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Sweet write up, cool pics! Gotta have your puppy in with your Irons!!

 

 

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Titleist 917D2 10.5

Ben Hogan GS53 3 Wood

PING G425 MAX 5 Wood

Cleveland UHX Launcher 3 Iron

PING G30 5-PW

Cleveland RTX 3.0 50/10 V-MG

Cleveland RTX 3.0 54/14  V-FG

Cleveland RTX 3.0 58/12 V -FG

EVNROLL ER-3

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As the club lengthens, it becomes more upright, and vice-versa.

I was once 2* up and + 1”. Has changed with my swing changes so my last set was standard length and lie.

 

 

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I can definitely see the evolution of swing for all golfers. It's fun watching Els, Lehman et al as they get older. As I get older and less flexible I can only imagine where I'm headed.

 

Have a great weekend🤙🏼

  • Titleist TSi3 Fujikura Speeder NX Blue 60X
  • TaylorMade SIM2 3 wood Fujilkura Ventus Blue 7-X
  • Titleist U505 2 Tensei 1K Black 85 X
  • Titleist T100 4-P Nippon Modus 3 120X
  • PING S159 50-S 55-H 59-T DG X100
  • Vokey SM8 50, SM9 54 & 60  Nippon Modus 3 120s
  • L.A.B. MEZZ Max Broom Accra 47" 79.5*
  • Srixon Z-Star XV 

Currently testing the 2024 PING S159 wedges…

https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/63483-testers-announced-ping-s159-wedges/

Was testing, still loving the 2023 Titleist T100 Irons 4-P

https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/60456-titleist-t-series-irons-2023-forum-review/

 

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Very nice write up. Hope you enjoy the irons.

 

 

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Driver: Callaway Rogue 9*

FW: Sub 70 Pro 4 wood

Hybrid: Sub 70 949 Hybrid 19*

Irons:  Sub 70 

659 CB 4 - 6 Black

639 MB 7 - PW

Wedges: Sub 70

JB - 50* 54* & 60*

Putter: Odyssey White Hot #2
Ball: Titleist Pro-V1x
Handicap index:  +3.9

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Hogan Iron's were what I lusted after when I started in golf as a teen. I remember the Hogan Edge Apex clubs which were basically my dream club. I found the Ben Hogan clubs and website recently and really love the look of them. The blog featured today the new Hogan Edge Irons. Will be following your review closely.

 

I am still using my Hogan Radials from the 1980's. I read a great older article on this site discussing cast vs. forged. I would agree with the conclusions of that article as to performance, however for me there is a more emotional connection to the feel of a forged club. I like feeling in my finger tips where my club face struck the ball. I don't have to see the ball fly to know if I made good contact, I know without looking. If the shot feels good it then is only a matter of whether it is going where intended.

Driver Taylor Made M2 Ping G 3 wood 14.5 loftPing G hybrid 19Hogan Radial 3-PW(forged circa 1989)Evnroll ER2, Golf bag, old and worn out circa 1989

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I am offering this as a courtesy out of the enthusiasm I have for my first set of irons in a long time. If this is the wrong forum or page please let me know.

 

I received my order this afternoon after contemplating what I should purchase for this year. I've been using the same i5 irons for the past thirteen years and really do love those clubs. It became an issue for me that I felt as if I was falling behind in technology. Now before anyone rolls their eyes and says wait a second, these are blades, what technology? I've been impressed with the sole design of today and the quality of Hogan products from yesteryear. Combining these with KBS shafts that didn't even exist when I used to be active in golf and for me, this is new.

 

I went with the 23-47* option. A few reasons. I feel more comfortable replacing my longer irons with a Fli-Hi style iron and I am more of a throwback. I am used to a higher degree PW; I used a 48* 962B for years.

 

The box was unassuming and upon opening I was not let down. I don't know if anyone else is like me but the most important eye pleaser is how the PW looks at address. I want to see a clean transition from hosel to top line. Every photo I have seen from reviews and the website showed a chunker. I really didn't know what to expect so to say I am pleased is an understatement. It resembled a 718mb or an MP18 in the shorter irons. Resembled, not imitated.

 

My specs are 2* up and +1/2. I am 6'2” and hit my PW 135. I went with a stiff, I don't nuke my irons and I'm not getting any younger.

 

First impression. A wonderfully balanced and heavy feel. I can feel the head throughout the swing and would guess that they're around a D4. I haven't put them on the swing weight yet but I'll follow up. Hogan recently went with a newer grip that is also offered in a midsize. It feels nice in my hand. Softer resonance than I had expected. I prefer the Tour Wrap midsize and I'll eventually swap them out. They're soft but just not in my wheelhouse. I also went with a TK 59 that is also included in photos. Clean compact head and forged to boot. This will join the clubs with a 52* equalizer on order. I wanted a 51* TK but they're sold out for now. I'll post some info on the equalized when it arrives.

 

Not much else to say without hitting them. All I can say is that this from the first impression looks as good if not better than anything I've seen so far. I am very pleased and so is Darwin

 

Best to all, play well!

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Nice sticks, good luck , play well.

 

 

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Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior  
5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr       
7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr      
5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2     
Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2
Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56*

Putter; Waaay too many to list

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Nicely done.......I have the Ptx Hogans.  They are currently in my closet as I reverted back to my Cobra F6's after 5 months of trying to hit them.   Not the clubs, just me.  Decided to game the Cobras again until I lost about 35 lbs, currently down 11.  These were reviewed in 2016 I believe.  You may want to access the reviews.

Driver: image.png.6ba1c8a254ad57aa05e527b74c2e04ba.png0311 XF 10.5* w/Project X Cypher 40 gram Senior shaft or 0811 XF 12* w/Evenflo Riptide CB Senior shaft

Fairways:  image.png.80321f01fc46450b6f428c7daf7b3471.png0211 5W & 7W w/ Evenflo Riptide CB  regular shaft and Tour Edge E521 9W w/Fubuki HD50 regular shaft

Hybrid: None in bag at the moment

IronsTitleist T300 5-PW w/Fubuki MV Senior graphite shafts w/Golf Pride Tour

Wedges: Edison forged 49*, 53* and 57* wedges with KB PGI Senior shafts(80 grm).

Putter: 33” Evnroll ER6R or  ER2 or Bellum Winmore Model 707,   or Nike Method Core Drone  w/Evnroll Gravity Grip

Bag: Vice cart bag(Black/Lime). 

Ball: Snell MTB Prime X, Maxfli Tour/S/X CG, Titleist Pro V1x or Titleist TruFeel

Using Shot Scope X5 and Pinned Rangefinder

 

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Nicely done.......I have the Ptx Hogans. They are currently in my closet as I reverted back to my Cobra F6's after 5 months of trying to hit them. Not the clubs, just me. Decided to game the Cobras again until I lost about 35 lbs, currently down 11. These were reviewed in 2016 I believe. You may want to access the reviews.

Good luck on the weight loss project. It's tough and i hope you get to your goal. I haven't had much luck finding older reviews but I appreciate the heads up.

  • Titleist TSi3 Fujikura Speeder NX Blue 60X
  • TaylorMade SIM2 3 wood Fujilkura Ventus Blue 7-X
  • Titleist U505 2 Tensei 1K Black 85 X
  • Titleist T100 4-P Nippon Modus 3 120X
  • PING S159 50-S 55-H 59-T DG X100
  • Vokey SM8 50, SM9 54 & 60  Nippon Modus 3 120s
  • L.A.B. MEZZ Max Broom Accra 47" 79.5*
  • Srixon Z-Star XV 

Currently testing the 2024 PING S159 wedges…

https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/63483-testers-announced-ping-s159-wedges/

Was testing, still loving the 2023 Titleist T100 Irons 4-P

https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/60456-titleist-t-series-irons-2023-forum-review/

 

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