Nick Faldo's Equipment

[Sticks0616]

Wanted to let it be known that the putters Faldo used for most of his majors are coming back to life! TPA is back in action and coming to market in 2015!! Couple big names are on board already!!! Check them out at YourTourCollection, I know Marc is working with them since YES! has been sold he has gone over there! This is one of the Copper Prototypes coming in from finishing, another with a sound slot in Black PVD, you might remember the TPA XVIII, it is in production and nearing completion. All new CNC milled product, no more cast as is the 80's!



[quote name='Landy' timestamp='1392340076' post='8663605']
What is Sir Nick playing? Didn't he have an issue with Edel?
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[denishurley]

My stag party is this weekend, playing golf on the Friday and bought this baby to wear http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271754514111?_trksid=p2060778.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[screamingviking]

Right around 2001 Sir Nick was endorsed by Adams golf. It was at this time Nick was to create a "Faldo" wedge line. It was to be a premium players wedge designed by him with his own custom grind, shape and specs. Part of the deal with Adams was for him to play the wedges which he created. Seems reasonable being that Nick was getting paid big bucks from Adams and the wedge line was completely designed by him. It is my understanding that once the wedge was manufactured Nick was no longer happy with the wedges and refused to play them. Apparently he was not the easiest guy to work with from an sponsors standpoint when he wouldn't even play the wedges he created! C'mon Nick!

[golfdad907]

[quote name='screamingviking' timestamp='1422976091' post='10875425']
Right around 2001 Sir Nick was endorsed by Adams golf. It was at this time Nick was to create a "Faldo" wedge line. It was to be a premium players wedge designed by him with his own custom grind, shape and specs. Part of the deal with Adams was for him to play the wedges which he created. Seems reasonable being that Nick was getting paid big bucks from Adams and the wedge line was completely designed by him. It is my understanding that once the wedge was manufactured Nick was no longer happy with the wedges and refused to play them. Apparently he was not the easiest guy to work with from an sponsors standpoint when he wouldn't even play the wedges he created! C'mon Nick!
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Bet he played the Mizuno ones with his name on them back in the 90s....I did too

[bobbydazzlewazzler]

Just unwittingly bought 27 of his old clubs in a tourbag... You're right - he did have his initials engraved on the back....!!![attachment=2761328:ImageUploadedByGolfWRX Mobile1431900669.415767.jpg]

[MJisGOAT]

Wonder what ever happened to his edel venture.

[IHFN]

[quote name='bobbydazzlewazzler' timestamp='1431900679' post='11575032']
Just unwittingly bought 27 of his old clubs in a tourbag... You're right - he did have his initials engraved on the back....!!!
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That's pretty cool. You going to post more pics of them...hopefully?

[PBrowne3]

[quote name='bobbydazzlewazzler' timestamp='1431900679' post='11575032']
Just unwittingly bought 27 of his old clubs in a tourbag... You're right - he did have his initials engraved on the back....!!![attachment=2761328:ImageUploadedByGolfWRX Mobile1431900669.415767.jpg]
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Don't tease us like that!

PLEASE POST MORE PICS! Like 27 pics of the 27 clubs. Spec details would be greatly appreciated as well!

Thank you!

[bobbydazzlewazzler]

Ok here you go.
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Clubs are all ~0.5" longer than standard, DG tapered shafts but no labels, am assuming x100s, all with Lamkin crossline midsize. Some of the clubs are mint (I.e the mizuno prototypes), others - mainly the wedges have all rusted a good amount from being left in storage for the past few years.. In fact I was about to head up to the shop to buy some coke to try and remove some of it..

[JRS]

nice find. this is the all time best thread on wrx. nice to see it back in use.

[PBrowne3]

[quote name='bobbydazzlewazzler' timestamp='1431978018' post='11580582']
Ok here you go.
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[attachment=2762696:ImageUploadedByGolfWRX Mobile1431977168.886118.jpg]
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[attachment=2762702:ImageUploadedByGolfWRX Mobile1431977229.805074.jpg]
[attachment=2762704:ImageUploadedByGolfWRX Mobile1431977252.340841.jpg]

Clubs are all ~0.5" longer than standard, DG tapered shafts but no labels, am assuming x100s, all with Lamkin crossline midsize. Some of the clubs are mint (I.e the mizuno prototypes), others - mainly the wedges have all rusted a good amount from being left in storage for the past few years.. In fact I was about to head up to the shop to buy some coke to try and remove some of it..
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Wow, thank you so much for the pics. The Mizuno prototype blank irons look incredible. Do you have any more pics or info on those? What are the lie and loft specs? Sorry to ask so many questions, but you have a gold mine on your hands. The 65 page length of this classic thread prove how many of us are interested in the clubs that you now possess. We would all appreciate as much info on them as possible.

Thanks again!

[bobbydazzlewazzler]

Glad you like the pics..
[attachment=2764028:ImageUploadedByGolfWRX Mobile1432046266.277162.jpg]!

Sorry, I don't have the loft and lie specs - you're mistaking me for a real golf wrx'er who has a Mitchell loft / lie bending machine. Will try and post a few more pics of the custom Mizunos later (I think there's a 1, 2, 8, 9, S and F wedge).

[PBrowne3]

Haha, no worries. Completely understand.

Just curious as to how you came about finding these sticks?

[BuckMelanoma]

What did happen between him and a Edel?

[bobbydazzlewazzler]

Just spent 30 mins reading through this thread, got to page 10....

I got the clubs on an ebay auction - I collected the clubs off a gent who was a carpenter that had done work for Faldo over the years.

After reading this thread its rung a few bells - all grips are large (bit too large for me) Lamkin midsize and have a half cord on the underneath of the grip. Shafts are likely S400. The Mizunos have lead tape on the back (I was planning on removing this and cleaning up the heads but seems it should really be left on). Lastly when I put the bag in my car a ball fell out of the bottom of it - it was a precept tour...
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[Golf Monkey]

[quote name='bobbydazzlewazzler' timestamp='1432104171' post='11591874']
Just spent 30 mins reading through this thread, got to page 10....

I got the clubs on an ebay auction - I collected the clubs off a gent who was a carpenter that had done work for Faldo over the years.

After reading this thread its rung a few bells - all grips are large (bit too large for me) Lamkin midsize and have a half cord on the underneath of the grip. Shafts are likely S400. The Mizunos have lead tape on the back (I was planning on removing this and cleaning up the heads but seems it should really be left on). Lastly when I put the bag in my car a ball fell out of the bottom of it - it was a precept tour...
[attachment=2765674:ImageUploadedByGolfWRX Mobile1432104124.258613.jpg]
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Was the carpenter aware of the clubs significance? Did he advertise them on ebay as Faldo's clubs?

[bobbydazzlewazzler]

Yes and no, respectively.

[Golf Monkey]

[quote name='bobbydazzlewazzler' timestamp='1432120998' post='11592348']
Yes and no, respectively.
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Come on....I've plumped up a cushion....there must be a story to tell!?

[jmck]

[quote name='bobbydazzlewazzler' timestamp='1431978018' post='11580582']
Ok here you go.
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[attachment=2762700:ImageUploadedByGolfWRX Mobile1431977196.371407.jpg]
[attachment=2762702:ImageUploadedByGolfWRX Mobile1431977229.805074.jpg]
[attachment=2762704:ImageUploadedByGolfWRX Mobile1431977252.340841.jpg]

Clubs are all ~0.5" longer than standard, DG tapered shafts but no labels, am assuming x100s, all with Lamkin crossline midsize. Some of the clubs are mint (I.e the mizuno prototypes), others - mainly the wedges have all rusted a good amount from being left in storage for the past few years.. In fact I was about to head up to the shop to buy some coke to try and remove some of it..
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Great pics! Thanks and keep them coming!

[CD17]

Ok here you go.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clubs are all ~0.5" longer than standard, DG tapered shafts but no labels, am assuming x100s, all with Lamkin crossline midsize. Some of the clubs are mint (I.e the mizuno prototypes), others - mainly the wedges have all rusted a good amount from being left in storage for the past few years.. In fact I was about to head up to the shop to buy some coke to try and remove some of it..

 

Great pics! Thanks and keep them coming!

 

Yes I would love to see more of these photos.

 

I've still got my old Taylor Made TPA XVlll that I used to use back in the 90s, I think loads of people bought them after Faldo's 89 Masters victory. It was a great putter on the 90s greens.

 

 

 

[pistolhughes01]

Anyone know what mizuno driver this is?

It's from his hints and tips vid

Thanks

[goondawg]

[quote name='Golf Monkey' timestamp='1432114275' post='11592102']
[quote name='bobbydazzlewazzler' timestamp='1432104171' post='11591874']
Just spent 30 mins reading through this thread, got to page 10....

I got the clubs on an ebay auction - I collected the clubs off a gent who was a carpenter that had done work for Faldo over the years.

After reading this thread its rung a few bells - all grips are large (bit too large for me) Lamkin midsize and have a half cord on the underneath of the grip. Shafts are likely S400. The Mizunos have lead tape on the back (I was planning on removing this and cleaning up the heads but seems it should really be left on). Lastly when I put the bag in my car a ball fell out of the bottom of it - it was a precept tour...
[attachment=2765674:ImageUploadedByGolfWRX Mobile1432104124.258613.jpg]
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Was the carpenter aware of the clubs significance? Did he advertise them on ebay as Faldo's clubs?
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http://www.golfwrx.com/1316/buyer-beware/

[pistolhughes01]

Come on guys? No one has an idea of a persimmon mizuno driver with M on the toe? Black insert

Thanks




[quote name='pistolhughes01' timestamp='1435116601' post='11823682']
Anyone know what mizuno driver this is?

It's from his hints and tips vid

Thanks
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[No_Catchy_Nickname]

Yes I would love to see more of these photos.

 

I've still got my old Taylor Made TPA XVlll that I used to use back in the 90s, I think loads of people bought them after Faldo's 89 Masters victory. It was a great putter on the 90s greens.

 

 

You're right, loads of people did buy them, but if you were a poor teenager like me, you bought one of the many knockoffs that were around.

I still have my knockoff back in England, and it's a surprisingly good putter, but I would still like to own a TaylorMade (or Wilson) TPA XVIII.

[starsail85]

[quote name='pistolhughes01' timestamp='1447838847' post='12614200']
Come on guys? No one has an idea of a persimmon mizuno driver with M on the toe? Black insert

Thanks


Is it not the mizuno pro tp original?

They also did one called a world master that was a darker stain?



[quote name='pistolhughes01' timestamp='1435116601' post='11823682']
Anyone know what mizuno driver this is?

It's from his hints and tips vid

Thanks
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[davetmo]

Nick Faldo was the reason i got into golf. The rhythm and tempo, the pureness of the strike and determination to get the ball down captivated me.

It also started me on the path to Mizuno irons. I still have Tzoid pro in the bag. Nothing feels as good. I also still play an NF56 sand wedge.

[scruffynick]

Been off for kids half term and this thread has been a treat! From start to finish its great to see some of the great old sticks faldo played with.....plus he's one of my all time idols growing up in the 80s!

[GolfGrouch]

Now that Sir Nick is back with Mizzy, what will he play?

[starsail85]

Now that Sir Nick is back with Mizzy, what will he play?

 

I'm guessing

 

Jpx 850 driver

Older smaller 3 wood perhaps a mp650

Mph5 2/3 irons

Mp5 irons

Maybe s5 wedges

Mizuno make nice putters too but nobody uses them

 

Personally I find my a302 to be more solid than any Scott

[Golfingfanatic]

Good to see him back with Mizzy again