Question for the Hogan iron experts

[dalehead]

I have 2 sets of Apex PC irons which I bought from 2 different sellers at 2 different times.

 

Today I noticed that both sets have the exact same serial number stamped on the ferrules.

 

How can this be?

[dalehead]

Any ideas?

[honketyhank]

strange. I just checked my PC's. They have a plain black ferrule with serial number G72042. Same?

[Titleist87]

I have some PowerBilt Levelume irons that are the same. I think back then, serial numbers were not used to track irons but used the same numbers to identify clubs with the same specs.

[stage1350]

[quote name='drstroud' timestamp='1310243856' post='3377637']
I have some PowerBilt Levelume irons that are the same. I think back then, serial numbers were not used to track irons but used the same numbers to identify clubs with the same specs.
[/quote]
Agreed. MacGregor used to use hosel numbers to signify what shaft,flex,etc. the club was.

[dalehead]

[quote name='honketyhank' timestamp='1310230277' post='3377248']
strange. I just checked my PC's. They have a plain black ferrule with serial number G72042. Same?
[/quote]

Thats the same number thats on both sets of my irons.

[freddiec]

I know a guy who has 3 sets of PCs , 2 of them have the same serial number. He lives in Texas. I live in Mass, by PC set also matches his 2 sets serial number. Kinda weird. Don't have an answer as to why. ?

[astamm8]

I'm pretty sure that there's a post on here somewhere (I didn't find it in a quick search) that explains the Hogan serial numbers. The only thing that I remember is that the flex is the second to last digit (that's the way I remember it anyway). So I'm guessing that your sets have Apex 4s? Other than that the numbers were like length, swingweight, etc., but I don't remember the code.

If anybody really wants to know, you could do a search here, but it was several years ago.

[dalehead]

[quote name='astamm8' timestamp='1310265888' post='3378378']
I'm pretty sure that there's a post on here somewhere (I didn't find it in a quick search) that explains the Hogan serial numbers. The only thing that I remember is that the flex is the second to last digit (that's the way I remember it anyway). So I'm guessing that your sets have Apex 4s? Other than that the numbers were like length, swingweight, etc., but I don't remember the code.

If anybody really wants to know, you could do a search here, but it was several years ago.
[/quote]

Yes, my irons have Apex 4 shafts. I think you're on to something.

[astamm8]

[quote name='dalehead' timestamp='1310315360' post='3379290']
[quote name='astamm8' timestamp='1310265888' post='3378378']
I'm pretty sure that there's a post on here somewhere (I didn't find it in a quick search) that explains the Hogan serial numbers. The only thing that I remember is that the flex is the second to last digit (that's the way I remember it anyway). So I'm guessing that your sets have Apex 4s? Other than that the numbers were like length, swingweight, etc., but I don't remember the code.

If anybody really wants to know, you could do a search here, but it was several years ago.
[/quote]

Yes, my irons have Apex 4 shafts. I think you're on to something.
[/quote]

I've got a Hogan driver with an Apex 4 and the second to last number is 4. Now we need to find somebody with Apex 3 or 5 to confirm. But I think it'll hold up. As for the other numbers....

[lukesmurf59]

I believe that they used to use serial #'s to identify specs, not track individual clubs

['53 Precision]

I just checked 2 sets of BH Grinds the one with steel apex 4 next to last number is a 3, and the graphites are 4 with next to last number a 6, '88 Redlines have Apex 4 shafts and the next to last number is a 9, '74 Directors have Apex 3 shafts and the next to last number is a 3, Medallions with Apex 4 with next to last number a 4...go figure. Appears that there is either a lack of consistency or the theory is not valid.

[astamm8]

I just found this

http://www.ironfinder.com/Individual-Irons/hogan/producer-75.htm

This code doesn't work on the Speedslot driver I have lying around, but this is what I remember, more or less. So, the code may have changed somewhat over the years. Or, it might be bs. But, I think it only applies to 'older' sets. I'm not sure how old, but certainly before the company started changing hands all the time.

[Herm33]

Hmm, I'll have to check tonight, as I have both a set of '88 Redlines and Apex II white cameos at home that have the original ferrules still on them. Will see how their numbers compare to the link above or what others have indicated.