintage Ping Irons

[Loophole]

My father was an attorney and represented Karsten Solheim and also Ping Golf in the 60s. He incorporated the company. Mr. Solheim couldn't afford to pay legal fees, so he gifted my father with sets of Ping clubs. I have a set of irons that Mr. Solheim had given my father. They are Ping 69 by Karsten. I have attached a picture of the 5 iron. As you can see, there is no serial number on the hosel. There are a series of x's around the diameter. I am not sure if that means they were manufactured before Ping began imprinting serial numbers on each club. Any information would be appreciated.

 

[HDID Kenny]

Rare & Valuable

http://www.greenjacketauctions.com/site/bid/bidplace.asp?itemid=13816

:thup:

 

[Ethan]

Golfbidder will give you at least £50 for that set.

 

[Ethan]

http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/topic/4620-ping-69s/page__hl__ping+69

 

[Hendy]

Would Love to play a round with these. Look impressive I must say.

I would email golf bidder about them to see what they say. Be interesting to see what they say so keep us posted

 

[Ethan]

Would Love to play a round with these. Look impressive I must say.

I would email golf bidder about them to see what they say. Be interesting to see what they say so keep as posted

I was kidding. Golf Bidder are not dealers in rare vintage clubs and if they were interested in these, it would only be to rip off the OP.

He needs a specialist in vintage clubs, probably in the US. The personal history between his Dad and Karsten Solheim might add a nice bit to the value if there was some documentation.

 

[Hendy]

Would they not offer some advise on where to sell them? Or a possible contact in the UK that collects old pings?

The link Kenny posted is interesting. Next bid on there is for 3k. Also looking at the pic above against the set for sale on the auction site I would say loopholes might be in better condition.

 

[Ethan]

Would they not offer some advise on where to sell them? Or a possible contact in the UK that collects old pings?

The link Kenny posted is interesting. Next bid on there is for 3k. Also looking at the pic above against the set for sale on the auction site I would say loopholes might be in better condition.

They deal with common or garden clubs not collectibles. There are plenty of sources (of various quality and reliability) for advice on vintage clubs. Perhaps the OP should take a set of decent quality photos, including heads (face, back, sole), shafts including shaft bands, grips and anything else associated - cases, bags, letters or certificates, and post on GolfWRX in the Classic Clubs section. That will reach an American audience better than here.