Vintage Ping Karsten-1 Heel-Toe Balance 1 Wood Driver Laminated USA 60s 70s

Brand: PING

Model: Karsten-1 Heel-Toe Balance 1 Wood (Driver)

Visible markings: "Karsten-1 PING" sole plate; Karsten Mfg. Corp, Phoenix, Arizona U.S.A.; U.S. Pat. No. 3,625,518; stamped number 078003

Head: Laminated wooden head with red face insert and score lines; classic black finish

Shaft: Steel shaft with traditional black hosel whipping

Grip: Black wrap-style rubber grip

Design features: Heel–toe balance weighting; screw-fastened sole plate

Era: Vintage late 1960s–1970s production (20+ years old)

Style: Classic collectable driver suitable for display or vintage play

Special notes: Ruler pictured is for scale only; no length measurement is provided in listing