Ben Hogan Director Irons 1980-1984

[Guest]

How do I read the serial number?

I just bought some Ben Hogan Director Irons made from 1980-1984. How do I read the serial number so I know what date the Irons where made? Does anyone know about Ben Hogan Serial Numbers?

Here is the number: E57031

It seems the number is on the ferrule of the 8 Iron.

Here is a picture of the Irons.

[Guest]

Anyone? Well if no one knows it would be great to get an idea of what you guys think of these irons!

LMK!

Zi Pan

[jonvair]

You might want to check this link for a possible reading of the serial numbers: http://www.ironfinder.com/Individual-Irons/hogan/producer-75.htm

Basically, you can never know for sure unless you get the actual serial number decoder for your year, but some clubs fall into the description at that link ( first position = month of year, e.g., A= January, next position is last digit of the year, e.g., 5=85' and positions 3 and or 4 are the model number, and position 5 is swing weight, etc.). The legend is believed to have changed somewhat over the years, but I haven't found anyone who knows for sure how.

[bigred90gt]

Email Callaway customer service with the serial number and see what they have to say.

[Shade Ruff]

I just bought some Ben Hogan Director Irons made from 1980-1984. How do I read the serial number so I know what date the Irons where made? Does anyone know about Ben Hogan Serial Numbers?

 

Here is the number: E57031

 

It seems the number is on the ferrule of the 8 Iron.

 

Here is a picture of the Irons.

 

 

Zi Pan,

 

Your serial number is decoded as follows:

 

E = May

5 = 1984

70 = Abbreviated Model Number for Director Iron (Model # 7000) with standard Apex shaft

3 = Shaft Flex

1 = Swingweight

 

Shade

[theSoundandtheFuryk]

Hey, OP, I can't help you with any of your questions but my dad does have a ben hogan director 4-iron. I can't view your picture but i'm curious whether they look like this or not

[theSoundandtheFuryk]

I just bought some Ben Hogan Director Irons made from 1980-1984. How do I read the serial number so I know what date the Irons where made? Does anyone know about Ben Hogan Serial Numbers?

 

Here is the number: E57031

 

It seems the number is on the ferrule of the 8 Iron.

 

Here is a picture of the Irons.

 

 

Zi Pan,

 

Your serial number is decoded as follows:

 

E = May

5 = 1984

70 = Abbreviated Model Number for Director Iron (Model # 7000)

3 = Shaft Flex

1 = Swingweight

 

Shade

Think you could do mine for me? G71544.

Thank you

[Shade Ruff]

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Think you could do mine for me? G71544.
Thank you
[/quote]

What model Hogan is it?

Shade

[theSoundandtheFuryk]

[quote name='Shade Ruff' timestamp='1421292222' post='10749079']
[quote name='theSoundandtheFuryk' timestamp='1421290039' post='10748905']
Think you could do mine for me? G71544.
Thank you
[/quote]

What model Hogan is it?

Shade
[/quote]
it's a director, early 1980's

[Jack Pearsall]

Love Hogan stuff but that model is just plain ugly looking.
C'mon now Benjamin.

[Shade Ruff]

[quote name='Shade Ruff' timestamp='1421292222' post='10749079']
[quote name='theSoundandtheFuryk' timestamp='1421290039' post='10748905']
Think you could do mine for me? G71544.
Thank you
[/quote]

What model Hogan is it?

Shade
[/quote]

Your registration number doesn't jibe with those for the 1980 model Director iron line. Could you post a picture of the number and also let us know what shaft is in the club e.g., Apex, Vector etc.? Thank you.

Shade

[HandsomeMatt]

I've got a set of Directors as well, L93743 if anyone can decipher that. Pretty sure they aren't cast and that these were the 80's versions, the pics in SoundandFuryk's were the older ones.

[super20dan]

the first pic is from the original 70,s series. the second pic is the later 80,s version. 2 very different clubs. the directors wernt top pro lines

[Shade Ruff]

[quote name='HandsomeMatt' timestamp='1421326575' post='10750167']
I've got a set of Directors as well, L93743 if anyone can decipher that. Pretty sure they aren't cast and that these were the 80's versions, the pics in SoundandFuryk's were the older ones.
[/quote]

Handsome Matt,

The registration code system changed in 1984.

As the second model Director, I would decode your serial number as follows:

L = December
9 = 1979
37 = Abbreviated Model Number for Director Iron (Model # 3700)
4 = Shaft Flex
3 = Swingweight

Shade

[HandsomeMatt]

[quote name='Shade Ruff' timestamp='1421344999' post='10751841']
[quote name='HandsomeMatt' timestamp='1421326575' post='10750167']
I've got a set of Directors as well, L93743 if anyone can decipher that. Pretty sure they aren't cast and that these were the 80's versions, the pics in SoundandFuryk's were the older ones.
[/quote]

Handsome Matt,

The registration code system changed in 1984.

As the second model Director, I would decode your serial number as follows:

L = December
9 = 1979
37 = Abbreviated Model Number for Director Iron (Model # 3700)
4 = Shaft Flex
3 = Swingweight

Shade
[/quote] That's cool, I appreciate it.

[rgk5]

I just bought some Ben Hogan Director Irons made from 1980-1984. How do I read the serial number so I know what date the Irons where made? Does anyone know about Ben Hogan Serial Numbers?

 

Here is the number: E57031

 

It seems the number is on the ferrule of the 8 Iron.

 

Here is a picture of the Irons.

 

 

Those were made prior to 1980 because RayFloyd won the Masters with them in 1976. I bought a two iron in 1975.

[The Mad Bomber]

So here's a question. I saved these bad boys from a tragic trip to the dump if you can believe it. I have some Hogan Slazenger Directors. I can't find much on them, other than they were possibly made in England?
The 2-Equalizer have matching serial #'s: P33F6KN
The 1 iron is different: P43X6KI

Can you tell me anything about these irons? Like I say, can't find much on the Hogan Slazengers...

[The Mad Bomber]

[quote name='The Mad Bomber' timestamp='1421987255' post='10801705']
So here's a question. I saved these bad boys from a tragic trip to the dump if you can believe it. I have some Hogan Slazenger Directors. I can't find much on them, other than they were possibly made in England?
The 2-Equalizer have matching serial #'s: P33F6KN
The 1 iron is different: P43X6KI

Can you tell me anything about these irons? Like I say, can't find much on the Hogan Slazengers...
[/quote]

I just figured out, thanks to the previous posts, that part of the difference is that the 1 iron has an Apex 4 shaft, the rest are Apex 3's. I'm REALLY curious as to when these irons were made though.

[Kathy Marie]

Hi Mad Bomber,

I'm NO Hogan expert, OK? But Directors were produced twice, in 1974-79 & also 1980-84. I've attached the Hogan Iron History PDF so you easily reference which version you have. My understanding is Slazenger was producing under license from Hogan, so the dates would be the same.


[attachment=2583153:Hogan Iron History.pdf]


The Big Guns have posted up thread, so I suspect you will get more informed responses soon!


Have a nice day,

Kathy Marie

[The Mad Bomber]

[quote name='Kathy Marie' timestamp='1422035728' post='10804285']
Hi Mad Bomber,

I'm NO Hogan expert, OK? But Directors were produced twice, in 1974-79 & also 1980-84. I've attached the Hogan Iron History PDF so you easily reference which version you have. My understanding is Slazenger was producing under license from Hogan, so the dates would be the same.


[attachment=2583153:Hogan Iron History.pdf]


The Big Guns have posted up thread, so I suspect you will get more informed responses soon!


Have a nice day,

Kathy Marie
[/quote]

That's pretty cool, thanks Kathy!

[60degreelobwedge]

Hello all, I just picked up a 1974-79 director 1 iron from a second hand store for $10 (a little steep but it is in really nice shape and has new golf pride grip on it). What I can read of the serial number looks like M6203. Does that mean anything to anyone? Does anyone know what the specs for this club would be? I never see 1 irons listed. Comparing it to my other clubs I'd guess this one is about 40" with a lie less than 60degrees and a loft in the 15-17degree range. Thanks!

[Kathy Marie]

Hi 60DLW,

For the 1978 Directors, I couldn't find specs listed for a 1 iron and only partial specs for the Apex 1 iron (length = 39¾ inches.)

But other one irons of the time were basically 17° loft and ~56° lie.

HTH,

[60degreelobwedge]

Thanks! I hit about 20 balls with it at the range. The few times I connected perfectly flew over 200 yds and felt awesome but most swings just stung my hands and sent the ball rolling across the ground.

[doctordwaynewilliams]

B922 it's a ben hogan driver with Legend high performance shafts with gold lettering.

[farmer]

The pictured Director is a '74. I still own 2-E of that model.

[BrendanBolio11987]

I’m not sure if anyone still reads the comments on this site but I have a set of Ben Hogan Director irons and was wondering if anyone could tell me what year they are from with the serial number decoding? Serial number is E79533 please and thank you. I’ve noticed some sets are around 100-300 on eBay but there was a refurbished set from 74 i believe that they were asking $1,000 for? Not sure why they were so much more expensive then the other ones on there.

[d_golf]

I have a Ben Hogan Director serial number H69533, could anyone help me decode those? Thanks!

[T308]

On 5/7/2020 at 5:43 AM, d_golf said:

I have a Ben Hogan Director serial number H69533, could anyone help me decode those? Thanks!

August 1976.  Hogan Director with Regular Legend Shaft.  Swing weight D-3  

[T308]

On 1/10/2020 at 3:47 PM, BrendanBolio11987 said:

I’m not sure if anyone still reads the comments on this site but I have a set of Ben Hogan Director irons and was wondering if anyone could tell me what year they are from with the serial number decoding? Serial number is E79533 please and thank you. I’ve noticed some sets are around 100-300 on eBay but there was a refurbished set from 74 i believe that they were asking $1,000 for? Not sure why they were so much more expensive then the other ones on there.

June 1977.  Hogan Director with Regular Legend Shaft.  Swing weight D-3 

[RSS]

Hello, not sure if this is still followed.

 

But if yes, then I ask for your help. I've recently came across a set of Ben Hogan's Edge Forged Irons with Apex 3 shafts. I've purchased them, and I would like to know their manufacturing year. Their Serial Number is: CH4457

 

Could you help to decode the SN?

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Best.

Edited April 3, 2022 by RSS