Equipment
Next for Ben Hogan: Two new iron models, moveable-weight hybrids
The Ben Hogan Golf Equipment Company announced a return to the golf equipment business in May of last year to much fanfare, following a seven-year absence. See our piece on the company’s return here.
Perry Ellis International, owner of the Hogan brand since 2012, selected Eidolon Brands, LLC to produce the first Hogan irons in a decade. The company introduced the Ft. Worth 15 irons and TK 15 wedges in January, and they began shipping in April. See our piece on the Ft. Worth 15 and TK 15 introduction here.
Response to the iconic golf brand’s new weaponry has been favorable, to say the least, and with the PGA Merchandise show coming up next month, it’s a fitting time to ask, “What’s next for the Hogan company?”
CEO Terry Koehler addressed that question in a recent email, and I spoke with Digital Marketing Manager Tyler Brewton to flesh out the details.
The company will introduce a hollow iron, the Ft. Worth 15 hi, to blend into the Ft. Worth 15 iron set. The higher-launching, more-forgiving irons will be available in lofts from 20 to 31 degrees.
The company is also slated to introduce PTx irons, which will Koehler claims “will introduce a completely new concept in pure forged irons that delivers unbelievable feel, unmatched distance consistency, and more spin and green-holding performance than any other game improvement iron.”
The perimeter-weighted iron set will be available in lofts from 20-47 degrees and is expected to begin shipping in April.
Finally the company, which has recently begun experimenting with metal woods and metal wood technology, plans to introduce a yet-unnamed hybrid club. We can confirm that the hybrid will feature moveable weights and place a premium on spin production.
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- Daniel Berger what’s in the bag accurate as of the Farmers Insurance Open. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Ping G430 LST (10.5 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X
3-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 (15 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 7 X
6-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 Tour (21 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 8 X
Irons: TaylorMade P770 (3), TaylorMade Tour Preferred MC 2011 (4-PW)
Shafts: Project X Denali Blue 105 TX (3), Project X 6.5 (4-PW)
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM9 (50-12F), Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (56-14F), Callaway Jaws Raw (60-08C)
Shafts: Project X 6.5 (50), True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 (56, 60)
Putter: Odyssey Ai-One Jailbird Mini DB
Grip: SuperStroke Zenergy PistolLock 1.0
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Wrap
Ball: Titleist Pro V1
Check out more in-hand photos of Daniel Berger’s clubs in the forums.
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What are the driver and shaft combinations of the best golfers in the world? For gearheads, it’s an endlessly interesting question — even if we can only ever aspire to play LS heads and 7 TX shafts.
At this week’s Zurich Classic of New Orleans, GolfWRX got in-hand looks at the driver setups of a wealth of players.
Check out some of the most interesting combos below, then head to the GolfWRX forums for the rest, as well as the rest of our galleries from New Orleans.
Rory McIlroy
Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 (9 degrees @8.25)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X
Grip: Golf Pride MCC
Alex Fitzpatrick
Driver: Ping G430 LST (10.5 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X
Grip: Golf Pride MCC
Daniel Berger
Driver: Ping G430 LST (10.5 degrees @9)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X
Grip: Golf Pride Tour Wrap
Rasmus Hojgaard
Driver: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond (10.5 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Blue 60 TX
Grip: Golf Pride MCC
Alejandro Tosti
Driver: Srixon ZX5 Mk II LS (9.5 degrees @10.5)
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS T1100 75 6.5
Grip: Golf Pride MCC Plus4
James Nicholas
Driver: Titleist TSR3 (8 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 7 X
Grip: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
Kevin Streelman
Driver: Titleist TSR3 (10 degrees, D1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Black 6 X
Grip: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
Sang-moon Bae
Driver: Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond (9+ @8)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 6 X
Grip: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
Russ Cochran
Driver: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke (9 degrees)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD TP 6 X
Grip: Golf pride MCC Align 
MJ Daffue
Driver: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max (10.5 degrees @9.5)
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Smoke Green RDX 65 TX
Grip: Golf Pride ZGrip Cord Align
Check our more photos from the Zurich Classic here.
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- Rasmus Højgaard what’s in the bag accurate as of the Zurich Classic.
Driver: Callaway Ai Smoke Triple Diamond (10.5 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Blue 60 TX
3-wood: Callaway Ai Smoke Triple Diamond Prototype (16.5 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 80 TX
Utility: Callaway Apex UW (21 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei AV Raw White 85 TX
Irons: Callaway Apex Pro (3), Callaway X Forged (4-PW)
Shafts: KBS $-Taper 130
Wedges: Callaway Jaws Raw (52-10S, 56-10S, 60-06C)
Shafts: KBS Tour 130 X
Putter: Odyssey Ai One Milled Eight T DB
Grips: Golf Pride MCC
Check out more in-hand photos of Hojgaard in the forums.
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Daniel Berger what’s in the bag accurate as of the Farmers Insurance Open. More photos from the event here. Driver:...
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cody
Dec 7, 2015 at 8:30 am
I had a set similar to this. The were called the macgregor m675. awesome irons, hollow long irons 3-6, 7-PW were solid classic MBs.
cydrespond
Dec 3, 2015 at 4:11 pm
They changed actually where it is now 2-Ft. Worths or 2-TKs for $19.95 or 2 for $29.95. Cool concept. Wonder if they will do it with the new clubs.
mlecuni
Dec 4, 2015 at 3:31 am
Hi,
Is it available worldwide ?
Thanks
Cyd
Dec 4, 2015 at 6:52 am
I did the demo back in May. My information was a tad bit out of date. Its good they modified the program to include the wedges.
Hmmmm, I may have to try the wedges.
rex235
Dec 3, 2015 at 1:12 pm
For 2016, like 2015….
RH ONLY……
Don
Dec 4, 2015 at 10:34 am
I hear ya. I signed up for their email notifications when they were going live and dropped it right after due to this. I am assuming we are not the target demographic.
SV
Dec 6, 2015 at 12:54 pm
Agreed.
Cyd
Dec 3, 2015 at 12:54 pm
You can demo the new Hogan Irons and Wedges at any PGA Tour Superstore. You may also order a set of 3 irons from Hogan Direct to demo for 30 days for $29.95
Mike
Dec 3, 2015 at 11:46 am
I wish you could demo these clubs…