1988 Tommy Armour 845s - The Vintage Golfer

[@stevenmalinowski6663]

The lines on the hosel were to indicate the Lie angle of the iron upright -standard-flat

[@TheVintageGolfer]

That is such a good, clear, concise way to communicate that. You don't need to decipher the color spectrum of the sun **cough** #PING **cough**

[@Subaruuu12]

So what's the 3 mean? I have them as well, very curious as it time to get new irons...

[@JJ-ic6pn]

@@Subaruuu12 The lie loft change from standard was +/- 2°

[@shanedeel2]

What does 3 lines mean?

[@bigdogpete43]

I played 845s for years. I shot the lowest round I ever shot with them, a 74 at Carmel, CA. I hit a 9 iron in the hole for eagle on #9 from 125 yards. It was 5pm in the afternoon, and there was probably 100 people on the deck having cocktails at the clubhouse. They gave me a standing ovation as I waved the old 845 Silver Scot at them. It is my favorite memory in golf.

[@joeventre9357]

That’s a great story!

[@bigdogpete43]

@@joeventre9357 Ya, the crowd went wild. Plus they were all hammered lol.

[@steveperry1344]

sounds real nice. i have golfed some of the courses there, poppy hills, spanish bay and carmel valley but not pebble, way too much money.

[@stevedriscoll2539]

What a great memory!

[@jordybeans2392]

AWESOME👏🏻

[@robjodon]

The only clubs I have used for 30 years. Center weight, Love em. Nice video.

[@MaverickFJR]

After 30 years I am still using the 845s SW and LW (W4). I've tried other, modern wedges but still feel more confident with these two. I'm a 7-handicapper.

[@michaeldavid4857]

Bought a set of these clubs from Sports Authority many years ago and could not believe how well they could strike the ball. Beautiful high trajectory and distance. Nice overall set to cherish.

[@scottca9780]

Ah, the 90s. I'll never forget Kurt Cobain driving the green of the 4th hole at Augusta in '93 with his 845 2 iron. I may be misremembering parts of this.

[@edwinchenoweth4251]

Great comment... Just fucking mwwahh 👌😘

[@bryceaviation9101]

My grandfather had these irons forever and he gave them to my father and now i’m using them for high school golf, they are amazing clubs and I absolutely love them.

[@BGB9813]

I’ve had my 845s Oversized for 19 years. Only set I’ve ever had. 3-pw. When I hit them pure they go. Hit my 7i 170yrds the other day. Flew the green. Was so surprised. Debating upgrading but all your comments make me rethink it.

[@drewparcel1727]

I had a set in the late 90s ears 2000s in high school when I was on the golf team...I loved them...none of the other kids knew what they were but the coach loved them.

[@MrJohnnyb74]

My old boss gave me a full set of 855s. I just polished them and re-gripped them. Super good set of clubs and perfect for a beginner like myself.

[@encinobalboa]

I just got a set of 855s for $10. They are forgiving and hit like modern clubs. As your game improves, 855s will not hold you back.

[@akleit]

I played with these clubs for almost 20 years. I adored them. I sold them as trade to get a new driver and really regretted it. I just bought another set on ebay this week. Looking forward to hitting them again!

[@PNWLiving1725]

Played mine for 20 plus years, and now my son 13 years old play them for middle school. He is really good with them!

[@toddanderson6630]

Great video. Used to play a lot but stoped completely for 22 years but now that I retired I'm back at it. I still love my 845's from the late eighties. I was going to stay all retro but snapped the shaft on my Founders 8 degree driver, So now I relented and bought a Flintstone type driver, TaylorMade Sim 2.

[@gladafeskedag]

Bought my set in the late 1980`s . Still using them. Playing my best golf ever last year. Bought an extra iron 1 plus SW and a 56 degree wedge.

[@thebigeasy8609]

Man this channel is a breath of fresh air! Ahhhhhhhhhh the memories. Never had a set of the Tommy Armour 845's I had the Ping Eye2's but I did look at these a swing them a lot in the pro shops and stores back in the day. Keep'em coming and thanks.

[@uncleslayer]

as a lefty youth player in the mid 90s, these were a godsend. Dad got me the whole set and the irons stayed in my bag until i bought a new set last year.

[@trav-c137]

I just played my buddy and his 57 yr old dad who collects clubs. he pulled out the 845s that day and beat us both. he shot an 85 and his iron play was by far the best part of his game that day

[@brioncurren6499]

My one and only hole in one was with the four iron on a par 3 when i played in high-school and still use them now that im 31

[@jonathanwhitmire1285]

Nice to hear someone giving these irons the credit they deserve. I bought a used 3-PW set back in 1994 for $175 and I’m still playing with them now...and always will. Shortly after that I picked up a 2 iron, W3, SW, and W4. I’ve been criticized over the years for not upgrading and spending $1000+ on sets of irons which is ridiculous to say the least. I’ve seen many golfers overspend on irons. 845s are very consistent with a slightly larger sweet spot, but still give great feedback when miss hit. I’ve been a 0-5 handicap over the past 30 years and I can honestly say it’s not because I kept the latest and greatest clubs. I’d really like to see a video review on the Tommy Armour 845fs 400cc driver, if you can find one. They stopped making them in 03

[@TheCymbalProject]

I just ordered an 845s lefty 1 iron off eBay to go with my 4,5,6,7,8,9 & P ... can't wait to give it a go... 18 degrees of stainless steel sweetness!

[@Drew_-ul1fx]

I have a set and still use them today. My dad got them before I was born and put them up in the attic for more than 10 years, and I got them down and have started to use them. They still work great! My set goes from 3-9 irons and I have yet to hit a straight shot with my 3😂

[@ryanjohnston1478]

Okay so I loved this video so much I’ve gone and got myself a set of the Tommy Armour 855s Super Scots. 3-PW and they came out really great after a scrub. Thanks again another great video.

[@JUMBOpin]

I still have these in my bag. NOTHING WRONG AT ALL WITH THEM! I also still have my Titleist 975D 8.5, Callaway Heavenwood

[@JeffHeiderscheit]

I absolutely love these irons and still play them today! I love the more classic look of these, and the fact that they just work so well, even today. Also, you can pick up a full set of these in great condition online, or at garage sales for cheap since they sold so many of these in the day. And finding a replacement club is super easy. Not to mention that even though many sets have been played extensively, the groves seem to hold up. I've had multiple sets that the groves still look and work great, even after they were played a lot. Just such a classic set of irons, and a must own for anyone. I also love the 4 wedges that came with this set......I've been tracking them down.....found a W3 in a bargain bin at a local store for $7! I love your channel.....keep up the great work....and never lose that enthusiasm for golfing and vintage clubs! Could you review more hybrids? I'd love to see more of those represented from time to time (I'm playing the Cleveland Halo...first editions ones that just work for me....great hybrids!)

[@christopherchadsey9266]

The most beautiful club ever made! I am buying a set 2-SW today!

[@josephkidwell4496]

I learned how to play on a set of ping eye 2 irons...fantastic. Then I actually got a set of these in addition. I loved them both. Now I’m playing 1980 Wilson x31 custom forged, and burner LCGs. Love them all.

[@PeaceLoveVolvo]

I have a set of 845s that I have in a spare bag with a few older Callaway woods. It’s the set I lend to friends when they come to the range or course with me and they don’t have their own set. Great irons, and like you said they’re cheap and ubiquitous which make them perfect for the starter golfer!

[@grantcarmack5760]

I just started golfing last year. i pretty much just had a bunch of random clubs nothing really from the same set. Decided to upgrade and trade them in and got a set of the 845s and they are so forgiving and I am in love with these clubs already

[@johnnyh2942]

Loved these clubs. Gave them to a buddy when i got a new set. Still miss them.

[@gretel1015]

I used to play the 845s irons. I played some of my best golf with them. Recently I bought a set just to compare them to my new set. I found I hit them straighter and more accurately with very little difference in distance. This was after I had bought and then resold a set of MacGregor VIPs similar to my first pro-model set. The 845s are great irons.

[@ethansmith7197]

I've played with an 845 2-SW (excluding the 3 because it was missing when I bought it) for my entire golfing experience so I have nothing to compare them to but I still think they are great clubs overall for a kid in high school like myself.

[@Simple_Man_Golf]

Damn, just found this channel and my dad had this EXACT set of irons from 2i down to 60 degree. So damn sweet.

[@75flyer]

I would still play these clubs today. I reshafted a set for my son before he upgraded to Titleist 714s. They are great looking clubs, very playable and with the right shaft you can put a decent move on the ball. I 100 percent agree with you; get your kid a set of these, put grips on them and play them until your ready to spend money on your game.

[@simonwoo6838]

Nice swing! I started on a lefty set of silver scots - I gave them away to another lefty that was starting up and this video gives me a little pang of regret of not having them anymore:)

[@BrianAnderson-xw6oo]

Still play my patent pending 845s to this day. Have re-gripped them at least 5-6 times. Bought them used as a kid from my dad's friend in 1996 and was in heaven. Have the 3-GW,SW. And we always pronounced them "eight-forty-fives"

[@Andrew-fr1tp]

Had these given to me for free when I started playing in 2013 in high school and have used them ever sense.

[@zackamig4446]

This is how I feel about my adams tight lies irons I picked up for $80. Everyone with expensive clubs that try them are always super impressed with how well they play

[@longbow5423]

Some of the best irons I've ever hit or played. Just picked up a set of the titanium Silver Scott's with graphite shafts that are even easier to hit but not to workable. But they are L-O-N-G! Fun to play.

[@CarbonitePlays]

My dad was lucky enough to have a set of these given to him by a very wealthy cousin of our's from America - he brought them over to the UK to play with and said he would leave them here for when he visits again but the next time he came he brought a new set of Callaways with him and told my dad to keep the Tommy Armours! I pinched the 60 degree lob wedge out of the set but they're absolutely mint and I'd use them myself if I didn't already have a custom measured set of Ping i3+ irons! Oh my God - the Ping Zing IIs were amazing as well...played with a set of them when I was visiting America with my parents for one of my cousin's weddings - me and my dad got invited by the groom and the father of the bride to go and play a round on this swanky course with them and a few others and I got to use the Ping Zing IIs there...they were SO nice and the reason I begged for years afterwards that any big birthday/Christmas presents my parents wanted to get me be forgotten and instead save so I could put money towards buying a set of Ping irons some day. On my 21st birthday I finally had enough money to go halves with my dad on that aforementioned set of Ping i3+ irons custom fitted as I'm a tall guy! =]

[@CorgiDoom1881]

I just got the 3 iron in a bag on the side of the curb. Good to know they're great irons!

[@ronaldwergin6719]

CorgiDoom1881, I hit my first 3 iron off a tee and it was that club. My friends were all using a driver or 3 woods and they were all short of the green (and 2 out of three of them are far better golfers) and my shot went onto the green and rolled just off the green on the backside. Needless to say I was shocked. A 3 iron in the bag? Probably not as I could never hit it off the green but man that was fun. These irons are so soft that I hardly feel the impact. The hype is real.

[@joejohnson1454]

975 D was a great driver! Give it a rip and let it ride!!!! Must be my age back then!!!

[@eckathewrecka]

I've had my 845's for 30 years and they were the clubs to buy back in the day. I haven't used them for many years and now I've taken golf up again in my later years I find the steel is way to heavy for me and wearing me out. I'd like the views of all you 845's fans on whether I should get graphite shafts just to lighten them up so I can use them again.

[@kevinvassago]

I have an Armour 845 1 iron that i absolutely love❤❤❤ there's always one club in the bag i like to switch out to try new things, and i occasionally put my 1 iron in my bag

[@philipja4304]

I still play the set of 845s Silver Scots my dad bought in 88-89. I'm about to have them re-gripped. I think, from a historical perspective, one of the best sets of clubs ever made. I have been swinging them for 30 years. Don't see why I should switch to anything else. Hit my first ever hole in one with the 9 iron back in February this year.

[@longbow5423]

I have a set of the 845's and a nice set of the ti faced 845's that are pretty rare. Both play well and the ti faced irons are very long. They are both standard loft and lie and I have should have them adjusted for 2 deg. flat. Easiest club I've ever played though are the Ping Zing II's. Orange dot. Should never have sold that set when I quit playing. Just started the game back up after many years of laying off the game. I've several old sets of the Hogan GCD's too. Best forged iron I've ever played. I've dozens of sets I accumulated over the years but the ones mentioned are the ones I liked the best of all the sets I own.

[@jessereset10]

I got a set (3 - 9 irons) of these last month with a Hot Z bag (in the ugliest green imaginable, which makes it amazing) for $10. They have since replaced the irons I was using. I love these clubs, especially the long irons. I can smash the 3 iron nice and straight.

[@BigHayes7771]

I've golfed 3 times and I got a set of these irons for free from a friend and I plan to keep playing golf

[@shanedeel2]

I have these clubs. I just started golfing 5 months ago. I just extended them 1 inch and regripped. I’ve been hitting them pretty good lately.

[@ailous626]

I think i need to do this same thing with my 845s. How much did it cost to lengthen and regrip?

[@jeffnahass8373]

Loved my 845s. I sold them this year. Great clubs.

[@wlanman99]

I had the patent pending set. Still have the 1-Iron. Those were my favorite set that I still wish I had.

[@billfly2186]

The original Tommy Armour co was still making and selling these in the early 2000s. I bought a new set in 2004 with polished heads and ferules. Still play 'em. 6hdcp.

[@mrshiney2]

I bought a set fo 25 bucks. Shipped them to my inlaws for vacation golfing. Everyone loves them. Also pick up a set if i2's. Both are quality very playable irons My main set are i20's but I play these well and enjoy the buzz they create when I bring them out

[@drewparcel1727]

These were the first clubs i ever had and i played them for 4 years on the high school team. I loved these clubs. Long story short they got stolen and i bought another set but they never felt the same. I am tempted to try another set.

[@jonathansmith9705]

You have a very affective presentation. Humorous.

[@jbaccord]

I currently swing the 845s now lol.There a little old and out dated yea but I do enjoy using them, there not very forgiving but they work. Will be upgrading to full set of Mavriks soon as I really like those

[@robertratliff6030]

I have a set of the knock off 767. They are nice to hit. I kind of collect old stuff. I have a set of Walter Hagan ultras and a set of north Western professionals. I enjoy taking old clubs out to the golf course and sometimes I play with persimmon woods. It's kind of like diving up in a classic car and how they start conversations

[@camden1977]

Iconic club and will go down in the history books as being one of the players irons that were affordable for the average joe. Minimal offset, minimal chunkyness and maximum forgiveness and good playability. Win/win for everyone!

[@bonifaciovelasquez9796]

A friend of mine had a set of those and they are awesome. I still want a set....

[@StackedGolf]

Dig the channel man! I try to have the same vibe on mine. Keep up the good work!

[@codybritton9286]

This was/is my first set. Played them for 2 years now. I am getting fitted in the beginning of 25' so will probably get new ones. These clubs will not be sold, maybe passed down.

[@perjordeus9265]

Best set of clubs i´ve ever owned

[@DutchLee58]

I was given 2 sets of clubs by my boss when I cleaned up his shop when he first bought it. ( it was before I started working for him and the clubs were not what he paid me) but I have a set and another half of a set of the 845s Silver Scot. 3-PW so I am gonna buy the 1i, 2i, and SW just to have the full set of them to satisfy the side of me that wants to collect everything. The half set had irons replaced with a Callaways bc based on broken shafts I found in the bag the previous owner was an angry golfer... They were kinda dirty and even had some rust on them so I used nevr dull to clean all that up and they look absolutely amazing now. Not sure if the putter I have matches with the set but it's the Tommy Armour T-Line XIV ( just haven't looked into it yet) honestly was gonna replace it with something more modern based on feel (I felt the Taylormade Spider X the other day and kinda fell in love with it) but all they clubs will be kept even if I replace them down the road. Also ik cleaning the rust off removed the feel of it being a vintage set but they have been beat up a little and I'd rather them only have a couple flaws than also be dirty and rusty. And yes Nevr dull works great on removing rust so if you want to restore them without removing the finish I recommend using it. They still have the vintage look without the signs of abuse other than actual damage like gouges.

[@CarlosPerez-hs6cm]

I managed to get a set from 2i thru SW today for $60 and being 20 yr old clubs they are in great shape and still perform.. what you should expect from a well made iron

[@stevestegman8181]

Bought a barely used set of 845’s (4-PW) in the late 90’s for $100 and have played anywhere from 5 to 40 rounds of golf every year since. Well meaning friends have urged me to trade up for the “new” technology and I’ve been tempted; until I see prices for the recommended sets (Taylormade M-6, Ping G710) exceeding my mortgage payment. Thanks for posting, After watching, I think I just regrip, keep the grooves clean, and keep swinging with them!.

[@stevestegman8181]

And to a point; it ain’t the arrows, it’s the Indians.

[@AJKammerer]

I still play with a set of these. 1ir all the way to 60deg. They play great and I feel no reason to change them up.

[@myflat]

I have a set of these I’m just going to give golf a go again I’ve had them re gripped mine have stiff shafts which will not help me I’m old now but it’s only for fun 👍🏻⛳️

[@rookie365]

Hey Vintage Golfer, I’m new to the sport and recently picked up one of these irons at a local thrift store and after hitting it, I love it! So... I was wondering with the deals you can get with vintage clubs, if you had to try your best to compete with new tech, what would the vintages golfer bag look like? I’m already settled on getting a set of 845s... for around the $50 mark, I was wondering if I was building a bag for $100-150 what would be the driver? The 3 wood? Putter?

[@stevedave3442]

Just got a set of these at a yard sale today. 2-W3 plus the 14° 0 iron for $15

[@cgasucks]

A 0 iron???

[@brooksfiser7968]

The Heater?

[@markteague2268]

Simple but elegant. They always feel good and very affordable. Thumbs up.

[@16pennynails]

Sometimes you just get everything right and create a product people go bonkers over. The Eye 2 Pings of course, and these 845's. I was always sure to see set after set of these in bags at the course, driving range , at the golf shops, swap meets, yardsales, everywhere. They are still selling used sets of these, online is full of them, massive volume of these around. If I had to chose between Ping's or these 845's, well, I would sneak for DCI black irons, lots of good stuff back then.

[@mil182]

Thanks for all the info! I’m getting back into gol (golfed frequently as a kid and young teen). I found a few sets of clubs in the garage, decided to do some research. Between these and the Maxfli tour LTDs, I should have some good irons to choose from, get regripped and get back to playing regularly. Besides, 90s stuff is cooler anyways, right?

[@jenniferfranklin9382]

I bought these second hand from seller in Bruntsfield, Edinburgh around 2014. £30.00 - my first set of irons and i like them. I wonder if there would be such a thing as a natural upgrade to these if money was not an issue?

[@ailous626]

I have literally only played with these irons. Id like to think about a new set. Any suggestions on a set that are similiar to these that has some added technologies to it?

[@jjones5_golf]

Currently play these as hand-me-downs and thinking about shelling out the money to upgrade; any insight on how much of a difference that would make?

[@johnweita9976]

Just found a set of the polished 845 S irons at a thrift store. Absolutely beautiful irons. I'm noticing that most of my cool thrift store finds are already here. I need to put links to your reviews when I try to flip the clubs. Love your reviews!!!

[@encinobalboa]

It's 2023. I picked up a set of 855s for the princely sum of $10 and compared them to my set of Taylormade P-790's that cost over 100 times more. 855s gave the P-790's a run for the money (pun intended). 855s ball flight is higher. P-790 goes further. 855s is very forgiving, P-790 less so. IMO, the 855s still hits like a modern club despite being a 30 plus year old design. A beginner can go a long way with these clubs.

[@larrywebb8323]

There are some 845's that have "Pat. Pend." on the back of the club, others have "Patented" what's the difference between the two??

[@frankkoolosko4255]

These were my clubs for a good 10 years

[@rodrigoalonso9675]

How forgiving are these for a beginner? Thanks!

[@timothypoirier]

I have a set that looks just like these but reads 868sp. Do you have any info on the differences?

[@jakobnordin]

Just found two irons for sale in a thrift shop for 1$ each, a 6-iron and a 9-iron. Both with original Golf Pride grips but without a ferule?

[@reefslayer21]

I still have these, hit a bucket of balls the other day just for fun 😂😂

[@Gatorgolfusa]

I had 1 iron(8 iron I think) like 35 years ago and loved it but I never got a full set!!!

[@colingotgame7048]

I just got the whole set one of the best irons i used

[@kennymacm3031]

I'm using my old set again as I take forever to decide on my next set

[@dunbet]

Loved my set matched with Apollo ap44 shafts only thing that ever came close to ping eye 2’s

[@geoffreyclark2805]

I have a set 3-pw of the ta 845s re-issue 2002-03 polished finish,the older ones has vibratory finish.Quite playable and affordable.

[@misspellesalot9892]

Only hole in one I ever made was with my 845's. April of 2000. Played these for 15 yrs

[@mrshiney2]

Next to the Ping eye 2 these are some of the greatest irons ever

[@gretel1015]

I used to have a set of those and played my best golf.

[@chain3519]

Picked up a set for $60 bucks. Nice irons, shoot straight

[@k9feces]

I remember hearing the guy that designed the 845 also did the Titleist DCI, not sure if it’s true.

[@cgasucks]

True. He also designed the Taylormade RAC line of irons.

[@UncleDanBand64]

These are great clubs.

[@ndubgolfer]

Still have a set, cray lofts. 36 deg 7 iron, still hit good.

[@golfingmadeeasy]

I was working golf retail part-time when they came out. Their claim to fame was more distance, which was true. What they didn't tell anyone was that the lofts were stronger by several degrees. More distance, lower trajectory.

[@ExbotHero]

The original 845s 1988-1997 wasn't strong-lofted. 7 iron was 36 ° PW 48 ° (It was a standard 4 ° increment almost all the way through the set 5-PW) The 3 ° increment was between 5, 4 and 3. Hardly a strong-lofted set in my book - Just the opposite. But well. If you compare to the set they had in the 1960th you might have a point. They where 4 ° through all the set with a PW 52 °. But that wasn't your point, right?! The club in the 1980th was similar to the Tommy Armour 845s.

[@ExbotHero]

@@golfingmadeeasy I still have a set (and regularly adjust clubs in my machine) so I don´t know what to say really? Different clubs in Europe?! (Sweden) The one we have here had the degree stamp on them and it correlate to the accrual one´s. (according to my machine) However the 855s was/is more strong-lofted.

[@theil6]

I own a set and still play them.!!!! I have the matching golf Bag as well.!!!

[@LuisSanchez-lu4cu]

What grips are on the 845s? I want to regrip mine with something similar

[@johnhouston862]

HI , i have a set of tommy Armour black scot , Do you know what year were made ? Thanks john

[@jeffwhitfield5478]

I have 1-Pw, SW, W4. used them since 95.

[@bleugate]

These are game improvements if I’m not mistaken. But are they easy to draw/fade?

[@kserumgard]

What about the golden scot irons? Review 🤔 thoughts