[limpalong]

As the other poster pointed out, you must consider the year... 1988. The only metal woods out there were Taylor Made's and the heads were tiny. No real advantage, in that day, to metal woods over persimmon/laminated. Armour was just entering the cast/perimeter weighted market with their soon to be quite successful 845's. But, the only other cast club out there was Ping. The blades of that era were uniquely similar. MacGregor (then mostly owned by Nicklaus, a Seve competitor), Hogan, Wilson... Titleist was not a known club brand at the retail level. They were giving the forged Tour Model's and the huge black and white vinyl bags to every green grass pro out there. But that was marketing to get ball sales. The choices were not many and both pros and amateurs played the same clubs as long as those clubs would last... which could be a lifetime.

Were these players "better players" because they learned to use their clubs differently... with more shot innovation... than today's 'ho' style golfer? Not necessarily. Pros of that era and pros of today are blessed with abilities most of us will only dream about. My old fat behind will never dunk a basketball. And, this old worn out body could never dream of shooting even par with persimmon woods and Hogan Redlines. As a weekend hacker, I have been close to even par thanks to what technology has gifted me with over these past 20 years.

Does that endorse simply "go buy a better game"? Certainly not! Harvey Pennick reminded us that when ill, the doctor would prescribe a couple of aspirins... not the entire bottle. Likewise, we must learn to make wise decisions as to blending technology where it will assist with a commitment to learn to work with the tools in our bag.

I carry "old" technology irons in the Eye 2+'s. But, I've found the modern perimeter weighting isn't much improved over yesterday's. (My opinion!) Yet, you will find much more modern driver and fairways in the bag. That is where I can make up strokes with the new technology. That is the decision I've made. Everyone must decide what bag make-up best fits their game.

Seve gave us so much to learn from his game. He was so good from trouble. He used his irons as scalpels and carved a career out of managing his game and his clubs. His gamesmanship was remarkable for that era. Some felt he went over the line with his attitude and demeanor during matches. He simply did what was required to win! If we, today, could learn the blend between technology and talent we, too, could be much better golfers.