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The 950 GH utility shaft is .370" ....The 950GH (iron) is available in SR flex which is basically an in-between flex between regular and stiff which may suit your needs. 39.5" length is available, part code SRI-A16 PRO. Alternatively, you could reverse engineer the utility shaft and soft step a stiff flex.

Something about anything apart from steel that looks odd paired with persimmon. I did have a graphite shaft in my Joe Powell a few years ago, but I still think steel is the ultimate shaft for persimmon. Of course, the Dynamic Gold shaft is a much different beast in woods and plays quite soft IMO - still the best shaft for a number of die-hard wood fans.

Gene Sarazen was probably ahead of his time when he devised a flange on the sole of his wedge to make a "sand wedge". Everything else is basically a variation of this design. Wide and chunky soles are nothing new, just as offset drivers and perimeter weighted irons - I'd don't really think that it's a case of giving the devil his due, but it's more a case of laziness is human nature - in other words, if you can't learn to hit something properly, then buy a gimmick to make up for what you lack in commitment to practice. I would put the Alien wedge squarely in "gimmick" territory. And where golf equipment is concerned, gimmick territory is rather large.

Maybe this is a perfect example of why you should get a proper fitting. It certainly takes a lot of the guesswork out of finding a club to suit your swing, although looks does tend to get your attention first.

Who said anything about Vokeys? Yes, I'm well aware their core product line is cast - although they do produce a forged series for the JDM market. Plenty of other "premium" brands also make true forged clubs. None of them make any bones that casting and then form forging them means they are in any way superior. Lest we forget, this thread is about the reprise of of the Hogan brand. If you really want forged Hogan irons that badly, you can pick up plenty of old sets and be assured of their quality. But if you're looking for the resurrection of the brand on the same level of it's once great appeal, then you can expect it around the same time as Aston Martin make that SUV. Welcome to planet earth.

Most likely "uniflex" for Callaway which is basically a TT Dynalite, TT Lite XL, or Dynamic Gold Lite shaft in stiff flex. If you have the step pattern, then you can compare it with TT records.

Am I confused? What wedges do you have in your bag and why? They're not Scor wedges are they? Here's the deal: Scor wedges are not available in multiple finish options Scor don't think multiple sole grind options are a good idea Scor wedges do not offer custom stamping and multiple grip and shaft options like anyone else Scor wedges are not in anyone's tour bag (that I know of) Scor wedges would rather waste money making multiple individual lofts and stamping them in 1 degree increments - a bit dumb considering their opinion on bounce. Scor wedges are not true forged clubs - and never will be Scor wedges have the cheek to charge more than market leading wedges that offer all the options they don't. I don't know about you, but the last time I checked their webpage, it looked like something from the shopping channel - which is probably where they need to be. I don't know about you either, but anyone who thinks the Hogan brand can be revived to a level that it was once renowned for - by a company as delusional as the proprietors of Scor wedges - then I'm afraid you may be in for a long wait. If I'm wrong, I'll gladly eat my own words.

Get your tip prep spot on - you won't be using ferrules! Chamfer the hosel rim when using graphite to reduce shaft stress. The Eye 2's usually come in very light on swing weight with graphite shafts - use tip weights accordingly. Used Eye 2's with graphite shafts already fitted are commonplace in the used market - consider buying a set rather than having the hassle of building a set (unless you like club making!).

Correct. Every club that goes to retail is submitted to the ruling bodies for conformity testing. The club submitted MUST be the exact same as those proposed for sale in terms of form, shape and markings. Since the fitting cart club isn't like the actual production club for sale, it isn't conforming. Nothing to do with the CoR of the head (although it probably wouldn't be tested anyway). If OEM's want more than one type of club in the same range to be deemed conforming (e.g. 909D2, 909D3, 909Comp), then ALL different models must be submitted for approval. Since the fitting cart head was never intended for sale, it was never submitted. When new models come out (e.g. 910 series) the older fitting cart stock quickly becomes a bit of a white elephant and it rapidly becomes worthless - even Titleist don't want it back. The odd dealer or two will sell off fitting cart stock to make a buck rather than have it sitting around a using up valuable retail space for new stock.

Yep, it's a fitting cart head. And it's next to worthless too because they are non-conforming for competition play.

See, this is part of the problem. I assume SCOR make some pretty decent wedges, but they have to resort to shopping channel BS sales tactics to get any sales against market leaders - you only have to look at their website and their pricing structure to realise they are a mile away from being a premium brand. Considering you can get a market leading wedge with tour validation much cheaper too, means they are frankly delusional. Throwing Ben Hogan into the same sort of marketing would be either a desperate act to prop up a wedge brand lacking in sales, or financial disaster for a brand that deserves to be sold on it's own merit - rather than BS. In an industry already dominated by established brands producing quality forged clubs, I would think that the hopes of selling the Hogan brand would be well advised to distance itself from such marketing employed by SCOR.

I sincerely do hope Ben Hogan make a comeback, however I also hope it's not in the guise of low cost garbage that will cheapen the heritage of this once great brand. Hopefully, they won't go down the same route as some other brands that look more at home in supermarkets rather than proshops - e.g. Macgregor, Ram, Snake Eyes etc. A quality forged blade would be a prerequisite in their range I would suggest.

An opinion solidly endorsed by your witb contents and your avatar lol

yes - this is where it can be hot melted and plugged if necessary.

The driver looks to be genuine - the + mark on the hosel means it has been CoR tested and passed to use on tour. The serial won't give anything away in terms of how it was set up because it's an adjustable club. You probably have a a specific head weight marked on the head wrapped in plastic before it was assembled and that's about it.

What he said. As a general rule, if they do have serials, they will start with a 'T'. The heads will be slightly smaller and more compact than retail retail heads. If you bought them from an unknown source, they look identical to retail heads - and the serial doesn't start with a "T', you have a bog standard retail head and someone is laughing all the way to the bank. Why not help us to help you by supplying at least a little bit of information?

Nothing wrong with Cleveland clubs at all and if it's a good fit I wouldn't have any reservations about recommending them at all - IF that is what the buyer likes. But unfortunately, we can't say conclusively whether or not they will be any good for you - only you can do that. Which means, you need to hit them for yourself and make your own mind up.

got any pics?

Besides the obvious physical properties of each shaft, both have their own advantages and disadvantages. For graphite, the obvious advantage compared to steel is lighter weight. The other advantage is reduced shock and stress on the golfer. Feel is subjective, but ultimately graphite is a better choice for golfers looking to avoid long term injury caused by repetitive ball striking. Flex and bend profile can be manipulated to almost any configuration required, but graphite is commonly used by golfers with lower swing speeds looking to enhance trajectory and spin. However, some touring pros use graphite to good effect in their irons with stiffer and heavier profiles. Steel has the advantage of cost - it is considerably cheaper than graphite. Steel is more durable and has a much longer lifespan to wear and tear. Steel provides a good feel and is preferred by pros and better players looking to achieve the best combination of spin and trajectory control in a heavier weight. It's pretty much down to choice, but you either "need" one or the other depending on what you are looking to achieve.

Just a thought, but wouldn't it be better to try them out for yourself and make your own mind up? You know, rather than posting the same question 5 or so times on the forum?

You can, but you will effectively "softstep" the shaft by making it play weaker to flex than normal. Tipping anything greater than 1/4" on taper tip isn't really recommended and the fit may suffer failure as a result and the effect of the tipping will be negligible inside a taper hosel anyway. At the end of the day, taper tip shafts sold individually or in discrete sets are designed for one purpose - i.e. to fit the specific # iron in a progressive set. The difference between the PX5.0 and the NS Pro in R-flex is already big enough - softstepping it further makes it more like a chasm. For this reason, I always recommend buying and using the right shaft for the right application. Rather than being impatient and looking for a stop-gap solution to meet your needs (bodging a job maybe?), get the right shafts first. Speaking of which, why the sudden leap from PX5.0 to NS Pro 970 Reg? Sounds more like an act of desperation rather than the result of a fitting.

Mark Crossfield recently did a video which explains this quite nicely https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIFT_WgP1x8&list;=UUZelGnfKLXic4gDP63dIRxw

You sure can. Of course, it doesn't have to be Ping's proprietary system either - Sensicore has been around for even longer. Surprised nobody has heard of either... http://www.golfsmith.com/product/30028716/true-temper-sensicore-inserts-8-pack#.

If you've done a ton of research, then you'll know the Vokey bounce selection guide is well documented. If after reading this guide you are still no further close to deciding your options, then I doubt anyone else who has no idea of your swing or the ground conditions you play in will have any clue either. http://www.vokey.com/wedge-selection/wedge-selection-guide.aspx

I'd say the opposite :( If you compare the specs between the two, then the AP2 has stronger lofts - the different ball flight produced by the tungsten weighting enhances distance. So potentially, you may find a big yardage gap between your 6 and 7-iron - not good. I could understand using maybe the 3 and 4-iron from AP2's mixed into the MB set, but as a combo set as a whole in my opinion anyway, they are too different to be made to work together.