Hogan Wedge Dates and some eye Candy

[pymmdcp]

Can anyone point to to the dates of the Hogan Wedges in the pictures and the loft of the Special SI...I assume it’s 56*. Also, just wanted to include pics of these beautiful thrift store wedge finds. I don’t thing the SI or the Ram has ever even struck a golf ball. I am hoping to use the Special SI with the Apex Plus irons I just got off eBay and should arrive tomorrow. Just hoping the dates somewhat match. May end up trying to find some Hogan BeCu wedges instead but it would be impossible to find one that is as clean as this Special SI.

[Fellaheen51]

The Special SI (56*, no sunburst) was '84 - '90. Unable to precisely determine the Forty-Seven, but has similarity to the '72 - '83 SI with sunburst. The Ram TW wedge was from '84 - '88. Hogan BeCu Special SI were '88 - '90. For period correct wedges to the Apex Plus and Apex MB, consider the forged (stamped on hosel) wedges distinguished with the loft and bounce stamped on the back as a number (i.e. 5610). Same head designer (Jeff Sheets) and forging house (Endo).

To give full credit, all info sourced from Ironfinder.com. Your finds are indeed in marvelous shape. Hogans are my favorite classic wedges, have several in inventory. The Special SI in particular is a favorite. Seems to be very well balanced. I forget how nice until I bring out the Hogans for some play. FWIW, have a BeCu SI in decent shape. For some reason, prefer the stamped on sole SI.

A pic of the ad slick of the '00 - '02 wedge line referred to above:

[pymmdcp]

@Fellaheen51 Wow man. Thanks for all the info. I looked on ironfinder and didn't see wedge info. The RAMS I could find. How do you like the BeCu? I have never tried one but am interested in how they feel and perform.

[NRJyzr]

Per the Maltby Guide, the Ram Watson Scoring System wedges began adding the Rake to the sole in 1990. I didn't look forward to see how long they were offered past that, sorry.

edit: I now have, Watson Scoring System wedges were listed all the way forward to 1997.

[KRW59]

I have the Beryllium 52° and 58°...I play them a couple times a year with my 99' Apex MBs.... feel is good , leading edge a little sharp. The Special 52° / 08 and the bottom stamp L 58° / 08 were the every day choice back in the day...also pictured is the 56° that I played with my 88' Redlines and an extra 53/09 that was in and out the 99" Apex......

 

[pymmdcp]

@KRW59 Those look beautiful. I’ll keep my eye out for some. I have a minty set of the Hogan Apex 2 Step Muscle backs that I’m hoping to grow into. Got them on offer up for $40. Gorgeous and looked like they had never been hit. Just missing the 9 iron so I picked one up off eBay that was rougher than I’d like but usable. Thanks for sharing!