Interesting and well done. I have assembled a "play set" of hickories over the past 3 years or so and have played with them quite a bit. I'm really interested to see the swing changes you needed to make (if any) to get these clubs to perform decently. I really struggled with that at first until a pro that builds sets of these clubs offered some advice that helped. I see that you've mentioned Tad Moore in your video. He restored a old Wilson mashie and MacGregor driver for me and they play very well.
Thanks, I don't have a particularly fast swing so don't make too many, if any, changes when I'm playing hickory clubs, I just lower my expectations! Tad Moore has been involved with hickory clubs for as long as anyone and his knowledge and skill are without question.
The Propeller is by Brunswick, London - the Arrow through a circle is a Spalding make - i can't find anything for the Shield with crossed clubs (are those dots or letters in the spaces?). All the points you make are valid. By far the most difficult clubs to find are a good teeing wood. Short and mid irons relatively easy and a good long iron a little more difficult. By far the cheapest way is ebay and restore yourself. I'm never greatly concerned with swingweights - much more to do with consistant distances. If i have a heavy club that gets me 150, and a light club gets me 130 i'm happy to play them. So much more fun to play hickory and once you hit one pure you're hooked and there's a big rabbit hole to fall into !!
Many thanks for the help on the cleek marks, I remember now being told that the propeller was Brunswick. They're just dots in the shield, perhaps they're supposed to be balls? You're so right about the fun and fascination of playing hickory golf, and as you can see from the table, my swingweights are all over the shop!
I love my hickory set, even the clothes lol. It's even better to beat friends playing with modern clubs. Though I do play forward tees. My best advice is find the rite ball for your strike.
Quite enjoyed this video, and learned a lot. Thanks for posting. Do you feel a noticeable difference when hitting a dot-faced club vs. one with grooves?
Great video, I am currently putting together/ repairing my first hickory set and can’t wait to play a round with them.
I can guarantee that you'll have great fun with them!
Interesting and well done. I have assembled a "play set" of hickories over the past 3 years or so and have played with them quite a bit. I'm really interested to see the swing changes you needed to make (if any) to get these clubs to perform decently. I really struggled with that at first until a pro that builds sets of these clubs offered some advice that helped. I see that you've mentioned Tad Moore in your video. He restored a old Wilson mashie and MacGregor driver for me and they play very well.
Thanks, I don't have a particularly fast swing so don't make too many, if any, changes when I'm playing hickory clubs, I just lower my expectations!
Tad Moore has been involved with hickory clubs for as long as anyone and his knowledge and skill are without question.
The Propeller is by Brunswick, London - the Arrow through a circle is a Spalding make - i can't find anything for the Shield with crossed clubs (are those dots or letters in the spaces?). All the points you make are valid. By far the most difficult clubs to find are a good teeing wood. Short and mid irons relatively easy and a good long iron a little more difficult. By far the cheapest way is ebay and restore yourself. I'm never greatly concerned with swingweights - much more to do with consistant distances. If i have a heavy club that gets me 150, and a light club gets me 130 i'm happy to play them. So much more fun to play hickory and once you hit one pure you're hooked and there's a big rabbit hole to fall into !!
Many thanks for the help on the cleek marks, I remember now being told that the propeller was Brunswick. They're just dots in the shield, perhaps they're supposed to be balls?
You're so right about the fun and fascination of playing hickory golf, and as you can see from the table, my swingweights are all over the shop!
I love my hickory set, even the clothes lol. It's even better to beat friends playing with modern clubs. Though I do play forward tees.
My best advice is find the rite ball for your strike.
There's nothing like beating your opponent when they have a bag full of the latest gear!
Quite enjoyed this video, and learned a lot. Thanks for posting.
Do you feel a noticeable difference when hitting a dot-faced club vs. one with grooves?
Easy to hit and fun to play with, but have plenty of spare clubs and epoxy handy.