John Daly's Wilson "0" Iron

[mtomaro09]

They need to re-issue that thing and change the name from "0" to "punchout." That is essentially the only thing that club is capable of in most people's hands (especially mine)!

[cinnepa]

chase it down the fairway baby!!!

[pinhigh27]

Surprised yet proud no one has seriously said something like, "Oh man I've wanted one of these forever and balloon my 2 iron so this would be perfect!"

[rbrb]

Is this the new TM "4" iron?

[prouse25]

I am telling you that it is nearly impossible to hit. This is the exact same configuration that JD used. The shaft feels like a tire iron. It is perfect for a 180 yard shot from under the trees that needs to fade 20 yards. Other than that, I have no praticale use for it.

I hit it side by side with my new Titleist 712U. The difference is like comparing a tiny muscle back blade (the 0 iron) to an ultra GI club. It's that big of a difference.

[DON SVO]

[quote name='joeshmo' timestamp='1374550540' post='7519286']
[size=4][color=#282828][color=#000000]"the Wilson Staff Midsize-RM Zero iron[/color][/color][/size]"

that's midsize????????? John couldn't go with the "pro" model?
[/quote]

He wanted some built-in forgiveness when he designed it.

[youngwaldo]

How did they put a grip on that butter knife?

Wk

[avrag]

[quote name='joeshmo' timestamp='1374550540' post='7519286']
[size=4][color=#282828][color=#000000]"the Wilson Staff Midsize-RM Zero iron[/color][/color][/size]"

that's midsize????????? John couldn't go with the "pro" model?
[/quote]

I still have a set of the RM Midsize Forged irons. Even the "normal" irons are far more difficult to hit than today's blades. The Maltby MPF rating for the 6-iron is 387.
Since I know what it is like to try and hit the 3-iron, which has 21° of loft, it is beyond me how anybody can hit the same head design with 13°.

[Derek666]

Sweet, hadnt heard of that; is the flight too high?

[cavemeister]

On 7/21/2013 at 7:06 PM, prouse25 said:

WIth all of the talk recently about driving irons, I though that I would post something a little old school. I have one of just a few "0" irons made about 15+ years ago for John Daly. Wilson later released this on a limited basis. I found it in an old bag collecting dust in the basement and decided to hit it a few times today. If you think a 1 iron is hard to hit, this zero iron is near impossible. I am not sure of the specs, but it feels like most of my putters almost have more loft than this thing. Off the deck, it is very difficult to get the ball up. Off a tee is a little easier but still produces low bullets.

old link--JD just said 9 degrees on the 0 iron...

[Re*Ax]

On 7/22/2013 at 6:24 PM, Re*Ax said:

[quote name='cliffhanger' timestamp='1374471699' post='7511348']
If i am not mistaken John stated that they had about 13 degrees of loft on them. Thats a strong 3 wood lol.
[/quote]

Actually you are mistaken... JD said it has 3 degrees of loft originally, then 'admitted' it was about 13 degrees. I believe Faldo and Vijay had zero irons made, I think both for the '96 Open.

I've been on the look out for one of these, if you have one, and you are UK based, let me know...

 

8 years later I now own 5 of them.

 

All firestick graphite shafts, but sadly not THE firestick, just the grey one that was also in the Invex 

[Re*Ax]

On 7/22/2013 at 6:24 PM, Re*Ax said:

[quote name='cliffhanger' timestamp='1374471699' post='7511348']
If i am not mistaken John stated that they had about 13 degrees of loft on them. Thats a strong 3 wood lol.
[/quote]

Actually you are mistaken... JD said it has 3 degrees of loft originally, then 'admitted' it was about 13 degrees. I believe Faldo and Vijay had zero irons made, I think both for the '96 Open.

I've been on the look out for one of these, if you have one, and you are UK based, let me know...

 

8 years later I now own 5 of them.

 

All firestick graphite shafts, but sadly not THE firestick, just the grey one that was also in the Invex 

[NAM2212]

Good grief this is a blast from the past. Many years ago I worked at a country club very close to the Wilson testing facility and was in their advisory staff. I got to hit the 0 iron multiple times. It was really good for punching out from under the trees when I had pulled my driver into the trees. 

[Re*Ax]

[akap4surf]

Those are awesome and so cool! My only use for those would be to butter my bread!! 😅

[AdamMH]

34 minutes ago, Re*Ax said:

Keep meaning to find time to list on eBay 

Well if you've got a few to go around... 😉

[SheriffBooth]

Some people have a nice set of steak knives.  Re*Ax has a nice set of zero irons.

[Swingingk]

12 hours ago, Re*Ax said:

Love the 0-irons.  I've always wanted one so if you're sellin'...

 

Anyway I wanted to comment on the entire bag; very interesting collection of goodies in there.  That 6.5 Titleist is beastly!

[Maine Golfer]

My Ping Eye 2 1 iron is 2 easy, im looking for a ZERO iron now lol

[TheMoneyShot]

I’d like to add one of these to my club collection. 

[Re*Ax]

I will get round to selling them, and indeed all my old 90’s clubs when I find enough spare time from work and golf. I certainly need the cash! 

[ewaldbeukes]

On 7/27/2023 at 6:24 PM, Re*Ax said:

Some blasts from the past in that bag...

Edited August 15, 2023 by ewaldbeukes
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[albertob]

On 7/27/2023 at 6:24 PM, Re*Ax said:

Hello I have been looking for one as a gift for my best friend, he has a john daly golf club collection and this would complete his set. if you are interested in selling let me know I am very interested.

[TheMoneyShot]

On 9/10/2024 at 5:35 AM, albertob said:

Hello I have been looking for one as a gift for my best friend, he has a john daly golf club collection and this would complete his set. if you are interested in selling let me know I am very interested.

I bought a brand new one on eBay about a year ago.  I just wanted one for my personal collection as well.  

Keep checking eBay as they show up on there from time to time.

[Thayneil]

On 7/22/2013 at 2:43 PM, anth said:

Available in XX stiff to keep the flight down?

And no square grooves to avoid too much backspin!

[adowns2]

On 9/17/2024 at 9:58 PM, TheMoneyShot said:

I bought a brand new one on eBay about a year ago.  I just wanted one for my personal collection as well.  

Keep checking eBay as they show up on there from time to time.

How much did you pay for it?

we just picked one up from a garage sale and discovered the story behind it. Curious to know how “valuable” it is with it being a hard driver but historical artifact haha! Thanks!

[TheMoneyShot]

5 hours ago, adowns2 said:

How much did you pay for it?

we just picked one up from a garage sale and discovered the story behind it. Curious to know how “valuable” it is with it being a hard driver but historical artifact haha! Thanks!

I think I paid around $100 for it.  Probably too much but it was brand new and I wanted it for my club collection. 

[sheex85]

On 7/27/2023 at 12:24 PM, Re*Ax said:

 

[DonaldDunes]

On 7/27/2023 at 11:24 AM, Re*Ax said:

Do you have a picture of what these look like behind the ball at address? Haha.

[Foozle]

1 hour ago, DonaldDunes said:

Do you have a picture of what these look like behind the ball at address?

Just draw a pencil line, you will get the idea!😂