These were not as popular as the 845s, but I have really enjoyed them. I replaced it but it wasnt the same. Some dislike the stock shafts and the ball flight they provide some complain that the longer irons balloon a bit. Top Rated Seller Top Rated Seller. Also, the 845C Silverback irons are a forged cavity back blade, along with the 845m Silverback musclebacks. They look good at address and have a reasonably thin top line. I want a bit of forgiveness (8-9 handicap), but i am interested in working the ball both ways which i can do, but it's harder to do so with large, cavity back slingshots. The typical responses range from BMW to Audi and Mercedes before the facilitator reveals, Nope, its actually the all-new 2020 Chevy Such and Such. The point is, successful brands have well-established personas which typically prevent seismic shifts in perception even in the face of objective information. I didnt realize how GREAT these clubs felt!! The Silver Scot forged blade is the BEST IRON I HAVE EVER HIT! The most underrated iron out there, period. [/quote] I am quite happy with my bag now. I have always wanted a set of blades but really didn't want to spent $800+ on a set of irons, only to find them hard hit or that I didn't like them. Mizuno MX-15 Irons, 3-P, Heads Only (#115704940486) m***h (1) - Feedback left by buyer m***h (1). Should compliment the set nicely. Silver Scot #6. Stripping away names and logos, equipment design boils down to materials and construction. Not sure if this is true or not. %privacy_policy%. Tommy Armour Silver Scot Forged Blade 7 Iron Regular Steel R Flex Golf Club TA. The concept of a Cup Face isnt unique. Dicks has started to put out high quality golf equipment under Tommy Armour and Maxfli at good prices by your testing. As someone that played 845 and 845Ti face armours, I checked then out. 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. Youre welcome and thanks for the read. Display as a link instead, Tommy Armour Tommy . Had the cb's. Most people assume that Armour doesn't make good clubs since the 845's because they retro'd for awhile with the OS versions. I dont think there is a weakness in the club themselves. Tommy Armour Silver Scot Cavity Back Forged - Equipment - GolfWRX Home The Bag Room Equipment Tommy Armour Silver Scot Cavity Back Forged TaylorMade 2023 Product Testing and Fitting Experience At The Kingdom! They were really fantastic BUT I was very disappointed to hear they were so limited in quantity and would cost $1,000 a set with only 3 shaft options (none of which fit me). Keeping with the Tinseltown theme, Tommy Armour believes the 2020 version of the 845 iron lineup is poised to be more The Godfather: Part 2 and less Dumb and Dumberer.. Just wanted to share my story about these, had to rant because they ARE THAT NICE!!! I used to play the Mizuno MP-14s and still consider them to be the benchmark for blade irons. They are they best irons on the market for me. A cup face by any description has a lip that extends beyond the blunt part of the face and conjoins the crown or the sole. Tommy Armour Silver Scot Muscleback Tour Blades have unusually long and low muscleback made below the equator of the ball Golf clubs allow for better lift Golf equipment boasts high trajectories Outstanding ease of play Choose from 5.0 or 6.0 model 5.0 features regular flex; 6.0 features stiff flex BETTINARDI BABY BEN -33". Ben Hogan Apex Edge Pro Might try posting them on Facebook, Golf Club Traders section. Those were I believe the last sets released by TA as an independent company before becoming a Sports Authority house brand. Prizes! The same ingredients dont necessarily guarantee the same cake. The Rifle shafts are exceptional! They don't have ser.#'s on the hosels. The best value for the money. I was inclined towards a couple of other brands but kept coming back to the 885's. (Im about to buy sub70739s with Elevate 95 shafts because of my achy hands. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. What has this world come to??!! roadbikereview.com | Though all three models bear the Tommy Armour 845 designation, each is meant to serve a different golfer. But on the rare occasion that happens any more, all I can think of is the TA845s or (sometimes) the Wilsons. I have only sold two sets of my irons in my life the Wilsons and the TAs. I really like the finish on these. Also they are slighltly shorter about 37 5/8" compared to 37 3/4" for a 5 iron. First these irons are beautifull. (Explained),Tommy Armour Royal Scot Complete Package (GRH),Tommy Armour Royal Scot Irons - R flex steel - 3 thru PW,GW,SW - . *. Looking for a blade without breaking the bank? All Rights Reserved. Enjoy!!! Only one thing that I dont like (like you) the bad, bad grips (next week Ill go to replacement). I bought them online sight unseen. Beautiful irons that perform as well as any other blade I have ever tried. Cell # if needed 414-531-6737. On the reange there seemed to be a more narrow dispersion than my old Tittys, don't know if its the Rifle shafts, new sharp grooves or a combination. Since then, I have had ten sets of irons, ranging from TaylorMade Supersteels with graphite bubble shafts, to Nickents, to Cleveland HB3s.. Can't recall if they had the blades. | audioreview.com. If you read the article thoroughly you would see that Performax is the design/build Co. roadbikereview.com | By using this form you agree with the storage and handling of your data by this website. You can hit high and low, but primarily straight. The stock steel shaft is the True Temper XP 85 and the stock graphite shaft is the UST Recoil ESX. Cruise over to our Instagram and tell us your best TommyArmour845 story. I played at a 5 handicap last season with these irons, I highly doubt something with a name brand on the back that cost 2x the price wouldve dropped my scores. document.getElementById( "ak_js" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); The Worlds Largest Unbiased Head-To-Head Driver Test. They're too small. All Rights Reserved. I bought my new Tommy Armour M/B Blades for $120. The shafts were stock option. 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. Your link has been automatically embedded. I've been wanting to blades again for a few years now after playing cast clubs for the past few years. I just bought a used set of the 855's. I don't have exceptional clubhead speed so I noticed right away the higher trajectory and longer distance. I had a set of these about 20 years ago. Its going to be a few weeks as I am rehabing a shoulder injury (skiing). Just make them exactly like the old ones! Well, thats an interesting one. I understand OEMs are keen to play to the ego but that aside, its a futile conversation. they are well weighted and can sure hit the ball. Tommy Armour bills these as a blade that offers some forgiveness a blade that an average golfer actually has a chance in hitting. 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. I hit these side by side against the Taylor Made Sim Max. SirShanksAlot They were a low price, so I bought them and gave them a try. I have been golfing for 60 years. The Senior Flex Recoil shafts ran out rather quickly in our area, and that definitely forced me into the Cobras. They are made by Golfworks and Dicks bought the name. Square when I was 14. Want to sell them and get a fair value but everywhere I look they are very under valued. The M silverbacks are in my bag now and the best blades or irons Ive ever played period. I have tried two Callaway models, Cleveland, Hogan and a custom built set. I Think ill take them to ebay for whatever i can get since there are only a couple there. Just couldnt justify more stuff kicking around, I wouldnt use them much if at all, so theres no point to me. Titleist SM6 58 S Grind Titleist SM6 54 S Grind $399.98. Im 63 and 58 years old now and dont have the back, power, or swing speed I used to have and these still work for my swing with a good tempo and under 100 club head speed. Pre-Owned. TA845 are not made by the Golf Works. Tommy Armour 845s Silver Scot Single # 8 - 40 Degree Loft - Iron Steel Shaft RH (25) $24.99 $14.99 shipping Tommy Armour Silver Scot Forged Blade 8 Iron Regular Steel R Flex Golf Club TA $38.88 $24.25 shipping or Best Offer Tommy Armour TA1 8 Iron Ladies Womens Recoil 650 Graphite Shaft Right Handed $39.99 $8.95 shipping or Best Offer Only 1 left! I donated my set to a young upcoming golfer in Tanzania who is gunning to get into the European Tour. TAYLOR MADE TP Z (56*)-TTDG S300 Most consumers hear forged and likely assume its referring to the part of the club making contact with the ball. The Silver Scot Tour Blades are a big part of the new line and provide golfers with a quality blade at a great price. I hopee these Tommy Armour 845s are even better. Thanks (I am not in the market now but if these go on sale like other TA products later in the year). I have Silver Scots. 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. They play great. I was thinking about buying another set just for the heck of it, and they have raised the listed price from $150 to $170. Learn how your comment data is processed. Being someone who has improves his game recently, a move from a game improvement iron to a players distance iron makes sense, the launch of the 845 Forged really intrigues me. The flighted Rifles actually hit the ball lower, HALLELUJA!!!! As you can tell from the spec. I played them for 25 years. beautiful draw to flighted over 5m past the green. Don't be intimidated by the claim of high launch angle. Go ahead and spend the $Gazillion bucks for the other ones that won't help you hit the side of a barn. Forged CB's are the best way to go if a player wants feel and forgiveness. The TA 845 is not made by the GolfWorks. Try em out, I bought both sets -the forged blades and forged CB and gave the CBs to my son. I love the feel of this shaft also. 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. I was very excited to hear about the 845 Forged irons and finally got to hit them in the store. It seems nearly every golfer has a story involving the original Tommy Armour Silver Scot 845s. If I could only find the matching Gap Wedge for these, this would be a very happy ending to this story!! sheet 3* bounce is the most bounce of any club with the 7 iron having 2* bounce. Most amateurs add loft at impact and require the assistance of low CG designs to promote higher initial launch. Dicks & GG are trying to make $$$??!! Your previous content has been restored. Picked up the TA1 set used for 119.00, 4,5 hybrid 6-PW. Ill stay with Tommy Amour clubs and plan on buying a new set in the near future. Does anyone know? G.Review, January 21, 2007 in Previous Model Year Reviews, New Silver Scot Tour blades are muscleback forgings that have more mass below the equator of the ball. Picture Information. $100 shipped is better than I did, $120 +shipping - and to Sweden that is an additional $40 - but to me that is till a killing. However, its a reasonable summary of the motivation behind the re-launch of one of the most iconic iron models in recent golf history. For some, the last connection with the brand is the aforementioned SilverScot 845s. You just cant count on quality service there. They have replaced my Mizuno MP-32's. Something went wrong while trying to load the full version of this site. Hogan Apex+, Big Bertha Diablo, Cleveland TA6, Big Bertha X19's, KZG Custom cavity back forged iron set. Theres an easy marketing story to tell and because everyone has personal experience and history, the company can tell a single story that applies to each consumer a little differently. Ive hit all three of these, and the brand continues to impress me. When I buy again, my first look will be to Tommy Armour they are perfect for me and the price is right. I have been playing with this set for over a year now and am very happy with the performance. First of all go get them regripped! I liked them so well I bought the CB Silver Scots for my son who loves them as well. In addition to being easy to hit, these irons make "working the ball" easier than ever before for golfers with repeating swings. The Silver Scot Tour Blades carry a very reasonable price and they are a very affordable option for the better player. That said, one way to establish brand credibility is by temporarily removing external packaging to focus on the characteristics that directly impact performance. $79.99. I guess I'll put some lead tape on the backs and see if I can feel the clubhead a little more. Any chance these are still available for sale? TA845 matched the Sim Max in every respect of distance, launch angle, spin, and dispersion. I think those are the ones from about 10 years ago. [quote name='LBlack14' post='842882' date='Dec 30 2007, 11:21 PM']Kumabjorn, No you have not been screwed. thanks! Easy swinging for a 53 yr old and VERY accurate!! 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. You are the ones that talk about the importance of getting fit and I agree with that. Something went wrong. I gamed them till the end of last year when I picked up as set of used Callaway Diablo Edges talk about a totally different look at address. I will go hit the clubs when I have a chance at our Golf Galaxy. I am anxious to try them, as I was pleasantly surprised by The TA1sRepectable Feel and Distance, and blown away bt the distance on The Atomics. The ball flies and flies. The original 845 Silver Scots are awesome irons. Here is a link with the specs on the clubs. I've been wanting to blades again for a few years now after playing cast clubs for the past few years. Can I buy 5 PW only? Let me just add that I have the complete set of original clubs, including driver and woods. - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in a new window or tab, PGA Tommy Armour Silver Scot Forged Blade # 8 Iron, - for PayPal Credit, opens in a new window or tab, Report this item - opens in new window or tab, Left Hand Ben Hogan BH-5 Offset 8 Iron Apex 3 Steel Shaft BH5 (#291796324104), MacGregor Jack Nicklaus CG 1800 # 5 Iron Original Regular Graphite (#291058995507), Callaway Ladies Big Bertha Sand Wedge Original Graphite Shaft (#293968140805). Only thing is that the grips which are kind of on the thin side but can be easily swapped for something better. Somewhere in between on playability. Golf! If not, I have to look elsewhere when I want to replace my 845Ms. All Shafts & Components; Club Heads; Shafts; Shaft Sets; Grips; . $43.95 + $17.35 shipping + $17.35 shipping + $17.35 shipping. 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. A thin topline, minimal offset and overall compact geometry give the 845 Forged the requisite looks of a players distance iron. In 1927, TommyArmourwon his first major at Oakmont Country Club. Im looking forward to the Most Wanted Testing to see how they perform. Kumabjorn, No you have not been screwed. Both the standard 845 and 845 Max are priced at $499 (steel) and $599 (graphite) for a set of seven clubs. These are hard to beat for the money. R300 with brand new red/black multi compound grips tricky, welcome to the forum. SirShanksAlot My head pro was amazed. [quote name='Kumabjorn' post='841818' date='Dec 30 2007, 02:03 AM']Hi all TA fans! They are just too much for this geezer but they are sure sexy and after cleaning will look brand spanking new. I was a 10 HCP last year with a moderate swing speed (Driver 90+mph). For more information visit the Golf Galaxy website. Does this mean that they arent any good? The truth just sounds different.". Any thoughts??? this is my first post (sorry about my bad english). They stand up very nicely and don't show the wear of a typical forged club. I played with several single-digit handicap players in the 90's that hit the 845 and 855 irons. [/quote] Even as a two time per week golfer its still important to me to have the clubs fit to my height. The 845s are on my list. of a club. Other Web Sites in the ConsumerReview Network: mtbr.com | I believe they are owned and operated by the Huffy Bike Company. If TaylorMade gives your bottom line a black eyemake something you CAN discount and make a profit on-just in case the OEMs decide to go back to the suicidal business model of 2-3 new flagship drivers every year. I am a serial club buyer and have hit hundreds of game improvement clubs and these seem to work as well. Year 2006 ; Brand Tommy Armour; Head Weight . Your email address will not be published. The only complaint I have about these clubs is the low bounce on them. 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. Fun clubs. 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. The only complaint I have about these clubs is the low bounce on them. The forged blade version has a wide sole and actually looks forgiving for a blade. The entire TommyArmour 845 line is available at retail now. Thanks much guys. Tommy Armour Golf Silver Scot Irons DESCRIPTION High Launch Rifle-Flighted shafts Tour Launch Rifle Shafts Forged construction offers consistent Soft feel and control at impact CNC milled face USER REVIEWS Next 10 Showing 1-10 of 11 [Oct 08, 2011] Rick Shoots in the 80s Model Reviewed: Tommy Armour Forged Silverscot Blades I did not like them (no workability). wouId love a replacement with the new 845 Forged. 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. Might as well start at the top of the foodchain, right?. sheet 3* bounce is the most bounce of any club with the 7 iron having 2* bounce. Lets first get some things out of the way these irons arent going to go and compete with a Mizuno or Miura forging. The Tommy Armour 845 line for 2020 features a driver, fairway, and hybrid alongside three sets of irons and a series of milled putters. I guess they are going out of production. TheTommyArmour845 line for 2020features a driver, fairway, and hybrid alongside three sets of irons and a series of milled putters. for each club. Iron 101T, Iron 301 CB, and Iron 301 MB! I can't believe they put such crappy looking grips on such nice looking clubs. As you can tell by my sig, I'm an Armour fan. The 5 and 7 woods hit just like modern hybrids, so I leave the 3 and 4 irons at home. They are alright to hit with but I think the curved topline on the 3-7 iron is annoying. Copyright 2023. Tommy Armour 845 Silver Scott Iron Set $35.01 2 bids $19.99 shipping 1d 18h Tommy Armour 845s Silver Scot 2-PW Irons Set, R Flex Steel Shaft, RH, Good Grips $63.99 $17.99 shipping or Best Offer Tommy Armour Silver Back 845CS Iron Set 3,56789PWSW HEADS ONLY LEFT-HAND NEW $119.00 Free shipping 11 watching The original is a classic. JUST FLAT OUT OUTSTANDING IRONS FOR THE MONEY! My only criticism would be on the grips which felt sort of greasy which I'm replacing with Lamkin Tour Black All Cords. I had them bent by a local golf pro, no problems, and they fit me perfectly. I will say they were about 1 degree flat to standard compared to a few other brands of clubs such as ping when I got them. Absolute smart buy! NOW AVAILABLE: GolfWRX G/Fore Hats and Holderness & Bourne Polos! a friend of mine is a local gun dealer who also plays golf. When he's not coaching the local high school team, he's probably on the range or trying to keep up with his wife and seven beautiful daughters. The second is some iteration of a cup face. The 845 Max is basically the standard 845 with a wider sole, a bit more offset and a marginally larger footprint. Certainly, there will be a variety of challenges. | Hood Cleaning Detroit. As of 02/18/08 they are still in stock at Pro Shop Warehouse in the Left handed model with Rifle at 5.0 and 6.0. After I cleaned the inside of my jeans I drove up to Toronto and scooped those in a hurry! February 17, 2021, 10:31 pm, by Compared to SIM, Mavrik, or T300 pricing its a steal. I think my Tommy Armour story is (marginally) interesting, maybe even worthy of consideration for the giveaway. Therefore, of what consequence is it whether a 43 pitching wedge is your 125-yard club or a 42 nine-iron? February 15, 2021, 11:56 am, by Not sure if the shaft was an upgrade or not. 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational - Discussion and Links to Photos, 2023 The Honda Classic - Discussion and Links to photos, 2023 Genesis Invitational - Discussion and Links to photos, 2023 Waste Management Phoenix Open - Discussion and Links to Photos, 2023 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am - Discussion and Links to all photos, 2023 HSBC Women's World Championship (Mar 02 - 05), Byron Morgan best for your balls DH89 & the elusive DBCM 8802, TWO PUTTERS - ONE POST. No one is disputing that. Always felt very confident and powerful with these clubs. A nice touch as the stock shaft option! Other than the driver, each should reasonably travel within 12 to 15 yards of the next club. A few years later, I bought a set of the 845's new, for around $200. They are very easy to hit and I love the ballance. Dicks collaborated with the Golf Works on the TA1 other than that Dicks hasnt utilized TGW since. Quick view Add to Cart. Twenty years ago, when I first began playing golf, the 845 Silver Scots were one of the most popular clubs in the US. Regards from Spain. They were my transition from cast cavity backs to forged semi-blades and were simply a revelation; I loved them. The frequency matching is wonderful and they are a bit softer than the DGS300's I usually use. Bangkok, Thailand. It compares well to clubs like TaylorMade p790, and Callaway Apex. The best part is the price, super cheap. Hi all TA fans! but rember this to all you golfers who are trying to buy all the best clubs and think thats how they will improve. 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. I actually prefer a harder steel as it will wear longer and extend the life of the club. 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 happen to be the lead club fitter at a Golf Galaxy; I can assure you that I have never worked as a burger flipper. I am still dumbfounded over these clubs. I also snatched up a couple of new Mizuno MP-T forged wedges from Pro Shop Warehouse for only $59 each. On paper, it makes a lot of sense. You will be pleased with your purchase if you can find them. I regret doing so every time I walk onto a course or the driving range. I got an - to me at least - amazing deal on them. November 19, 2015, 11:59 am. As such, the tech story is simple and straightforward. Have set of like new Golfsmith forged Tour Cavity on GD YS-I 75s graphite and set of Infinity 302 steel stiff. Stiff flex steel shafts, standard grip and lofts please. *This content is backed by the MyGolfSpy Integrity in Advertising Promise. Your email address will not be published. The guy from canoes or the guy that sells rifles? I thought they looked good, and I played the irons a couple of years. They don't have ser.#'s on the hosels. Im in the market for new irons. Tommy Armour Women's 2021 845-MAX Irons. I learned and played those till I lost my 6 iron. I haven't played golf in probably 5 to 7 years. 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. Lower lofts are necessary tocombatthese two realities. Pheeeww, that's a relief. Shaft: Original Dynamic Regular Flex Steel Shaft. $224.99 . No way are they a standard grip size. The center of gravity on these clubs are lower due to the position of the muscle back being lower. They are a beautiful iron. Performance is really similar, and for $400 less, its hard to pass up. I picked up the TA 845 Forged about a year ago at an absolute steal from Dicks (Set 6 of 500). Sponsored. The best story will receive the #1/500 set of TommyArmour845 Forged irons. They're dirt cheap new on Ebay. Should peel off easily after a bit. A very solid feeling clubhead, even on slight mis-hits. I'm lefthanded so finding blades has always been a real problem for me. These characteristics were not a problem for me as I am short (5'5"), however a taller person or one with a more upright swing probably should do a dynamic fitting (actually everyone should) and get the lies adjusted and in some cases (taller players) the shafts extended (especially if replacing the grips as many are doing anyway). Enter your account data and we will send you a link to reset your password. I know some of you are saying is he serious? Other Web Sites in the ConsumerReview Network: mtbr.com | The lofts are a little strong, so I will add bounce by gearing the lofts down. You may also want to consider combining these with the Silver Scot cavity irons to create your own combo set. I could not believe the feeling when the ball came off the face! The Tommy Armour Tour Blades might be the ticket! The more onerous task might be establishing (or re-establishing) brand perception with consumers. I am sure the price tag is going to be somewhere around 4 digits. Those who enduredall 138painful minutes of Caddyshack 2 need no reminder. Other than that, they are Fantastic! he has a set of used 855s for 100 dollars that are in great shape . remake of the model Bobby Jones used in the 1930s and features a head made from nickel plating over copper plating over forged carbon steel. These clubs for the money were an excellent choice Thank You for Quality and Price, My friend bought the Evo set, very nice choice also. I wont be ponying up for the forged as my game took a nose-dive last year, and Im counting on the current set of Cobra F-Max Superlites to prop me back up. Now, I'm not into really soft, oversized, game improvement irons, so it's a matter of context, but they have a big sweet spot and the ball jumps off of the face nicely. I ended up liking them enough that they got the majority of my play. I am intrigued by the niche marketing technique they are attempting to execute. Driver: Nike Sasquatch 460 9* w/ ProForce V2 72gr stiff tipped 3/4", Fairway: Calloway 2017 Steelhead XR Strong 4 wood, Putter: Wilson Staff Balance Fit Kirk Currie III. Thats true with single-piece forged irons like traditional muscle-backs. 12 Handicap You are the ones that talk about the importance of getting fit and I agree with that. Regular $269.99 or Best Offer +$38.10 shipping 12 watchers Sponsored Sure enough, I see a set of TA Blades at a golf shop and the guy says to give these a try. 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 .