I bought a new set of Ben Hogan irons and I know the E wedge is the pitching, Im just curious what it means?

Question

I bought a new set of Ben Hogan irons and I know the E wedge is the pitching, Im just curious what it means?

Answer 1

wedge/5iron/7iron are best. open up your stance and lift the ball in the air so it bounces to the green about 3/4 times and rolls on to the green.

Answer 2

this seems to be the place to get some advice on Hogan Irons. Just how many different types are there? There are all kinds on E Bay. Are some cast and others forged?

A couple of years ago i was trying different Hogans, one worked very well for me and others didn't. Wish i remembered which model worked.  I do remember that graphite did not work nor did the over size model.

I have found a set of used Hogans for $199 at a golf store and they feel great. They are cavity backed but not sure if forged or cast.

I am a high handicap and am currently using Wilson forged which are very difficult to hit.  Maybe a cast would be better

Answer 3

equalizer haha. I LOVE HOGAN IRONS!!!!!!! they have so much spin and forgiveness . ive hit them since i was 12 and i hit them good ever since. ( im 14 now btw)

Answer 4

Equalizer is correct

Answer 5

mister hogan when under contract with macgrgor called his wedge the great equalizer . due to physical condition , and small stature , even by 1940s, 1950s size . when he opened his own company . he used the e on his wedge . sand iron , not sand wedge on first sand wedges . his new clubs cost him the 1955 . he hand delivwerd the 1 to 9 iron personally to jack fleck , who already had e wedge sand iron . fleck then used irons for two practice rounds . then pulled off one of the greatest underdog stories by tying hogan , then defeating the great man in a playof the next day . tigers winning on blown knee does pale in comparision what the playoff round did to hogans body . little known fact hogan lost sight left eye after accident .

Answer 6

equalizer

Answer 7

The E stands for "Equalizer" which is the Hogan name for pitching wedge.