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By tony k

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  1. tony k

    tony k
    bradenton, FL

    Knowing that improvements in the game are inevitable, just wondering how many people would continue to play golf if the only equipment manufacturers made from now on were hickory shafts and some older balata style golf ball. Interesting concept.

  2. Don O

    Don O
    Madison, WI

    Not sure if I'd go that far (and definitely not using a feathery or gutta-percha ball), but I'd play with just irons, wedges, and persimmon woods. No metal woods. Playing a balata would bring a smile back to my face, and too likely to the ball as well. Might plead for a Surlyn cover.
  3. Chuck Z

    Chuck Z
    Mt Pleasant, SC

    Military
    Knowing that that is not going to happen, but, if play golf "for the love of the game", you will play with what equipment is available.
  4. Mike M

    Mike M
    Marblehead MA

    I'm of an age where my first set of woods were persimmon (Power Bilt Citation), with metal shafts. I think the driver was around 11 degrees. I played a Titleist balata at that time.

    Not sure I'd want to play hickory shafts, but i'd definitely play with what I used to play with.
  5. No'l

    No'l
    Palmdale, CA

    I would play in any set or a couple of pieces of anything.
    I am very lucky to play Titleist!
    Seve played and learned with an iron head given to him and he tied it on a stick.
    In other countries kids played with made up clubs from anything they could find.

    Anyone who loves golf,,, I doubt there's a limit to search for a way to play.
  6. Diego D

    Diego D
    Miami, FL

    I had saved a dozen Titleist 90 Tour Balata as a memento of the good old 90s, however, I started using a sleeve for special rounds every now and then. Due to their well-known rapid wear, I am down to one sleeve which I intent on saving for prosperity.

    If I had hickory clubs or my dad would not have given away our persimmon drivers, I would find a special corner in my reading room for them.

    Persimmons and Balatas will soon (approximately 30 years) become antiques. I..e, They are to be preserved and treasured as part of the history of our much beloved game.



  7. Diego D

    Diego D
    Miami, FL

    Diego D said:

    I had saved a dozen Titleist 90 Tour Balata as a memento of the good old 90s, however, I started using a sleeve for special rounds every now and then. Due to their well-known rapid wear, I am down to one sleeve which I intent on saving for prosperity.

    If I had hickory clubs or my dad would not have given away our persimmon drivers, I would find a special corner in my reading room for them.

    Persimmons and Balatas will soon (approximately 30 years) become antiques. I..e, They are to be preserved and treasured as part of the history of our much beloved game.



    Memento. The game will continue evolving...
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  8. Eric H

    Eric H
    Ridgway, PA

    Im not a big supporter of this old equipment thing. Every single sport has evolved. Every golf generation was trying to improve. If Old Tom Morris was capable of busting out a TS3 and a ProV1 you can bet he would. Naismith hung a literal basket up to shoot a ball in. you still wanna see lebron slam dunk it into a peach basket? Would you like to see Patrick Mahomes hand it off 9 times every snap? You wanna drive across the state to visit your family in a Ford Model T with no power steering? I dont.
  9. tony k

    tony k
    bradenton, FL

    Wasn't advocating playing with antiquated equipment but pointing out those who love the game would most likely use anything and find ways to improve.
  10. Eric H

    Eric H
    Ridgway, PA

    I hear ya, and i can def relate to that. I just dont like the equipment ruined the game argument ppl sometimes make! Sorry for jumping on ya!
  11. tony k

    tony k
    bradenton, FL

    Not a problem. All's good. Stay safe and have a great weekend! Everyone.
  12. Erich F

    Erich F
    NY

    Tony, great post. I remember when aluminum inserts on woods was cutting edge, way back in the '70s. I have played this wonderful sport for over 50 years and would love to play with hickory shafts just to see how some of the greats had to swing to be effective. The only problem is I would be afraid I would damage them.
  13. tony k

    tony k
    bradenton, FL

    If you used a feathery or gutta-percha mentioned by Don O I believe they were pretty light and would make it difficult to break a hickory shaft?
  14. Erich F

    Erich F
    NY

    Tony, you haven't seen my divots!

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