Equipment
Ben Hogan launches two long iron alternatives – UiHi Utility Irons and VKTR+ Hybrids
Ben Hogan Golf Equipment has introduced two long iron alternatives – the UiHi Utility Irons and the VKTR+ Hybrids.
Per the company, the latest additions are “designed for serious golfers who may not be comfortable hitting lower-lofted irons” and are offered in 18, 22 and 26-degree lofts to replace traditional 3/4/5 irons.
The UiHi’s utility irons feature larger hollow head dimensions designed to instill confidence and make the club appear to be more highly-lofted. The UiHi’s are a two-piece forged construction which also feature a deep cavity and a low-and-rearward center of gravity designed to help get shots airborne quickly – while also seeking to provide maximum forgiveness.
The VKTR+ hybrids is an “optimized version of the original VKTR hybrid” and feature a high toe that aims to encourage golfers to swing it more like an iron, rather than a wood. The hybrid also contains ‘Bulge and roll’ – typically seen in a driver or fairway metal – which seeks to help bring mishits back online.
The face thickness on the brand’s VKTR+ hybrids varies from toe to heel and crown to sole in design to provide ultimate forgiveness.
Speaking on the two long iron alternative products, Scott White, President and CEO of Ben Hogan Golf Equipment Company, stated
“Hitting long irons well has always been a challenge for golfers of all ability levels. That’s especially true now, as many golfers around the world haven’t been playing much, nor had the opportunity to practice. The UiHi utility irons and new VKTR+ hybrid clubs will make that part of the game a little less daunting for golfers returning to the courses … and in the future.”
The new long iron alternative products, which join the brand’s ICON blades and PTx PRO irons in creating a Player’s Combo Set, are available exclusively at www.BenHoganGolf.com and www.BenHoganGolf.eu as part of the company’s Direct-To-Consumer business model.
The VKTR+ hybrids are offered at $140.00 each, while the UiHi’s utility irons cost $110.00 each.
Neal Shipley was the first to admit that he enjoyed his food while in college. But since his days at Ohio State, he’s slimmed down and earned a PGA Tour Card.
That hasn’t stopped him from having fun with his wedge stampings, though it’s led to some misunderstandings.
On the 54 (degree), we have ‘Big Fudge,'” Shipley told GolfWRX. “It was supposed to be ‘Big Fridge,’ so this happened a little while ago. ‘Big Fridge’ was a nickname between my college teammates and I, with ‘fridge’ meaning stomach, a big stomach.
“We told the Ping guys to put … ‘Big Fridge’ on it, and I think maybe some bad cell service or something, and they thought I said ‘fudge,’ so they put fudge on it.”
On Shipley’s 50-degree he also continues the food theme, this time with his go-to order at the “Golden Arches,” and his stamping “DONS 7.”
“The number 7 meal, the two cheeseburger meal, that was my McDonald’s order, back when I would have McDonald’s frequently,” Shipley shared.
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.
It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @raw10628 has a L.A.B. DF3 putter and Masters putter cover up for grabs.
From the listing: “Some great items here today, time to thin out and make room for next set of gear. All prices include shipping.
LAB DF3 Purple 33.5” 68° lie with TPT – $725. LAB Masters release DF3 cover – $150.”
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules
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Shaft: Accra TourZ Green 5-M4
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Tom Duckworth
May 6, 2020 at 5:55 pm
I have to say that combo set is beautiful. I got a newsletter from them today and was looking them over.
That will be a strong contender for my next set.
Me
May 5, 2020 at 8:13 pm
Almost pulled the trigger on a UiHi on a whim but they don’t offer Project X shafts so a no go for me.