The Good, the Bad, & the Nonconforming: A Look Back at the Bullet Hollow Point

Designed by Steve Dunn, this revolutionary driver ended up bringing a $20 million lawsuit against the USGA. In the early 90s, Steve Dunn of Bullet Golf came up with a wild idea for a driver that had all its weight out in the heel and toe of the club. We don’t mean he distributed its… Continue reading →

Bigger = Better? A Look Back at the MacGregor Response

Designed by Clay Long, this gigantic putter was saved from obscurity when it helped make history in 1986. In 1986, Clay Long of MacGregor Golf set out to create a “corrective putter” to help golfers better line up their putts. In the process of doing this, he realized that he would have to make a… Continue reading →

The Alien Shot Saver Wedge—a Golf Club Not of This World

Designed by Pat Simmons, this bulbous wedge was meant to get out of the sand nearly 100% of the time. Pat Simmons was a club designer who was known for many unconventional designs. He was responsible for starting the Tiger Shark brand along with several others. If you watched late night TV back in the… Continue reading →

Mizuno Pininfarina, the Square Driver Designed by Ferrari

The first ever square driver was an European-exclusive, designed by legendary Ferrari designer Sergio Pininfarina. Back in the late 80s, Mizuno Golf wanted to break into the driver space with something unique and innovative. They worked with Ferrari designer Sergio Pininfarina to bring the creatively named Mizuno Pininfarina driver to the market—a square metal driver…. Continue reading →

Blast From the Past: Basakwerd, the Backwards Putter

This unconventional putter connects hosel to toe, creating a reversed orientation when at address.  Over the years, there have been many experimental and downright strange golf products. We’re going back through our vaults and bringing you some of the weirdest products we could find, starting with the Orizaba Basakwerd. Intended to provide a straighter and… Continue reading →