EQUIPMENT

Hickory Golf: Make Your Own Replica Antique Golf Balls

Connecticut hickory golfer Christian Williams shares his method for making replica antique golf balls from modern low-compression Wilson Staff golf balls.

Learn how he uses an antique cast-iron mold and a toaster oven to make his 1920 mesh pattern replicas from a Wilson Staff Zip, and how he modifies a Wilson DuoSoft for his 1860s replicas for gutty golf.

Related links for this video:
– McIntyre Golf: High-quality replica antique golf balls made to the original standards –
– Timewarp Golf (UK): Beautiful and playable hand-hammered replica antique golf balls made from synthetic gutta percha. The best I’ve come across for DIY antique golf balls –