Cool video! I went to Rockford a couple weeks ago and found a gorgeous muscleback forged putter by Cochrane of Edinburgh for Abercrombie & Fitch of NY.
Great find! I don’t see too many muscleback putters. I did find a Cochrane for A&F niblick last spring on Craigslist. Ended up selling it in a beginner set this summer.
@@TheHickoryHacker I know, I also found an early unusual flanged Wilson putter, funny how we think of some of these designs as more modern, but they were truly old ingenuity. You should keep an eye out for the huge monthly flea market they have at the fair grounds in St Charles, IL when you’re on your next Midwest trip. It’s massive and you never know what will pop up. You can pop in on Micah again!
I have the Winton Vardon Totteridge mongrel mashie. It’s a fantastic looking head shape, but it’s just too light. It would need to be around 40” to get it to the high Cs and at ~30 degrees that would be an odd club. I ended up cutting it down for my son and it’s perfect for him.
Nice way to salvage it! This mashie felt decent, but it was after I’d already handled several light clubs so I won’t know for sure until I check it. I’ve had a couple other Wintons that were great weight.
Thanks, John! Great question. The OA specifically refers to the model designation for MacGregor’s first line of flanged sole clubs. They followed the OA with the Popular B. The catalog doesn’t explain further what the “OA” might stand for. As for “BB,” I think I’ve seen that before on brassies, but don’t remember what it specifically refers to. I’ll check the catalog when I get back home.
@@TheHickoryHacker Thanks Christian. I asked the question because I've seen (on the NW Hickory Players site) a number of their board members play the various MacGregor irons from that era. My first 2 sets of clubs that I played with for 15 years or so were MacGregors so I guess I'm a MacGregor person for life (both hickory and steel...).
is the pattern on the face of that flanged mid iron anything special? I have a mashie niblick with the same design on the face but lead tape is covering the lettering so I cant tell what brand it is
I don’t see that pattern often but it doesn’t make a club any more/less valuable if it has it. It does help ID a MacGregor club if it’s flanged but doesn’t have any other identifying marks.
@@TheHickoryHacker yea I took off the tape yesterday and I actually prefer the lighter head. If you are curious it’s a “MayMalone eagle” mashie niblick
Hi, Jan - well, I did leave that Burke behind at the store in Birch Run. 😂 I couldn’t pass up the Hagens, even through they need some work. They’ll probably be up for grabs affordably to anyone who wants a project at the GHS convention in Indy next week.
@@TheHickoryHacker Thanks, and I was joking. I am slowly building a set, but it is like finding hens teeth. Playable antique left-handed hickory clubs that don't cost too much. The search is half the fun. I need a wood of some kind and a mashie.
@@janerkenbrack3373 If you strike out on finding the mashie, let me know - that’s pretty much all I have right now besides the Hagen short set I just picked up. I’m hoping the brassie in that set is repairable for play, but it needs a lot of work.
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All you need is a sidekick and you can start your all new show, American Hickory Pickers.
😂 I love it!
Now I need a Hickory Hacker/Stacked Golf collaboration.
I’d love to do that! I should try reaching out to them next time I’m in Florida. .
Terrific idea to bring us along on the hunt. Hopefully this will become a reoccurring feature! Thanks for sharing you tips.
Glad you like it, Brad! I had fun doing it. I’m planning to do one for every state I frequent.
Nicely done Christian, informative and enjoyable. Thank you. I haven't been on the hunt like this for a while so I'm really missing it. lol
Thanks and glad you enjoyed it! I’ll have more of these coming up soon.
I met you today at the show in Indy. I can tell you love what you do and look forward to the show in Ohio this winter.
I appreciate hearing that and was glad to meet you and others today! Thanks for saying hello and I’ll see you again in Ohio.
Cool video! I went to Rockford a couple weeks ago and found a gorgeous muscleback forged putter by Cochrane of Edinburgh for Abercrombie & Fitch of NY.
Great find! I don’t see too many muscleback putters. I did find a Cochrane for A&F niblick last spring on Craigslist. Ended up selling it in a beginner set this summer.
@@TheHickoryHacker I know, I also found an early unusual flanged Wilson putter, funny how we think of some of these designs as more modern, but they were truly old ingenuity. You should keep an eye out for the huge monthly flea market they have at the fair grounds in St Charles, IL when you’re on your next Midwest trip. It’s massive and you never know what will pop up. You can pop in on Micah again!
That was kinda fun!
Thanks, Mike! I enjoyed putting this one together.
I have the Winton Vardon Totteridge mongrel mashie. It’s a fantastic looking head shape, but it’s just too light. It would need to be around 40” to get it to the high Cs and at ~30 degrees that would be an odd club. I ended up cutting it down for my son and it’s perfect for him.
Nice way to salvage it! This mashie felt decent, but it was after I’d already handled several light clubs so I won’t know for sure until I check it. I’ve had a couple other Wintons that were great weight.
Wilson's in Traverse might have some finds for you.
Thanks! I’ll add it to my list.
For the MacGregor clubs - what does "OA" and "BB" mean? Love the MacGregors from that era. As always, great job on the video - really enjoyed it.
Thanks, John! Great question. The OA specifically refers to the model designation for MacGregor’s first line of flanged sole clubs. They followed the OA with the Popular B. The catalog doesn’t explain further what the “OA” might stand for.
As for “BB,” I think I’ve seen that before on brassies, but don’t remember what it specifically refers to. I’ll check the catalog when I get back home.
@@TheHickoryHacker Thanks Christian. I asked the question because I've seen (on the NW Hickory Players site) a number of their board members play the various MacGregor irons from that era. My first 2 sets of clubs that I played with for 15 years or so were MacGregors so I guess I'm a MacGregor person for life (both hickory and steel...).
How often do you come across Forgan irons here in the US?
Hey, Brian! Fairly often, actually. I’ve found two niblicks, a mashie and several putters so far this year.
is the pattern on the face of that flanged mid iron anything special? I have a mashie niblick with the same design on the face but lead tape is covering the lettering so I cant tell what brand it is
I don’t see that pattern often but it doesn’t make a club any more/less valuable if it has it. It does help ID a MacGregor club if it’s flanged but doesn’t have any other identifying marks.
@@TheHickoryHacker hmm ok
@@circyit8593 I'd just go ahead and take the lead tape off to see who the maker is. You can always put fresh tape on if you decide you need it.
@@TheHickoryHacker yea I took off the tape yesterday and I actually prefer the lighter head. If you are curious it’s a “MayMalone eagle” mashie niblick
So, you show me where I can find some lefty hickory and then you go and buy them. Urrrg.
Hi, Jan - well, I did leave that Burke behind at the store in Birch Run. 😂 I couldn’t pass up the Hagens, even through they need some work. They’ll probably be up for grabs affordably to anyone who wants a project at the GHS convention in Indy next week.
@@TheHickoryHacker Thanks, and I was joking. I am slowly building a set, but it is like finding hens teeth. Playable antique left-handed hickory clubs that don't cost too much. The search is half the fun.
I need a wood of some kind and a mashie.
@@janerkenbrack3373 If you strike out on finding the mashie, let me know - that’s pretty much all I have right now besides the Hagen short set I just picked up. I’m hoping the brassie in that set is repairable for play, but it needs a lot of work.
@@TheHickoryHacker Thanks.