Jump to content
Check out the Spin Axis Podcast! ×
Check out the Spin Axis Podcast!
IGNORED

Jack Nicklaus Golden Bear Irons - need info please!

MuzikMuze

By MuzikMuze
in Clubs, Grips, Shafts, Fitting

 Share
Note: This thread is 2872 days old. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if you plan to post here please make sure it's still relevant. If not, please start a new topic. Thank you!

Recommended Posts

MuzikMuze Newbie

MuzikMuze

Posted
Posted

Hi there.  I don't currently golf but am very interested in starting and am in the market for a new set of clubs.  I "inherited" a set of MacGregor Jack Nicklaus Golden Bear 2-9 Irons, Reg.088.  They are in excellent condition, the grips show little to no wear and, overall, they look like they have barely been used.  Being a woman, I'm assuming I should stick with a woman's set but I would love to use these as trading material or sell them to put towards a new set for me.  I have seen numbers all over the board online in terms of value but have not seen any in this pristine of condition.  Any thoughts on value for these or if there is any market for these?  I wanted some idea of what these are before I dealt with anyone directly.  Thanks much!


  • 2 years later...
WUTiger Incredible Member

WUTiger

Posted
Posted

The MacGregor Nicklaus "Golden Bear" irons hit the market about 1986. Ralph Maltby, who analyzes playability (user-friendliness) of irons, ranks them as Classic. This means they were OK irons back when they were made, but are much harder to hit than most modern irons.

Early versions were a blade design with extra weight on the sole area, while the later MV model shows early perimeter-weighting (to make it easier to get the ball into the air).

On eBay, I see Golden Bear irons selling from $40 to $120. Online sales would be best - just see what people will pay.

Focus, connect and follow through!

  • Completed KBS Education Seminar (online, 2015)
  • GolfWorks Clubmaking Academy: Fitting, Assembly & Repair School (2012)

Driver:  :touredge: EXS 10.5°, weights neutral   ||  FWs:  :callaway: Rogue 4W + 7W
Hybrid:  :callaway: Big Bertha B16 OS 4H at 22°  ||  Irons:  :callaway: Mavrik MAX 5i-PW
Wedges:  :callaway: MD3: 48°, 54°... MD4: 58° ||  Putter:  image.png.0d90925b4c768ce7c125b16f98313e0d.png Inertial NM SL-583F, 34"  
Ball:  :srixon: QStar Tour - Divide  ||  Bag: :sunmountain: Three 5 stand bag

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1
1
1
1

Archie Bunker Dedicated Member

Archie Bunker

Posted
Posted

The Golden Bear irons I remember were inexpensive clubs sold in department stores like K-Mart. They were forged blades and nothing special. If these are the type you have, they won't be worth much as a trade-in, no matter how good a condition they may be in. You would be lucky if they take them at all. Not bad clubs (I had a set once), You might as well play them until you are ready for a modern technology set.


  • 6 months later...
  • 3 years later...
2short514 Newbie

2short514

Posted
Posted

Does anyone know anything about the Reg. 088 set of irons and woods? I picked up a mint set recently for nothing and I can't seem to find any information about them at all online. Any info would be great, are they forged? I hit them and they didn't feel that great.... 


Note: This thread is 2872 days old. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if you plan to post here please make sure it's still relevant. If not, please start a new topic. Thank you!

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Want to join this community?

    We'd love to have you!

    Sign Up

  • TST Partners

    Carl's Place
    PlayBetter
    Golfer's Journal
    ShotScope
    The Stack System
    FitForGolf
    FlightScope Mevo

    Coupon Codes (save 10-20%): "IACAS" for Mevo/Stack/FitForGolf, "IACASPLUS" for Mevo+/Pro Package, and "THESANDTRAP" for ShotScope. 15% off TourStriker (no code).

  • Posts

    • Shindig
      ShotScope LM1 ($200 Launch Monitor/Speed Radar)

      By Shindig · Posted

      Thank you.  I'll cross it off the list since it isn't going to achieve what I want. 
    • Shindig
      Phil Mickelson Booted out of Farms Golf Club

      By Shindig · Posted

      While it does turn out that both Tiger and Phil are less squeaky clean than I previously believed, I don't think golf quite has the worst in professional sports.  Or maybe they're better at image management.   Obviously I'm not fond of Phil's issue we're discussing in this thread (or his involvement with LIV) or Tiger's choices of how to drive.  I used to really like Dustin Johnson and, even before the LIV situation, we started to hear rumors that he bought more snow than Seward, although I don't think those stories were ever substantiated.  Meanwhile, I did think of Anthony Kim as the "good, bad boy" of the tour for a while fifteen years ago because of his party persona -- and if it turns out the worst he did was show up hung over to play (barring what one thinks of LIV), that's pretty good.  And I'm still happy he found a way to get his life clean. If we contrast that with some other sports I enjoy, I'm sure we could find a nice long list of NFL players that, at one point in my life, I was quite fond of, we get far worse disappointments (to put it mildly).
    • Ty_Webb
      Phil Mickelson Booted out of Farms Golf Club

      By Ty_Webb · Posted

      Answering that properly would land me in hot water, so I'm not going to. I don't think that many people would do that. I think that in certain circumstances many people would be willing to overlook someone doing that. But I was really referring to what I assumed was Tiger's transgressions (cheating on his wife) not Phil's.
    • GolfLug
      Phil Mickelson Booted out of Farms Golf Club

      By GolfLug · Posted

      No! Is a large part of the human population selfish, apathetic and cuts corners in the name of self-preservation 'more than they would like to admit', yes. Degenerate, scum, etc?.. no!! Most humans/men would not grope a woman like Phil is accused of doing (I think he absolutely did). That is scum. I mean what % of men do you think would do that? Seriously?? 
    • saevel25
      Phil Mickelson Booted out of Farms Golf Club

      By saevel25 · Posted

      I don't think that is true at all. That is off-topic here, I think. 
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

Welcome to TST! Signing up is free, and you'll see fewer ads and can talk with fellow golf enthusiasts! By using TST, you agree to our Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, and our Guidelines.

  I accept