1960's MacGregor #2 Iron.

[66Tiger]

So this is what the MacGregor #2 iron looks like next to my #4 iron. Apparently MacGregor in the late 60's made "super light" sets of irons and this is one of them. It's a MacGregor Jack Nicklaus R085 Champion. I got it for $2 at a thrift store on Yongsan. Took it to the range and I can hit it only about 120 yards.


I had to close the face till it was parallel to the ball and I could just see the top of the head and take a stronger grip for it to hit the ball straight.

 

[Akrobby]

Interesting looking club. Nice thrift store find, gotta love those when you find something unique.


THP #theking #imwithchad

 

[JB]

The condition of that looks quite good.

 

[Trout Bum]

That club looks great, game it lol.

 

[ArmyGolf]

That club looks pristine!

I once bought a 2-iron blade with some kind of old steel shaft at a thrift store just to see what it was like. Thank goodness for perimeter weighting is all I have to say.

 

[66Tiger]

The club's appearance is due to scrubbing with a brass brush and some WD40. There was rust when I bought it.

 

[BamBooBender]

That's in great shape. It's fun to hit the old stuff once in a while, brings me back. I'll take forgiveness any day though.

 

[Six4three5]

That's really nice condition. I have a PowerBilt Citation 2 and 3 iron I bought off of eBay for cheap in similar condition. Repaint filled them and they look spiffy! They're fun to bring out to range and hit every once in awhile.

 

[flog2424]

Awesome find! Amazing what players of yesteryear could do with the technology at the time

 

[66Tiger]

Well shut my mouth....I took it out today and used it off the tee on #4. Same strong grip and closing the face. Damn ball went over 200 yards with a left fade and was one of the best drives. Only played four holes due to dropping temps and rain. Will try it again tomorrow when I play 18.

 

[BamBooBender]

Great shot! The old stuff works pretty well, when you catch em on the sweet spot.