Hickory Woods

Nothing sounds quite like a well-struck persimmon wood off the tee. If you're looking for a hickory brassie for sale or any other classic wood club, this is the collection to browse. Every wood here has been restored by hand and is ready to play. These are original vintage wood golf clubs, mostly persimmon headed, from an era when club makers shaped each head individually and matched it to the shaft by feel.

The brassie is the most popular wood in hickory golf, and for good reason. It's the equivalent of a fairway wood, with a brass sole plate that protects the bottom of the head and lets you sweep it right off the deck. That brass plate is where the name comes from, and it's what makes the brassie so versatile. You'll also find the hickory spoon golf club in this collection, which carry a bit more loft for higher shots, and drivers for when you want to let it rip off the tee. Some of these drivers have deep faces that look intimidating at first, but once you find the sweet spot, they're a blast to hit.

Shaft flex matters a lot with hickory woods. Every hickory shaft has its own natural flex. I test each one during restoration to make sure it's sound and has good action through the swing. A shaft that's too stiff will feel dead, and one that's too whippy will be hard to control. I look for that middle ground where the shaft loads and releases naturally. Head condition is the other big factor. I check for cracks, loose inserts, and any signs of structural weakness. If a head needs work, I do the repair before it goes in the shop. What you see listed here is ready to swing.

If you're putting together a full hickory bag, a brassie is one of the first clubs you should grab. Pair it with a set of mashies and irons and a hickory putter, and you've got a serious playing kit. Or save yourself the trouble and pick up a hickory starter set that includes a matched brassie. Either way, come hit one of these and you'll understand why players keep coming back to the old wood clubs.