some 38") for the 2 iron. }, Millingtons footprint is small and for the revival to have legs, there has to be more to it than just the name and logo. Of course, Charley would be an authority on the abbreviation. I'd have guessed a change to 1/4" increments. Then 4* increments thru the SW @ 56* Since sets during this period did not include a pitching wedge, to my knowledge MacGregor "DS" wedge is short for either Dual Service or Double Service, for pitching and sand wedge. CHARLEY PENNA, [quote name='freddiec' timestamp='1323891235' post='3939343'] Ive never had a MacGregor golf club but I did have their gorgeous white and green carry golf bag as a kid! But when you look at it, you know the DNA of it. All rights reserved. i doubt you will find lofts in print anywhere. These clubs were made for me. Tommy Armour 845s Silverscots (less forgiving in my experience). Request Bundle. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. Well I got frustrated so honey pie un boxes1985 Mac Gregor M85 copper faced irons of old and guess what, i started playing good. MacGregor was sold again to Brunswick (the bowling company) and was almost immediately run into the ground. I'd have guessed a change to 1/4" increments. Because the Rams are going for <$500. Missing greens and losing distance? Back to the high quality clubs of yesteryear. V-FOIL 410cc HIGH L. V-Foil Eye-O-Matic. Thanks PKMillerJr! Yes - 9 iron, PW and SW were all 35" at one point - and not just MacGregor. (C) Copyright 1996-2018. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Have One to Sell? The same hands that made clubs for Norman and Nicklaus can make your clubs to your exact specs as well. [/quote] I realize that's true, but was there not a "standard." "dateModified": "2023-02-23", Hopefully MacGregor will be a Phoenix out of the ashes and become a World Brand again. 1961. SOLD. BRASSIE. My father handed down his Tourneys to me in the late 70s which is when I started playing for real. Upload or insert images from URL. M85 forged w/ T. T. Tourney regular flex shafts. Early next year MacGregor will issue 1.000. BRASSIE. 38 1/2" (some models 39" and Are you sure about this? 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. I did see an option for heads only, for those that wish to have their local shop build with a shaft of your choosing. That's very helpful. I am 81 yrs of age and my first set of irons were Ben Hogan, which i played with for 30 yrs. Woosnam caused a bit of a ruckus on Twitter a few weeks ago when he posted a picture of his new MacGregors. Notes: Length noted is for steel shafts. His knowledge and experience were fantastic, says Millington. 2-19, 3-23, 4-27, 5-31, 6-35, 7-39, 8-43, 9-47, PW-51, SW-55. Year Club Model Shaft Description Shaft Manufacture Flex Shaft Wt. Dayton Ohio sure does have history and not only with MacGregor. Learn how your comment data is processed. 14. Then 4* increments thru the SW @ 56*. My local dealer here in Norway had a set laying around, and wanted me to try it. I loved the feel and the look of the clubs. The MT Mid-size irons come fitted as standard with a quality FEMCO Multi-Taper steel shaft and comes in A, R and S flex options. From 1930 to 1960 MacGregor was the preferred club for the greatest to play the game. I don't have a reference for you, been looking for one for years myself, just had to comment on those clubs. Or for the DIYer. I PRESUME U ARE NOT SERIOUS ABOUT LOFT. John, interesting article. Good to see them back. Im 64 and need some help. And they went in the bag straight away.. The heads are great to look down on if you are slightly lacking in confidence but dont want to look down on a chunky club with a thick top edge. The only things missing are the MacGregor script on the sole and the diamonds framing the score lines on the face. MacGregor Ratings & Specs Head Ratings by Maltby Experts at The GolfWorks View All | View By Brand. 4 wood - 19 degree - 42" 381/2. [/quote] 2-20* But, I'm not sure when it changes from 1/2" increments. CLEEK 41 1/2 If you have a super high swing speed, any ball can be a problem. Your previous content has been restored. The MacGregor M85i iron is made to deliver forgiveness without sacrificing feel. 2018. Theres an internal co-forged tungsten weighting system to push the CG low and deep for a higher launch. But their effect on your swing is mostly mental. That was unprompted. 4 out of 5. But, with weight pushed to the toe, a partial heel cavity and a short hosel, they offer a centralised sweet spot designed to offer a more consistent strike and reliable high-spin numbers. Ideally Mid 50s to early 60s. You cannot paste images directly. astamm8: var ins = document.createElement('ins'); 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? Please give us a call at 612-216-4152 EXT 2 to connect instantly with one of our certified club fitters or schedule a 30 minute one-on-one appointment (Virtual Video Chat or scheduled Phone Call) at a time that is . I probably own 18 sets of these vintage beauties. Only thing I noticed was a slightly thicker top line which gave me some confidence for off center strikes. 53. I was looking for more than a good club, I was looking for chemistry. Shaft and grips are all original. . I still have my old woods in the closet (PGA Tommy Armours from the late 70's and a set of Golfcraft Dick Mayers from the 50's) but I'd be too scared to actually hit balls with them ever again. MacGregor V-Foil M675 Speed Forged Milled Iron Set R200 Regular Flex 235.00 4.95 postage Macgregor VIP Tourney V-Foil Irons / 3-PW / Stiff Flex True Temper Shafts 114.99 SPONSORED Macgregor MacTec NV2 Cavity Back Irons - Stiff Regular (4-PW) 133.44 63.18 postage SPONSORED "publisher": { Let me preface this review by saying that I firmly believe that almost any set of irons will feel good if you have a good swing. "mainEntityOfPage": "https://swingyard.com/macgregor-irons-by-year/", 2004 V-Foil Go Long Micro Step Steel 95 Charley, If these are anything close to those, a set just may find its way into my bag. Good news is the 55+ folks have lots of $$ to spend on sticks! Carbon steel irons for softer feel and fantastic performance The writing was on the wall long before the MacGregor brand faded away. The sand ran out of MacGregors hourglass in 2010. CHARLEY PENNA Only two months after ordering, I began a tear with these clubs, breaking 5 course scoring records in one summer! Swing Yard is a participant in the Amazon.com Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com, amazon.ca, amazon.co.uk and any other websites that may be affiliated with Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. Wilon specs were: Simply amazing! I happen to know more than I should about MacGregor forged irons of the 1950's, 1960's and 1970's. Interesting 1/2" all the way to the 9 and then no change. Ds stood for. That's wonderful thank you. I showed them to him last summer and he said, Send me a set, send me a set. So I did and hes telling me hes hitting them 10 to 12 yards farther than what he had been playing. same length. Weather permitting, they are going out for 9 this afternoon. In an old Historys Mysteries article on the life and death of MacGregor, I went all Monty Python on MacGregor and dubbed it, ahem, a dead parrot. Good clean contact obviously resulted in arrow straight ball flight, high trejectory with short irons, more boring trejectory with long irons nothing funny at all no surprises whatsoever. It offers fair forgiveness without totally throwing away feel and workability. Interesting 1/2" all the way to the 9 and then no change. I can't think of many others that have the knowledge and experience as you and willing to share it. loft, lie, bounce, head size, weight, etc.) The signature diamond-shaped muscle is a homage to the original 1950 MT irons designed by Toney Penna. They have a Tour-ready design with a player's preferred, versatile look at address. Yes, these off brand clubs will definitely be harder to sell in the secondary market, such as eBay. iacas, December 31, 2017 MyGolfSpy, Inc. All Rights Reserved. MacGregor. Blue Steel Vokey, Sim2 Ti 3 wood head, Diamana TB 60tx, PXG Gen 5 0311 XF - 4 wood and 4 Hybrid (Heads only), Cleveland RTX 6 set and Mizuno 225 pro 4 iron, PXG Gen 3 0311p 7-gw and 0311 XP 6-7 Irons (heads only) Near Mint , Tour Issue Callaway Gear!!! Pat. An expensive venture, but a true passion, Jack sold MacGregor to Amer Group. 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 I just received my first set of Pure DTX midsize grips (lime green). [/quote]. 1-17, 2-20, 3-24, 4-28, 5-32, 6-36, 7-40, 8-44, 9-48, PW-52. Golf Club Set Size 3 (54"-61" Tall Kid) 3w,4h,5,7,9 Put. Not sure, but I couldn't find a threadaddressing vintage (40s,50s,60s,70s) Macgregor clubs. The MacGregor MT Pro-M irons are classic muscleback blades, offering high levels of feel. [/quote] [quote name='astamm8' timestamp='1323739872' post='3930691'] Thrilled to see the greatest name in golf is back, but I fear few under the age of 55 will care. 11. [quote name='astamm8' timestamp='1323797389' post='3933387'] Thanks for the input! So 9, P, and S were all 35". thr pencil notes are tp's MT Pro M #6 (Forged 1025) Year 2008; Brand MacGregor; Head Weight 261.0 "C" Dimension 1.076; Basic VCOG . Well, the rest is history. }. The only problem I would see is where could I get fitted for them. Item Specifications & Description . var container = document.getElementById(slotId); I've asked around and heard different views. Get some strange looks at the range hitting those persimmons. However, it is a bit larger, more offset, and with a thicker sole than traditional irons, but it's barely noticeable. On the last day, MacGregor's president pressed Hogan for an . Sadly the efforts were too little too late for MacGregor. Clubs made during this time, such as the MT irons and Eye-O-Matic woods have tech that is still used in clubs today. or 4 interest-free payments on orders over $35 with . And that, in fact, is what Millington has come up with: an iron that looks really nice. They both are hollow body but blade style irons. 2i > PW iron set: 1950-54 MacGregor Tourney - REC. The Ram looks more traditional blade like. Most of the clubs I have kept were never in the catalogs he merely copied So 9, P, and S were all 35". I am not sure how my hands would feel during a practice session without a glove. 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. the badge side is similar to penick professional designed by tom wishon, those were very playable irons. I thought at first the line about soft cast stainless was pure marketing. So when samples would come from the factories in Asia, hed react as any salesman would. But thats not what happened with the MT86. I bought these in 2001, & have not been interested in any other irons. Wilon specs were: PREMIUM GOLF IRONS - Quality carbon steel irons for softer feel wolverine318 says: March 25, 2008 at 10:13am . He handed down them to me and played them until the woods could no longer be repaired (cracked hosels). Traditional lofts were: (Not bad for Idaho's four month golf season) Very soft and responsive. Lazer range finder, gloves and a doz balls. In the Getting into Pure Grips thread. That''s a lot of club for the money. Oversize clubs feel a bit more muted, don't make as sweet of a sound, and (psycologically at least) make me feel slightly less able to control my shots, especially with the short irons. AT2W FOR 1961 Just my opinion so no haters please. The standard shaft is the KBS Tour in steel and the UST Recoil 660/680 in graphite. I have NEVER seen MacGregor publish specs on their irons during the early years. Any particular time frame that you want the specs on? (nearly as soft as forged carbon) the MT offers similar feel and response to McGregor's handcrafted forged irons. Double service which was previously stamped on wedges 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. A Last is a wooden foot shape used for shoe manufacturing, which oddly transitioned well into clubmaking. They are also available as a combo set. After a few trips to the range I knew I found a wonderful set of irons. [/quote] Rollinson holds more than 300 golf club patents and his designs are responsible for more than $5 billion in club sales. In the meantime, theyve found their way into a major winners bag. Shop Used MacGregor Hybrids up to 70% off - or start selling in seconds. Just went to their website and took a look around. CHARLEY PENNA. I would strongly recommend that these should not be overlooked. you willnot see lofts. Tourney MT (cavity back) 2000-01. Played a lot of good golf with those. Last years Stealth driver sold for $550. After careful reasearch via Golf Clubtest 2001 reviews, reviews on here and demos I decided to give the Macgregors a shot. only "set starting" lengths for driver and 2 iron. astamm8: Go with a club that fulfills your desires on every level. And I gotta say: It feels really good to be able to write that sentence. Share. I live the wing back look. Powerbilt specs were: I will look at my info and see what is listed for the DS. Companies didn't discover the marketing possibilities of jacking up the lofts until much later. I checked several trading websites, including second swing and the PGA value guide. I have played some stunning golf - its seems these were made for me (13 handicap and improving). window.ezoSTPixelAdd(slotId, 'stat_source_id', 44); [quote name='astamm8' timestamp='1323872376' post='3937731'] "image": { Sadly they were in incredible debt. Austie Rollinson has a serious resume in golf. Well find out soon enough how well they perform in this years Most Wanted testing. "https://twitter.com/_swingyard_", Not sure on SW but I think it was 58. Might be worth testing them out. have been a result of the swingweighting process when it started in the 1930s (in general). Do you have info on iron lofts? So to have the opportunity to get those brands, I feel a bit like a custodian of those brands. 2-19, 3-23, 4-27, 5-31, 6-35, 7-39, 8-43, 9-47, PW-51, SW-55. Ping Irons by year list is in this article. Seems like a very similar business plan but I could be completely wrong. Sadly, young golfers likely dont even recognize the name. BA1 1UA. Golf Monthly is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Always been partial to the copper faces. $15.00 USD Calculate Shipping. 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. I would probably be hesitant to hit a truly collectible club, but there aren't many that fall into that category. $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 Are you sure about this? I don't hit range rocks or Pinnacles with mine, but have hit the Bridgestone B330 RXS (supposedly designed for slower swing speeds). roadbikereview.com | That being said, your choice of golf clubs is important. However feature greater forgiveness (and a MUCH lower price tag) than their forged brothers. Lofts. I have furtunatley found a sweet set of replacement irons. var alS = 2002 % 1000; } MacGregor Tourney MT Irons DESCRIPTION Made from 304 stainless steel. 70 now and I always look at Wilson offerings and game their D9 hybrids but unfortunately have no fond memories of MacGregor. M86 irons were my first clubs. Standard is subjectivebut I think it would go like this: MacGregor MT-86 Pro Irons (4-PW) The original MT irons were iconic, brand-defining irons that put MacGregor on the map, and they were simply beautiful. 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