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Ping Karasten 1 - irons - milled?

The Tin Man

By The Tin Man
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There's a set of Karasten 1's  (as in model 1) for sale locally. $100 Heads are completely milled out of steel and very crude with deep milling scars. The lettering looks hand stamped - in Phoenix.  In other words they look like something made in a garage. (or Taiwain)  )

What are the chances they are real?

It's the Phoenix part that throws me off. Did he start making irons in Phoenix, Scotsdale, or Redwood?

Thanks!

"Quick Dorthy....the oil can!"


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I called Ping - there as I expected - Fake.  The irons came out in 1969 and by then he had a shop with the proper tools and skilled labor.

"Quick Dorthy....the oil can!"


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If it says "Karasten" they are fake for sure.

In the race of life, always back self-interest. At least you know it's trying.

 

 


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