Nummer 2 - 2018; Nummer 1 - 2018; 2017. MacGregor Ratings & Specs Head Ratings by Maltby Experts at The GolfWorks View All | View By Brand. Then 4* increments thru the SW @ 56*. We started work on this project with one of those beauties in our hands. The signature diamond-shaped muscle is a homage to the original 1950 MT irons designed by Toney Penna. 70 now and I always look at Wilson offerings and game their D9 hybrids but unfortunately have no fond memories of MacGregor. I took the 6 and 8 iron from my son-in-laws ancient set of MacGregor VIPs out to the range. Never know when one day you hit it for the last time. The legendary MacGregor brand is back and is being reintroduced with an iron that wont just wake up the echoes of back nine roars at Augusta. Classic irons. Sold as a whole set only, 4-PW. Which shows you what it really costs to make clubs. Simply amazing! I just received my first set of Pure DTX midsize grips (lime green). Your link has been automatically embedded. Graphite: No Contact: www.golfsmith-europe.co.uk or 01480 308 800 Product Information Yes - 9 iron, PW and SW were all 35" at one point - and not just MacGregor. The new MacGregor MT86 irons are a throwback to the brands Golden Age. var lo = new MutationObserver(window.ezaslEvent); I think clubs may have been made back then for the ins.className = 'adsbygoogle ezasloaded'; Charley, So who cares right? I believe they are late 50's clubs. window.ezoSTPixelAdd(slotId, 'stat_source_id', 44); If the average club golfer went to his pro to order a set of SS2 irons 1-9 and 11, did he always individually select lofts? JYB, May 9, 2008 Jack won two more majors while owner, and managed to release amazing clubs such as the oversized CG1800 irons, and the famous Response ZT putter. Jezz can be contacted via Twitter - @JezzEllwoodGolf, Driver: Ping G425 LST 10.5 (draw setting), Mitsubishi Tensei AV Orange 55 S shaft, 3 wood: Ping G425 Max 15 (set to flat +1), Mitsubishi Tensei AV Orange 65 S shaft, Hybrid: Ping G425 17, Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro Orange 80 S shaft, Irons 3-PW: Ping i525, True Temper Dynamic Gold 105 R300 shafts, Wedges: Ping Glide 4.0 50 and 54, 12 bounce, True Temper Dynamic Gold 105 R300 shafts, Putter: Ping Fetch 2021 model, 33in shaft (set flat 2), Ball: Varies but mostly now TaylorMade Tour Response, Akshay Bhatia found the edge of the water twice during the third round at PGA National - and took drastic action each time, Tunshill Golf Club in the north-west of England has had two of its greens damaged by off-road bikers, The 47-year-old has explained the abuse he received after moving to LIV Golf led to a period of overeating. 423/4. I bought a set with graphite shafts (slow swing I have) off ebay - in fantastic condition. [/quote] Of course, Charley would be an authority on the abbreviation. An expensive venture, but a true passion, Jack sold MacGregor to Amer Group. He handed down them to me and played them until the woods could no longer be repaired (cracked hosels). I thinned the top line out on mine and also sharpened the leading edge for a more clean appearance and "pick." Get some strange looks at the range hitting those persimmons. 5 wood - 22 degree - 42" (or 41 3/4") Lazer range finder, gloves and a doz balls. You cannot paste images directly. Got these clubs this spring. 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. I'd have guessed a change to 1/4" increments. Other Web Sites in the ConsumerReview Network: mtbr.com | I probably own 18 sets of these vintage beauties. 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational - Discussion and Links to Photos, 2023 The Honda Classic - Discussion and Links to photos, 2023 Genesis Invitational - Discussion and Links to photos, 2023 Waste Management Phoenix Open - Discussion and Links to Photos, 2023 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am - Discussion and Links to all photos. DS stood for Dirt & Sand. MacGregor 2014 Tourney 4-PW, GW Iron Set with Steel Shafts. don't know if this existed in the old hickory club era. Im very lucky to have a great relationship with Ian Woosnam, says Millington of the Welshman, former world No. 43" (some One of my golf buddys had a set he bought used that he raved about(and kicked my butt with).I always loved their classic look. Interesting 1/2" all the way to the 9 and then no change. Pretty much like any other line of clubs, I would definitely try them. Went to the range immediately. [quote name='Bella Woods' timestamp='1323744388' post='3931159'] 2004 V-Foil Go Long Micro Step Steel 95 My local dealer here in Norway had a set laying around, and wanted me to try it. For many years, MacGregor was unable to keep up with the innovation and marketing seen by Titleist, Callaway, and TaylorMade. Its a nod to the heritage, says Millington. Nothing against the Mizunos but I could do absolutely nothign with them and my game was in a total slump for half of the summer. I havent really heard anyone under the age of 40 remotely excited for MacGregor/RAM/Zebra/Whatever-Other-Brand-Zombie was being revived at the PGA Show this year. 1-17, 2-20, 3-24, 4-28, 5-32, 6-36, 7-40, 8-44, 9-48, PW-52. When is the last time you felt confidence with a 3-iron in your hand? 53. I dont see ever parting with them. I highly recommend these irons to the high and mid handicappers out there looking for a nice set of irons at a great price. MT Pro M #6 (Forged 1025) Year 2008; Brand MacGregor; Head Weight 261.0 "C" Dimension 1.076; Basic VCOG . I had no problem dropping balls onto the green from 125 yds out. If these are anything close to those, a set just may find its way into my bag. The clubs are assembled at the Golf Brands, Inc. headquarters in Henderson, Nevada. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. CHARLEY PENNA How is it that the manufacturer with the second most major victories has zero presence in todays golf world? We believe we have the best packaged sets on the market at those prices.. published June 01, 2010. The MacGregor MT Pro-M irons are classic muscleback blades, offering high levels of feel. Charley, There are certain physical trends that I have noticed as I have gotten better and played many different types of clubs. I'd have guessed a change to 1/4" increments. I've also got a 'not so nice' set of Mac keyhole woods that I picked up cheap so maybe I will just hit those to get my fix. Get10% offat Global Golf with Code:SwingYard, Author: Ned Howard Retired PGA Teaching Professionalvar cid = '8101177642'; I still do not understand why MacGregor went from 9 to DS to 11 and never had anything called a 10. or 4 interest-free payments on orders over $35 with . You cant have everything, I guess. $249.99 - $289.99. If the average club golfer went to his pro to order a set of SS2 irons 1-9 and 11, did he always individually select lofts? I dont know what model mine were, but I was amazed to see the look of the new club is quite similar. Then the economy tanked. Lie. Probably late 50s Driver: Titleist 910 D-3; 9.5* Diamana Kai'li3-Wood: Titleist 910F; 15* Diamana Kai'liHybrids: Titleist 910H 19* and 21* Diamana Kai'liIrons: Titleist 695cb 5-PwWedges: Scratch 51-11 TNC grind, Vokey SM-5's; 56-14 F grind and60-11 K grindPutter: Scotty CameronKombi SBall: ProV1. 2i > 9i iron set: 1956-57 MacGregor Colokrom - Tourney M85, forged blades with copper faces T. T. Tourney, regular flex shafts. I checked several trading websites, including second swing and the PGA value guide. [quote name='robert horneman' timestamp='1323699412' post='3927411'] That''s a lot of club for the money. 38 1/2" (some models 39" and some 38") for the 2 iron. Wilon specs were: "image": { 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. With major players like Wilson having a hard enough time attracting mindshare, let alone sales attention, its fascinating to see all of the impending niche brand revivals take a step up to the plate.. Deep cavities, wide soles and a relatively thick top line inspire confidence. I played the MacGregor MT (1972) "flatsole" irons from 1974 to 1994. I have a few pre-1920's hickory shafted Dayton Ohio stamped clubs. Good to see them back. Lets check it out. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But - you could order what you wanted from almost all of the Know for a fact the KBS Tour option is not a good shaft for me 2.) This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, (your email address will not be published), Penfold Ace Golf Balls: Whats Old Is New Again, Topgolf Callaway 2022 Financials: $4 Billion? Sadly the efforts were too little too late for MacGregor. I'm hoping Charley chimes in! but I think that changed at some point also to only PW & SW You are correct on the lengths. with the advent of Slick. Im unashamed and happy to be selling a lot of packaged sets. 1955: M85T 38.5" (assuming this means 2 iron, M89 39" -- All "MT" Tourney irons priced @ $129.50 for set of 9 (2-9 & SI), Catalog does not list lengths of individual irons for 1955. It''s just my opinion but these are about as nice looking set of cavity backs ever made. 2- 38 1/2, 3- 38, 4- 37.5, 5- 37, 6- 36.5, 7- 36, 8- 35 3/4, 9- 35 1/2, 11- 35, DS - 35. I realize that's true, but was there not a "standard." Those irons were revolutionary, featuring a shallow face, a relatively thick topline and a low center of gravity. I have furtunatley found a sweet set of replacement irons. Yes, I've heard that the hard range balls may be bad for the older persimmons and maples. Companies didn't discover the marketing possibilities of jacking up the lofts until much later. quite simply the best clubs i have ever owned or hit. don't know if this existed in the old hickory club era. You know - speaking of the 1/2" increment progressive length change in iron clubs - I think this may Ive never had a MacGregor golf club but I did have their gorgeous white and green carry golf bag as a kid! Do you have info on iron lofts? (nearly as soft as forged carbon) the MT offers similar feel and response to McGregor's handcrafted forged irons. [/quote] ins.style.height = container.attributes.ezah.value + 'px'; MS300 is a high-grade maraging steel often used in metalwoods. I bet Charley has info/experience on this subject. Six years later, Golfsmith went under, taking MacGregor down with it. Go with a club that fulfills your desires on every level. Catalogs just list the clubs but do not give the rationale. Thats embarrassing to think how much that club has depreciated. this changed with the 9 iron - 9 iron, PW & SW same length, Some facts about the Tourney MT tours they come with Dynamic Gold shafts (quality) golf pride tour velvet grips (quality) and first rate fit and finish (I have played a lot of golf with them and they still look almost new they have held up way, way better than either of my previous 3 sets of clubs). Awesome! As you can guess, the OS version features a slightly larger face, slightly more offset and slightly stronger lofts compared to the Pro. Does this mean that the Japanese side of MacGregor has been cleared up??? 2018. I am not sure when the 9 iron wolverine318 says: March 25, 2008 at 10:13am . iacas, November 15, 2022 "dateModified": "2023-02-23", Square grooves are no longer legal, but Im no longer an elite level amateur. Interesting 1/2" all the way to the 9 and then no change. That's very helpful. The only thing a golfer needs is more daylight. - BenHogan. "author": "Ned Howard", Would reccomend these irons to anyone who is serious about golf and their equipment. Charley, McGregor should stick with this model. 4 out of 5. I have a set of the macgregor pro forged mt tourney irons. I dont recall the big box stores carrying McGregors and certainly not going to do it at Dicks or online. StarFleetGolfer The price is about half of Cleveland and Cobra. Pat. Standard is subjectivebut I think it would go like this: Driver: Ping G425 LST 10.5 (draw setting), Mitsubishi Tensei AV Orange 55 S shaft 3 wood: Ping G425 Max 15 (set to flat +1), Mitsubishi Tensei AV Orange 65 S shaft Hybrid: Ping G425 17, Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro Orange 80 S shaft Irons 3-PW: Ping i525, True Temper Dynamic Gold 105 R300 shafts Performance. type of shot they were intended to hit - with no standard length, weight etc. . Dicks Sporting Goods purchased the Golfsmith assets, and has not released any products to date with the MacGregor name on it. Their wedges look very good. And they''re priced right. When balata went away, those guys went in the closet---. I might try the new MT mix set. Thanks PKMillerJr! and 4i from my Muirfields, Muirfield 20ths, and MT Tourney Tour Forged (1980-1983), and the 4i, 7i and 9i from my VIPs (I don't use the PW. Now, if the club has cracks, a loose insert, the wood is proud around the insert, loose whipping, or the finish is gone, I wouldn't hit it with any ball unless I didn't care about it. CLEEK 41 1/2 Search for: M455 V-Mass (Forged) Year 2004; Brand . Are you sure about this? var pid = 'ca-pub-2529619449246358'; The MT86 irons are the stars of the MacGregor lineup. So 9, P, and S were all 35". The more I''ve switched between these and the Hogans I''d have to say these are as close to forged feel without being forged. The new MacGregor MT86 irons are a throwback to the brand's Golden Age. Im curious to know the difference between the two. Wilon specs were: You dont have to be a history buff to know about MacGregor. Excited to try the new Zebra putters next. Butt Dia. window.ezoSTPixelAdd(slotId, 'stat_source_id', 44); 14. [quote name='astamm8' timestamp='1323739872' post='3930691'] (Not bad for Idaho's four month golf season) Very soft and responsive. "description": "List of all the MacGregor Irons by the year each set was released", don't know if this existed in the old hickory club era. He loves telling stories, writing about golf and golf travel, and enjoys classic golf equipment. This is a great set for the mid to high handicapper who wants a traditional looking club. 38 1/2" (some models 39" and The leading website from the world's oldest golf magazine, we're the go-to destination for amateur . August 13, 2014 in Clubs, Grips, Shafts, Fitting. "logo": { Lengths were listed. By My first new set of clubs were Macgregor MCX irons, purchased in the early 70s. Learn how your comment data is processed. "sameAs": [ As was stated in the article Austie Rollinson has a serious resume in golf. I was looking for more than a good club, I was looking for chemistry. Last years Stealth driver sold for $550. The quality and attention to detail are evident in both packaging and the end product. I realize that's true, but was there not a "standard." I did see an option for heads only, for those that wish to have their local shop build with a shaft of your choosing. "@context": "http://schema.org/", So far as your performance is concerned, your swing is 99% of what will make the shot, the clubs are 1%. Great clubs off the shelf, and world class iron set with few mods. Iron Specifications The following iron specification information has been compiled from product brochures, golf magazines, and from inquiries to the manufacturers. Yes - 9 iron, PW and SW were all 35" at one point - and not just MacGregor. 14. Played a lot of good golf with those. The rest of the offering features packaged sets and intro-level clubs at very modest prices, something Millington says is important for the industry. Cant wait to hit them! lo.observe(document.getElementById(slotId + '-asloaded'), { attributes: true }); .box-3-multi-194{border:none !important;display:block !important;float:none !important;line-height:0px;margin-bottom:7px !important;margin-left:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-top:7px !important;max-width:100% !important;min-height:50px;padding:0;text-align:center !important;}. My father talked my wife into buying me a set of Tourney blades forged in 1963. The iron itself says forged but the face is two-millimeter-thin MS300 steel. I am 62 now and play titleist ap1 irons. The MT86 Pro will be included in MyGolfSpys players iron test while the larger MT86 OS will be in the players distance category. Who would have known. CHARLEY PENNA[attachment=949421:Image (29).jpg]. Driver: PING 410 Plus 9 degrees, Alta CB55 SFairway: Callaway Rogue 3W PX Even Flow Blue 6.0; Hybrid: Titleist 818H1 21* PX Even Flow Blue 6.0;Irons: Titleist 718 AP1 5-W2(53*) Shafts-TT AMT Red S300;WedgesVokey SM856-10DPutter: Scotty Cameron 2016 Newport 2.5Ball:Titleist AVX or 2021 ProV1. I was without irons for a few weeks while awaiting the arrival of my new Mizunos. 53. USE CODE LOVE5 AT CHECKOUT TO GET AN EXTRA 5% OFF! MT86 irons should be killer. Used Macgregor Tourney 4 Hybrid Regular Flex Graphite Shaft Hybrid Clubs. some 38") for the 2 iron. It was wonderful! I would like to know the club specifications (e.g. ins.style.minWidth = container.attributes.ezaw.value + 'px'; 1-17, 2-20, 3-24, 4-28, 5-32, 6-36, 7-40, 8-44, 9-48, PW-52. var slotId = 'div-gpt-ad-swingyard_com-box-3-0_1'; 53. 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. Ideally Mid 50s to early 60s. THANKS The undercut cavity lowers the weight and moves the centre of gravity forward to help control the ball and a slight offset and wide sole help provide forgiveness. And only offering a 4-PW set is not a winner for me. Love to see the stuff. Lofts. However, it is a bit larger, more offset, and with a thicker sole than traditional irons, but it's barely noticeable. I have to say after a few swings, I was having second thoughts about the new irons. He is now a freelance journalist writing mainly for Golf Monthly across the whole spectrum from courses and Rules to equipment and instruction. Traditional lofts were: MacGregor Golf DX Carbon Steel Iron Set, Mens Right Hand, 4-PW. 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. An amount that would have been a slow offseason for MacGregor decades ago. golfreview.com and the ConsumerReview Network are business units of Invenda Corporation. Tommy Armour 845s Silverscots (less forgiving in my experience). astamm8: And old clubs could be really brittle by now, esp in the necks. ins.id = slotId + '-asloaded'; I've asked around and heard different views. *We may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. MacGregor Pro-C MT Pitching Wedge PW Dynamic Gold TT X100 Steel Shaft Forged RH. [/quote] Year 1998; Brand MacGregor; Head Weight 251 "C" Dimension 0.986; Basic VCOG . I can't wait to see NUTIN. Even greater sadness prevailed when I was unable to get another set of 855''s as none were left. yes. I have many fond memories of those irons. I don't hit em that much, just a few times to get that nice low rising trajectory that todays clubs can't provide. AT2W FOR 1961 Tourney #5. anybody have this expierance?? 2- 38 1/2, 3- 38, 4- 37.5, 5- 37, 6- 36.5, 7- 36, 8- 35 3/4, 9- 35 1/2, 11- 35, DS - 35. I'd have guessed a change to 1/4" increments. Retro seems to be a thing in 2023. M85 forged w/ T. T. Tourney regular flex shafts. If you have questions about this era ofg, Just buffed up, lengthened a half inch and regripped a set of MT Tourney. VIP Oversize CB95 1995-97. A number of poor strikes with the long irons travelled a lot further and straighter than expected and the ball flight was great. [quote name='astamm8' timestamp='1323836672' post='3936623'] 38 1/2" (some models 39" and Rollinson spent 15 years as chief designer for Odyssey, with innovations such as White Hot, Stroke Lab, Triple Track and the iconic 2-Ball to his credit. }, I think clubs may have been made back then for the After looking at the reviews, mostly of which are for the Tungsten model, I felt I had to stand up and defend my choice of clubs. Its a high-tech club thats as good as anything out there. type of shot they were intended to hit - with no standard length, weight etc. We golfers are cynical creatures, after all. I can't think of many others that have the knowledge and experience as you and willing to share it. Within days I sold my AP2's as these were much better, better feed back, better looking re; confidence, and I have not looked back. Historically, we knew there would be a PXG Phoenix rising in Scottsdale. I just so happened to find a lefthanded set that were nearly new. Clear editor. SN# 5B094R, You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. 181/2 same length. 43" (some After careful reasearch via Golf Clubtest 2001 reviews, reviews on here and demos I decided to give the Macgregors a shot. There is a book out there by Jim Kaplan that lists the MacGregor catalogs and history from 1930s thru 1970s. MacGregor did post club lengths in their catalogs - but only Display as a link instead, These irons combine a classic look, the most attractive cavity back around, with game improvement features. MacGregor MT86 OS. I''ve had these for about two years now and bought them new then by luck for what they go for now if you can find them. LOFT ALSO CHANGES ITH THE LENGTH OF THE GOLF CLUB IN IRONS . Doing something with those names and creating golf clubs that someoneanyonewould actually care about is quite another. This wide sole ensures a. thr pencil notes are tp's 381/2. The hardest part was getting the old tape off. ins.id = slotId + '-asloaded'; I think robert horneman is pretty close on the lofts - but Just be real careful with old woods and newer balls. It offers fair forgiveness without totally throwing away feel and workability. [quote name='PKMillerJr' timestamp='1323836999' post='3936647'] If you have a super high swing speed, any ball can be a problem. ins.style.width = '100%'; var ffid = 2; $45.00 $28.88 shipping or Best Offer SPONSORED Lady MacGregor Vintage Golf club set Irons 3-9 + PW & 1,3,5 Woods $225.00 Was: $250.00 $36.40 shipping or Best Offer SPONSORED Set 3 Vintage Hickory Macgregor SPADE BLACK MASHIE Jigger LH Golf Clubs Irons $224.99 Was: $249.99 Free shipping 4 wood - 19 degree - 42" I don't have a reference for you, been looking for one for years myself, just had to comment on those clubs. Introducing our Wizard Full Hybrid Iron Set. If I missed the target it was solely due to my alignment. Well find out soon enough how well they perform in this years Most Wanted testing. Even though MacGregor seemed to be every golfers answer, they were sold again to Wickes Corporation. If I realize I purchased a club by mistake, its out of my house within two or three months, forget waiting till next season. 1-17, 2-20, 3-24, 4-28, 5-32, 6-36, 7-40, 8-44, 9-48, PW-52. My father handed down his Tourneys to me in the late 70s which is when I started playing for real. have been a result of the swingweighting process when it started in the 1930s (in general). DRIVER. Thanks for the input! CHARLEY PENNA, [quote name='freddiec' timestamp='1323891235' post='3939343'] Copyright 2023. in Golf Talk. Of course, Charley would be an authority on the abbreviation. Nice to see MacGregor making a comeback. Macgregor dumped these clubs after a short couple years. I have never installed my own grips before, but I found this to be pretty easy. MacGregor Golf has a long storied history, filled with major victories (59), and had the greatest golfers to ever play the game using their clubs. Lie. 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. MacGregor Tourney MT Irons DESCRIPTION Made from 304 stainless steel. In the meantime, theyve found their way into a major winners bag. same length. The deep cavity makes it easy to square the face at impact. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------. Hickory shafts for nearly all of the club manufactures back in that era got there shafts from a MacGregor curing barn in Dayton. In this set, you receive a driver, 3-wood, 3-hybrid, 4-hybrid, 5-iron through sand wedge, and a putter. MacGregor VIP Tourney V-Foil 1025CM Irons 3-PW Heads 95.00 10.00 postage or Best Offer MacGregor Golf Ladies 3 Iron 'MC400 Sole Balance' Graphite Shaft R/H Low Use VGC 14.00 0 bids 5.00 postage 5d 23h or Best Offer Macgregor Master - Jimmy Demaret 2 iron c1950s - RH 20.00 0 bids Free postage 1h 59m or Best Offer 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. 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 No 10 iron listed. Re: I 2 Wood 42 7/8ths 2 wood - 13 degree - 42 3/4" [quote name='Bella Woods' timestamp='1323744388' post='3931159'] I probably own 18 sets of these vintage beauties. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The guys on the weekends don''''t feel the same way since they can''''t take my money like they used to. Tip Dia. (C) Copyright 1996-2018. Wilson brought back Dynapower and we also saw the return of Snake Eyes and PowerBilt branded clubs at the PGA Show to join Millingtons MacGregor-Zebra-Ram revival. The M75s were made mid 1950s and again in the early 80s. [/quote] } The new MacGregor MT86 irons are his work. These specs were PowerBilts for sure (maybe with the exception of the SW). 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. Thats when Simon Millington entered the picture. Heads are the same. just my .02 cents. Tourney Tour. . Callaway Rogue ST Triple Diamond LS Driver Review, Best Womens Golf Clubs for Intermediate Players, Ned Howard Retired PGA Teaching Professional, DCT3000 Junior Ages 6-8 Girls (Left hand). Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. 43" (some models 42 1/2") for the driver. Charlie: My confidence level soared just like the ball did of the 9 iron. In the Getting into Pure Grips thread. Powerbilt specs were: I loved those clubs but I sold them due to peer pressure and Ive struggled with different irons ever since. I have studied and still use as a reference the Jim Kaplan MacGregor and Wilson golf history catalogs. Today, we review the Inesis High MOI Putter. Most of the clubs I have kept were never in the catalogs he merely copied I was shanking the Callaway Big Bertha irons, and I have never hit better than I have with my Tourney MT tours. These specs were PowerBilts for sure (maybe with the exception of the SW). Did I mention I LOVE THEM?? 2-19, 3-23, 4-27, 5-31, 6-35, 7-39, 8-43, 9-47, PW-51, SW-55. The self-proclaimed Greatest Name in Golf sold what little it had left essentially its intellectual property to Golfsmith for less than $2 million. Year Club Model Shaft Description Shaft Manufacture Flex Shaft Wt. He was a gentleman to work with and was first class in everything he did., Millingtons golf background is in retail and in golf course management. For the armchair cynic, the new MacGregor seems like just another nostalgia grab offering nothing of consequence. Stiff shafts. Matched them up with some Oil Hardened Tommy woods and a Ironmaster IMG putter. Charley, [quote name='xgolfx' timestamp='1323752931' post='3931773'] "@type": "ImageObject", All rights reserved. Golf Club Set Size 3 (54"-61" Tall Kid) 3w,4h,5,7,9 Put. This means that the clubs will affect 75.25% of your performance. That's very helpful. 541/2 The new MT86 irons wont qualify as revolutionary but theres more to them than just the name and logo. [/quote] 1955: M85T 38.5" (assuming this means 2 iron, M89 39" -- All "MT" Tourney irons priced @ $129.50 for set of 9 (2-9 & SI), Catalog does not list lengths of individual irons for 1955. please unsderstand that macgregor was more refined than any other manufacturer at the time. Upload or insert images from URL. In the 2000s Greg Norman was named chairman of the board, and did his best to turn MacGregor around. but for $150 bucks its worth a try. document.getElementById( "ak_js" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Smaller and lighter with improved shot tracking. Classic MacGregor RDX2 Tourney Irons. 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