Which shafts for 1980 Hogans? - Shot Talk

SiberianDVM · iTrader: (0) #1 (**permalink**) 03-28-2008, 05:01 PM

I have a set of 1980 Hogan Apex IIs that I have decided to use for my TLT experiment. The set is 2-E, and most of the heads will need to be regrooved and rechromed. The shafts that are in them have no bands and 1 is broken, so I might as well take this opportunity to replace them.

So......what to replace them with?

Would a set of Project X or Flighted Rifles be sacrilege? I could use some help getting the long irons airborne, so I need something with a high ball flight.

Or should I go with a set of Dynalite Golds, which will look more "original" with their step pattern?

Or should I try to find a full set of Apex 3 pulls?

**MIKE1218** · iTrader: (3) #2 (**permalink**) 03-28-2008, 05:12 PM

I don't think Hogan would be upset if you used rifles. You should ask dave though.

**MGP** · iTrader: (1) #3 (**permalink**) 03-28-2008, 07:14 PM

I'd go with Dynalite Golds (and did

) -- they are not too expensive, excellent quality shafts, tip soft so will help with a little higher launch and since these are "project clubs" won't cost you a 2nd mortgage to mess with them.

**Wi-Golfer** · iTrader: (0) #4 (**permalink**) 03-28-2008, 07:46 PM

Hmm, 28 yr old clubs. Wouldn't Hickory be appropriate?

zaphod · iTrader: (0) #5 (**permalink**) 03-28-2008, 11:15 PM

I've got graphites in my 1990's apex plus Hogans. Also Royal Precision makes the Apex shaft for Hogan so I believe it good and just to use PX shaft.

dave. · iTrader: (0) #6 (**permalink**) 03-29-2008, 12:52 AM

I think the original Spalding Apex plays a little stiff, but the weight isn't a problem, only 115g, so it depends how you like it. Weights is very important to how you swing

SiberianDVM · iTrader: (0) #7 (**permalink**) 03-29-2008, 08:14 AM

I'm gonna try to find some Apex 3 pulls, if that fails, then Dynalite Gold R flex.

**Clugnut** · iTrader: (3) #8 (**permalink**) 03-29-2008, 09:20 AM

I vote for a vintage set of Apollo Hump's, but that's just me.

SiberianDVM · iTrader: (0) #9 (**permalink**) 03-29-2008, 09:38 AM

Price of regrooving and rechroming has gone up to $34 per head. Ouch! 9 x $34 = more money than I've got right now.

Hmmm, the cast Mizuno MX-11s may have to be sacrificed on the altar of experimentation................................... ......

**Eracer** · iTrader: (7) #10 (**permalink**) 03-29-2008, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by SiberianDVM

Price of regrooving and rechroming has gone up to $34 per head. Ouch! 9 x $34 = more money than I've got right now.

Hmmm, the cast Mizuno MX-11s may have to be sacrificed on the altar of experimentation................................... ......

Man up and do it yourself. What's a little Hexavalent Chromium poisoning, or Nitric Acid burn?

**RickinMA** · iTrader: (0) #11 (**permalink**) 03-29-2008, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SiberianDVM

Price of regrooving and rechroming has gone up to $34 per head. Ouch!

$34 per head hurts when you can pick up brand new heads cheaper, but they would be pretty sweet

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