RADAR Blades

[Kyfra]

Weird how this thread keeps getting bumped by first time posters.

[DevilDog]

That is fascinating.  A coordinated effort perhaps to push these clubs.  Found one that had FG 1020B TR stamped on the hosel and another with FG 1020 BO I am sure our club aficionados will know what that means.  I assume the 1020 is for 1020 steel.  Not sure about the FG or the BTR lettering.

Edited October 3, 2022 by DevilDog

[Wayside]

As others have said they just look like a Chinese clone job which you can have anything stamped on. 
 

I used to work for a company that bought a decent volume of this stuff to resell on to Northern Europe, and there were always blades in the catalogues at stupid prices, often under £100 (this was back in the 00s), and I was frequently tempted!

 

I did once have a set of Howson (original company behind Hippo) blades when Ian Woosnam signed for them in the 90s. They must have had to have a certain amount of sets made and gave them away to pros/assistants to try to get a buzz in the industry. They were nice enough Carbon steel heads. I ended up playing them for a few years.

[Scooby555]

Anyone look for these on AliExpress yet lol

[JacobMc]

These appear to be at least marketed by Hippo. They are available on website and are very similar to  Hippos own Tour blade. Hippo in late 90s to early 2000s were making good quality lower priced gear but have fallen off the “radar” in recent years.

[Ryan111]

Hey guys, I purchased these about a year ago. Beautiful set of irons. No issues so far and I use them about twice a week.

[jas904]

I love how this thread keeps getting bumped by one post accounts. Brilliant marketing plan. 

[Orchardist]

Radar was a character on MASH.