Ben Hogan Drivers, Woods, ect.

[freddiec]

I wanted to start a new thread. I have not come across a topic discussing Hogan drivers or woods. I recently picked up a 1981-1982 Ben Hogan driver with a Vector 5 shaft. Its a spectacular club, totally 100 percent mint. I love the pear shape head. The head resembles a early 1950s MacGregor Ben Hogan model, even a 1954 M85. Later I'll post face profile pics.

[rex235]

I wanted to start a new thread. I have not come across a topic discussing Hogan drivers or woods. I recently picked up a 1981-1982 Ben Hogan driver with a Vector 5 shaft. Its a spectacular club, totally 100 percent mint. I love the pear shape head. The head resembles a early 1950s MacGregor Ben Hogan model, even a 1954 M85. Later I'll post face profile pics.

 

Freddie-

 

The one on the right is a MacGregor Ben Hogan Signature Driver with 5 screw insert prior to and including 1953.

 

The documented conversations between Ben Hogan and MacGregor execs as well as Toney Penna at the 1953 Masters Tournament pretty much end Hogan's association with MacGregor that "Triple Crown" year, so 1954 might be stretching it for the MacGregor/Hogan relationship.

 

That's why the Driver on the left is a decal on the crown, and not a signature stamp (maybe MacGregor kept those?)

 

Nonetheless....Beautiful Drivers.... the 5 screw (domino pattern) is so timeless...

 

Will gladly watch this thread...

 

Perhaps a LH MacGregor Ben Hogan Driver might appear...

[CanadianCrippler]

So as to add to this new thread, here is my Hogan custom order Apex driver. When this was available, it came with a custom stain color and unique insert. This is one of my favorite persimmon's in my collection, certainly pretty if nothing else!

 

CC

 

 

[CanadianCrippler]

A couple others in my collection. A beautiful Apex Speed Slot model, 4 screw black insert with a really nice light wood stain. The second is a Hogan Precision model with diamond screw pattern and a cool reddish brown stain.

 

Both of these have wonderful U grain! Enjoy!

 

 

CC

 

 

[CanadianCrippler]

I thought I would add one more post for the day. Here is my Hogan 2-Iron collection stemming all the way back to the Precision model. This was fun to put together and when I found this awesome display unit with Mr. hogan hitting his famous 1-Iron at Marion, well that was the icing on the cake for me. Likely I am going to do all 1-Irons here next so as to be more in context with the picture on the display.

 

Which Hogan model is your favorite?

 

 

CC

 

 

[freddiec]

Really like that Hogan with the black insert , 4 screw. Looks like original finish? What shaft? I think that model is from the late 1970s? Does it have a speed slot?

[CanadianCrippler]

It is most certainly all original Freddie. Got it from an old Pro out of San Antonio a few years back. Unfortunately it has a Legend 3 shaft, so pretty much ensures that I won't be taking it for a spin.

 

CC

 

Sorry, yes it is a Speed Slot Hogan.

 

CC

[super20dan]

wow CC thats some hogan shrine of 2 irons! impossible to pick a fav

[rex235]

CC-

 

Wow-Great Collection! You Hoganistas..... :taunt:

 

This photo-Ben Hogan's 1 iron at Merion GC by Hy Peskin- is one of the timeless moments in the history of the game.

[Maxwell]

Some time ago I picked up a 3 club set of 1949-51 Mens R/H MacGregor "Ben Hogan" Speedwood "ParMaster" laminated Maple woods - Model 1552. They have a,"cross-hatch" club face pattern. The Kaplan/MacGregor book writes that the driver is a deep-face and compact and was developed for the low handicap player and long hitter.

The spoon had a broken hosel just below the whipping cover, that required some repair and on the bottom of the driver club head at the toe, there was a small piece Maple lamination missing. I cleaned up the faces a bit with some 600 grit sandpaper. Two of the shaft flex labels are missing but each club still has their original brown calf skin leather wrap grips and shaft end caps.

 

Max

Canada

[Wriggles]

I'm a lefty, I have a nice set of 4 Ben Hogan Speed Slot black laminates, but I can't say I've ever seen a lefty persimmon.

 

Did persimmon Hogans come in lefty?

[rex235]

Wriggles-

 

To my knowledge, the Ben Hogan Golf Company did NOT make any LH persimmon woods, only laminated models.

 

However, MacGregor made a few Ben Hogan signature persimmon woods from 1940-1953....

 

Perhaps you've seen this photo of a MacGregor Ben Hogan Bantam Persimmon wood set-1,2,3,4...

 

 

 

...and yes, that's my foot.

[rex235]

Some time ago I picked up a 3 club set of 1951 Mens R/H MacGregor "Ben Hogan" Speedwood "ParMaster" laminated Maple woods - Model 1552. They have a,"cross-hatch" club face pattern. The Kaplan/MacGregor book writes that the driver is a deep-face and compact and was developed for the low handicap player and long hitter.

The spoon had a broken hosel just below the whipping cover, that required some repair and on the bottom of the driver club head at the toe, there was a small piece Maple lamination missing. I cleaned up the faces a bit with some 600 grit sandpaper. Two of the shaft flex labels are missing but each club still has their original brown calf skin leather wrap grips and shaft end caps.

 

Max

Canada

 

Max-

 

Per Kaplan, the MacGregor Ben Hogan Speedwoods are listed as early as the 1949 MacGregor Catalog.

[golfmj228]

Wow CC I love that 2-Iron collection! I picked this 4 & 5 iron a few days ago at a thrift store, when I first saw that 4 iron I was hoping for the whole set but alas only the 2.

[CanadianCrippler]

Precision are always nice to have Golfmj228! Here are a couple shots of one of my favorite sets in my collection. Hogan Slazenger Precisions, 2-EQ. Check out how big the golf ball looks beside the 2-iron!

 

CC

 

 

[golfmj228]

So cool CC, that 2-Iron makes you appreciate those players like Mr. Hogan even more!!

[gsea33]

Here is my six screw that I just picked up. It was re-shafted with a True Temper Dynamic stiff @ 43 1/2 in. Played with it today from the 6000yd tees and had no problem with length nothing but irons into par 4s. Par 5s and short par 4s used 3,4,5 wood depending on distance. Don't know why but these clubs feel great and perform even better. Probably the weight of the lumber. I also never thought shafts would make a big diff but the 6 screw feels and plays a whole lot better than my 4 screw driver with a legend shaft.

[Titleist87]

I thought I would add one more post for the day. Here is my Hogan 2-Iron collection stemming all the way back to the Precision model. This was fun to put together and when I found this awesome display unit with Mr. hogan hitting his famous 1-Iron at Marion, well that was the icing on the cake for me. Likely I am going to do all 1-Irons here next so as to be more in context with the picture on the display.

 

Which Hogan model is your favorite?

 

 

CC

 

 

 

Nice collection. I had large 2-iron collection as well. Have been parting ways them lately to pursue other projects.

[augustgolf]

Here is my six screw that I just picked up. It was re-shafted with a True Temper Dynamic stiff @ 43 1/2 in. Played with it today from the 6000yd tees and had no problem with length nothing but irons into par 4s. Par 5s and short par 4s used 3,4,5 wood depending on distance. Don't know why but these clubs feel great and perform even better. Probably the weight of the lumber. I also never thought shafts would make a big diff but the 6 screw feels and plays a whole lot better than my 4 screw driver with a legend shaft.

 

ANY shaft plays and feels better than the legend shaft that Hogan put in clubs....IMHO.

 

Pretty club!

 

My addition to this thread: Hogan 25th Anniversary Driver - no speed slot

 

Probably the prettiest grain in any Hogan head I've ever seen, with the "heart" exactly at the toe of the club

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[super20dan]

grain is awesume on that driver! this year i found a hogan 7 wood at a thrift. welcome edition to the vintage bag.going to take my 6 screw out for a spin some time soon

[freddiec]

Both of those Hogans posted today look great. The grain on that 25th is amazing . Thanks

[CanadianCrippler]

That 25th looks very sweet, no question! I have some other Hogans that I am going to post pictures of, perhaps tomorrow!

 

 

Cac

[augustgolf]

Thank you all for you kind words about the 25th anniversary driver.

 

I'll be letting some of my great items go...anyone interested please contact me

 

Thank you all for your kind words about the 25th anniversary driver.

 

I'll be letting some of my great items go...anyone interested please contact me

[CanadianCrippler]

Likely most of the folks here would be possible suitors for collectable clubs Augustgolf! I call dibs on Any Hogan, Penna, Wood Bros or Macgregors! :)

 

 

CC

[NSCohen17]

Always loved Hogan persimmons. Here's one I haven't seen in the thread yet - dig the brass backweight!

[birly-shirly]

Those backweighted Hogans might be my favourite Hogan wood design. I have a 1953 Commemorative which is very similar to augustgolf's club above, and the quality of materials and finishing is as good as anything I've seen and a cut above the Apexes. But those backweighted Apexes just seem to launch the ball unlike any other wood that I've played. The only issue I have is that they seem more prone to hooking than comparable clubs. I keep looking for some 4 flex models to compare with the 3s I've got.

[golfmj228]

Beautiful woods guys! I've just traded for some channelbacks and hope to make a trade for some Apex II's as well soon, need to sale off some of the modern stuff I have in the closet so I can get some Hogan persimmon next I think.

[super20dan]

be shure to let us know how the channel backs play or better yet post a pic here. they are one of the sets i am lusting after bow/ i have the channel back sw. gotta be rare

[scomac2002]

Thank you all for you kind words about the 25th anniversary driver.

 

I'll be letting some of my great items go...anyone interested please contact me

 

Thank you all for your kind words about the 25th anniversary driver.

 

I'll be letting some of my great items go...anyone interested please contact me

 

I don't know how you can part with that club. You would never find another one with grain like that the rest of your days. It's about the most unique thing I've ever seen!

[freddiec]

Here is my Mint 1982 Ben Hogan driver. I acquired this from a Hogan Staff PGA Member. Grain is also super on this one ,perfect.