Golf Clubs of Distinction are items for sale that meet most or all of the following criteria. 

• 'classic' clubs in design or reputation
• unusual or hard-to-come-by clubs
• ready-to-play as well as collectable golf clubs
• generally dating from the steel age (1930's) through the present

Classic golf clubs have known trademarks although some very high quality equipment is lesser known. Original offering price has little effect on current desireability or value. So, for instance, early MacGregor Armour Ironmaster putters, originally selling for $ 5, are still great putters and highly valued. Some wood shafted clubs, including more modern day models like Otey Crisman putters or Callaway Hickory sticks are listed. All clubs are playable.

"Quality for Less" are items for sale that usually meet one of the above criteria only. Such items might include hard to find vintage wedges that are only in 'fair' or 'near good' condition. Such clubs are playable as-is but you might refinish (or re-chrome) to perfection. Irons may be of clever design but 'short on popularity' like those from Jerry Barber or Arnold Palmer. Some great putters, including custom designs, can fall into this category.  

Are golfers at an equipment disadvantage using older designs?

Yes, and no.. The biggest game improver in the past century is the golf ball and better manicured golf courses. Clubs do make some contribution but it is relatively minor in comparison. Perimeter weighted irons reduce shot dispersion on mishits relative to muscleback designs. Similarly, counterweighted putters make mishits a little more bearable. Lightweight shafts, especially graphite, and larger faced Titanium heads allow faster swing speeds which can translate to greater distance. Very large driver heads allow players to mis-strike shots by an inch or more and still achieve a reasonable outcome. Certainly one needs less skill nowadays with this equipment compared to yesteryear.

However, if you have a bad swing or little skill in shotmaking, expensive high-tech equipment has only ego value. For deft players, just about any club will do .. keep Bobby Jones' record in mind recalling his thin blade putter and 'fishing rod' flex hickory shafts ..

As noted in the club descriptions some clubs have been 'refreshed'. That simply means they may have been regripped and in some cases, reshafted. Often iron and wedge heads may have had the engravings paint filled or faces re-sandblasted. Some clubs are left as is particularly wedges designed to 'rust'.

Payment can be made by personal check, Money Order or WWW.Paypal.com (Paypal ID shankandyip@gmail.com). Paypal and Money order items are shipped within 24 hours of payment receipt. Items paid by personal check are shipped 10 days post check receipt. Items that are 'picked up' and not shipped require cash or money order. New Jersey residents add 7 % sales tax. Please email for availability as inventory updates are not real time.

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