Circa 1923 Huntly Putter

This heel-shafted mallet putter dates to the early 1920s and was manufactured in England by Alexander Gordon Huntly. There isn’t anything particularly interesting or innovative about the head itself, but the shaft is noteworthy. In 1921, Huntly received a patent for the design of the shaft, which is grip-less. It tapers from round to square and features a groove where the thumbs would be placed on the front of the shaft. The grip feels quite comfortable in the hand as a result.

The shaft on this particular example has an intentional bend that puts the hands in front of the head at address providing a bit of pre-set forward press. There is a hairline crack at the top of the hosel, which is common among aluminum putters. The real prize here, though, is the shaft which could be easily removed and used on another head if you so choose.

• 6 degrees of loft, B2 swingweight, 35 inches long

• Unique square shaft has intentional “forward press” bend

• Good as-found condition - hairline crack near top of hosel

• SOLD