Are there any persimmon drivers, old or new, that one can. Persimmon hill magazines, v33 to v144, near complete run 19731985, al nmmint persimmon hill. I too remember using the old powerbuilt citation persimmon woods, i had a few drivers and a 3 wood at one time or another and besides being absolutely pure visually they had a special mystique about them. Powerbilt citation persimmon driver clubs of distinction. For smaller items, we will pack and ship via usps priority mail, charging only for actual cost of postage with confirmation and insurance. Get the best deals on powerbilt driver golf clubs when you shop the largest online selection at. Men right handed regular steel power bilt citation. Persimmon powerbilt citation golf club rh set woods driver 3 4 5 new mint grips. There is something about a solid persimmon wood with a bullseye on the faceinsert that. Powerbilt is back with premium citation club lineup. Powerbilt mix citation persimmon 3 4 new grips golf driver set w rh clubs woods woods w clubs rh powerbilt golf new driver 4 grips mix set persimmon citation 3.
I have a set of 1965 powerbilt citation woods and muscle back irons that i got as a hs graduation gift from my dad back then. That includes the famous air force one range of drivers, woods. Three of the four rips appear to be original but the 4 iron has a golf pride grip. Clone irons are typically cheaply manufactured without the performance standards or the materials of golf clubs produced by original equipment manufacturers.
Details about vintage powerbilt citation driver persimmon 1. Back in the 60s, 70s, and 80s, powerbilt citation persimmon woods were carried by professionals throughout the pga. Sep 02, 2015 ive never struck a golf ball with an actual wood driver let alone heard of a citation persimmon driver. What was the best persimmon driver ever made im after a small headed driver, anybody have one for sale did mizuno make good woods. Framed adam driver star wars the last jedi photograph. Vintage powerbilt persimmon driver dynaflite regular shaft collectors new. Vintage powerbilt citation handb genuine persimmon wood set 1, 3, 4, 5, with steel. This sale is for a powerbilt persimmon wood set 1,3,4,5 regular steel shafts. But the other three clubs appear to have been used much less. Citation persimmon woods to the hightech nitrogen charged clubs of today has. It has the original powerbilt dynasty plus duoflex steel shaft. These were refinished at some point, and the grips have been. There is something about a solid persimmon wood with a bullseye on the faceinsert that really gets me excite. Men right handed regular steel power bilt citation persimmon.
Set of 9, 3sw powerbilt grand slam oversize irons mixed grips r steel shafts gc. Womens cosmetics feature pleasing graymint green color combination. Powerbilt mens persimmon wood head golf clubs for sale ebay. Powerbilt airforce one dfx moi black graphite driver. The woods had three brass dots across the middle of the plastic insert in the face. Includes 1, 2, and 4, each marked acrylic hardened, and with powerbilt sole. Find great deals on ebay for powerbilt driver and powerbilt persimmon driver. Slight poly blemish on crown extrafine face and other head features. I eventually replaced them and gave them to my nephew for his first set of clubs. Vintage powerbilt produced the citation line of persimmon woods from 1959 until 1991, and the company continued to make small quantities of them for touring pros after that time. For the driver i purchased a powerbilt super citation model, at 240cc the largest persimmon ive ever had. The new powerbilt tps blackout series is your gateway to higher profits.
For the driver i purchased a powerbilt super citation model, at 240cc the largest. Powerbilts premium citation line has continued to develop over the years, and is available with hybrid options. Overall, this collectors piece is in excellent condition. Theyve held up well and when clean look almost brand new. Every golf club that powerbilt has produced over the years from its very first legendary citation persimmon woods to the hightech nitrogen charged clubs of today has been engineered with creativity and accuracy in mind.
Ready for immediate funserious play or display or both. Throughout the 1960s, 70s and 80s powerbilt citation persimmon woods were the standard by which all drivers and fairway woods were judged. Used powerbilt citation persimmon wood set golf clubs 1,3,4,5. Im not sure what that date signifies, but the seller said bernard was testing this driver around the us open time frame in 86. The name powerbilt may not mean much to tiger woods era golfers, but those that played the game prior to his arrival probably know the name quite well. I still have the 3 wood but the 5 wood cracked on the range a few years ago.
So when i was asked to test the new powerbilt air force one dfx tour driver, i was a bit skeptical that it would be able to match the performance of the big boys. In 1934, olin dutra used the new powerbilt clubs to capture the u. How hard is it to hit and how much of a difference did it. According to the titleist performance institute, the best clone iron golf clubs might not be very good at all. Vintage tommy armour 403t tourney persimmon drivers 1 12, 2 12, 3 12, 4 12 vintage tommy. For nearly a century powerbilt golf has been designing some of the most. Nov 16, 2018 according to the titleist performance institute, the best clone iron golf clubs might not be very good at all. I got my wife a set of 1960s powerbilt countess woods and irons shortly after she began playing in 2000 so we could play with them about once a week. I like playing powerbilt because its the anticool manufacturer and im a nonconformist by nature.
Every once and a while, ill borrow my dads citation driver, but i dont really consider it normal persimmon. The only problem is i hit about as far as i hit my 4 iron now. Very fine whipping and shaft showing excellent chrome sparkle. Sep 27, 2012 the players bag in the 70s consisted of citation woods with either staff, hogan or macgregor blades. Mitt set utgjorde, tillsammans med en citation driver och en dito spoon, min utrustning under gotlandssemestern i somras. Jun 10, 2002 powerbilt citation beta titanium driver. Citation brand of golf clubs will be sold exclusively in green grass pro shops.
Persimmon powerbilt citation golf clubs rh set woods driver 3 4 w new tour grips. Powerbilt citation woods the vintage golfer episode 10 youtube. Powerbilt citation persimmon driver 1 wood golf club steel shaft b. Powerbilt golf since the early 20th century powerbilt. Golf club covers golf club sets golf club fitting golf gadgets golf mk4 new golf clubs golf gps watch golf tips driving golf apps. At the peak of its production in the 1970s, it made 2 million persimmon woods annually, most of them citation models. It has the original powerbilt golf pride victory black. Toney pena left one of the big oems and manufactured some great persimmon woods, though he was a niche player. Just picked up this stunning blonde powerbilt persimmon driver.
Persimmon powerbilt citation golf clubs set woods driver 3 5. And this whole thing with the nitrogen sounded real gimmicky. Powerbilt golf since the early 20th century powerbilt golf. Powerbilt citation persimmon golfclub irons woods driver vintage dynasty shifts. What was the best driver posted in equipment opinions. These powerbilt citation clubs look to me to be worthy of a closer look.
Visit bizrate to find the best deals on top brands. The junior line offers an allinone club set from the bag to the putter that is designed specifically for the younger player. Rare powerbilt citation persimmon 3 wood golf driver club power bilt mens rh. Rare powerbilt citation 3 fairway persimmon wood golf club. I still use a powerbilt citation 5 wood occasionally, its the best feeling, most workable wood in the world. Get the best deal for powerbilt golf clubs from the largest online selection at. This is one of my favorites available from 19871988. Serialized at 325l5b where 325 is the model, l deep face 1 916, 5 length at 43 and b standard flex shaft. Today, powerbilt is pushing the limits on technology with real innovation.
Few golfers under the age of 35 have ever hit a wood driver. And the prices look a lot less than some of the stratospheric top line club prices we seem to be reaching these days. Riktigt trevliga skaft sitter det i citationbladen. The citation tour is powerbilts longest and straightest hitting driver ever.
Powerbilt mens steel shaft golf clubs for sale ebay. Powerbilt citation genuine persimmon driver 1 wood. The driver has a couple of rough spots on the plate surface. Powerbilt citation woods the vintage golfer episode 10. True temper dynamic gold shaft not sure if stiff or regular flex but i believe it is a regular flex. The players bag in the 70s consisted of citation woods with either staff, hogan or macgregor blades. Tried to line up my old 1 wood a couple of weeks ago. From complete club sets, bags and push carts to gloves. Persimmon handb powerbilt citation golf club set woods driver 3 4 5 new mint grips. Powerbilt golf citation tour mens rh 15 piece package. They also offer a junior line of clubs for both boys and girls. Powerbilt golf began by making persimmon woods in the early20th century. Powerbilt persimmon for sale digital cameras, dslr. Later added the persimmon citation woods how sweet they were.
Powerbilt also is the leader in juniors golf clubs. During the 1980s alone, powerbilt clubs won twodozen events on the pga seniorschampions tour. Get the best deal for powerbilt mens steel shaft righthanded golf clubs from the largest online selection at. This new breed of citation clubs are fit by a golf professional at an authorized green grass facility, then built by club pro golf in the u. Dec 08, 2017 in this persimmon driver test, gm digital editor neil tappin hits a 25 year old driver putting it up against his own titleist 917 d2. Very nice condition left handed powerbilt citation persimmon driver. Emissary home and garden persimmon triple gourd vase, 19 h persimmon. Open and from the 1960s through the 80s the companys citation persimmon driver was popular on the major professional tours. They dont have the sexy rep of nike and titleist, but they make rock solid clubs, and the citation is their pro line of irons. Powerbilt golf clubs, golf equipment and accessories. Get the best deals on powerbilt golf clubs persimmon wood head when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. Vintage powerbilt citation driver persimmon 1 wood golf club ebay. Powerbilt is back with premium citation club lineup bag drop. Powerbilt mens steel shaft righthanded golf clubs for.
Persimmon powerbilt citation golf clubs set woods driver 3 4 new. Rare powerbilt citation persimmon 3 wood golf driver club. Mens standard specs all 4 woods have the original powerbilt pro fit by true. Sep 07, 2018 these woods were available new from 19721973. I had a powerbilt persimmon matched set of woods, 5, back when everybody who was anybody carried matched sets of woods and if you didnt, it meant you were dirt poor and playing with leftover castoff trash can clubs. The powerbilt citation tour package set features the amazing performance of citation tour at an excellent price point.
Vintage powerbilt citation tps driver persimmon 1 wood 11 golf club vintage powerbilt citation tps driver persimmon 1 wood 11 all original. Bill kaiser powerbilt persimmon golf clubs 1, 2, 3, 4. Its almost 240cc, is cork filled, and has a 48 graphite shaft. Powerbilt golf clubs persimmon wood head for sale ebay. Now, 40 years later, i recently purchased the new nitrogen charged powerbilt air foil driver. Its the best looking driver on the market, in my opinion, and the beta ti model is extremely long off the tee. We do not handle packing and shipping of large or fragile items. Players of all abilities between the 1910s and 1970s more than 60 years relied on the consistent distance and accuracy the citation driver provided. When it comes to a classic golf driver, most fans will immediately reference the outstanding persimmon powerbilt citation series. Driver features dual sole weighting combined with great looks at an amazing price point. Det ar val bara att hoppas att powerbilt, liksom wilson borjat gora, ska lyckas kravla sig upp ur lagpristrasket. I purchased some excellent powerbilt citation woods from golfworks in 96. Apr 02, 2007 i chose the powerbilts and used them for 20 years.
Today it manufactures everything for your golfing needs. Persimmon powerbilt citation mix golf clubs rh set woods driver 3 4 w new grips persimmon powerbilt citation. I would take the paint fill off the citation name but leave if on. Powerbilt golf clubs, golf equipment and accessories drummond golf. Powerbilt citation forged steel wedge pga value guide. My wife is also able to drive very well with her persimmon driver.