At TZ GOLF we specialize in vintage clubs, and golf related items, that have a cult like following, may be underrated in some circles, are beautiful to look at, have great performance, give a better value than overpriced new clubs and will help golfers have more fun style on the golf course. Bob Murphy Jr. 2-9 Iron Set sold by Sears Roebuck Bob Murphy iron set 2-9 made by *GolfCraft and Sold by SEARS ROEBUCK Excellent faces, ferrels, great shafts, and bands, now ready to play. *The first Acushnet irons debuted in 1970 and were known as the Finalist Forged irons. They were introduced to the market just one year after Acushnet (Titleist) purchased GolfCraft in 1969 to get into the space. If you are not familiar with the Golfcraft Company, it produced top-of-the-line forged clubs under a number of brands dating back to the 1940s. In fact, in 1966, three years before Acushnet purchased it, the Wall Street Journal called Golfcraft the largest golf club manufacturing company in the world. Beyond its own brands, it sold blank heads to some other manufacturers to do final finishing and shaping. If you have read other articles in this series, you might remember that back in 1961, a man named Karsten Solheim bought some blank GolfCraft heads and milled the backs out to produces the very first cavity back iron: the Ping Ballnamic ’69 (reference: Greatest Ben Hogan Irons of all Time). The purchase of Golfcraft made Acushnet an instant player in the category to complement its already strong position in the ball market. This vintage set is a quality, top of the line product hidden in sheep's clothing, in exceptional condition, there are minimal scratches and dings, have nearly playable grips, great looking shafts, as well as minimal groove wear. 9 Iron is an Arnold Palmer Model, also sold by SEARS ROEBUCK, after Wilson dumped Arnie. Looks identical to other irons. These irons will be a great set for many years. True Temper Pro Step Aluminum shafts in excellent condition. Golf Pride Swingrite Griprite Grips look new, but should be replaced . Grooves are sharp, clean, and deep. Bid with confidence (100% positive feedback ) Fast shipping