thechrisgibbs Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Today marks the First Installment of a new series to the MyGolfSpy catalog of series, History's Mysteries. In this first chapter, we look at MacGregor Golf, one of the early premier brands next to the then giant, Wilson Staff. The brand exploded from what we would consider a start-up through the late 1800s to a burgeoning golf brand in the 1930s just after the great depression. How did they make the transition in such a turbulent time? Tommy Armour and Toney Penna joined the ranks to promote and play MacGregor clubs. A few highlights of the MacGregor brand: 2nd Most PGA Tour Major Wins 59 In the late 30s, they signed and produced clubs for Tommy Armour which put them on the map By 1950, MacGregor had the most tour players They introduced some of the first "forgiving" irons with large top lines and low center of gravity MacGregor's tour players (and often owners) included the likes of Tommy Armour, Jack Nicklaus, Toney Penna, and Ben Hogan A few questions for the forum: Is there a player (or couple of players) out there right now that could put a golf brand at the top of the Most Wanted list? Have you played or ever seen MacGregor branded clubs out in the wild? What could Schneider's Parkside Group do to put MacGregor back on the map? BH43, MGoBlue100, fozcycle and 4 others 7 Quote Driver: Stealth 8* turned down to 6* X-Stiff, Graphite Design Tour AD XC-6 3 Wood: Sim 14* X-Stiff, Aldila Rogue Silver 2 Iron/2 Hybrid: Mizuno MP-20 HMB, Graphite Design Tour AD; Forged Tec set to 17* X-Stiff, Catalyst 6.0 P-4 Irons: MP20, Dynamic Gold X100 Wedges: Vokey SM9 50 degree 08F, 56 degree 08M and 60 degree 08M My Putter: B.2, LA Golf Shaft Ball: AVX 5.3 Handicapped; Right Hander; from Salt Lake City, Utah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russtopherb Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 This was a fantastic read. Any time @GolfSpy Barbajo writes a longform article, especially on OEM history, it's a great one. bens197, GolfSpy Barbajo, berkeleybob and 5 others 8 Quote In my carry bag: ST-X 10.5* Kai'li Blue R Flex ST-Z 15* Kai/li Blue R Flex ST-Z 4h Linq Blue R Flex Launcher 5h Launcher CBX 6i-PW CBX 54* & 58* Huntington Beach #10 e12 Contact CURRENTLY TESTING - Mizuno Long Game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GolfSpy Barbajo Posted July 27, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 27, 2021 11 hours ago, russtopherb said: This was a fantastic read. Any time @GolfSpy Barbajo writes a longform article, especially on OEM history, it's a great one. Thanks for the kind words @russtopherb. This was a fun article to research and write. And something interesting happened last night to indicate the final chapter of this story has yet to be written. If that isn't a teaser, I don't know what is... Nolan220, berkeleybob, MGoBlue100 and 12 others 13 2 Quote What's in the bag: Driver: TSR3; DynaPWR Carbon FW Wood: DynaPWR 3-wood; TSR 2+ Hybrids: PXG Gen4 18-degree Utility Irons: ZX MkII 20* Irons:; 699/699 Pro V2 Combo; D9 Forged; MT86 (coming soon!); VIP 1025 V-Foil MB/CB; Wedges: RTX6 Zipcore Putter: HB Soft Milled 10.5; Newport Special Select; Willamette, BB8; 8802; MATI Monto Ball: Tour B RXS; Z-STAR Diamond; Triad Stat Tracker/GPS Watch: Follow @golfspybarbajo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyD Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 This was a great article, and while I remember playing in high school with a kid who had some MacGregors, I never really knew any history. I'm not sure any current pro could get people to buy these again. It may be more of a nostalgic purchaser interested in these. Did the article say that the putter used in 1986 was their biggest seller? I'm not sure something that looks like that is where they would need to go, but maybe some other putter that tries to compete with some of the favorites in the market MGoBlue100, thechrisgibbs, GolfSpy Barbajo and 1 other 4 Quote When my wife asked if I wanted to leave Maine and move to where she grew up, I couldn't say no to Pinehurst, NC. I honestly don't spend much money on golf equipment, but I'm constantly reading reviews in case I ever get ready to buy I swing left handed and have been the State of Maine Left Hander's champion since 1997, the last year they held the tournament. I'm currently a 7.1 handicap. Trying to get lower, but my gut gets in the way. WITB Driver: Epic speed 9 degree Irons: 990's S300 Stiff shafts bought when I was in college. (Received a personal use discount, otherwise would've stuck with my Hogan Edge's) 3 Wood: Epic speed 15 degree or PT15 52/56/60 Z Spin wedges (heck of a deal $100 for all 3 at Dick's in 2013) Putter: OG Rossie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thechrisgibbs Posted July 27, 2021 Author Share Posted July 27, 2021 3 hours ago, GolfSpy Barbajo said: Thanks for the kind words @russtopherb. This was a fun article to research and write. And something interesting happened last night to indicate the final chapter of this story has yet to be written. If that isn't a teaser, I don't know what is... Well that's a savage teaser if I've ever seen one (he says as he starts obsessively Googling MacGregor news). GolfSpy Barbajo, fozcycle, MGoBlue100 and 1 other 3 1 Quote Driver: Stealth 8* turned down to 6* X-Stiff, Graphite Design Tour AD XC-6 3 Wood: Sim 14* X-Stiff, Aldila Rogue Silver 2 Iron/2 Hybrid: Mizuno MP-20 HMB, Graphite Design Tour AD; Forged Tec set to 17* X-Stiff, Catalyst 6.0 P-4 Irons: MP20, Dynamic Gold X100 Wedges: Vokey SM9 50 degree 08F, 56 degree 08M and 60 degree 08M My Putter: B.2, LA Golf Shaft Ball: AVX 5.3 Handicapped; Right Hander; from Salt Lake City, Utah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 MacGregor is buying Taylormade? Hook DeLoft, thechrisgibbs, MGoBlue100 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bens197 Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 The single set of irons that I always wanted but never pulled the trigger on were the 1025M's. Of all the irons ever sent to retail, these were some of the most gorgeous forgings I have ever seen, held and swung. The demo 6 iron at the range was my go-to on clean/pick days from the woods and bunkers. These were an absolute gem from a legendary company. Great write up @GolfSpy Barbajo Vegan_Golfer_PNW, GolfSpy_SHARK, BIG STU and 5 others 6 2 Quote Titleist TSi3 Fujikura Speeder NX Blue 60X TaylorMade SIM2 3 wood Fujilkura Ventus Blue 7-X Titleist U505 2 Tensei 1K Black 85 X Titleist T100 4-P Nippon Modus 3 120X PING S159 50-S 55-H 59-T DG X100 Vokey SM8 50, SM9 54 & 60 Nippon Modus 3 120s L.A.B. MEZZ Max Broom Accra 47" 79.5* Srixon Z-Star XV Currently testing the 2024 PING S159 wedges… https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/63483-testers-announced-ping-s159-wedges/ Was testing, still loving the 2023 Titleist T100 Irons 4-P https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/60456-titleist-t-series-irons-2023-forum-review/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thechrisgibbs Posted July 27, 2021 Author Share Posted July 27, 2021 6 minutes ago, bens197 said: The single set of irons that I always wanted but never pulled the trigger on were the 1025M's. Of all the irons ever sent to retail, these were some of the most gorgeous forgings I have ever seen, held and swung. The demo 6 iron at the range was my go-to on clean/pick days from the woods and bunkers. These were an absolute gem from a legendary company. Great write up @GolfSpy Barbajo Those still look VERY clean. Not many manufacturers have stuck with the shiny chrome due to glint from the sun, but those are good looking irons. fozcycle, bens197, MGoBlue100 and 1 other 4 Quote Driver: Stealth 8* turned down to 6* X-Stiff, Graphite Design Tour AD XC-6 3 Wood: Sim 14* X-Stiff, Aldila Rogue Silver 2 Iron/2 Hybrid: Mizuno MP-20 HMB, Graphite Design Tour AD; Forged Tec set to 17* X-Stiff, Catalyst 6.0 P-4 Irons: MP20, Dynamic Gold X100 Wedges: Vokey SM9 50 degree 08F, 56 degree 08M and 60 degree 08M My Putter: B.2, LA Golf Shaft Ball: AVX 5.3 Handicapped; Right Hander; from Salt Lake City, Utah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGoBlue100 Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 3 hours ago, GolfSpy Barbajo said: Thanks for the kind words @russtopherb. This was a fun article to research and write. And something interesting happened last night to indicate the final chapter of this story has yet to be written. If that isn't a teaser, I don't know what is... Awesome job and a great read, @GolfSpy Barbajo Keep 'em coming!! thechrisgibbs, fozcycle and GolfSpy Barbajo 3 Quote "Where'd it go?" "Right in the Lumberyard..." Gen 2 0811 XF 10.5* Graphite Design Tour AD DI-6x Gen 2 0211 15* 3W Mitsubishi Tensei Raw Blue 65-S Tour B JGR 15* Fairway UST ProForce V2 7F5 76g X-Flex (These two are gonna fight it out in early "24 to see who stays in the bag...) Tour B JGR 19* & 22* Hybrid UST ProForce V2 90g X-Flex Tour B JGR HF-2 irons (5i - PW) KBS Tour 130x CBX Wedges (50, 54, 58) TT Dynamic Gold 115 Wedge Shaft MATI Mamo Putter 33" Super Stroke Football League 3.0 Slim Hoofer Camo Stand Bag Precision Pro Nexus Rangefinder FAN! PRO Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berg Ryman Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 So my memories of MacGregor were the later things, namely I remember the signing of Aaron Baddeley and the reintroduction of the Eye-O-Matic wood line in the mid 2000's and remember demoing the MACTEC NVG 435 when I was looking for a driver upgrade as well. Loved that driver, but loud and obnoxious as all get out. thechrisgibbs, bens197 and GolfSpy Barbajo 3 Quote In a Hoofer Lite bag TSR2, 10 degrees, A1 setting, Fujikara Speeder NX Blue 50-S Stealth, 15 degrees, VA Composites Nemesys 70-S E722, 19 degrees, Oban Devotion 80-S JPX 921 Hot Metal Pro 4-P, Nippon 950GH Stiff Flex CBX Zipcore 50* (bent to *49) and RTX Zipcore Tour Rack 54* (bent to *55), DG 115 Spinner, Tour Issue Staff Model TG 60*, Dynamic Gold 120 S300 SIK Golf Flo-C Tour B-XS (2022 Model) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy Barbajo Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 2 hours ago, GolfSpy_TCG said: Well that's a savage teaser if I've ever seen one (he says as he starts obsessively Googling MacGregor news). Can you guys keep a secret??? Thin2win, bens197, Berg Ryman and 6 others 2 5 2 Quote What's in the bag: Driver: TSR3; DynaPWR Carbon FW Wood: DynaPWR 3-wood; TSR 2+ Hybrids: PXG Gen4 18-degree Utility Irons: ZX MkII 20* Irons:; 699/699 Pro V2 Combo; D9 Forged; MT86 (coming soon!); VIP 1025 V-Foil MB/CB; Wedges: RTX6 Zipcore Putter: HB Soft Milled 10.5; Newport Special Select; Willamette, BB8; 8802; MATI Monto Ball: Tour B RXS; Z-STAR Diamond; Triad Stat Tracker/GPS Watch: Follow @golfspybarbajo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thechrisgibbs Posted July 27, 2021 Author Share Posted July 27, 2021 4 minutes ago, GolfSpy Barbajo said: Can you guys keep a secret??? I'm live tweeting this conversation to my 36 twitter followers that I paid for, so yeah, you could say this will never leave here hahah. Thin2win, Shankster and GolfSpy Barbajo 2 1 Quote Driver: Stealth 8* turned down to 6* X-Stiff, Graphite Design Tour AD XC-6 3 Wood: Sim 14* X-Stiff, Aldila Rogue Silver 2 Iron/2 Hybrid: Mizuno MP-20 HMB, Graphite Design Tour AD; Forged Tec set to 17* X-Stiff, Catalyst 6.0 P-4 Irons: MP20, Dynamic Gold X100 Wedges: Vokey SM9 50 degree 08F, 56 degree 08M and 60 degree 08M My Putter: B.2, LA Golf Shaft Ball: AVX 5.3 Handicapped; Right Hander; from Salt Lake City, Utah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thin2win Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Seriously great read. I love me some history and golf history is some of the best. Granted, I'd probably read 20k words on the history of croutons if @GolfSpy Barbajo wrote it up, so you had me at hello. fozcycle, thechrisgibbs and Kenny B 3 Quote WITB: Driver: SIM2 Max 12° - Accra TZ6 M4 FW Wood: Gen5 0311 7w Fujikura Motore X F3 Irons: ZX7 PW-7i, ZX5 6i-5i Wedges: Zipcore 50°, 58° Putter: MySpider X Cart: Onewheel XR+ Ball: Z-Star Diamond/ Z-Star XV 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegan_Golfer_PNW Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 4 hours ago, GolfSpy Barbajo said: Can you guys keep a secret??? i would certainly love to know... fozcycle, thechrisgibbs and cnosil 2 1 Quote Follow my journey to enjoying golf and going low Driver: Epic Max LS Ventus Black 6x 44.5" 3wHL: Rogue ST LS 75x Tensei AV Blue w/ xlink 7w: Apex UW 21* MMT 80S DI: Caley 01X 18* with KBS PGH Stiff plus 95g 4-AW: 0211 with KBS Tour Stiff 2.5* up 3/4" long, Soft stepped, MOI matched Wedges Zipcore Putter: L.A.B. Directed Force 2.1 69*/35" in blue Ball: TBD Shot Tracking: Bag: Vessel VLX 2.0 Grip: Lamkin Sonar + Midsize My Reviews: Caley 01X Driving Iron Review 2023 Max Swing Speed Training and Speed Progress: Current Speed 120 in the MGS Speed Challenge (updated 3/15/23) TAIII #2 Review here: TAIII Impact #2 Putter ) Zipcore Tour Rack 54/full and 58/mid (review here) 0211 2019 Unofficial Review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 48 minutes ago, rbsiedsc said: i would certainly love to know... The answer from @GolfSpy Barbajowill be that he can keep a secret too Vegan_Golfer_PNW, thechrisgibbs, GolfSpy Barbajo and 3 others 2 1 3 Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: TS3 15* w/Project X Hzardous Smoke Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/:Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe Backup Putters: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W, TM-180 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downlowkey Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 The first Mac forging that I danced with was a set of Tourney PMB. In 1998 dollars, custom 2-PW cost me $1400 (employee discount). Beautiful buttery wrenches but they were too cruel even at the peak of my ball striking abilities. That was an enjoyable stroll down memory lane @GolfSpy Barbajo. In your exhaustive research did you come across any mention of Darren Clarke’s contract with Macgregor that granted him a new Ferrari for every tournament win? Shankster, NRJyzr, thechrisgibbs and 3 others 6 Quote PXG___0811 X 9* - Mitsubishi Diamana s60 Limited X Cobra___S9-1 Pro 15* - Matrix Ozik XCON 7 S Adams___XTD Forged 3i - Matrix Ozik Program F15 120 S Adams___CMB 4-PW - Matrix Ozik Program F15 120 S KZG___Tri-Tour 50.08__54.10__58.12 - Accra iCWT 2.0-95i S Nike___Method Converge B1-01 (copper insert) Maxfli___'23 Tour X "The most important shot in golf is the next one“ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 10 hours ago, bens197 said: The single set of irons that I always wanted but never pulled the trigger on were the 1025M's. Of all the irons ever sent to retail, these were some of the most gorgeous forgings I have ever seen, held and swung. The demo 6 iron at the range was my go-to on clean/pick days from the woods and bunkers. These were an absolute gem from a legendary company. Great write up @GolfSpy Barbajo I have a set of these 1025M Macs... 3-LW in very nice shape. I would still be playing them, but the stiff shafts had to go. I've toyed with a few shafts several years ago, but haven't found the right one. New .355 shafts have come out since then, so maybe I'll start looking again. Nothing felt better when you hit a good shot, and surprisingly, bad shots didn't feel all that bad. bens197, thechrisgibbs and fozcycle 3 Quote “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG STU Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 On 7/26/2021 at 7:38 PM, GolfSpy_TCG said: Today marks the First Installment of a new series to the MyGolfSpy catalog of series, History's Mysteries. In this first chapter, we look at MacGregor Golf, one of the early premier brands next to the then giant, Wilson Staff. The brand exploded from what we would consider a start-up through the late 1800s to a burgeoning golf brand in the 1930s just after the great depression. How did they make the transition in such a turbulent time? Tommy Armour and Toney Penna joined the ranks to promote and play MacGregor clubs. A few highlights of the MacGregor brand: 2nd Most PGA Tour Major Wins 59 In the late 30s, they signed and produced clubs for Tommy Armour which put them on the map By 1950, MacGregor had the most tour players They introduced some of the first "forgiving" irons with large top lines and low center of gravity MacGregor's tour players (and often owners) included the likes of Tommy Armour, Jack Nicklaus, Toney Penna, and Ben Hogan A few questions for the forum: Is there a player (or couple of players) out there right now that could put a golf brand at the top of the Most Wanted list? Have you played or ever seen MacGregor branded clubs out in the wild? What could Schneider's Parkside Group do to put MacGregor back on the map? Answer to question #2--- Yep everyday I play I play some sort of Mac blade---- How many sets do you want to see in person??---- Lets see I have 10 complete sets everything from my 1940 3800 Armours to my 80 VIP remakes. BTW On the pic above I would love to find another thin soled DS Mac wedge like that one. thechrisgibbs, Kenny B, GolfSpy Barbajo and 4 others 7 Quote Driver ---- Callaway Big Bertha Alpha Speeder 565 R flex- 5W TM V-Steel Fubuki 60r--- 7W TM V-Steel UST Pro Force Gold 65R----- 9 W TM V Steel TM MAS stiff---- Irons 2015 TM TP CB Steel Fiber 95 R--- GW Callaway Mack Daddy 2 52* shaft unknown junk pile refugee. SW Callaway PM Grind 56* Modified sole grind--- KBS Tour Wedge-- LW Vokey 58* SM5 L grind--- Putter Ping B90I Broom Stick G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middler Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 I took up golf in the 60's, and my Dad gave me his hand me down MacGregor DX's, he played MacGregor MT Tourneys. I think my Mom and sisters clubs were MacGregor as well, so we were once an all MacGregor Golf household. My only hole-in-one was with a MacGregor DX 5-iron a million years ago. Obviously those days are long gone, but they were once considered the best brand in our family, we were proud to play them. GolfSpy Barbajo, fozcycle and BIG STU 3 Quote Titleist TSR2 11° HZRDUS Red CB 50 6.0 w Lamkin UTx Midsize Titleist TSR2 16.5º HZRDUS Red 60 CB 6.0 & TSR2 21º HZRDUS Black 4G 70 6.0 w Lamkin UTx Midsize Mizuno JPX923 HMP 4-GW, T22 54.12WS, T22 58.04DC w Lamkin ST+2 Hybrid Midsize Evnroll EV5.3 Maxfli Tour & ProV1 Ping Pioneer - MGI Zip Navigator AT Payntr X 002 LE, Ecco Biom C4, Payntr X 001 F (Mesh) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG STU Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 10 hours ago, Middler said: I took up golf in the 60's, and my Dad gave me his hand me down MacGregor DX's, he played MacGregor MT Tourneys. I think my Mom and sisters clubs were MacGregor as well, so we were once an all MacGregor Golf household. My only hole-in-one was with a MacGregor DX 5-iron a million years ago. Obviously those days are long gone, but they were once considered the best brand in our family, we were proud to play them. Well they did coin the phrase "Macgregor the Greatest Name in Golf". If anyone trys to give me the antique blade crap I tell them well a fellow named Jack won 18 majors with them. GolfSpy Barbajo and fozcycle 2 Quote Driver ---- Callaway Big Bertha Alpha Speeder 565 R flex- 5W TM V-Steel Fubuki 60r--- 7W TM V-Steel UST Pro Force Gold 65R----- 9 W TM V Steel TM MAS stiff---- Irons 2015 TM TP CB Steel Fiber 95 R--- GW Callaway Mack Daddy 2 52* shaft unknown junk pile refugee. SW Callaway PM Grind 56* Modified sole grind--- KBS Tour Wedge-- LW Vokey 58* SM5 L grind--- Putter Ping B90I Broom Stick G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG STU Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 On 7/27/2021 at 10:53 PM, Kenny B said: I have a set of these 1025M Macs... 3-LW in very nice shape. I would still be playing them, but the stiff shafts had to go. I've toyed with a few shafts several years ago, but haven't found the right one. New .355 shafts have come out since then, so maybe I'll start looking again. Nothing felt better when you hit a good shot, and surprisingly, bad shots didn't feel all that bad. Yep the 1025s are great irons---- Yep newer shafts will wake those bad boys up--- And if you tinker around and get them to kick for you nothing new on the market today hits purer than those. thechrisgibbs, fozcycle, bens197 and 2 others 5 Quote Driver ---- Callaway Big Bertha Alpha Speeder 565 R flex- 5W TM V-Steel Fubuki 60r--- 7W TM V-Steel UST Pro Force Gold 65R----- 9 W TM V Steel TM MAS stiff---- Irons 2015 TM TP CB Steel Fiber 95 R--- GW Callaway Mack Daddy 2 52* shaft unknown junk pile refugee. SW Callaway PM Grind 56* Modified sole grind--- KBS Tour Wedge-- LW Vokey 58* SM5 L grind--- Putter Ping B90I Broom Stick G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeStKing Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 (edited) On 7/27/2021 at 12:14 PM, bens197 said: The single set of irons that I always wanted but never pulled the trigger on were the 1025M's. Of all the irons ever sent to retail, these were some of the most gorgeous forgings I have ever seen, held and swung. The demo 6 iron at the range was my go-to on clean/pick days from the woods and bunkers. These were an absolute gem from a legendary company. Great write up @GolfSpy Barbajo I had a combo set of these and sold them. What a doofus I am- they WERE gorgeous and the combo set was very playable. I thought newer was better back then… I’m dumb AND DUMBER. Edited August 1, 2021 by DukeStKing fozcycle, thechrisgibbs and bens197 2 1 Quote Driver: Callaway Paradym; Hzrdus Silver 50 Gram 3 Wood: Ping 410; "Otto Phlex" Project X Evenflow Riptide 7 Wood: Callaway Epic Max 3, 5-7 Irons: Callaway Apex 19 8-AW Irons: Callaway Apex Pro 19 Wedges: Callaway MD4 54, Callaway MD4 58 X Grind Putter: Evnroll ER2v; Midlock and Standard 34 inch with Gravity Gip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bens197 Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 1 hour ago, DukeStKing said: I had a combo set of these and sold them. What a doofus I am- they WERE gorgeous and the combo set was very playable. I thought newer was better back then… I’m dumb AND DUMBER. If we only knew then what we know now... fozcycle and thechrisgibbs 2 Quote Titleist TSi3 Fujikura Speeder NX Blue 60X TaylorMade SIM2 3 wood Fujilkura Ventus Blue 7-X Titleist U505 2 Tensei 1K Black 85 X Titleist T100 4-P Nippon Modus 3 120X PING S159 50-S 55-H 59-T DG X100 Vokey SM8 50, SM9 54 & 60 Nippon Modus 3 120s L.A.B. MEZZ Max Broom Accra 47" 79.5* Srixon Z-Star XV Currently testing the 2024 PING S159 wedges… https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/63483-testers-announced-ping-s159-wedges/ Was testing, still loving the 2023 Titleist T100 Irons 4-P https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/60456-titleist-t-series-irons-2023-forum-review/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy Barbajo Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 20 hours ago, BIG STU said: Yep the 1025s are great irons---- Yep newer shafts will wake those bad boys up--- And if you tinker around and get them to kick for you nothing new on the market today hits purer than those. Especially with a set of Hogan Apex shafts - my Mac-Hogans are back in the bag, baby! And because I have a sickness for which there is no known cure, I hit up eBay for a set of the 2010 VIPs. They should be here today. Just what I need.... BIG STU, Kenny B, fozcycle and 5 others 7 1 Quote What's in the bag: Driver: TSR3; DynaPWR Carbon FW Wood: DynaPWR 3-wood; TSR 2+ Hybrids: PXG Gen4 18-degree Utility Irons: ZX MkII 20* Irons:; 699/699 Pro V2 Combo; D9 Forged; MT86 (coming soon!); VIP 1025 V-Foil MB/CB; Wedges: RTX6 Zipcore Putter: HB Soft Milled 10.5; Newport Special Select; Willamette, BB8; 8802; MATI Monto Ball: Tour B RXS; Z-STAR Diamond; Triad Stat Tracker/GPS Watch: Follow @golfspybarbajo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozcycle Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Hey Sherman, set the way back machine for 1984…….I bought a barely used set of irons for $150. Nicklaus Muirfields by Macgregor! OMG, these were so sweet. Unfortunately I donated them around 2005. Wish I still had them. They were my Favs back when I was a 10 handicap. Kenny B, thechrisgibbs, Dr Strangelove and 2 others 5 Quote Driver: 0311 XF 10.5* w/Project X Cypher 40 gram Senior shaft or 0811 XF 12* w/Evenflo Riptide CB Senior shaft Fairways: 0211 5W & 7W w/ Evenflo Riptide CB regular shaft and Tour Edge E521 9W w/Fubuki HD50 regular shaft Hybrid: None in bag at the moment Irons: Titleist T300 5-PW w/Fubuki MV Senior graphite shafts w/Golf Pride Tour Wedges: Edison forged 49*, 53* and 57* wedges with KB PGI Senior shafts(80 grm). Putter: 33” Evnroll ER6R or ER2 or Bellum Winmore Model 707, or Nike Method Core Drone w/Evnroll Gravity Grip Bag: Vice cart bag(Black/Lime). Ball: Snell MTB Prime X, Maxfli Tour/S/X CG, Titleist Pro V1x or Titleist TruFeel Using Shot Scope X5 and Pinned Rangefinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG STU Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 On 8/1/2021 at 5:45 PM, GolfSpy Barbajo said: Especially with a set of Hogan Apex shafts - my Mac-Hogans are back in the bag, baby! And because I have a sickness for which there is no known cure, I hit up eBay for a set of the 2010 VIPs. They should be here today. Just what I need.... LOL Mac Hogans what a combo GolfSpy Barbajo 1 Quote Driver ---- Callaway Big Bertha Alpha Speeder 565 R flex- 5W TM V-Steel Fubuki 60r--- 7W TM V-Steel UST Pro Force Gold 65R----- 9 W TM V Steel TM MAS stiff---- Irons 2015 TM TP CB Steel Fiber 95 R--- GW Callaway Mack Daddy 2 52* shaft unknown junk pile refugee. SW Callaway PM Grind 56* Modified sole grind--- KBS Tour Wedge-- LW Vokey 58* SM5 L grind--- Putter Ping B90I Broom Stick G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy Barbajo Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 So the 2010 MacGregor VIP irons showed up last week - got a 4-PW set on eBay for 80 bucks. After a range session and one round, I'd have to see they're a steal. They're forged, with a regular flex KBS Tour shaft, and they're soft, silly easy to heat and surprisingly long for what one might call a traditionally lofted iron. I'll get some pix up as soon as I can, but I can say it's a really solid, nice feeling forged cavity back worthy of the name, even though it doesn't have the diamonds on the ends of the score lines or the traditional MacGregor ferrule. h/Working on the next History's Mysteries - trying to track down the back story of these babies, how they came to be and why there were no m ore. Kenny B, cnosil, MaxEntropy and 3 others 6 Quote What's in the bag: Driver: TSR3; DynaPWR Carbon FW Wood: DynaPWR 3-wood; TSR 2+ Hybrids: PXG Gen4 18-degree Utility Irons: ZX MkII 20* Irons:; 699/699 Pro V2 Combo; D9 Forged; MT86 (coming soon!); VIP 1025 V-Foil MB/CB; Wedges: RTX6 Zipcore Putter: HB Soft Milled 10.5; Newport Special Select; Willamette, BB8; 8802; MATI Monto Ball: Tour B RXS; Z-STAR Diamond; Triad Stat Tracker/GPS Watch: Follow @golfspybarbajo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG STU Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 22 hours ago, GolfSpy Barbajo said: So the 2010 MacGregor VIP irons showed up last week - got a 4-PW set on eBay for 80 bucks. After a range session and one round, I'd have to see they're a steal. They're forged, with a regular flex KBS Tour shaft, and they're soft, silly easy to heat and surprisingly long for what one might call a traditionally lofted iron. I'll get some pix up as soon as I can, but I can say it's a really solid, nice feeling forged cavity back worthy of the name, even though it doesn't have the diamonds on the ends of the score lines or the traditional MacGregor ferrule. h/Working on the next History's Mysteries - trying to track down the back story of these babies, how they came to be and why there were no m ore. I was thinking the 2010s were Golfsmith products but I may be wrong, Which IMHO the Golfsmith heads were good. GolfSpy Barbajo and Kenny B 2 Quote Driver ---- Callaway Big Bertha Alpha Speeder 565 R flex- 5W TM V-Steel Fubuki 60r--- 7W TM V-Steel UST Pro Force Gold 65R----- 9 W TM V Steel TM MAS stiff---- Irons 2015 TM TP CB Steel Fiber 95 R--- GW Callaway Mack Daddy 2 52* shaft unknown junk pile refugee. SW Callaway PM Grind 56* Modified sole grind--- KBS Tour Wedge-- LW Vokey 58* SM5 L grind--- Putter Ping B90I Broom Stick G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRJyzr Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 On 8/9/2021 at 5:04 PM, GolfSpy Barbajo said: So the 2010 MacGregor VIP irons showed up last week - got a 4-PW set on eBay for 80 bucks. After a range session and one round, I'd have to see they're a steal. They're forged, with a regular flex KBS Tour shaft, and they're soft, silly easy to heat and surprisingly long for what one might call a traditionally lofted iron. I'll get some pix up as soon as I can, but I can say it's a really solid, nice feeling forged cavity back worthy of the name, even though it doesn't have the diamonds on the ends of the score lines or the traditional MacGregor ferrule. h/Working on the next History's Mysteries - trying to track down the back story of these babies, how they came to be and why there were no m ore. Are you talking about the Pro C and Pro M models? Quote Driver: TM Original One 11.5* set to 11*, Aldila NV75 X, 43.5" -or- SpeedZone, HZRDUS Black 75 6.5, 43.5" 3w: Cobra King LTD, RIP Beta 90, 42" -or- Stage 2 Tour, NV105 X, 42.5" 2h or 3h: TaylorMade Stage 2 Tour, Aldila NV105 S -or- RIP Alpha 105 S Irons: 3-PW Mizuno MP37, Recoil Proto 125 F4 (reshaft in progress, slowly); 1i & 3-PW Golden Ram TW276, NV105 S; 2-PW Golden Ram TW282, RIP Tour 115 R GW: Dynacraft Dual Milled CNC 52*, Steelfiber 125 S; Scratch 8620 DS 53*, Steelfiber 125 S SW: Ram TG-898 56*, DGX ss2x; Ram Tom Watson 55*, DGX ss2x; Wilson Staff PMP 58*, DGS; PM Grind 19 58*, stock shaft Putter: Snake Eyes Viper Tour Sv1, 34"; Ping Scottsdale TR Craz-E, 35"; Cleveland Huntington Beach 1, 35" Ball: Wilson Staff Duo Professional, Bridgestone Tour B-RXS, Callaway Chrome Soft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRJyzr Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 (edited) On 7/27/2021 at 7:35 PM, downlowkey said: The first Mac forging that I danced with was a set of Tourney PMB. In 1998 dollars, custom 2-PW cost me $1400 (employee discount). Beautiful buttery wrenches but they were too cruel even at the peak of my ball striking abilities. That was an enjoyable stroll down memory lane @GolfSpy Barbajo. In your exhaustive research did you come across any mention of Darren Clarke’s contract with Macgregor that granted him a new Ferrari for every tournament win? I had a set of these also. Can't remember why I traded/sold them. Really wish I hadn't. I didn't think they were all that hard to hit, but I'm funny that way. I mean, I play Golden Rams for fun, so what do I know? Edited August 11, 2021 by NRJyzr fozcycle 1 Quote Driver: TM Original One 11.5* set to 11*, Aldila NV75 X, 43.5" -or- SpeedZone, HZRDUS Black 75 6.5, 43.5" 3w: Cobra King LTD, RIP Beta 90, 42" -or- Stage 2 Tour, NV105 X, 42.5" 2h or 3h: TaylorMade Stage 2 Tour, Aldila NV105 S -or- RIP Alpha 105 S Irons: 3-PW Mizuno MP37, Recoil Proto 125 F4 (reshaft in progress, slowly); 1i & 3-PW Golden Ram TW276, NV105 S; 2-PW Golden Ram TW282, RIP Tour 115 R GW: Dynacraft Dual Milled CNC 52*, Steelfiber 125 S; Scratch 8620 DS 53*, Steelfiber 125 S SW: Ram TG-898 56*, DGX ss2x; Ram Tom Watson 55*, DGX ss2x; Wilson Staff PMP 58*, DGS; PM Grind 19 58*, stock shaft Putter: Snake Eyes Viper Tour Sv1, 34"; Ping Scottsdale TR Craz-E, 35"; Cleveland Huntington Beach 1, 35" Ball: Wilson Staff Duo Professional, Bridgestone Tour B-RXS, Callaway Chrome Soft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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