2004 V-Foil Go Long Micro Step Steel 95 It might just find its way into your bag. [quote name='astamm8' timestamp='1323836672' post='3936623'] Bought them online and had them shipped 2nd day air. Designed for low to mid handicappers the MT irons combine a forged face which is welded to the sole and body. It was one of the two original companies (the other was Spalding) to manufacture golf clubs in the U.S. Its long and illustrious history dates back to 1897 and includes names like Tommy Armour, Byron Nelson, Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus, Tom Weiskopf, Johnny Millerand a total of 59 majors. "description": "List of all the MacGregor Irons by the year each set was released", I have to say after a few swings, I was having second thoughts about the new irons. . However feature greater forgiveness (and a MUCH lower price tag) than their forged brothers. Amer also bought Wilson around the same time frame. 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. But - you could order what you wanted from almost all of the If I missed the target it was solely due to my alignment. Don''''t think I''''ll be looking elsewhere for game enhancement. 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. [/quote] "height": "103", Thanks PKMillerJr! It's always fun to see what people were playing 30 years ago. Lie. I dont recall the big box stores carrying McGregors and certainly not going to do it at Dicks or online. I totally get what youre saying as I used to be the type of golfer for who switched clubs very frequently. 1-17* 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. Only two months after ordering, I began a tear with these clubs, breaking 5 course scoring records in one summer! Whats happening with that? VIP Tour CB92 1992-95. in Golf Talk. Thanks for the input! TG Rating. I probably own 18 sets of these vintage beauties. If wed have come out and done this badly, wed have very quickly been found out, Millington tells MyGolfSpy. But thats not what happened with the MT86. Austie Rollinson has a serious resume in golf. I have the catalog reprints. MacGregor. If you have questions about this era ofgolf,Imay be able to help get some answers. Then the economy tanked. I loved those clubs but I sold them due to peer pressure and Ive struggled with different irons ever since. loft, lie, bounce, head size, weight, etc.) Find out more about how we test. Heads are the same. I've asked around and heard different views. I don't hit range rocks or Pinnacles with mine, but have hit the Bridgestone B330 RXS (supposedly designed for slower swing speeds). Traded them in for the Ping eye. For many years, MacGregor was unable to keep up with the innovation and marketing seen by Titleist, Callaway, and TaylorMade. Even greater sadness prevailed when I was unable to get another set of 855''s as none were left. Its easy to say no to that question. The bag is made of the same high-quality nylon as other MacGregor sets. . This to me was confirmation he didnt like me much as it took me 20 years to break 100 with these things. And marketplace mindshare is the hard part. I bet Charley has info/experience on this subject. Interesting 1/2" all the way to the 9 and then no change. anybody have this expierance?? Many ownership changes, sketchy management decisions, overproduction, and the eventual sale to become a house brand to a golf department store all contributed to the demise of this once behemoth golf brand. Is there a source for the codes to determine what year and other info? Learn how your comment data is processed. I acquired a set of Macgregor M75 Tourney irons and MT Tourney woods that have LTWA stamped on the bottoms. FYI. We need people to start playing golf without spending $3,000 on a set of clubs, he explains. Know for a fact the KBS Tour option is not a good shaft for me 2.) Youve got to do something good with it.. Clubs that are played need the poly or varnish refreshed occasionally. Sadly the efforts were too little too late for MacGregor. 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. "datePublished": "2022-05-03", If anyone knows why this was I would be interested. 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. Oddly, I still play a set of MacGregor PCB Tour irons. 54. In the Propels and MacGregor Tourney shafts the 1 plays like a modern x stiff IMO. 70 now and I always look at Wilson offerings and game their D9 hybrids but unfortunately have no fond memories of MacGregor. Wasn't there a standard that was common and it was more of a special order to get away from that? etc etc. I am 62 now and play titleist ap1 irons. USE CODE LOVE5 AT CHECKOUT TO GET AN EXTRA 5% OFF! Demo''d dozens of others. 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. Like Mark, my father got his while stationed in Korea 1960/61. I happen to know more than I should about MacGregor forged irons of the 1950's, 1960's and 1970's. Visit our corporate site. From ~100 MacGregor irons in-stock! [quote name='PKMillerJr' timestamp='1323875277' post='3937963'] Irons - 5 iron 37" with 1/2" increments up and down the set. Owning old brand names is one thing. Search for: MT #6. [/quote] Long approaches ending up chunked twenty yards? Wilon specs were: By var ffid = 2; 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. Pat. var alS = 2002 % 1000; } [quote name='Bella Woods' timestamp='1323744388' post='3931159'] I realize that's true, but was there not a "standard." } After all, Rollinson holds more than 300 golf club patents and his designs are responsible for more than $5 billion in club sales. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------. Your previous content has been restored. 38 1/2" (some models 39" and I immediately took the bag, told him they werent for sale and switched the old MTs for the later version that I had received. I would think with Mr. Rollinson on board they would not use 20 year old technology in any of their clubs. The clubfitter for my replacement set said I should keep the MT irons for historic purposes. ins.dataset.adClient = pid; Shaft and grips are all original. You cannot paste images directly. [/quote] [/quote] Neither irons topline qualifies as a butter knife, however. 4 wood - 19 degree - 42" [quote name='astamm8' timestamp='1323872376' post='3937731'] By Tourney MT (cavity back) 2000-01. That''s a lot of club for the money. So when samples would come from the factories in Asia, hed react as any salesman would. Are the lengths for Wilson and PowerBilt the same as Mac or different? Quote; Driver, 3W, 4W - Macgregor Custom Tourney . var ffid = 2; $22 $24 8% OFF. DRIVER. with the advent of Slick. var container = document.getElementById(slotId); Choose Options. I would love to know how they perform. wolverine318 says: March 25, 2008 at 10:13am . Tourney #5. 43" (some 43" (some Done! Ideally Mid 50s to early 60s. ping eye 2 Standard size clubs (like the Armour 845s Silverscots and the MT Tours) have a little more punch when hit pure, and (psychologically at least) feel easier to control. window.ezoSTPixelAdd(slotId, 'adsensetype', 1); SPECS FOR. [/quote] By Golf Monthly. 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. . Seems like a very similar business plan but I could be completely wrong. Traditional lofts were: My first new set of clubs were Macgregor MCX irons, purchased in the early 70s. Tommy Armour 855 Silverscots, Mizuno T Zoid Sures. Shindig, July 18, 2017 [quote name='rex235' timestamp='1323877773' post='3938175'] DRIVER. THANKS, here is tp spec sheet for 1961 mt irons bottom line says double service. The driver in my sig is persimmon; the fairways are laminated maple. }, Traditional lofts were: I thought using air it wouldnt make a difference if tape was there or not? 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. V-FOIL 410cc HIGH L. V-Foil Eye-O-Matic. 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. [b]+1[/b]. Fred Today, we review the Inesis High MOI Putter. 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. container.appendChild(ins); STATIC LOFT AND PLAYING LOFT ARE OFTEN VERY DIFFERENT. the badge side is similar to penick professional designed by tom wishon, those were very playable irons. 2i > 9i iron set: 1956-57 MacGregor Colokrom - Tourney M85, forged blades with copper faces T. T. Tourney, regular flex shafts. Overall this is a good hybrid club. only "set starting" lengths for driver and 2 iron. If you have thought about dumping the plumbers pipe clubs and moving into blades these are a great way to test the waters. For more information, visit the MacGregor website. YOU COULD ORDER LOFTS WITH SPECIAL ORDER. Charley, And from 1992 until 2020, he earned a reputation as one of the industrys most influential club designers at Callaway. VIP Oversize CB95 1995-97. Most of the clubs I have kept were never in the catalogs he merely copied The MT86 irons are the stars of the MacGregor lineup. V-Foil 350cc Optimal Launch. T I love the great brands and its probably just the romantic in me, says Millington, an Englishman now living outside Las Vegas. IS CHOKED UP. 4 out of 5. the harperized finish was named for ace harper who did the operation i believe. These irons combine a classic look, the most attractive cavity back around, with game improvement features. but for $150 bucks its worth a try. Charlie: BALANCE TO MATCH Went to the range immediately. SPECS FOR. M86 irons were my first clubs. But then again, the original 1950 MT topline didnt, either. "dateModified": "2023-02-23", MT 460 Offset. MT86 irons should be killer. 423/4. Fred, [quote name='freddiec' timestamp='1323882778' post='3938581'] Nice to see MacGregor making a comeback. Catalogs just list the clubs but do not give the rationale. There are certain physical trends that I have noticed as I have gotten better and played many different types of clubs. 43. $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 If you have a super high swing speed, any ball can be a problem. Well find out soon enough how well they perform in this years Most Wanted testing. var ins = document.createElement('ins'); Today, hes the Senior Director of Putter R&D at Acushnet/Titleist. Yeah? I hope they can get a foot hold of some sort in the market. 1-17, 2-20, 3-24, 4-28, 5-32, 6-36, 7-40, 8-44, 9-48, PW-52. PGA Tour Pro Strips Down Twice For Shots At Honda Classic, Golf Course Hit By Worst Act Of Vandalism The Club Has Seen In Its 122 Years, Ian Poulter Admits To Unhealthy Eating Habits After 'Ridiculous Abuse', These 2022 Golf Products Are About To Be ReplacedGrab A Bargain, Sergio Garcia Opens Up On 'Very Sad' McIlroy Fallout, I Tracked Every Shot Of Tiger Woods' Warm-Up, Rick Shiels' Ultimate 30 Minute Range Session, Fall in love this February with a Golf Monthly subscription. "mainEntityOfPage": "https://swingyard.com/macgregor-irons-by-year/", thr pencil notes are tp's FIVE IRON IS NOT THE SAME AS A MIZUNO CALLAWAY OR WILSON. 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. [quote name='PKMillerJr' timestamp='1323836999' post='3936647'] You know its a MacGregor.. Driver - 11 degree - 43" don't know if this existed in the old hickory club era. I shouldnt have been surprised, I guess. Ideally Mid 50s to early 60s. Performance. 1-17, 2-20, 3-24, 4-28, 5-32, 6-36, 7-40, 8-44, 9-48, PW-52. I PRESUME U ARE NOT SERIOUS ABOUT LOFT. Young players today like challenge of trying to hit the MT's 2 iron. Sign up for a new account in our community. [/quote] 1960: Tommy Armour SS1: I am not sure when the 9 iron Just be real careful with old woods and newer balls. Hats-off to Austie and Simon! Because the Rams are going for <$500. AT2W FOR 1961 iacas, December 31, 2017 This purchase was mostly made because the owners and operators of Wickes were big time golf fans. A mechanical driving machine called Iron Byron blasted shots with the top-of-the-line MacGregor Tourney as well as Hogan's preferred Titleist model. We believe we have the best packaged sets on the market at those prices.. 3 piece special on Amazon. John, nice review. MacGregor 2014 Tourney 4-PW, GW Iron Set with Steel Shafts. [/quote] The shape of the irons, while traditional, has been softened a bit. Lately I've been watching a lot of MrShortGame, but I also like Rick Shiels quite a bit. 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. Golf Club Set Size 3 (54"-61" Tall Kid) 3w,4h,5,7,9 Put. Rollinsons original design places it in a slightly different arena. Who would have known. [quote name='astamm8' timestamp='1323836672' post='3936623'] The PRO-M iron's compact profile and flatter sole maximise a player's ability to shape shots. Rogue ST HL Triple Diamond T Fairway wood, Epic Speed Triple Diamond T 3+, Apex Single Diamond Driving Iron 22*, 38" 2 Ball Ten. RRP: 525. I realize that's true, but was there not a "standard." 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