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Is there a range of handicaps that these irons are designed for? Would you say they more "players" than GI?

Yes slightly more players type of iron than GI. I'd say they're similar to the AP2 irons in terms of handicap range.

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PirateJim
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I'm not the poster to whom this is directed, but I will chime in anyway because this is the internet! I have SCOR wedges in my bag and absolutely LOVE them. "SCOR wedges are not availabl

Golfingdad
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My first thought as well.  Same is true for the Ping Tour wedges. My second (related) thought is "Who gives a **** if they're forged or not?" ;)  (Oh, yeah, it's that butter thing, huh?)

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Mmmmmm butter Yeah wedges being forged is way overrated.

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Yes slightly more players type of iron than GI. I'd say they're similar to the AP2 irons in terms of handicap range.

Would the clubhead size and topline be comparable to AP2?

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Would the clubhead size and topline be comparable to AP2?

Yes. Slightly bigger head and more offset than the AP2 irons.

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irishmike27 Well Established Member

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Yes slightly more players type of iron than GI. I'd say they're similar to the AP2 irons in terms of handicap range.

Thanks. Not in the market, but I do like the looks and the idea of loft numbers instead of club numbers makes sense. I definitely plan to try these out.

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Very glad to hear this respected name is back in the market. Love my used Apex Plus irons.

The selection by loft is great. Hope they will let you customize by shaft length too. Glad for forged heads so easier to adjust lie angles.

Does anyone understand the purpose / intent of the V sole? Is there a simple calculation to figure the 'effective' bounce?

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Last week, I asked the guys at the local Golf Galaxy if they would carry the new Hogan Ft. Worth 15 irons and TK 15 wedges. They said the new clubs would not be available through golf retail chains.

I contacted Ben Hogan Golf Equipment Co., and got this reply from territory manager Kyle McKelvey:

This is the same track Ping took in its early years.

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Man 220 carry with a 3 iron impressive. Rick Shiels isn't incredibly long probably 110mph driver speed so I would say these irons perform very well.

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I don't know if anyone else has seen or hit these, but they're are definitely not "classic" blades. Different kind of club compared to the Titleist 714 MB's, MP-4's, TaylorMade MB irons. Much more offset, thicker topline, thicker sole.

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Mr. Desmond Super Member

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I like the black hosel fitting with red stripes...very nice. I also like the "Ben Hogan" signature in black with the red underline.

Otherwise, I don't predict success for this venture.

Mr. Hogan, if he could, would come out of his grave, and melt those clubs (imho).

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I like the black hosel fitting with red stripes...very nice. I also like the "Ben Hogan" signature in black with the red underline.

Otherwise, I don't predict success for this venture.

Mr. Hogan, if he could, would come out of his grave, and melt those clubs (imho).

The hosels are a throw back to Hogan's old line of irons and is a nice touch along with the signature.  I think the iron market is saturated so a new line of irons from a company (SCOR) that had a minimal presence in the industry before their release is going to have difficulty gaining market share.

I'm sure some will like the look (they do look nice) and some will buy because of the Hogan name but overall I'm having a tough time envisioning a business plan that justifies the investment.

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Shorty Super Member

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They are as ugly as hell.

The idea that the name means anything at all these days (golf equipment related) is ridiculous.

They are trying to make them look understated and classic, but the result is the opposite.

If they were a TM,  Titleist  or Mizuno release, people would be scratching their heads.

In the race of life, always back self-interest. At least you know it's trying.

 

 

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They are as ugly as hell.

The idea that the name means anything at all these days is ridiculous.

They are trying to make them look understated and classic, but the result is the opposite.

If they were a TM,  Titleist  or Mizuno release, people would be scratching their heads.

This might be the most offensive post that you have ever made... ;-)

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This might be the most offensive post that you have ever made...

Shorty doesn't like anyone not named "Greg Norman"

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Shorty Super Member

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Shorty doesn't like anyone not named "Greg Norman"


Ha ;-

FTW record, what I don't like is reverence for crap golf clubs with a classic name.

Greg Norman was probably the most naturally gifted, powerful and exciting player in the (almost) post Nicklaus age.

As a human being, he's a dick.

In the race of life, always back self-interest. At least you know it's trying.

 

 

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Ha ;-

FTW record, what I don't like is reverence for crap golf clubs with a classic name.

Greg Norman was probably the most naturally gifted, powerful and exciting player in the (almost) post Nicklaus age.

As a human being, he's a dick.

I was just giving a hard time Shorty :beer: .  Have  you actually tried out the clubs or just don't like how they look.

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