In this video we take another look at the introduction of the steel shaft to golf and then a more detailed look at some of the exciting developments that were taking place in golf club design during the 1930s. This…
In 1966 Craigton Golf was started by John Letters. This quality brand is often forgotten or overlooked but they made some very good clubs. Here we review a set of Craigton Royal Gold irons, a Slazenger Powerthrust 2 wood and…
Vintage and classic golf clubs are often found with very old grips, if these can be saved then great but if you intend to play the clubs and the grips are very hard with little grip then they should probably…
A review of popular putter style development from the hickory era through to the 1970s. A not too serious test of the different styles and dates of putter with an in-depth analysis (not) of the results. Makes tested include: J.B.…
In this video we discuss the revolutionary and strikingly beautiful Browning 440 irons and woods. Also reviewed is an earlier Golden Goose style putter by Pirie of Glasgow. How, when and why were the Browning 440s developed? Were they any…
A look at the “space-age” Mizuno White Fang graphite and carbon fibre woods. Then what I consider to be one of the last great blade designs from a UK manufacturer; Ben Sayers’ “Mentor Forged” irons. Rounding the set off we…
We test these stunning looking WOODEN PUTTERS to see how they stack up against the likes of todays biggest names in putters. Could a wooden putter provide better feel than a scotty cameron? could it be more forgiving than a…
A look at the early 1970s Slazenger Plus International irons, a very handsome set of classic blades. Also featuring some persimmon woods and a Ben Sayers Parex putter.
A four hole match between: In the first bag – A set of MacGregor clubs; 945W Tourney driver, 1960 PT1W 4 wood, 1967 MT Tourney irons and a Leyland Golden Trophy putter. In the second bag – A mixed set…