The year indicated is the specifications noted at that time and may not reflect any changes made during the life of the product. John, nice review. You cannot paste images directly. About the only difference was the M75's probably came original with T. T. V Chrome shafts and the M85's. But - you could order what you wanted from almost all of the Powerbilt used 10 or PW depending on what year it was. . We were clear that we wanted to respect and honor the. MacGregor Ratings & Specs Head Ratings by Maltby Experts at The GolfWorks View All | View By Brand. 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. Irons - 5 iron 37" with 1/2" increments up and down the set. He ditched the cheap MacTec line, and brought back premium lines like MT and VIP. var lo = new MutationObserver(window.ezaslEvent); No 10 iron listed. SPECS FOR. The most anyone was offering was $165. So 9, P, and S were all 35". MacGregor did post club lengths in their catalogs - but only 3 Wood 42 1/8th. Double service which was previously stamped on wedges We had Austie help with those as well. var pid = 'ca-pub-2529619449246358'; He glanced at the nearly 20-year-old Hogan Apex FTX irons in my bag and nonchalantly remarked, Oh, I designed those. My jaw dropped. Pasted as rich text. Then 4* increments thru the SW @ 56*. And say what you will about Golf Digests Hot List but the new MacGregors did earn a silver this year without Millington spending a dime on ads. Done! 4 wood - 19 degree - 42" Designed as a game-improvement iron for players of all skill levels, the MacGregor 2014 Tourney Iron delivers incredible forgiveness without sacrificing feel. These specs were PowerBilts for sure (maybe with the exception of the SW). Notes: Length noted is for steel shafts. in Golf Talk. Iron Specifications The following iron specification information has been compiled from product brochures, golf magazines, and from inquiries to the manufacturers. Its a nod to the heritage, says Millington. Oversize heads made stainless steel. 4 wood - 19 degree - 42" CHARLEY PENNA. ins.style.minWidth = container.attributes.ezaw.value + 'px'; please don't kill the line GolfsmithPLEASE!!!!!! Standard is subjectivebut I think it would go like this: I believe they are late 50's clubs. 2 Wood 42 7/8ths Hoping someone can help me out. "url": "https://swingyard.com/wp-content/uploads/Macgregor-Irons-by-Year.jpg" [/quote] I have played some stunning golf - its seems these were made for me (13 handicap and improving). Did I mention I LOVE THEM?? MacGregor. "@type": "ImageObject", 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. TOMMY ARMOUR. Bath var container = document.getElementById(slotId); yes. photographyreview.com [quote name='robert horneman' timestamp='1323699412' post='3927411'] The new MacGregor MT86 irons premiered on the MacGregor website during the PGA Show. don't know if this existed in the old hickory club era. And the slightly enlarged features only serve to make the club more forgiving. Butt Dia. Whats happening with that? This larger headed member of the MT series is an impressive addition to the fantastic Pro-M and Pro-C sets we tested in the May edition of Golf Monthly. Paste as plain text instead, It felt like I could play a round without a glove with these grips, at least in the warm but not hot weather like we had today. TOMMY ARMOUR. Item Specifications & Description . STATIC LOFT AND PLAYING LOFT ARE OFTEN VERY DIFFERENT. var slotId = 'div-gpt-ad-swingyard_com-box-3-0'; THANKS, here is tp spec sheet for 1961 mt irons bottom line says double service. I haven't either, but if it isn't right on the money it's probably very close. Tip Dia. Hello. [/quote] John, interesting article. var alS = 2002 % 1000; In 1966 and '67 MacGregor put out a line of Jack Nicklaus VIP irons. You know its a MacGregor.. VIP Tour CB92 1992-95. [/quote] This is my 3rd year of golf now and my game has become much more consistant. wolverine318 says: March 25, 2008 at 10:13am . I still do not understand why MacGregor went from 9 to DS to 11 and never had anything called a 10. 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. Wasn't there a standard that was common and it was more of a special order to get away from that? The clubs are assembled at the Golf Brands, Inc. headquarters in Henderson, Nevada. McGregor should stick with this model. An amount that would have been a slow offseason for MacGregor decades ago. 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. Hopefully MacGregor will be a Phoenix out of the ashes and become a World Brand again. For all intents and purposes, those four brands were indeed dead parrots. Nummer 6 - 2017; Nummer 5 - 2017; Nummer 4 - 2017; Nummer 3 - 2017; Nummer 2 - 2017 MacGregor was sold again to Brunswick (the bowling company) and was almost immediately run into the ground. 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. I've heard there is a book/catalog out there showing the clubs thru the years??? M85 forged w/ T. T. Tourney regular flex shafts. The set of grips cost $156, plus a 1time cost of $10 for the compressor attachment. Historically, we knew there would be a PXG Phoenix rising in Scottsdale. Good news is the 55+ folks have lots of $$ to spend on sticks! Like Mark, my father got his while stationed in Korea 1960/61. I have a few sets on M85's. However, they are not the most attractive cavity design that MacGregor have ever made. THERE WERE NO STANDARD LOFTS FOR IRONS. I'd have guessed a change to 1/4" increments. [quote name='astamm8' timestamp='1323797389' post='3933387'] But we still have to do it well and do it right.. Are you sure about this? Featuring a confidence-inspiring profile at address, the shallow face with a high-MOI design helps launch the ball into the air from any lie on the course. . window.ezoSTPixelAdd(slotId, 'adsensetype', 1); peace. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The only things missing are the MacGregor script on the sole and the diamonds framing the score lines on the face. Played a lot of good golf with those. I shouldnt have been surprised, I guess. I had no problem dropping balls onto the green from 125 yds out. don't know if this existed in the old hickory club era. loft, lie, bounce, head size, weight, etc.) Traded for them with some old golf equipment I wasn''''t using. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. By the 1920s MacGregor committed to just golf, and had record breaking years mass producing golf clubs. USE CODE LOVE5 AT CHECKOUT TO GET AN EXTRA 5% OFF! My first new set of clubs were Macgregor MCX irons, purchased in the early 70s. (Not bad for Idaho's four month golf season) Very soft and responsive. Find out more about how we test. [quote name='Bella Woods' timestamp='1323732044' post='3929945'] [quote name='astamm8' timestamp='1323836672' post='3936623'] The Titleist DT Solo and the Wilson Staff Duo work quite well with wooden clubs, if the club is in decent playable condition. Welcome to TST! Matched them up with some Oil Hardened Tommy woods and a Ironmaster IMG putter. Not sure on SW but I think it was 58. After careful reasearch via Golf Clubtest 2001 reviews, reviews on here and demos I decided to give the Macgregors a shot. I dont recall the big box stores carrying McGregors and certainly not going to do it at Dicks or online. If you want new persimmon, Louisville Golf still makes them. Thats when Simon Millington entered the picture. Im unashamed and happy to be selling a lot of packaged sets. You are correct on the lengths. 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 bring em with the old blades and hit the blades mostly. Paired with the correct shaft. Thanks PKMillerJr! I play a laminated maple 4 wood (Ram Investor II) that has been in my bag for 20 years-and in my grandfathers bag for probably about 20 years before that-and I have had no issues with modern balls (range balls or otherwise). The PRO-M iron's compact profile and flatter sole maximise a player's ability to shape shots. The guys on the weekends don''''t feel the same way since they can''''t take my money like they used to. [quote name='PKMillerJr' timestamp='1323836999' post='3936647'] 2i > 9i iron set: 1956-57 MacGregor Colokrom - Tourney M85, forged blades with copper faces T. T. Tourney, regular flex shafts. Tourney MT (cavity back) 2000-01. DRIVER. I hit these irons last Friday and was extremely impressed! MacGregor has five sets of irons for 2008 for varying player abilities. 423/4. The MT86 irons are the stars of the MacGregor lineup. "width": "323", Wow! I would probably be hesitant to hit a truly collectible club, but there aren't many that fall into that category. I started the year with a set of Tommy Armour 855 silverscots which worked great for me but an unfortunate batch of epoxy resulted in my having to return that set for a replacement after 5 rounds. $249.99 - $289.99. The iron itself says forged but the face is two-millimeter-thin MS300 steel. "https://www.linkedin.com/in/swingyard/", Find out more about how we test. Of course, Charley would be an authority on the abbreviation. 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? Reliance Oversize. 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). By the 1920s MacGregor committed to just golf, and had record breaking years mass producing golf clubs. [/quote] I think too many of you think that Kaplan is dogma window.ezoSTPixelAdd(slotId, 'adsensetype', 1); 163961. I'd have guessed a change to 1/4" increments. I don't have a reference for you, been looking for one for years myself, just had to comment on those clubs. By Stainless cast cavity back irons, what could possibly go wrong?My Amazon Golf Shop:https://www.. 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. We started work on this project with one of those beauties in our hands. 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. And old clubs could be really brittle by now, esp in the necks. 53. Jeremie Boop, September 27, 2022 Shaft and grips are all original. So 9, P, and S were all 35". Wasn't there a standard that was common and it was more of a special order to get away from that? But thats not what happened with the MT86. PREMIUM GOLF IRONS - Quality carbon steel irons for softer feel Missing greens and losing distance? "logo": { 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. Year 1998; Brand MacGregor; Head Weight 251 "C" Dimension 0.986; Basic VCOG . anybody have this expierance?? NOW AVAILABLE: GolfWRX G/Fore Hats and Holderness & Bourne Polos! 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? If I realize I purchased a club by mistake, its out of my house within two or three months, forget waiting till next season. The new MacGregor MT86 irons are a throwback to the brands Golden Age. [/quote] 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. Would reccomend these irons to anyone who is serious about golf and their equipment. [/quote] It was wonderful! MacGregor Ratings & Specs Head Ratings by Maltby Experts at The GolfWorks View All | View By Brand. FIVE IRON IS NOT THE SAME AS A MIZUNO CALLAWAY OR WILSON. MacGregor MT Tourney Iron Set. I look forward to comparing the old MTs with the new ones if only for nostalgias sake. 5 Testers Needed! Is it only cosmetic difference? Perhaps, the best feature of this set is how easy it is to hit the long irons. Ds stood for. As my golf swing has improved I have been able to experience more of what a golf club can feel like, and let me tell you - the sweet feel of my Tourney MT tours has me whipped. U ain't seen NUTIN yet! You can find them for $299 or less. And marketplace mindshare is the hard part. I think robert horneman is pretty close on the lofts - but D-3 is a little heavier than I would have guessed. The cavity-back clubhead has a multi-material medallion that should dampen vibrations and enhance feel. 3 piece special on Amazon. Not sure, but I couldn't find a threadaddressing vintage (40s,50s,60s,70s) Macgregor clubs. The saga continued as I was given the opportunity to replace them with a set of Mizuno T Zoid Sures. (nearly as soft as forged carbon) the MT offers similar feel and response to McGregor's handcrafted forged irons. var ffid = 2; Interesting 1/2" all the way to the 9 and then no change. 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. An expensive venture, but a true passion, Jack sold MacGregor to Amer Group. Powerbilt specs were: 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 checked several trading websites, including second swing and the PGA value guide. models 42 1/2") for the driver. One day while playing with a stranger he looked in my brothers bag, saw the clubs and offered him $400 for the 6 iron. Year Club Model Shaft Description Shaft Manufacture Flex Shaft Wt. I realize that's true, but was there not a "standard." All rights reserved. Sadly the efforts were too little too late for MacGregor. MacGregor seemed to be a step ahead of the game. length norm became 1/2" longer than the PW & SW - but it did at some point, and still is today I believe. Excited to try the new Zebra putters next. Went to the range immediately. "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjT3UiJflw60ZD31-6yC4mA", M85's. RAM FX o-size, Ping Eye2, Hogan Apex. 11. I have made a total of 1 swing with a 9i and thought it felt good. I have NEVER seen MacGregor publish specs on their irons during the early years. MacGregor did post club lengths in their catalogs - but only Cleveland Irons by year list is in this article. MacGregor: I just so happened to find a lefthanded set that were nearly new. Learn how your comment data is processed. Syberson, The new MacGregor MT86 irons are his work. After a few trips to the range I knew I found a wonderful set of irons. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); length norm became 1/2" longer than the PW & SW - but it did at some point, and still is today I believe. That's very helpful. That was unprompted. So 9, P, and S were all 35". "publisher": { Not sure on SW but I think it was 58. $47 $60 21% OFF. MT Tungsten. StarFleetGolfer That's a big jump for a similar iron. My local dealer here in Norway had a set laying around, and wanted me to try it. Just bought these clubs, and I couldn`t have done a better deal. Back in 1950 my dad (stationed in the Philipines in the USAF) flew over to Japan to Koganei Country Club in Japan because he could get a set of Macgregor MTs in their pro shop cheaper than in the PX on base. Lie. 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. Bath var container = document.getElementById ( slotId, 'adsensetype ', 1 ) ; 10. 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