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2020 Official Member Review: Ben Hogan Icon & PTX Pro/Icon Combo Irons


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Today is apparently the start of MGS Christmas in July. Hogan, Honma, and Cobra deliveries?!

Those black icons look amazing!


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56 minutes ago, Lacassem said:

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Ding, ding, ding - I was hoping the reference would resonate.

Seemed particularly poignant for the 2020 we’ve all been sharing.

And so far, I say these ICONS are all right!

:cobra-small:______S9-1 Pro D - Matrix Ozik XCON 6 S
:cobra-small:______S9-1 Pro 15* - Matrix Ozik XCON 7 S
:nickent-small:________3DX 17* - Matrix Ozik Altus Hybrid SG
:Hogan:______ICON Black 4-PW - KBS Tour V S
:cleveland-small:__________588 RTG 49  RTX 52.10  56.12 - DG S400
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"The most important shot in golf is the next one“ - Ben Hogan

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16 minutes ago, downlowkey said:

Ding, ding, ding - I was hoping the reference would resonate.

Seemed particularly poignant for the 2020 we’ve all been sharing.

And so far, I say these ICONS are all right!

My parents would disown me if I didn’t pick up on that. I take pride in my movie quoting and song knowledge abivlities 😂

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1 hour ago, Erik-M said:

Well, unboxing left me in awe!!!!!! That last picture is the 4 iron, a little intimidating/ awesome! The finish is fantastic, not a big fan of the grip, a little squishy for my taste, however I'm gonna give them a fair shake before I regrip!20200710_144241.jpg.a69a8ac8d9dbcc5be5412a4936269002.jpg20200710_144252.jpg.f127861d151e27cdfa6de05c199014fe.jpg20200710_144818.jpg.e1d26fc38c3f5ff21ca9edff79ac746d.jpg20200710_144309.jpg.96f9a476a59e2a48ff99fb78c2fa925e.jpg20200710_144708.jpg.705b33b2004bb2d1ddc17a7c021712f7.jpg

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Those are absolutely gorgeous! I love how the grips and heads compliment each other, that's a real classy look. 

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:titleist-small: TSr2 on tensi blue stiff

:cobra-small: Speedzone 3-wood on Tensi blue S

:callaway-logo-1: Epic Max 5 and 7 woods on HZRDUS  Reg flex

:callaway-logo-1: Paradym 9 wood on HZRDUS reg flex

:taylormade-small: P770 / P790 combo set on Ventus R-6 shafts 6-AW

:mizuno-small:  T22 Denim Copper 54°, 58° on Kinetic X Trajectory 

:EVNROLL: ER3 or,

:edel-golf-1: E.A.S. #4   (“Fang” or “Adele”)
 

:titelist-small: ProV1x, or, Maxfli Tour X

:callaway-small: .Org 14 cart bag

Adidas Tour 360 , or Sketcher shoes

 

 

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:titleist-small: TSr2 on tensi blue stiff

:cobra-small: Speedzone 3-wood on Tensi blue S

:callaway-logo-1: Epic Max 5 and 7 woods on HZRDUS  Reg flex

:callaway-logo-1: Paradym 9 wood on HZRDUS reg flex

:taylormade-small: P770 / P790 combo set on Ventus R-6 shafts 6-AW

:mizuno-small:  T22 Denim Copper 54°, 58° on Kinetic X Trajectory 

:EVNROLL: ER3 or,

:edel-golf-1: E.A.S. #4   (“Fang” or “Adele”)
 

:titelist-small: ProV1x, or, Maxfli Tour X

:callaway-small: .Org 14 cart bag

Adidas Tour 360 , or Sketcher shoes

 

 

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4 hours ago, Erik-M said:

Well, unboxing left me in awe!!!!!! That last picture is the 4 iron, a little intimidating/ awesome! The finish is fantastic, not a big fan of the grip, a little squishy for my taste, however I'm gonna give them a fair shake before I regrip!20200710_144241.jpg.a69a8ac8d9dbcc5be5412a4936269002.jpg20200710_144252.jpg.f127861d151e27cdfa6de05c199014fe.jpg20200710_144818.jpg.e1d26fc38c3f5ff21ca9edff79ac746d.jpg20200710_144309.jpg.96f9a476a59e2a48ff99fb78c2fa925e.jpg20200710_144708.jpg.705b33b2004bb2d1ddc17a7c021712f7.jpg

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Those make me shiver. Reminiscent of the Ft. Worth Blacks. Yikers!!!! Butter knife 4 iron! 

Driver: Ping G430 Max 9*, Ping Tour 70X

Fairway: Ping G425 15*, Ping Tour 70X

Hybrid: Ping G425 22*, Ping Tour 80X

Irons:  Ping i230 4-GW, TT DG X100

Wedges: :edel-golf-1: SMS 50D/54V/58D:Nippon:Modus 130 stiff, +1”

Putter:  :edel-golf-1: EAS 1.0

Ball: Titleist 2023 AVX

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1 hour ago, Sluggo42 said:

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1 hour ago, joen said:

Unexpected surprise. Hogan clubs are here. They are flat out gorgeous clubs. The combo set blends beautifully together.  They are also dog approved as well. Can’t wait to try them out!

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That's awesome fellas! @Sluggo42 that look of joy is priceless and @joen it's good to see the puppy approves. I can't wait to see more pictures and hear your initial thoughts on the Hogan's. 

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1 hour ago, PMookie said:

Those make me shiver. Reminiscent of the Ft. Worth Blacks. Yikers!!!! Butter knife 4 iron! 

It’s easy to create a perspective error taking photos down a club shaft. A svelte head ends up looking impossibly tiny against an outsized hosel/shaft.

Have a gander at this more neutral ICON 4-iron address pic framed with a ball, and then tell me you can’t almost hear this kitten purring in your ear @PMookie.

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:cobra-small:______S9-1 Pro D - Matrix Ozik XCON 6 S
:cobra-small:______S9-1 Pro 15* - Matrix Ozik XCON 7 S
:nickent-small:________3DX 17* - Matrix Ozik Altus Hybrid SG
:Hogan:______ICON Black 4-PW - KBS Tour V S
:cleveland-small:__________588 RTG 49  RTX 52.10  56.12 - DG S400
BobbyGrace.png.1dc40002fcec0eee8603b71b3e706e89.png______Amazing Grace NYC Tour CS
:taylormade-small:_______'19 TP5X
(the preceding have all been gamer approved)

"The most important shot in golf is the next one“ - Ben Hogan

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5 hours ago, B.Boston said:

Today is apparently the start of MGS Christmas in July. Hogan, Honma, and Cobra deliveries?!

Those black icons look amazing!


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Right? Jealous non-tester trying to keep track! Looking forward to some great content this summer fellas.

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Driver- PING G400 LST w/ Project X Evenflow Black

Fwy- TM Aeroburner 16.5HL

Irons- Callaway Steelhead XR (3-PW)

Wedges- Callaway MD3 (50,54,58)

Putter- Cleveland TFI Satin Cero

Ball-  Snell MTB-X

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1 hour ago, Erik-M said:

10 am tee off tomorrow!! Gonna butter some toast!

Gahhh, I can’t get out till Monday at best...😭

 

:titleist-small: TSr2 on tensi blue stiff

:cobra-small: Speedzone 3-wood on Tensi blue S

:callaway-logo-1: Epic Max 5 and 7 woods on HZRDUS  Reg flex

:callaway-logo-1: Paradym 9 wood on HZRDUS reg flex

:taylormade-small: P770 / P790 combo set on Ventus R-6 shafts 6-AW

:mizuno-small:  T22 Denim Copper 54°, 58° on Kinetic X Trajectory 

:EVNROLL: ER3 or,

:edel-golf-1: E.A.S. #4   (“Fang” or “Adele”)
 

:titelist-small: ProV1x, or, Maxfli Tour X

:callaway-small: .Org 14 cart bag

Adidas Tour 360 , or Sketcher shoes

 

 

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9 hours ago, Sluggo42 said:

Gahhh, I can’t get out till Monday at best...😭

I feel your pain. No golf for me this weekend either. It’s like getting a brand new toy as a kid and not being able to play with it.  I have already hit some great shots with these clubs in my mind. 😝 

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:Hogan: Icon/PTX Pro Combo Set.  VKTR hybrid.

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10 hours ago, deejaid said:

 

 

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Now those are slick pics! Wow!

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2 Hybrid: 18° :tour-edge: Exotics EXS Pro (Evenflow Black 6.5) (2020 MGS Official Review here)

3/Driving Iron: 18° :Hogan: UiHi Iron (MMT Utility TX 105g shaft)

Irons: 4-GW :titelist-small: T100 irons (Nippon Modus 120 X-Stiff shafts) (2021 MGS Official Review here)

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Putter: :EVNROLL: ER2B (2019 MGS Official Review here)

Ball: MAXFLI Tour X

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11 hours ago, downlowkey said:

It’s easy to create a perspective error taking photos down a club shaft. A svelte head ends up looking impossibly tiny against an outsized hosel/shaft.

Have a gander at this more neutral ICON 4-iron address pic framed with a ball, and then tell me you can’t almost hear this kitten purring in your ear @PMookie.

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Love the creative sunburst background!

PXG 0811 XF driver

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:taylormade-small: r7 Draw, Flex L: 4, 6 - 9 irons

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:bridgestone-small: Tour B XS golf ball

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7 minutes ago, Erik-M said:

So, first round in, the sound of these blades are fantastic. They are the dullest amazing sounding irons ever! They were going close to 10 yards further then my ap2s. Nice high straight to 1 yard fades all day! Hit a6 iron from 174 into the wind, hit 3 yards past the pin and stopped on a dime. (Made the putt!) I had a tough time with the 4 iron. Hit out on the toe, the groove less part, and the feel wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, but lost a lot of distance.  Need to dial strike in on 4 and 5 irons. With my ap2s my max on a pitching wedge prefectly struck was 140, and would usually pull 9 iron on a140 shot. However with these I had a149 pin and flew it just past on high and pulled it back a few feet, missed that putt however.  So far off the bat very pleased. More to come

How was compression in the hands overall on good and bad strikes? 

Check out my reviews:

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WITB:

Weapons of grass destruction (link to WITB)

:ping-small: Traverse is filled with all this shiny metal and tracked by :Arccos:

:cobra-small: RadSpeed 8* - MotoreX F1 6X :taylormade-small: SIM 3W - Project X HZRDUS Green

:titleist-small: U505 Driving Iron 17* - Project X HZRDUS Black :cobra-small: SpeedZone 4H - Project X HZRDUS Black

:cobra-small: 2022 King Forged Tec's 4-PW - KBS $ Tape 130 :titelist-small: 48 (SM8), 52 & 60 (SM7) - Nippon Modus 125 S 

:EVNROLL: ER2VI :titelist-small: PROV1X #19 

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16 minutes ago, Erik-M said:

So, first round in, the sound of these blades are fantastic. They are the dullest amazing sounding irons ever! They were going close to 10 yards further then my ap2s. Nice high straight to 1 yard fades all day! Hit a6 iron from 174 into the wind, hit 3 yards past the pin and stopped on a dime. (Made the putt!) I had a tough time with the 4 iron. Hit out on the toe, the groove less part, and the feel wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, but lost a lot of distance.  Need to dial strike in on 4 and 5 irons. With my ap2s my max on a pitching wedge prefectly struck was 140, and would usually pull 9 iron on a140 shot. However with these I had a149 pin and flew it just past on high and pulled it back a few feet, missed that putt however.  So far off the bat very pleased. More to come

What's the difference in loft between your AP2's and the Hogan's? 

It sounds like you had a good day with them, I saw where @GolfSpy MPR posted you swinging them on Twitter and I do have two more questions for you. Did he try hitting them and how bad did Kirke beat the two of you?

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So, first round in, the sound of these blades are fantastic. They are the dullest amazing sounding irons ever! They were going close to 10 yards further then my ap2s. Nice high straight to 1 yard fades all day! Hit a6 iron from 174 into the wind, hit 3 yards past the pin and stopped on a dime. (Made the putt!) I had a tough time with the 4 iron. Hit out on the toe, the groove less part, and the feel wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, but lost a lot of distance.  Need to dial strike in on 4 and 5 irons. With my ap2s my max on a pitching wedge prefectly struck was 140, and would usually pull 9 iron on a140 shot. However with these I had a149 pin and flew it just past on high and pulled it back a few feet, missed that putt however.  So far off the bat very pleased. More to come

Wow that’s awesome. I wasn’t expecting to see a distance gain versus the AP2s!


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:edel-golf-1: SMS Pro 4-PW - Steelfiber i110S | :taylormade-small: MG3 Raw Black 50.09, 54.11, 58.11 - DG TI S200

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2 minutes ago, B.Boston said:


Wow that’s awesome. I wasn’t expecting to see a distance gain versus the AP2s!


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Neither was I, they are older second hand ap2s. Plus I got these hogan's a degree flat and it might be from that.  Not sure I've never had a fitting to know if I needed it flattened, just went off my misses left with my ap2s

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16 minutes ago, sirchunksalot said:

What's the difference in loft between your AP2's and the Hogan's? 

It sounds like you had a good day with them, I saw where @GolfSpy MPR posted you swinging them on Twitter and I do have two more questions for you. Did he try hitting them and how bad did Kirke beat the two of you?

Yeah had a bad first round off the tee, and hit some shots to try out the clubs that I normally wouldn't hit.  Shot 80 on my first 18, and 74 on my second 18, hit the irons even better my second round, and also played more typical shots the second time through, and hit better off the tee. 

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16 minutes ago, Erik-M said:

Yeah had a bad first round off the tee, and hit some shots to try out the clubs that I normally wouldn't hit.  Shot 80 on my first 18, and 74 on my second 18, hit the irons even better my second round, and also played more typical shots the second time through, and hit better off the tee. 

Experimentation is one of the fun things about doing these reviews, so it's good you had a chance to try different things. Those are two pretty good scores and that 5 iron 203 into the wind, impressive. 

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