Are hickory golf clubs worth anything?

Are hickory golf clubs worth anything?

A full set of otherwise conventional hickory shaft clubs might be worth up to $400, individual clubs in poor condition could be worth as little as $5 each. Smooth face clubs could be worth at least $60 a club or maybe much more.

How old are hickory shaft golf clubs?

We play hickory clubs, which generally date from the late 1890s to 1935. Most people play clubs which which were manufactured between 1920 and 1935, the last era of hickory golf, sometimes called Modern Hickory or even Bobby Jones Golf.

When did they stop making hickory shaft golf clubs?

Hand forged irons were made of steel and were vulnerable to rusting, round 1920 manufactures started using stainless steel. With the arrival and eventual legalization (1929) of steel shafts, the demand for hickory’s started to diminish, by 1935 the production of hickory clubs had stopped.

How do you identify old golf clubs?

Common golf clubs can be identified by these traits:

1. Aluminum caps on the end of the handles.
2. Nickel, chromed or stainless steel heads.
3. Dots, lines, hyphens or other face scorings.
4. Stamps on the back for yard ranges.
5. Phrases on the back such as accurate, superior, aim-rite, and other common sounding names.

What are the most valuable vintage golf clubs?

The Most Expensive Golf Clubs Ever Sold at Auction

1. Andrew Dickson Putter -$181,000.
2. Simon-Cossar Fruitwood Metal Headed Blade Putter -$165,000.
3. Square Toe Lined Iron Golf Club – $151,000.
4. Golden Putter First Lady Special Edition – $150,000.
5. Long Nosed Scarped Golf Club – $91,000.

Are second hand golf clubs worth it?

Golf clubs of a recent vintage are always an excellent value provided they’re in good condition and fit you reasonably well. If you do a little research and get guidance from a knowledgeable friend or good sales person, used clubs can definitely be the way to go.

Do they still make hickory golf clubs?

There are three modern makers of hickory clubs whose products are approved for play by the Society of Hickory Golfers: Louisville Golf (www.louisvillegolf.com) Tad Moore (www.tadmoore.com)

Why is a 3 wood called a spoon?

Spoons (3 woods) were so named because they had a concave face. It wasn’t until the early 1930’s that Spalding began putting numbers on their clubs and all of a sudden we lost the romance of the “baffing spoon” and the “rake club”.

What are the most valuable golf clubs?

The Top 10 Most Expensive Golf Clubs in the World

• Honma Golf’s Five Star – $5,400.
• Adams Golf Tight Lies Spin Control – $8,500.
• Gemspot OM 5 Deluxe Diamond – $10,000.
• Titleist Scotty Cameron Tiger Woods Stainless Masters Winner – $20,000.
• Palmer Patent Fork Shaft Wood – $49,000.
• Long Nose Scraped Golf Club – $91,000.