What can I say? This set is absolutely beautiful. This set was one of 272 sets total made to commemorate Justin Leonard's 1997 British Open championship, where his winning score was............272. Definitely a low production set with Apex "4" stiff flex steel shafts. Classic Hogan looks and delightful to look at, and hold in your hands. This was also the year that Mr. Hogan passed away. Hogan's are known for their buttery smooth feel and great lines. This set hits it out of the park on all points. Probably not a set that you'd play, but one that you would put on the wall or in your collection.....I love Hogan's!!
Verified purchase: No
Hogan, a name that breeds quality. Most will say, "blades, they're so hard to hit." I believe not. If you have a good swing and know how to line your club to the ball, you're in business. When I hit these on the sweet spot, it's a feeling that goes right to your heart. Misfits still moves the ball forward. The more I play these clubs the more I feel confident to play the game. Game improvement clubs promote a lazy, don't have to think swing. My Hogans make me focus on every swing and forces you to play well, which is how the game should be played. For the serious golfer, pick up a set and play real golf.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Originally bought an incomplete set at a garage sale to hit at the range since they had the grooves worn, chrome eroded and sweet spot hollowed out. At the range I found I hit these worn clubs better than the irons I normally carried! Was inspired to get a better and complete set and was fortunate to win one off e-bay and they are sweet. A good swing produces a "pure" shot that goes to the target like a guided missle. The ball can be worked - fade, draw or whatever - really well for the "player". I love the blades on stiff shafts since I played clubs with this configuration ever since I was a teen. These Apexes (well named in my opinion) are of the highest quality (they were forged in '88 or '89) and still perform well. I was impressed that these Hogan blades are pinned into the shaft when most clubmakers abandoned this practice (although it makes it difficult to change out the shaft). The blade-within-a-blade design along with the square leading edge and the relatively deep flange produce shots that are easy to line up, hit and get the ball up well. To me, the above shows utmost quality and design. I do not believe they are for those who prefer large-bladed perimeter weighted irons or hyrids (based on comments given to me during charity golf events I play in). I'll keep playing these until I can't hit them anymore.Read full review
I am 35 years old, and have been playing golf for some time now. I had gotten my handicap down to a 6, and thought I could elevate my game with a precision set of instruments. If you've never hit a set of blades, be ready for a shock, the initial feedback comes from the mishits your cavity's were covering up. It took me about 3 weeks of play before I was comfortable with the set of Irons. There is nothing like the feeling of hitting the 5 or 6 iron right in the sweet spot, the E wedge is the most solid feeling club I've ever had in my hands. If your a good ball striker, I recommend a set of Hogan blades, if your terribly inconsistent, stay away from the muscle backs.(like playing baseball on a cold day, and fouling a pitch of the handle, STINGS the hands)I believe the way your clubs look to you, inspires confidence, and these clubs look GREAT, classic styling, shiny chrome, really nice to look at. These irons also are unbelievably easy to work, a draw is just a swing of the club, a fade is just a little adjustment of the swing and it falls to the right on the green. In my opinion, one of the best golf equipment purchases I've ever made. Ben Hogan rules!Read full review
Wait a minute --- I didn't buy Apex, but Ben Hogan Radials. Very different clubs. This is my fourth set of Radials. I've had lots of other clubs, but none as good, as reliable, as good looking as Radials. Hogan quality is, in my opinion, the best in golf. Period. I was lucky to find this set on E Bay. The seller kept them in pristine condition and even better, the set was 2-SW. That's one heck of a set. I don't think I've seen a better deal since Manhattan Island was sold for $26. The Radial design works for beginners, intermediate and scratch golfers. Wonderful feel from the forged clubheads. I read I'm not supposed to review the seller, so I won't. But I'll say this: If every seller provided service like this one, the world would be a far more peaceful place.