Circa 1920s Wales Spoon

This socket-neck spoon was likely made by a larger company but marketed under the name “Wales.” Larger golf club producers like MacGregor, Spalding, and Wilson often produced economy-line clubs with names and terms that harkened back to the game’s roots in Scotland and the U.K., giving a more prestigious sounding name to an otherwise run-of-the-mill golf club.

In this particular case, while there’s little collectible value associated with the club, the playing specs are ideal for hickory golf play. Generally speaking, spoons are higher lofted brassies and are usually found in a loft range of 16 to 21 degrees. This particular example is 19 degrees with D7 swing weight, which is a desirable combo for a hickory wood. Unfortunately, the shaft was set in the head incorrectly either when it was made or - more likely - when it was replaced during a refurbishment. The last photo shows the grain lines of the shaft running parallel to the face of the head; they should be running perpendicular as this orientation of shaft to head will make the shaft less likely to break during the course of play. That said, this shaft seems stout and is straight and I don’t anticipate it will break during play. Still, I’ve priced it accordingly.

• 19 degrees of loft, D7 swingweight, 41-1/2 inches long

• New suede grip, new whipping - set up for play

• Excellent condition, though shaft has been set in the head incorrectly

  SOLD