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And we hit each about the same distance respectively. They are astonished to see the lofts and lies are essentially identical except for maybe the Grind's smaller blade. I reply by asking one to take out his 8-iron and put it beside my 6. But if I hit, say a 6-iron my playing partners ask why I would use so much club. I do find Grinds get a couple of clubs less than a 'modern' club.

There is something about Hogan's unique 'blade within a blade' muscleback, the rounded sole, the square toe, the low flange and the pure feel that make ball striking a joy. Hogan was a genius in clubmaking in my opinion in addition to his legendary ball striking. I rediscovered my teenage swing and have shot a number of rounds in the high 70's since using Grinds. My swing is butter smooth and I can work the ball (draw, fade or hit relatively straight) even though I consider myself essentially a bogey golfer. Great pedigree in my opinion.ДЇor myself, I really groove in hitting Grinds. And Tom Kite had Grinds in his bag when he won the '92 US Open. I heard Hogan himself once commented if he were still actively playing, he wo uld use his Grinds (and legend has it Ben himself worked over a set of Redlines to make the prototypical Grind). Damn, I really 'grooved' (pun intended) with these irons.

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Loved them a lot, but found the shafts were cracked when I went to regrip them. I didn't like the Redline's rounded toe however. Haunting garage sales and E-bay I came across some Hogan Redlines and using them on the range, found I hit them much better than my trusty Wilson blades (actually I think it is still the legendary rivalry between Snead, who designed Wilsons, and Hogan all over again). I dug out my old Wilson Dynapower forged blades as I knew my distances. Left the game to raise my sons and then came back. I have played with forged iron blades since I was a teen in the '70's. I shot my normal score when I play these irons the very first time вЂ“ and expect my score to go lower as I get used to this classic blade from my past. Plus, because of smaller size of the head and heavier swing weight, these irons has force me to smooth-out my swing with more focused concentration. It appears (for now) that I have lost approximately 10 yards on my iron distance (compared to my RAC OS) вЂ“ but I have gain much tighter control of my iron shots вЂ“ hitting more fairways and greens with this blade irons than my old cavity backs (when I missed hit with my RAC OS вЂ“ IвЂ™m searching for my ball in the woods with Apex Grind вЂ“ I find my ball in the fairway with only loss of distance). But, OH-BOY, when you hit it pure there is no better feeling вЂ“ effortless, high, long and straight shot. I got that (when I miss hit my ringing hand and the loss of distance will surely let me know that I didnвЂ™t connect solidly). So, I found this beautiful classic looking Apex Grind irons on the e-bay for only $60, and bought it вЂ“ thinking if not hing else вЂ“ IвЂ™ll use it at the driving range to give me better feed back on my miss hits, and to simply own a piece of memory from twenty+ years ago. However, after playing this cavity back irons for few years, and I might add getting better on my game (down to low 90s), I long for the clean classic look of old style blade irons. Initially, I liked the big head that exude confidence for some one returning to the game after so long of absence. I pick up the game again, and the golf shop assistance recommended game improvement irons - RAC OS. So, after 20 years of not playing golf (family вЂ“ career вЂ“ life).

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My recollection of then is full of frustrating memories of errant irons shots (shanks - fat вЂ“ thin вЂ“ hooks вЂ“ ringing hands - etc). I really enjoyed playing golf and found new love in the game, saving some strokes, surprising golfmates and will continue to surprise them playing with Ben Hogan Apex Edge irons.My first iron set was a knock off of BH Apex irons (Tour Model) in the mid 1980s. Though this club is heavy in weight for me, it gave me a lot of confidence. And when I played with another Class-A Korean friend for the second day, he cannot believe the 2nd shots I am making, and all happiness in my face. I played with the previous owner of the club and he could not believe my iron play which I could not believe too. BH (Ben Hogan) is in center of the trademark Hogan sunburst emblem with the word GRIND under it and Ben Hogan. Remembering the shot and confidence I have with the Ben Hogan Apex Edge irons, I gave it a try. Apex BH Grind, a small blade with square toe. I am using a Callaway X-20 graphite but have inconsistently hit the target with 20-30yds target deflection.

He agreed and I got the club for free.Д«ecause the club being heavy for me, I gave it to my son as his set.

When he sold his pick-up truck to me, I negotiated that the club goes with it. And I fell in love with the club right away. Have tried hitting his club in the range and found it made the ball fly any type of hit I make. A friend who just picks up the game have been hitting consistently (and a Class A player within a year) owns it.