Lot # 280: Wright & Ditson Measuring Club

Category: Golf Clubs

Starting Bid: $75.00

Bids: 22 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed
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Item was in Auction "Golf Antiques - Hosted by Jeff Ellis",
which ran from 7/18/2024 6:25 PM to
7/28/2024 9:00 PM



This Wright & Ditson 50-inch fitting driver was designed to assist golfers in determining the correct length for a custom-ordered club. The shaft is marked in half-inch increments, similar to a yardstick. To use this club, right-handed golfers position the head at a comfortable distance from their hands when addressing the ball and then check the shaft measurement behind the heel of the left hand. This measurement indicates the overall length needed for a new club. If a golfer wanted to experience using a 46-inch shaft, for example, they could grip the club just below that point to get an accurate feel for the swing.

The shaft on this driver is marked in half-inch increments from 24 inches to 50 inches. The sole is stamped with "S-733." The entire club is in beautiful original condition. For more information on fitting clubs, see TCA2 v2 p684.