Upload or insert images from URL. You are the ones that talk about the importance of getting fit and I agree with that. *This content is backed by the MyGolfSpy Integrity in Advertising Promise. With old age and a slower swing, I found a fine set of 855s in regular steel, having only to regrip and adjust the lie up (I'm 6'2"). Something went wrong while trying to load the full version of this site. Aesthetically and performance wise. This clubhead is comparable with the Titleist 690.CB and Mizuno's old MP-30 but is a tad lighter, which I prefer. The grips are junk and probably -1/16" from standard which is way too small for me; but,that's a minor fault since most like to change to a favorite grip anyway. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. And the reality is, regardless of where you go, its a bit of a fitting roulette depending on any number of factors and Dicks doesnt have the best track record in this regard. $43.95 + $17.35 shipping + $17.35 shipping + $17.35 shipping. Model Reviewed: Tommy Armour Silver Scot MB. I ended up liking them enough that they got the majority of my play. Saw these offered for around $150 free shipping and thought I'd give them a try before I spent $1000 or more on Mizuno or Miura. SirShanksAlot As mentioned by others, grips were thin when I received them but changed to other grips (small price to pay for comfort) I certainly got my moneys worth out of these clubs. Great club for anyone who wants consistency and the ability to try the big shots when necessary. This are my first blades (I was playing with the cleveland cg4 tour, and Im afraid about the difficulty of the blades, lost of distance, etc. Im 58 & Shoot in the 80s and high 70s on occasion now. I've read some complaints on the stock grips, but I have had no issues with them. The lofts are a little strong, so I will add bounce by gearing the lofts down. Stripping away names and logos, equipment design boils down to materials and construction. I've played forged cavity backs since high school; Hogan Edge '92 and Hogan Apex Tour '04. Even as a two time per week golfer its still important to me to have the clubs fit to my height. I hit a high ball and always thought that the DGS300 were the best fit for me. I haven't played golf in probably 5 to 7 years. I guess I'll put some lead tape on the backs and see if I can feel the clubhead a little more. I couldn't be happier with my purchase. The forged blade version has a wide sole and actually looks forgiving for a blade. I understand OEMs are keen to play to the ego but that aside, its a futile conversation. I'm lefthanded so finding blades has always been a real problem for me. The very first Tommy Armour irons weren't made by Tommy Armour at all, but by MacGregor, and for a very good reason: there was no Tommy Armour company at the time. Since then, I have had ten sets of irons, ranging from TaylorMade Supersteels with graphite bubble shafts, to Nickents, to Cleveland HB3s.. Those were I believe the last sets released by TA as an independent company before becoming a Sports Authority house brand. Part of the order was put in as Tommy Armour but the fairway woods needed to be entered as Golfworks due to the computer system quirk.. therefore I would say Golfworks is still involved. They came with Rifle 6.0 precision shafts that were absolutely perfect on the frequency machine. What a shame2006 they came out with the Silver Scot series(CB and MB) and now its all gimmicks and inner tubes. Might have a hard time getting much for them unless you find a hard core TA aficionado looking to collect. 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At address, these have a slight hump in the top line that almost makes every iron set-up similar to a classic wedge or eight iron. I play the original 845s with the tour step stiff shaft ,i want to try the new 845s they look awesome .be interesting to see the difference .i have 4 sets of the originals. Weve watched them make a slow turn in the right direction after years of financial hardship. Sorry sold but thanks. After several business deals through the years, the Tommy Armour trademarks, licenses and intellectual property are currently owned by Dicks Sporting Goods. In turn this will help you hit the long irons and stiff the short irons at the flag. I dont think there is a weakness in the club themselves. I bought them online sight unseen. Ultimately, this is why weve created the TrueGolfFit platform so golfers who arent going to go the Club Champion/True Spec route have a way to be fit based on thousands of swings from real golfers. This adds forgiveness on shots hit higher on the face. Bought them off ebay a while ago and been playing with them for about 2 seasons. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. carreview.com | The ball flies and flies. Other than that, they are Fantastic! It seems nearly every golfer has a story involving the original Tommy Armour Silver Scot 845s. They are a beautiful iron. Well, thats an interesting one. I guess they are going out of production. The entire TommyArmour 845 line is available at retail now. They have replaced my Mizuno MP-32's. Paste as plain text instead, im a scratch golfer and them irons really helped to improve my game. I've been wanting to blades again for a few years now after playing cast clubs for the past few years. As I have heard over and over blades are so hard to hit, I was scared playing them for the first time. For you RIGHT HANDERS out there, Rock Bottonm golf has the T/A Forged Muscle Back Gap wedge in a wedge flex for only 29.99. That is crazy light for a blade. Prizes! I tried a few others companies (mizuno, Hogan, Callaway, etc.) sheet 3* bounce is the most bounce of any club with the 7 iron having 2* bounce. To honor this achievement, the first run of TommyArmour845 Forged irons will be limited to 500 sets, each numbered individually. Only one thing that I dont like (like you) the bad, bad grips (next week Ill go to replacement). It's the only blade I've hit but I can not see how there could be a better feeling iron out there! However, its a reasonable summary of the motivation behind the re-launch of one of the most iconic iron models in recent golf history. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for TOMMY ARMOUR Tommy Armor model unknown putter 35 inch steel shaft at the best online prices at eBay! Exellent clubs and were enjoyable to play, Does the new company designers and engineers have any relationship to old Tommy Armour Company or has the company just bought the Trademark name? This is a sensible choice, given it stays true to the DNA of the original 845s. I love the feel of this shaft also. The overall look here is about as traditional as youre going to find a thin top line, thin sole, reduced offset, minimal graphics and a very clean look. The concept of a Cup Face isnt unique. The PW is 47 degrees. Matched To Your Swing. Hit the 845max demo clubs at Dicks the first day they came out. And they cost me $200!!!! Ive buyed these irons in proshopwarehouse.com last monday and arrived me last thusday, yesterday Ive played them for first time (the Christmas trophy of my golf club) and I only have one word to describe it: "awesome". I read the reviews on here and ended up buying my set from proshopwarehouse.com's ebay store. but rember this to all you golfers who are trying to buy all the best clubs and think thats how they will improve. 5 Testers Needed! You just cant count on quality service there. These compare to the Titleist 695CB series. Hi! photographyreview.com First of all go get them regripped! The guy from kayaks or the guy that sells rifles? Titleist SM6 54 S Grind The ball absolutely launches off of them, though. C $49.70. The silver scot clubheads are slightly bigger than the MP-14 heads and the face thickness is thinner. NOW AVAILABLE: GolfWRX G/Fore Hats and Holderness & Bourne Polos! There is noticeably more offset on these clubs and the offset is constant throughout. he has a set of used 855s for 100 dollars that are in great shape . It compares well to clubs like TaylorMade p790, and Callaway Apex. *. If I was awarded the new TA Forged irons, my estate will have to deal with them when Im gone they certainly wouldnt be sold. I think those are the ones from about 10 years ago. Advanced Golf Analytics matches the perfect clubs to your exact swing using connected data and machine learning. "Isn't it funny? Can they be customized for loft and lie? Tommy Armour Silver Scot Cavity Back Forged By chukman, All Shafts & Components; Club Heads; Shafts; Shaft Sets; Grips; . Its also the partner of choice for Tour Edge and TommyArmour. No one seemed to like them because the sole was too thick. Pre-Owned. JUST FLAT OUT OUTSTANDING IRONS FOR THE MONEY! Wow,they are great in every way described. Shipping Available. The second is some iteration of a cup face. Fun clubs. As you can tell from the spec. Mike Kibunja, 12 Handicap Not sure if this is true or not. JonT - were they easy to bend? Titleist SC Studio Design 2.5/Cleveland HB 11S. I believe they are owned and operated by the Huffy Bike Company. Clear editor. By using this form you agree with the storage and handling of your data by this website. Top three feeling and performing iron and when you factor the cost it makes for the most underrated iron out there. Does anyone have an idea why they work so well. Decent feel, good trajectory, enough spin. Its the product design and manufacturing facility that works with a number of popular (and higher-priced) JDM brands: Ryoma, PRGR,OnOff, and Yamaha among others. They were obviously made with quality components. In this case, all roads lead to Performax. Mucho workability! This also makes the design more forgiving. By [quote name='LBlack14' post='842882' date='Dec 30 2007, 11:21 PM']Kumabjorn, No you have not been screwed. I can only add to the chorus on these. . Tommy Armour Forged Silver Scot Blades?? Overall, I think the TA line has been underrated since Dicks brought it back. Should have just gone ahead and gave it the MGS Most Wanted label no(eye roll), I bought the TA1 irons on sale as a backup set and it made me putt my gamers M2s on eBay.. . I bought these new and always liked the way they looked and that they were a midsize "blade". Maybe their still trying to get their act together, which is a good reason not to buy cant get their act together. GW, SW, and LW set for $69. [/quote] Required fields are marked *. http://store.platinumgalleria.com/tommy-are-iron-set.html. The only complaint I have about these clubs is the low bounce on them. Tommy Armour Silver Scot Blades By G.Review, January 21, 2007 in Previous Model Year Reviews Share Followers 0 Reply to this topic At $499 (set of seven clubs), the target golfer is the mid- to high-handicap player who places value ahead of major-labelbrand names. I am a very high hitter and these irons really didn't have an impact on my trajectory, in fact I think I hit my long irons lower with them. I now see that Titleist is getting ready to release their new blades for 2008. The 5 and 7 woods hit just like modern hybrids, so I leave the 3 and 4 irons at home. Also they are slighltly shorter about 37 5/8" compared to 37 3/4" for a 5 iron. Hit all of those and came up with about the same numbers. Hopefully with the forged player distance option in the lineup, it will boost sales. 845 EVO V-31: 2000: 845 EVO V-31 Reduced Offset: 2000: 845 EVO-V 25: 1999: 845 EVO V-31: 2000: 845FS SilverScot: 2003: 845u Silver Back: 2003: 845cm SilverBack: 2003: 845c SilverBack: 2003: 845m SilverBack: 2003: Back to Irons Specifications | Back to Main Page . I have been playing cavity backed clubs (the same set) for about 9 years and decided, I think its time for some new irons, as everything else in my bag is new. wouId love a replacement with the new 845 Forged. My first set of irons were the TA Silver Scot. Just impulsed these on ebay for $79 (LH). I played with several single-digit handicap players in the 90's that hit the 845 and 855 irons. The frequency matching is wonderful and they are a bit softer than the DGS300's I usually use. I am quite happy with my bag now. Most people assume that Armour doesn't make good clubs since the 845's because they retro'd for awhile with the OS versions. Although it is a smaller head it is very forgiving. Sure enough, I see a set of TA Blades at a golf shop and the guy says to give these a try. Chris is based out of Fort Collins, CO and his neighbors believe long brown boxes are simply part of his porch decor. John FYI you are able to get UST recoil graphite shafts in the 845 Forged. To use social login you have to agree with the storage and handling of your data by this website. Try em out, I bought both sets -the forged blades and forged CB and gave the CBs to my son. 845U Silver Back - 989 855 - 972 845 Vault - 944 Royal Scot - 855 845OS+ - 825 845 Stripe - 821 845 SIlver Scot - 784 845C Silver Back Forged - 747 845CS Silver Back Cast - 727 835 Hot Scot - 689 I still have a set, brand new3-pw. DICKs understands the challenge ahead and whatever inroads it can make in the opportunity gapof 2020 will be on the heels of the more moderately priced TommyArmour 845 (no suffix) and 845 Max irons. I ordered the 845s with Jumbo Grips, 1/2 short, 2 Up, with no upcharges. I tried to support the brand but it just doesnt make sense at this point. TAYLOR MADE TP Z (56*)-TTDG S300 You will be pleased with your purchase if you can find them. These clubs have held up tremendously. . Learn how your comment data is processed. Additionally, XXIO selected it as the face material in its current X series irons. Somewhere in between on playability. Since then, I have purchased 5 sets of irons and sold 3 of them. Think ill take them to ebay for whatever i can get since there are only a couple there. Rifle flighted is a top notch stock shaft, but these grips are trash. I donated my set to a young upcoming golfer in Tanzania who is gunning to get into the European Tour. R300 with brand new red/black multi compound grips tricky, welcome to the forum. Both the fitting and the graphite shafts are no up-charge when purchasing the set. Like Costcos brand of Kirkland products which are produced by high end producers, who actually is producing the Dicks golf equipment? When compared to a traditional blade like the MP-14, the silver scots are noticeably more forgiving while still maintaining the precise feedback of a blade. If the heads on the Atomic Maxs hadnt been shovels by any other name, I might have bagged them instead of the Cobra FMax Superlites. you cant by the game of golf. They are made by Golfworks and Dicks bought the name. They were at Goodwill, so the price was right, but I left them for the next guy. If the HT1770 material name rings a bell, its the same specialized steel PXG uses in its 0211 irons as well as in several of the 0311 models. tommy armour 845s silver scot golf irons set " NO NINE IRON" / gc4 r5c | Sporting Goods, Golf, Golf Clubs & Equipment | eBay! Relatively weighty club that will get under the ball quickly and deliver high trajectory. Just couldnt justify more stuff kicking around, I wouldnt use them much if at all, so theres no point to me. Tommy Armour Silver Scot Blades MEMBER REVIEWS: Takomo Golf Iron Testing! I picked up a used set of these irons several years ago for cheap with the thought of resting my favorite set a bit and having a set for visitors when they come through town. Let me just add that I have the complete set of original clubs, including driver and woods. Go ahead and spend the $Gazillion bucks for the other ones that won't help you hit the side of a barn. Sound is a factor that influences feel, but its not the whole thing. I will go hit the clubs when I have a chance at our Golf Galaxy. A very solid feeling clubhead, even on slight mis-hits. The only thing I didn't like was the grips that came on them, but for the steal you can get these irons for you can go buy new grips. $399.98. Other than the driver, each should reasonably travel within 12 to 15 yards of the next club. He asked to hit one and ended up hitting half a bag of balls. The remake of an icon. They have to be to get the new business model to work. Some of you will note the strong loft (43) of the pitching wedge. Yes. I'm now getting more golf in and while my woods have changed, the problem with my game is not my 855's ; ) If you find a used set for yourself or someone you know who's getting into golf, they can take a player a long way. You may also want to consider combining these with the Silver Scot cavity irons to create your own combo set. Tommy Armour Silver Scot 845 irons. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, (your email address will not be published), iconic iron models in recent golf history. The Silver Scot Tour Blades are a big part of the new line and provide golfers with a quality blade at a great price. Rome wasnt built in a day and youve seen car brands try something similar where an unsuspecting group of consumers is asked to guess the brand of a car based on the looks, accouterments, technologies, and curb appeal. He did have lead tape on all that is a bear to get the last layer off, only removed one so far. After I cleaned the inside of my jeans I drove up to Toronto and scooped those in a hurry! These are easily as good as anything else out there, and the short heel/toe length with a thin top line makes them look like a nice player style at address. (2016 2020). As a matter of fact, I did do it over again for $2 more. Thats an important question for the Tommy Armour brand. First these irons are beautifull. They are quality clubs for the beginner and experienced golfer. Get the 2006 models while you can! Tommy Armour Silver Scot Blades By G.Review, January 21, 2007 in Previous Model Year Reviews Share Followers 0 Reply to this topic Don't kid yourself they're still blades but Armour has worked on optimizing the center of gravity on each iron to make it easier to get the ball in the air. Enjoy!!! That includes $900.00 Titleist and Mizuno! Welcome to OneShot Golf, Upper Deck Introduces Artifacts Golf Card Set, Old School Cool Ping Eye 2 Vs. Tommy Armour 845s, New Tour Edge Exotics 721 Irons Commercial, Rate Em Tour Edge Exotics E721 Irons Review, Rate Em Callaway Apex DCB Irons Review, Rate Em TaylorMade SIM2 Max Irons Review, XXIO Introduces Their Latest Irons: XXIO9, Rate Em Callaway Epic Speed Driver Review, Rate Em Cleveland Launcher HB Turbo Driver Review, How to Avoid Golf Injuries Tips for Beginners. Compared to SIM, Mavrik, or T300 pricing its a steal. View cart for details. Sponsored. Titleist SM6 50 F Grind I learned and played those till I lost my 6 iron. February 15, 2021, 2:33 pm, by Both are pretty much what you would expect from budget-friendly, game-improvement offerings. A friend of mine works for Nike and had me hit their blade irons. Great value for the money (I see them all over Ebay for around $100.). Tommy Armour Silver Scot Blades MEMBER REVIEWS: Takomo Golf Iron Testing! but after my first shot, 8 iron in one par 3 (137m uphill) that I usually played 9 iron: wow! Does this mean that they arent any good? A nice touch as the stock shaft option! The 845s are on my list. Titleist 690.CB, Mizuno MP-32, Mizuno MP-30. I figured I couldn't lose with the reviews I've read. I think my Tommy Armour story is (marginally) interesting, maybe even worthy of consideration for the giveaway. Iron 101T, Iron 301 CB, and Iron 301 MB! Just happened acrossed this thread and can add my 2 cents; bought the TA Silver Scot MB blades 6.0 Rifles, on a impulse buy for $110, and would have paid much more, if I had it to do over again, after the first time out with them. I cant get them out of my mind. TITLEIST 585H (21*)-TTDG S300 Tommy Armour is best-known for its 845 Silver Scot irons which sold roughly 600,000 units in the 1980s and 1990s, and alongside Ping's Eye irons, dominated the iron market. The people and companies responsible for actually designing and producing the equipment are vital information for consumers. This site is best viewed in a modern browser with JavaScript enabled. They are they best irons on the market for me. Don't know about you, but I got mine for $100 shipped. When I first started golfing, I wanted to get a set that I would want to keep for a long time as my game got better. RARE Tommy Armour PGA Silver Scot Forged Blades 2-9 LH. . Should peel off easily after a bit. ADD TO CART. In addition to being easy to hit, these irons make "working the ball" easier than ever before for golfers with repeating swings. I used to work for Tommy Armour in the mid 90's. A used PGA Tommy Armour Silver Scot Forged Blade Number 8 Iron. I wish people would stop saying that feel is just sound. I didnt realize how GREAT these clubs felt!! Wow, what a great iron. Nostalgia can make people more optimistic and inspired about the future. Very impressed with the shaft options. Thats true with single-piece forged irons like traditional muscle-backs. When you consider that its $1,400 for an 8pc set of P790s, $1,000 for TAs 845 forged is not out of the question. Cell # if needed 414-531-6737. They look good at address and have a reasonably thin top line. Cobra Fly-Z+ Aldila DVS You can post now and register later. MyGolfSpy, Inc. All Rights Reserved. I also like the feedback you get when you miss hit them, you can tell very easily how you missed. I will be keeping these in my bag. I hopee these Tommy Armour 845s are even better. Release is correct as I'm almost certain they were only $200 for the set when they were released with a trio of matching wedges being something like $70. From throwback jerseys to classic golf saddle shoes and a stick shift, the days of yesteryear often seem better. Forget the fact that you can get these FORGED irons on Ebay for under $200. Some couldnt get past the name either, especially when 2 or 3 year old versions of clubs from major OEMs are still on the shelf. The benefit of an L-Cup is that the architecture allows the face to act a bit like a hinge, retaining more speed (and higher launch) on thin shots. These 845s look pretty good to me. Thanks (I am not in the market now but if these go on sale like other TA products later in the year). We here at SirShanksAlot.com have followed Tommy Armour pretty closely for the past few years. They are standard but seem to lie flat and degree or two which fits me perfect. then I returned to the same always club selection, and all was ok, Ive not lost distance, and the feeling hitting the ball is completely different with this clubs. They looked good on the shelf next to the other brands shelf appeal was every bit as good as any club of this type. Therefore, of what consequence is it whether a 43 pitching wedge is your 125-yard club or a 42 nine-iron? Once again I scratch my head on you guys promoting a Dicks product. If you go to your local DSG or Golf Galaxy., you can get get fit and custom order them.
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