Tz Golf - Vintage Rare Ping Karsten Iii and 4 similar items

See my other listings for other Brands, Models and Options. At TZ GOLF we specialize in vintage clubs and golf related items that have a cult like following, may be underrated in some circles, are beautiful to look at, have great performance, give a better value than overpriced new clubs and will help golfers have more fun style on the golf course. VINTAGE / RARE Ping Karsten III 1 Iron, 3-W Black Dot Irons - 1976 Ping celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2009. Since 1959, Ping has grown from a workshop in Karsten Solheims' garage to a company that employs more than 1,000 workers. Karsten Solheim, the founder of Ping, quickly gained a reputation for innovation and that quality has been particularly evident in Ping irons throughout the decades. Ping has produced some of the most recognizable irons in history and it remains a leading iron producer, popular with amateurs and professionals alike. The Ping K1 irons were launched in 1969. They featured an "assortment of features and innovations" such as perimeter weighting. The use of perimeter weighting enabled Ping to create a club head that was more forgiving. It was also produced from an "investment casted 17-4ph stainless steel". While the launch was in 1969, Ping had been developing the technologies for some time. As early as 1961, Ping experimented with heel-toe weighting by milling a small cavity into the back of the club head. These experiments would eventually result in the creation of the innovative K1 irons. The Karsten III irons (1976) have a semi-square toe with a higher toe than the Karsten I and Karsten II models. It also contains a groove that runs just below the top line forming the rail. Its deep single cavity is located on the heel side of the back of the club. Ping Golf started as a family putter company simply working out of a garage. Today, it is one of the most forward-thinking, technology and data-driven golf companies in the world producing clubs in every category?all while still being 100-percent family-owned and operated. That?s something that can?t be said about any of the other major golf OEMs. From a garage to an entire campus, which is what Ping likes to call its headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona, the company has produced some of the most iconic sets of irons ever made, and essentially invented game improvement clubs. And Ping still owns the title for producing the top-selling iron of all time. To look back at the history of Ping irons is to look at a timeline of constantly improving products and technology. Review: "Picked these brilliant irons up at my local club in the second hand rack. Had the Karsten II to start golf with as a kid in the 80s... Got these, and just wow! Feel and perform as good as any new ping out there, just the lofts are the weaker original lofts but that suits me. But they are a wonderful design and if you get the zz lite shaft you're in for a treat! Karsten knew how to build long lasting brilliant irons, they put some modern models to shame, they fall to bits and perform worse. I can't express how good these 1976 classics are and they are a joy to hit, very forgiving... and when you're hitting the sweet spot they are just brilliant!" This vintage set is in good, age appropriate, condition, there are some scratches, chatter, and dings, have playable grips, great looking shafts, as well as almost no groove wear. These irons will be a great 9 club set for many years. Karsten I 8 iron was added to complete the set. Ping Steel shafts in excellent condition, unknown flex. Golf Pride Victory Velvet Cord Swingrite grips are soft and playable. Grooves are sharp, clean, and deep. Matching Serial Numbers #4623 on 3,4,5,6,7,9,W irons Serial Number #26524 on 1 Iron Serial Number #222502 on Karsten I 8 Iron Bid with confidence (100% positive feedback) Fast shipping Compliment your purchase with a vintage putter... https://www.ebay.com/itm/265491524697