Ben Hogan Precision/Saber 1 irons

[teevons]

new Acquisitions

Thought you Hogan fans would like to see my latest Hogan finds. These are 4 different years of the early Precision and Saber 1 irons. There is a 54 Precision Long Hosel hash marks with leather grip and rocket shaft, A 1957 Precision rings on hosel Leather grip and rocket shaft. A 1958 Rings on hosel leather grip regular TT shaft and a Knurled ring on hosel 59 with leather grip and stiff TT.
I was able to do a partial trade and money with the person who needed some precision loose irons and a couple of precision wedges I had. I feel very fortunate as I have only seen a couple of Precision 1 irons in all my years, so to get 4 is incredible. I would be greedy to ask for the 56 short hosel I guess!!

[Titleist87]

Nice. I used to collect BH 2-irons. The 1i would be just too difficult to find.

[drewspin]

WOW - those are impossible to find.

[rex235]

[b]Outstanding!

[/b] [b]4 Hogan 1 irons![/b]

Having been fortunate emough in my lifetime to have played Merion, (June, 1987)
that Hy Peskin photo of Hogan comes to mind....

And as meticulous as Hogan was, he most likely had his hands on at least one of these.......quite possibly....ALL of them.

Otherwise, they NEVER make it out of the factory..

[teevons]

Speaking of impossible to find are the early Macgregor Ben Hogan 1 irons. The one he used at Merion was of course the Macgregor Ben Hogan personal model which head was like the 1622 model head. I have about 7 different sets of Macgreogr Ben Hogan iron sets and have never seen a Macgregor Hogan 1 iron of any model,has anyone???quote name='rex235' timestamp='1310568576' post='3387986']





[b]Outstanding!

[/b] [b]4 Hogan 1 irons![/b]

Having been fortunate emough in my lifetime to have played Merion, (June, 1987)
that Hy Peskin photo of Hogan comes to mind....

And as meticulous as Hogan was, he most likely had his hands on at least one of these.......quite possibly....ALL of them.

Otherwise, they NEVER make it out of the factory..
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[LYG]

AWESOME!

I am a long time Hogan fanatic -- did try the 200 yard shot at Merion, it was a LONG way in 1988 when I tried it with a 1 iron.

Played more like 215 and uphill....I was 20-25 yards short!

Spooky thing..when we drive up the Merion driveway at 7 am, it was misty and kind of foggy...we drove past some guy hitting balls, wearing grey, with a Hogan cap and a flat swing...I SWEAR, we thought we saw the ghost of Hogan.

PS, I have a set of 2-9 precision long hosel, not sure the exact year.

[teevons]

Great Story!! Thanks

[quote name='LYG' timestamp='1310577055' post='3388314']
AWESOME!

I am a long time Hogan fanatic -- did try the 200 yard shot at Merion, it was a LONG way in 1988 when I tried it with a 1 iron.

Played more like 215 and uphill....I was 20-25 yards short!

Spooky thing..when we drive up the Merion driveway at 7 am, it was misty and kind of foggy...we drove past some guy hitting balls, wearing grey, with a Hogan cap and a flat swing...I SWEAR, we thought we saw the ghost of Hogan.

PS, I have a set of 2-9 precision long hosel, not sure the exact year.
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[Nspiel58]

Wow! Hogan gold!!!

[teevons]

I took the Long Hosel Precision 54 out for 9 holes the other night. No practice with it until about the 3rd hole ,a hole that plays about 380,dogleg left. I am always happy to get around the 150 yardrs marker, usually hit a 3 wood. I had never hit the 1 iron before, leather grip was kind of slippery so wet down my hands, swung easy ,Nice right to left draw, low trajectory ,235 away, dead center, butter was dripping off the head, unreal!!!
I also had a Hogan Persimmon from 1959, DFD that I had hit once, and not too well ,so thought I would hit it also. Hit it great ,slight fade, 2 yards past the 1 iron. I felt like Ben was looking over my shoulder with a slight grin..
[quote name='Nspiel58' timestamp='1310840665' post='3396601']
Wow! Hogan gold!!!


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[weeicemon]

I have been collecting Hogan 1 irons for a long time and have around 40 different ones. I do have 1 Macgregor Ben Hogan 1 iron. It is a Texan Reg. No. 1322. Original True Temper Rocket shaft, original ferrule with serial number (27837A) but, unfortunately, the head has been rechromed. Its still a beautiful club and the only Macgregor Hogan 1 iron I've ever seen.

[teevons]

That is a beauty, thanks for the pics. Do you have any Precision 1 irons??

[quote name='weeicemon' timestamp='1310951539' post='3399633']
I have been collecting Hogan 1 irons for a long time and have around 40 different ones. I do have 1 Macgregor Ben Hogan 1 iron. It is a Texan Reg. No. 1322. Original True Temper Rocket shaft, original ferrule with serial number (27837A) but, unfortunately, the head has been rechromed. Its still a beautiful club and the only Macgregor Hogan 1 iron I've ever seen.
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[weeicemon]

Yeah, I have a couple. I have the 54-55, the '57, and a '59.

[rex235]

Wow...all these one irons!

You could almost hold a "best 1 iron ever hit in competition" thread...

I'm sure there are a few ......

[Guia]

Nice irons. I believe you mean acquisitions.

[Bella Woods]

"I took the Long Hosel Precision 54 out for 9 holes the other night. No practice with it until about the 3rd hole ,a hole that plays about 380,dogleg left. I am always happy to get around the 150 yardrs marker, usually hit a 3 wood. I had never hit the 1 iron before, leather grip was kind of slippery so wet down my hands, swung easy ,Nice right to left draw, low trajectory ,235 away, dead center, butter was dripping off the head, unreal!!! I also had a Hogan Persimmon from 1959, DFD  that I had hit once, and not too well ,so thought I would hit it also. Hit it great , slight fade, 2 yards past the 1 iron. I felt like Ben was looking over my shoulder with a slight grin."

Tim:

Shivas Irons may have been there as well.

[dpark]

I have a few Hogan 1 and 2 irons that used over the years. Oldest one is the '72 Apex though. Would love to have one of the Precision ones one of these days.

I don't use one anymore, in fact, the lowest iron in my bag is now just a 4-iron (sigh). About the only time a 1-iron appears in my bag is when I go to Bandon Dunes every year. I pull out my lob wedge (useless on those tight lies) and stick in the butter knife. Depending on the wind and lie, it usually gets used once or twice a round

[teevons]

I see you have 2 72 Apex,I would take the extra one off your hand??PM me if you want
[quote name='dpark' timestamp='1311375010' post='3415344']
I have a few Hogan 1 and 2 irons that used over the years. Oldest one is the '72 Apex though. Would love to have one of the Precision ones one of these days.

I don't use one anymore, in fact, the lowest iron in my bag is now just a 4-iron (sigh). About the only time a 1-iron appears in my bag is when I go to Bandon Dunes every year. I pull out my lob wedge (useless on those tight lies) and stick in the butter knife. Depending on the wind and lie, it usually gets used once or twice a round
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[dpark]

[quote name='teevons' timestamp='1313043526' post='3472545']
I see you have 2 72 Apex,I would take the extra one off your hand??PM me if you want
[quote name='dpark' timestamp='1311375010' post='3415344']
I have a few Hogan 1 and 2 irons that used over the years. Oldest one is the '72 Apex though. Would love to have one of the Precision ones one of these days.

I don't use one anymore, in fact, the lowest iron in my bag is now just a 4-iron (sigh). About the only time a 1-iron appears in my bag is when I go to Bandon Dunes every year. I pull out my lob wedge (useless on those tight lies) and stick in the butter knife. Depending on the wind and lie, it usually gets used once or twice a round
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One of them is a 1-iron, the other is a 2-iron. I don't have two '72 Apex 1-irons. Sorry.

[teevons]

OOOOOH so sad!! Thanks

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[quote name='teevons' timestamp='1313043526' post='3472545']
I see you have 2 72 Apex,I would take the extra one off your hand??PM me if you want
[quote name='dpark' timestamp='1311375010' post='3415344']
I have a few Hogan 1 and 2 irons that used over the years. Oldest one is the '72 Apex though. Would love to have one of the Precision ones one of these days.

I don't use one anymore, in fact, the lowest iron in my bag is now just a 4-iron (sigh). About the only time a 1-iron appears in my bag is when I go to Bandon Dunes every year. I pull out my lob wedge (useless on those tight lies) and stick in the butter knife. Depending on the wind and lie, it usually gets used once or twice a round
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One of them is a 1-iron, the other is a 2-iron. I don't have two '72 Apex 1-irons. Sorry.
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[rex235]

[quote name='teevons' timestamp='1313108633' post='3475347']
OOOOOH so sad!! Thanks

[quote name='dpark' timestamp='1313045006' post='3472569']
[quote name='teevons' timestamp='1313043526' post='3472545']
I see you have 2 72 Apex,I would take the extra one off your hand??PM me if you want
[quote name='dpark' timestamp='1311375010' post='3415344']
I have a few Hogan 1 and 2 irons that used over the years. Oldest one is the '72 Apex though. Would love to have one of the Precision ones one of these days.

I don't use one anymore, in fact, the lowest iron in my bag is now just a 4-iron (sigh). About the only time a 1-iron appears in my bag is when I go to Bandon Dunes every year. I pull out my lob wedge (useless on those tight lies) and stick in the butter knife. Depending on the wind and lie, it usually gets used once or twice a round
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One of them is a 1-iron, the other is a 2-iron. I don't have two '72 Apex 1-irons. Sorry.
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Teevons-

Wanted to show you the LH 1 irons used in the past-
The PowerBilt is the one used from 1975-1985, and authored one of the best shots of my golfing life.
The other two have been used sparingly, but ALL are of matching sets- 1-SW.

[teevons]

Wow,1-sw Nice clubs!

[quote name='rex235' timestamp='1313166301' post='3477418']
[quote name='teevons' timestamp='1313108633' post='3475347']
OOOOOH so sad!! Thanks

[quote name='dpark' timestamp='1313045006' post='3472569']
[quote name='teevons' timestamp='1313043526' post='3472545']
I see you have 2 72 Apex,I would take the extra one off your hand??PM me if you want
[quote name='dpark' timestamp='1311375010' post='3415344']
I have a few Hogan 1 and 2 irons that used over the years. Oldest one is the '72 Apex though. Would love to have one of the Precision ones one of these days.

I don't use one anymore, in fact, the lowest iron in my bag is now just a 4-iron (sigh). About the only time a 1-iron appears in my bag is when I go to Bandon Dunes every year. I pull out my lob wedge (useless on those tight lies) and stick in the butter knife. Depending on the wind and lie, it usually gets used once or twice a round
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One of them is a 1-iron, the other is a 2-iron. I don't have two '72 Apex 1-irons. Sorry.
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Teevons-

Wanted to show you the LH 1 irons used in the past-
The PowerBilt is the one used from 1975-1985, and authored one of the best shots of my golfing life.
The other two have been used sparingly, but ALL are of matching sets- 1-SW.
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[weeicemon]

Bet you've never seen this one before. Made for the Japanese market, circa early 90s. Has a Harrison Boron Gold graphite shaft.

[teevons]

wow ,strange but cool looking!

[quote name='weeicemon' timestamp='1313202196' post='3479367']
Bet you've never seen this one before. Made for the Japanese market, circa early 90s. Has a Harrison Boron Gold graphite shaft.
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[Rick Jeepster]

I have 1 of those I found in a closet 3 weeks ago!![attachment=1264404:IMG_0278.JPG]

[nacho]

Any lh

[Rick Jeepster]

This is another view of the club. The crease is visible