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Hogan Channelbacks

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So, in a fit of rage I slammed my [Callaway XForged] 5 iron into the ground on the tee Tuesday and bent the shaft. Wednesday I had a tournament so I needed something to fill the gap. No big deal, I have a ton of sets to choose from , but only a few real contenders as most are old Hogans. So, I pulled out a Mizuno MP30 , a 2008 Hogan Apex Blade and a Hogan Channelback . The MP30 felt a little weird, not the weight I am used to with the XForged. Although rather similar in look. The Apex had a lame Rifle shaft in it.

So, I went with the Channelback, even though its 2*flat, and I need 1*upright. I only needed it two times in the tournament, I also played with it today and hit it twice for 9 holes. Man this thing feels good! Much better then I remember hitting them when I first got them for my collection. I'm gonna have to get myself one more set!

Callaway RazrFit Extreme 9.5 w/Project X 6.5
Callaway XHot Pro 15* 3Wood w/Project X 6.5
Callaway XTour 18* 2h w/S300
Callaway XHot Pro 4/5 irons w/S300
Callaway XForged III 5-PW irons w/S300
Callaway Forged 52*/58* Wedges
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Jon Robert Well Established Member

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The short irons are very similar to today's size. The longer irons are woefully small and frightening.

I have the Hogan 1963 IPT  -  I think yours are 1994-97


sean_miller Incredible Member

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Originally Posted by Ben

So, in a fit of rage I slammed my [Callaway XForged] 5 iron into the ground on the tee Tuesday and bent the shaft. Wednesday I had a tournament so I needed something to fill the gap. No big deal, I have a ton of sets to choose from, but only a few real contenders as most are old Hogans. So, I pulled out a Mizuno MP30, a 2008 Hogan Apex Blade and a Hogan Channelback. The MP30 felt a little weird, not the weight I am used to with the XForged. Although rather similar in look. The Apex had a lame Rifle shaft in it.

So, I went with the Channelback, even though its 2*flat, and I need 1*upright. I only needed it two times in the tournament, I also played with it today and hit it twice for 9 holes. Man this thing feels good! Much better then I remember hitting them when I first got them for my collection. I'm gonna have to get myself one more set!

If you were willing to pay for shipping I could send you a decent set (2-E) - the 2-iron had been reshafted and it broke mid-swing at the hosel. Head is okay though.

I love the look of them, but the grind is wrong for me. Plus the 8-E are bigger than they should be with too much offset. Great irons - just not for me.

Mizuno MP600 driver, Cleveland '09 Launcher 3-wood, Callaway FTiz 18 degree hybrid, Cleveland TA1 3-9, Scratch SS8620 47, 53, 58, Cleveland Classic 2 mid-mallet, Bridgestone B330S, Sun Mountain four5.


Ben Great Member

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Originally Posted by sean_miller

If you were willing to pay for shipping I could send you a decent set (2-E) - the 2-iron had been reshafted and it broke mid-swing at the hosel. Head is okay though.

I love the look of them, but the grind is wrong for me. Plus the 8-E are bigger than they should be with too much offset. Great irons - just not for me.

Wait a minute, just shipping? SIGN ME UP! Sheesh, thanks!!!!

Callaway RazrFit Extreme 9.5 w/Project X 6.5
Callaway XHot Pro 15* 3Wood w/Project X 6.5
Callaway XTour 18* 2h w/S300
Callaway XHot Pro 4/5 irons w/S300
Callaway XForged III 5-PW irons w/S300
Callaway Forged 52*/58* Wedges
Odyssey 7 Versa 90
Callaway Hex Black Tour


Ben Great Member

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Originally Posted by Jon Robert

The short irons are very similar to today's size. The longer irons are woefully small and frightening.

I have the Hogan 1963 IPT  -  I think yours are 1994-97

Hey, that's a set I don't have in my collection yet... Or maybe I do?? I'll have to check my Hogan closet. but yeah, the Channelbacks are definitely from the 90s

Callaway RazrFit Extreme 9.5 w/Project X 6.5
Callaway XHot Pro 15* 3Wood w/Project X 6.5
Callaway XTour 18* 2h w/S300
Callaway XHot Pro 4/5 irons w/S300
Callaway XForged III 5-PW irons w/S300
Callaway Forged 52*/58* Wedges
Odyssey 7 Versa 90
Callaway Hex Black Tour


GaijinGolfer Super Member

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I recently scored a set of Ben Hogan Edge GCDs on Ebay for $30.  Theyre not blades but theyre still Hogans.

Whats in my :sunmountain: C-130 cart bag?

Woods: :mizuno: JPX 850 9.5*, :mizuno: JPX 850 15*, :mizuno: JPX-850 19*, :mizuno: JPX Fli-Hi #4, :mizuno: JPX 800 Pro 5-PW, :mizuno: MP T-4 50-06, 54-09 58-10, :cleveland: Smart Square Blade and :bridgestone: B330-S


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