This is one of my favorites available from 19871988. Det ar val bara att hoppas att powerbilt, liksom wilson borjat gora, ska lyckas kravla sig upp ur lagpristrasket. It has the original powerbilt golf pride victory black. Persimmon powerbilt citation golf club rh set woods driver 3 4 5 new mint grips. These alloy drivers are made to more manageable assembly lengths than most offtheshelf drivers to encourage solidness of contact while the 460cc volume and large face area will instill. Theres also an internal bias weighting system that allows them to offer the driver in both draw and neutralbias versions. Powerbilt citation persimmon driver clubs of distinction. Tour players loved it because of the feel and feedback they got from each. Although the brand is respected by golfers, the clubs are not used by many professional players in the current era, which leaves the kentuckyheadquartered company at a disadvantage against other wellknown golf companies.
Can a classiclooking driver compete in a market full of square wedgeshaped scoopbacked asymmetrical clubheads. Powerbilt also is the leader in juniors golf clubs. The reason i ask is that i am taking some classic clubs to bandon dunes in a couple of weeks and am having a bit of a problem figuring out how to hit my persimmon driver again. Overall, this collectors piece is in excellent condition. The powerbilt citation tour package set features the amazing performance of citation tour at an excellent price point. Now, 40 years later, i recently purchased the new nitrogen charged powerbilt air foil driver. Nice powerbilt golf super citation persimmon 5 excellent condition with steel shift.
Very fine whipping and shaft showing excellent chrome sparkle. It has the original powerbilt dynasty plus duoflex steel shaft. Persimmon powerbilt citation clubs set woods driver 3. We pared persimmon powerbilt citation clubs set woods driver 3 4 5 w new golf pride grips deals, features, and prices over the past 3 years for you at. Sep 02, 2015 ive never struck a golf ball with an actual wood driver let alone heard of a citation persimmon driver. Find great deals on ebay for powerbilt driver and powerbilt persimmon driver. Powerbilt s citation fz1 driver is going to give it a try. 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.
Just picked up this stunning blonde powerbilt persimmon driver. The citation tour is powerbilts longest and straightest hitting driver ever. Powerbilt is back with premium citation club lineup bag. Get the best deal for powerbilt mens steel shaft golf clubs from the largest online selection at. Sep 27, 2012 the players bag in the 70s consisted of citation woods with either staff, hogan or macgregor blades. The citation tour irons embrace modern forgingmilling techniques to produce a shallowcavity iron with an ultrasoft feel and shotmaking maneuverability. Today it manufactures everything for your golfing needs. Vintage powerbilt citation tps driver persimmon 1 wood 11 golf club vintage powerbilt citation tps driver persimmon 1 wood 11 all original. I would take the paint fill off the citation name but leave if on. Men right handed regular steel power bilt citation persimmon. Shop from the worlds largest selection and best deals for powerbilt driver golf clubs.
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. These alloy drivers are made to more manageable assembly lengths than most offtheshelf drivers to encourage solidness of contact while the 460cc volume and large face area will instill confidence at address. Powerbilt golf began by making persimmon woods in the early20th century. Citation persimmon woods to the hightech nitrogen charged clubs of today has. Later added the persimmon citation woods how sweet they were. For smaller items, we will pack and ship via usps priority mail, charging only for actual cost of postage with confirmation and insurance.
Theyve held up well and when clean look almost brand new. The new powerbilt tps blackout series is your gateway to higher profits. All 3 woods have the original powerbilt c stiff flex steel. For nearly a century powerbilt golf has been designing some of the most. From complete club sets, bags and push carts to gloves. For the driver i purchased a powerbilt super citation model, at 240cc the largest persimmon ive ever had. Powerbilts new afo dfx moi is a highperforming, distanceeating monster of a driver. Includes 1, 2, and 4, each marked acrylic hardened, and with powerbilt sole. Throughout the 1960s, 70s and 80s powerbilt citation persimmon woods were the standard by which all drivers and fairway woods were judged.
Powerbilt citation persimmon wood golf club driver set 1. Powerbilt golf is your one stop shop for golf clubs, golf sets, golf bags, golf accessories and more. The shaft is stiff flex and has a golf pride grip that is still usable but ready to be replaced. Powerbilt golf since the early 20th century powerbilt. Serialized at 325l5b where 325 is the model, l deep face 1 916, 5 length at 43 and b standard flex shaft. 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. Get the best deal for powerbilt driver golf clubs from the largest online selection at. I like playing powerbilt because its the anticool manufacturer and im a nonconformist by nature. I still have my powerbilt citation persimmon driver a great club that i use once a year for an enormous change of pace from my 975j. Powerbilt citation genuine persimmon driver 1 wood. Rare powerbilt citation persimmon 3 wood golf driver club. Get the best deal for powerbilt golf clubs from the largest online selection at. Powerbilt golf citation tour mens rh 15 piece package. Sole grind offers relief and reduced turf interaction for a wide variety of course conditions while laser engraved grooves ensure maximum spin on the greens.
After a centennial powerbilt know a thing or two about producing forged irons. I was young, and im on the short side anyway, so the salesman talked my parents into a set of womens clubs since they are lighter and shorter, and they wouldnt need some hack that builds clubs in his basement thats me, now. Slight poly blemish on crown extrafine face and other head features. 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. 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. Directory price results news help consign classic site. Toney pena left one of the big oems and manufactured some great persimmon woods, though he was a niche player. During the 1980s alone, powerbilt clubs won twodozen events on the pga seniorschampions tour. Driver features dual sole weighting combined with great looks at an amazing price point.
Get the best deals on powerbilt driver golf clubs when you shop the largest online selection at. Powerbilt driver golf clubs persimmon wood head for sale. Powerbilt is back with premium citation club lineup bag drop. Mitt set utgjorde, tillsammans med en citation driver och en dito spoon, min utrustning under gotlandssemestern i somras. We do not handle packing and shipping of large or fragile items. Langers name is engraved on the sole plate with the date april 30, 1986. Throughout the 1960s, 70s and 80s powerbilt citation persimmon woods were. But the other three clubs appear to have been used much less. True temper dynamic gold shaft not sure if stiff or regular flex but i believe it is a regular flex.
The persimmon driver should have been known as a precision driver. I still have the 3 wood but the 5 wood cracked on the range a few years ago. Buy powerbilt citation tour forged iron club heads direct from. Ready for immediate funserious play or display or both. Powerbilt citation persimmon driver 1 wood golf club steel shaft b flex right rh. That includes the famous air force one range of drivers, woods. I guess the best description is that the feel is a taste acquired slowly over time. Powerbilt is back with premium citation club lineup. Hireko is the licensee for powerbilt golf in north america. In 1934, olin dutra used the powerbilt golf clubs to capture the u. Powerbilt golf clubs persimmon wood head for sale ebay. Apr 02, 2007 i chose the powerbilts and used them for 20 years. 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 drummond golf. Powerbilt citation forged steel wedge pga value guide. Powerbilt mens steel shaft golf clubs for sale ebay. I eventually replaced them and gave them to my nephew for his first set of clubs. Hit bombs off the tee with the air force one powerbilt driver. Rare powerbilt citation persimmon 3 wood golf driver club power bilt mens rh. Powerbilt mens persimmon wood head golf clubs for sale ebay. Persimmon powerbilt citation golf clubs rh set woods driver 3 4 w new tour grips. Powerbilt customs services and international tracking provided. Jun 10, 2002 powerbilt citation beta titanium driver. Up for auction is a persimmon power bilt citation driver. Powerbilt citation tour forged iron clubhead hireko. What is the best way to hit a persimmon driver to maximize distance.
Make offer powerbilt citation pro driver persimmon 1 wood rh steel shaft nice. My very first set of sticks was a set of powerbilts. Jul 22, 2014 i cant say i was adverse to it, but it was a far cry from persimmon. Make offer powerbilt citation persimmon driver 1 wood golf club steel shaft b flex right rh. The brand has been synonymous with excellence and performance since 1916, quickly earning a place at the top of the golf world and establishing a. These are the last players to win a major with persimmon. The driver has a couple of rough spots on the plate surface. The powerbilt tps supertech are the perfect fit for new players to the game who are looking for a stylish and functional driver at an economic price. Sep 07, 2018 these woods were available new from 19721973. At the peak of its production in the 1970s, it made 2 million persimmon woods annually, most of them citation models. Powerbilt citation woods the vintage golfer episode 10 youtube. Womens cosmetics feature pleasing graymint green color combination. Rare powerbilt citation 3 fairway persimmon wood golf club.
In 1934, olin dutra used the new powerbilt clubs to capture the u. Mens standard specs all 4 woods have the original powerbilt pro fit by true. Im not sure what that date signifies, but the seller said bernard was testing this driver around the us open time frame in 86. This is the driver with the horse shoe on the sole. There is something about a solid persimmon wood with a bullseye on the faceinsert that. The players bag in the 70s consisted of citation woods with either staff, hogan or macgregor blades. Large selection of golf clubs for all levels powerbilt. New listing nice powerbilt golf super citation persimmon 5 wodright rh graphite regular. Persimmon powerbilt citation golf clubs set woods driver 3 5. But maybe best of all, that lucky horseshoe citation logo is back on the sole. Today, powerbilt is pushing the limits on technology with real innovation.
Very nice condition left handed powerbilt citation persimmon driver. Powerbilt citation fz1 is a great 460cc driver for. 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. Powerbilt citation woods the vintage golfer episode 10.
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Riktigt trevliga skaft sitter det i citationbladen. And this whole thing with the nitrogen sounded real gimmicky. There is something about a solid persimmon wood with a bullseye on the faceinsert that really gets me excite. Rare powerbilt citation persimmon 3 wood golf driver club power bilt. Powerbilt golf since the early 20th century powerbilt golf. Few golfers under the age of 35 have ever hit a wood driver. Open and from the 1960s through the 80s the companys citation persimmon driver was popular on the major professional tours. Powerbilt airforce one dfx moi black graphite driver. Back in the 60s, 70s, and 80s, powerbilt citation persimmon woods were carried by professionals throughout the pga. Ive never struck a golf ball with an actual wood driver let alone heard of a citation persimmon driver. I purchased some excellent powerbilt citation woods from golfworks in 96.