The Genuine Scottish Hickory Iron

This is the iron made and used in Scotland between 1900 and 1920. Referred to as "mashies" or "niblicks" by their former owners, each unique club has been played on Scotland's bucolic greens and bear various nicks and scratches from years of rough shots and sand trap chips that give each club individual character. The shafts are made from hickory, the original wood used prior to the advent of the steel shaft in 1925. Each iron is restored using original techniques and materials, such as the white linen thread pulled through tar used for whipping--the string used for fastening the sheep or cow leather grips to the shaft. The heads are made from either steel or aluminum. The iron comes in a plaid cotton sheath with its provenance and certificate of authenticity, including model details such as the maker's cleek marks, model series, and face type. All clubs are right-handed. Face scoring (lines or dots) and lofts will vary. Lengths will range between 38-42".