The Ginty was the first modern Utility club. The shaft collapses to 18 inches so it is great for travelsure beats the cost of checking a golf bag these days. Matched them to Wilson Pro Staff low compressions and I was a happy camper. Steve Almo Some deserve to be on the former, but definitely not the latter! You can check it out at http://www.adjustablegolfclub.com. Web38 results for golf clubs jerry barber. Those Slinger Irons were the brain child of Jim Flood. my 5w distance matches my friends new drivers in distance off tee,,they are amazed. var addy_text139279813deb368eadb9af00b7c8e959 = 'jeffreybarbergolf' + '@' + 'yahoo' + '.' + 'com';document.getElementById('cloak139279813deb368eadb9af00b7c8e959').innerHTML += ''+addy_text139279813deb368eadb9af00b7c8e959+'<\/a>'; Ive got a crazy iron set that is one telescoping iron with a blade that changes position to vary the loft. Wanted them when I was in college but couldnt afford them then. * Note: These irons were designed by Dave (cant remember last name) which was considered a very good designer by others in the business at the time and one that some felt did not get as much credit as he deserved. Youve forgotten the worst offender. However my 6 iron had twice as much offset as any other iron in the set. Barber was a full-time member of the PGA Tour from 1948 to 1962. This club is made with a powerousthete that make it easy to get back out there These irons were designed in Belgium by the Belgium-Browning company. MyGolfSpy, INC. All rights reserved. I may be way off they had a a plain face -but the back was a series of round holes -like a honey comb design does any one remember these what were they called and who made themmy friend died so I cant ask himanyway thanks. I remember a set called Canon I think, possibly a Spalding brand. It has an original looking steel shaft and a nice older Pro Only grip. var addydf5f2c4e695adcf8e6ca7492e4af06a6 = 'joaquin' + '@'; My wife says I never met a strange-looking golf club I did not want to own and play with. Im a sucker for the odd things, I also had a Power Pod(big mistake). WebJerry Barber was a PGA Tour winner in the 1950s and 1960s. VINTAGE Jerry Barber Golden Touch #2 Two-Way 37" Putter Golf Club. Canada shipping is $25.00. It was played at Dornick Hills Golf & Country Club in Ardmore, Oklahoma. document.getElementById('cloak139279813deb368eadb9af00b7c8e959').innerHTML = ''; Often referred to in the media as "little Jerry Barber," he stood 5ft 5+12in (1.66m). If you have any you think we should include or have any additional info about the clubs listed feel free to post your comments. - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in a new window or tab, JERRY BARBER GOLDEN TOUCH #99 PUTTER Right Handed Heel Shafted 34" Length Used. The pro-shop who had them could not find a buyer. but fairly forgiving. During his time with DeBell GC he has been involved in many projects and continues to oversee the facilities day to day operations. addy7232068d2d2399c9344bb0eaf535eb9f = addy7232068d2d2399c9344bb0eaf535eb9f + 'yahoo' + '.' + 'com'; Make sense as I do have a Johnny Miller PW which looks just like an X 70. Barber holds the record for the oldest player to ever play on the Professional Golf Association Tour, when he played in the 1994 Buick Invitational at Torrey Pines at the age of 77 years, 10 months, and 9 days. I played them for years, they were solid, and they looked really good at address for their time period. I have a set of Fila Solerno irons/fairway woods that I havent been able to find anything about on the internet. Their original design was a smaller headed Tony Penna model Innovator, they became the n1 and then the Bears came out when oversize irons hit the market. We are here to help educate and empower golfers. I had a friend who worked for Gary Player and he sent me his brand called iGNITORS Those were fairly strange and not particular long! My only wacky set now are some Macgregor MT Splitsoles in very gd cond which were bought at a Thrift store. He also was one of the best designers in the golf biz. 1950 Pennsylvania Open Championship WebBrand: Jerry Barber; Club: Clubs; Club Type: Putter; Condition: 7; Dexterity: Right-Handed; Gender: Unisex; Grip: Golf Pride Eagle Round; Grip Size: Standard; Length: PGA TOUR Stats, bio, video, photos, results, and career highlights remove head from shaft? Barber led after the second round, but trailed Don January by four shots with three holes to play in the final round. In the last 10 years, he has instructed at Griffith Park GC, taught Junior Golf Classes at Tregnan Golf Academy, and caddied at Lakeside CC. $48.00 USD Calculate Shipping. Lie Angle. I completed the set off of eBay for around $100. Love them oldies. It was in A Disordly Compendium of Golf I cant find my copy (actually havent seen it in a few months) but I know it was in there. Callaway 4F021521Y200 Golf Club Iron Set. Placing the hosel behind the face eliminates the occasional `shank, creating forward-face progression. What was wacky about the Bears? What the hey. The Sounder irons could be on the list-and are the best irons I ever had (have). These skids are tapered from the leading edge toward the rear of the club head, raising the sole above the ground without raising the leading edge off the ground. He re-gripped them and beats the Taylormade hand-me-downs of his friends. Shipping is non-refundable, and the customer is responsible for return shipping. Free shipping on many items! Great list of wild clubs. var addy_text7232068d2d2399c9344bb0eaf535eb9f = 'jcmeyer5462' + '@' + 'icloud' + '.' + 'com';document.getElementById('cloak7232068d2d2399c9344bb0eaf535eb9f').innerHTML += ''+addy_text7232068d2d2399c9344bb0eaf535eb9f+'<\/a>'; Barber earned a living primarily as a club professional like most of the touring pros of his generation; he worked at Los Angeles ' Wilshire Country Club. [3] He was the Player of the Year on the PGA Tour in 1961, unseating Arnold Palmer for a year. Your order is shipped to a U.S. shipping center, then the item is sent to the buyer. You should shoot me some pics of your new set. It was fun to have and I actually hit the thing really really well. 2. 179.00. European shipping is $35.00. Love to see them. Great set. The Executives were the bomb back in the day. Sold them to a guy 30 years younger who also loved them. They also made a set made entirely of woods. I actually have a set of 440s I bring them out every year or two when I am hitting the ball poorly. I demand a re-count!, He went on to say, and as owner of MyGolfSpy you should feel ashamed since you were given a set as a gift 15 years ago and I remember you putting me in play for a few rounds, how could you do this to me?, Slotline had a hit on their hands with their Slotline Inertial puttersthey sold over 2 Million of those flatsticks. Eventually banned because it was too straight. John Meyer has been in the golf business for over 40 years. :-( I think Browning was leaving the golf business then and they were discounted last set in the store. Complete Starter Set of LEFT HANDED LYNX-USA Golf Clubs features LYNX- USA 1,3&5 Fairway Woods : CompleteSet of LYNX-USA Irons 3,4,5,6,7,8,9,PW,SW with LYNX-USA #8 Jerry Barber Brass Head Putter including Proline Golf Bag. Major championship is shown in bold. WebThe 1961 PGA Championship was the 43rd PGA Championship, played July 2731 at the North Course of Olympia Fields Country Club in Olympia Fields, Illinois, a suburb south of Chicago. Of course, it is the Indian not the arrow to some extent, but he does well. Just terribleand never sold thruas well it shouldnt. I didnt know until I read this article that evidently FILA was the designer of the original face forward iron design; speaking of which, I wouldve thought the F2 Face Forward Irons wouldve made the list (http://www.intheholegolf.com/store/f2is.html). I played a set of Mags for years until I got to where I could not swing fast enough to bend the stiff shafts. I gave the set to my nephew, and he loves them. The Club Fix has custom fit and built hand crafted clubs for players of all the professional levels as well as 10s of thousands of amateur golfers. WebJerry Barber VINTAGE Jerry Barber Golden Touch #36 Mallet 34" Putter Golf Club Gender: Unisex Dexterity: Right-Handed Model: Golden Touch #36 Lie: Standard Condition: 7 PRICE: Regular price $6.25 Regular price $24.99 Sale price $6.25 Unit price / per Sale Sold out 1 in stock. I see that a few from my list made it. WebJerry Barber Practice Swing Driver Weighted Golf Club Training Aid Swing Trainer Knowledgable folk say its all in the mind. Shipping is non-refundable, and the customer is responsible for return shipping. Never met a set of strange clubs I didnt want to try. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. All of the irons were labeled as a 7 iron, with the real number of the club micro stamped on the faces upper toe. As a designer, the design is perfect and although they look funny, they were a great club, ask Cory Pavin. Way ahead of their time in the perimeter weighted genre. WebGet the best deal for Jerry Barber In Golf Clubs from the largest online selection at eBay.ph. Jim passed away recentlyhe was a great innovator do you remember the Basakwerd Putter GOLF DIGEST MAY EARN A PORTION OF SALES FROM PRODUCTS THAT ARE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR SITE AS PART OF OUR AFFILIATE PARTNERSHIPS WITH RETAILERS. PEND. Find great deals and sell your items for free. He also worked at Zevo when the LoB Irons were developed. var addy7232068d2d2399c9344bb0eaf535eb9f = 'jeffreybarbergolf' + '@'; Barber died in Glendale, California at the age of 78, after suffering a mitral valve prolapse and a stroke. It had a good locking mechanism, and was made for poorer people who could not afford a whole set. SPONSORED. MyGolfSpy is usually a place you guys come to see the latest and greatest equipment the golf industry has to offer. Just remember, Its always the indian and not the arrow. Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh. look no further than the shankless club. There are a couple different models of this iron. I collect odd golf items. I just found a set of Slingers at the thrift store for $10. have a putter,,that comes in a case,,like a pool stick,,on thecourse when its time to put,,i take it out,each piece screws together to form the putter,,,,,,,putts really good,,,. He could not believe the smoothness of the Driver. WebJerry Barber Golden Touch W Wedge (Gap Wedge) Steel Shaft. Cleveland VAS was really great Iron. Barber's approach: "In teaching or playing, I have to disagree with the moving of the weight onto the right foot during the backswing.". Purespin (diamond face)? Barber earned a living primarily as a club professional like most of the touring pros of his generation.He worked at Los Angeles" Wilshire Country Club. I just searched eBay right now and saw a set for $139. Geek Golf Was: 279.00. Used them for about 10-15 years before I switch to 845s. You might be wondering how the hell did a Ping iron make the listbut look againthis one definitely deserves to be on the list for Wackiest Irons. Although the Inertial irons werent so lucky. WebFind many great new & used options and get the best deals for Bandit "no Shank" 55* Sand Wedge Designed After Jerry Barber F2 at the best online prices at eBay! $155 Negotiable. Im not sure how rare they are, but youd think there would be a trace of them somewhere. Add to cart Clubfinders Golf participates in eBays Global Shipping Program for international orders to participating countries. Head Golf ProfessionalThis email address is being protected from spambots. WebCustom Fit Golf Clubs. Any applicable customs and taxes are paid upfront, so there is no additional cost upon delivery. The shipping rate is stated in the item detail next to the gallery pictures. But just because it was wacky did not mean it was not a hellova seller. These were great clubs. * Note: These irons were designed by Pat Simmons and ex-pilot and engineer which also had a part in the Zebra putter design. WebMid-Pacific Country Club and its proud members have continued to uphold this fine golfing tradition over 60 years.. is fantastic, but the club is as stiff as an old water pipe and is accordingly harsh. Havent been able to give them up since my Dad died in 99, Does anyone remember a set of irons made in the 80s (I think) that were actually a bunch of small woods, even the PW was made from wood. Well today is going to be a little bit different. [2][3] He had seven wins on tour, including a major title, the PGA Championship in 1961. Placing most of his attention to junior golf. Finally, I think a distinction needs to be made between the wackiest looking and worst irons made. Is that so? The Spaulding Executive was just too far ahead of its timegreat club! But as you can see could cause some serious digging issues. Buy Now. Tactu or Tuctu Golf Club in Peru held the previous record until it ceased operations in 1993. The Yak Golf Club sits on an Indian Army Base in Kupup, Sikkim, India. See details Report this item About this item I cannot find any information on this club, maybe they were a golfsmith thing from early 2000s?? Free shipping for many products! Jerry Barber Golden Touch #68 putter is in good to very good condition. And add on Sweet Spot Golf Drivers and the Mac/Burrows Driver. Remember all the other clubs, good to read. Seller pays for return shipping. Ive got other odd clubs, a clear/see thru 5W, 68 & 73 degree wedge (of course, they may not be considered crazy. Shipping is non-refundable, and the customer is responsible for return shipping. Not sure if the Black Knight, Gary Players endorsement sucked allot of buyers into buying.LOL. All filters; TaylorMade Mens Spider GT Putters Tour Golf Club Right Handed Lengths. WebShankless Golf Clubs . WebGolfzon Leadbetter - Palm Desert. Barber earned a living primarily as a club professional like most of the touring pros of his generation. WebJerry Barber Golf Swing. In the late 70s I also had a set of Unique irons which were great apart from the plastic covers covering the cavity back constantly falling out. I play them still and love them. When he would get ready to play, he would hold the club so that the sole was visible to everyone. Winners. var prefix = 'ma' + 'il' + 'to'; Refresh your browser window to try again. Well these irons which were designed out in LA by Stan Thompson were made to capitalize on that same concept. Both are really great. I have a set of Ben Hogan AHS Hybrids and the SW is even a hybrid! There are worse things. Fugly yes looks kinda like a pancake spatula at address but effective. #PowerToThePlayer. If so, are they any good? Ive seen several of those uglies up close over the years so this was fun to view. Golf's Jerry Barber is a combative little man who has made persistence pay off. Hope you all enjoyed a look back at some of the craziest irons ever made. He was a pro at having fun when he played golf! Ive owned a set of VAS, Zings, Slingshots and the Spaulding Execs (for vintage golf days). It is one of the four major championships of men's professional golf. Favorite. Small in stature, he was one of the top putters of his era. Barber, nicknamed "Mr. X," played in 1,297 tournaments on the PGA Tour and 50-and-over circuit. And was also the team captain in 1961. Went back 10 years and got the 845s used. [3] He was the Player of the Year on the PGA Tour in 1961, unseating Arnold Palmer for a year. Golf InstructorThis email address is being protected from spambots. I still have them and as a matter of fact I still use a copper Zing2 sand wedge 54. Clubfinders Golf participates in eBays Global Shipping Program for international orders to participating countries. His vast clientele includes collegiate athletes, corporate executives, the entertainment industry and aspiring golfers of all skill levels. Used clubs purchased in store can be returned for store credit equaling 90% of the purchase price within 7 days of the purchase date, with your receipt. Got them for $200.00 which was a really great price other pro shops were asking $450.00 for a set. This is provided that the condition of the returned item is reasonably similar to what was sent. I had a set of Tiger Sharks(the short irons hit the ball miles).The follow up Great Whites So we thought if it was as crazy looking as the original it had to be on the list but a little further down. That might be because Golfsmith acquired them back in 2003. Web2023 Masters Tournament Dates, Schedule, Groupings The 2023 Masters Tournament is the 87th playing of this golf tournament. Are these considered weird? WebGolf Club Type. Just saw a full set of them again today. I have a med flex shaft, 1 inch extension on each Exec club, and Golf Pride Velvet jumbo grips. I saw a set go for well over $300 (I think it went closer to $500, but I just would not swear to it). var addy_textdf5f2c4e695adcf8e6ca7492e4af06a6 = 'joaquin' + '@' + 'debellgolf' + '.' + 'com';document.getElementById('cloakdf5f2c4e695adcf8e6ca7492e4af06a6').innerHTML += ''+addy_textdf5f2c4e695adcf8e6ca7492e4af06a6+'<\/a>'; 8. when I got my samurais,they were expensive,,but you can get them ocassionally on ebay,,picked up a 6iron for 15$. Do You have any idea? WebA BARBER WITH A RAZOR EDGE. It is my Go To clubmy favorite. Bought a used set of 3-SW with a sticker decal some 35 years ago and added a 2-iron with stamped lettering later on a trip to Chicago. His passion started at a young age from the influence of his grandfather Jerry Barber (PGA Champion in 1961) and his father Tom Barber who are both SCPGA Hall of Fame members. http://www.intheholegolf.com/store/f2is.html. But, in the rough the club went right underneath the ball. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, (your email address will not be published). I am still playing with my set every week! This page was last updated: 01-May 01:37. Prabook is a registered trademark of World Biographical Encyclopedia, Inc. For more recent exchange rates, please use the. My Uncle had the Executives and my Dad had the XL-4s. You have any pics of the Samurai irons Neilwould love to see them. Used clubs that were purchased through our website and have been shipped to them can be returned for a refund of the purchase price within 14 days of receiving the item. He also had some copycat Browning irons in the trunk, but I refused I couldnt even look at them with a straight face. Seemed like big headed design with half the head chopped off to produce a bigger face!!! Any applicable customs and taxes are paid upfront, so there is no additional cost upon delivery. i used to work in a golf shop in ohio and we had the worst set i ever saw. (818) 314-0455. My first set of irons were the Tiger Sharks.The ball seemed to jump off the face.I still have them.My second set,still in play,are the Vas+.I love them.I hit them a mile high and they feel great.When I hear them calledthe worst irons ever it makes me wonder what the heck Im missing out on. The Browning 440 was a marvelous clubas you say off the fairway!!! Nabbed them just for the pure ugliness. All Irons for men were 37. I was told they only made a few hundred sets. 28 Dislike Share. but worth a kings ransom, Great post thanks mgs but i agree with dj ,The doctor rx has to be on the list. Basically, the new irons are all the same cavity backed design tweaked for the metal content and painted pretty for your golf bag. Right now Ive been with the Execs 2 then 5 SW, Ram 64 wedge, 1 & 3 wood, both hybrids and putter. lots of memories here. No sir, they are in my bag and are still being used after all these years. Couldnt decide between the Slotlines emax and the 845s. They introduced the Browning 500 Series to counter that effect.But, they waited too long and by that timethe party was over! My golf team partner talked me into getting new technology Ping G-20s a couple years ago, & I can not hit them nearly as well. Case in point: The article makes the statement that The (Cleveland) VAS irons have finally been dethroned from their previous top spot as Worst Iron Ever Made! I dont think Cory Pavin would have won PGA tour events and endorsed them if this had been true. Overhand Golf. WebNICE Restored Gun Metal Jerry Barber Golden Touch putter golf 35" All Original Condition: Used NICE PRE OWNED CONDITION US $44.54 ApproximatelyC $60.84 Buy It Now Add to cart Add to Watch list Returns accepted Experienced seller (approx C $20.47) 30 day return. He shot a 63 at Cypress Golf Club, a public course in Los Alamitos that no longer is there. WebThe Ardmore Open was a golf tournament on the PGA Tour from 1952 to 1954. All that creativity has led to the great clubs we have today. The course is located at 13,025-feet. That means providing you with equipment reviews you can trust, Protactic Golf in Chicago. They all looked like mini woods. Browse our daily deals for even more savings! USE OF AND/OR REGISTRATION ON ANY PORTION OF THIS SITE CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE OF OURVISITOR AGREEMENT(UPDATED 1/6/23),PRIVACY AND COOKIES NOTICE(UPDATED 1/4/23) ANDCALIFORNIA PRIVACY NOTICE. Number of bids and bid amounts may be slightly out of date. Oversized high center of gravity heads and huge amounts of offset are what killed long irons IMO. If so send them to contact(at)mygolfspy.com.
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