Appolo Irons` info wanted please

[time-tra4ler]

Hi im George from Devon in the UK.
This is my first time on the site and it sure looks good from what ive seen so far.

I'd like to pose this little query to all.
Does any one know anything about `Appolo Irons ` my fellow playing partner has a set 3-SW & plays well in fact Ive tried to get a set for myself but no one knows anything about them. They are cavity back, steel shaft and the sticker states `Appolo`
I cant get any info on the web or ebay. can you help. the irons have letters on the base if i remember they are P.R.K.A. but im not 100%. anyway can you help with any info rating,costing,quality are they clones good or bad. your thoughts welcome IS IT WORTH ME SEARCHING ON ???

Merry Xmas & hope we all get what we want.......... A lower handicap
George

[TeachingPro]

Re: Appolo Irons` info wanted please

Hello George,

Welcome to GTO!

The 'Apollo' sticker on the shaft is from the shaft manufacturer, not the club manufacturer. They are the world's second largest shaft manufacturer.

Could the clubs be PRGR?? I know of a manufacturer by that name.

But: there are thousands of club manufacturers and you often see "clone" clubs with all sorts of names you wouldn't normally find. So, you could struggle to find it by brand name. In fact, some retailers have foundry's that manufacturer product lines for them with the same head as others but with different trade markings. So, that just adds to the possibilities!

I'd start off by asking your friend where he bought them from. That might be a good start.

People's opinions differ but having been a qualified club maker for about 10 years now, not all clones are bad. In fact, some are excellent.

I suggest you go to this website: http://www.swingweight.com and post a question there too. It is a site dedicated to club making.

Not much help I'm afraid!

[time-tra4ler]

Re: Apollo Irons` info wanted please

Thank you for that Graham.
What a quick responce !!...... But now I know why im finding it difficult to find answers.
I know that my freind bought the clubs second hand & that was the only info on the clubs, I'll have to recheck the letters. He bought them because they were cheap & they looked better than what he had, cavity back etc; We don't even know what shaft flex they are, but he says he not worried about the tech details because he just wants to enjoy the game. I think that just about sums it up............enjoy the game!


Thanks again
George

[time-tra4ler]

Re: Appolo Irons` info wanted please

Hi Graham & all

I checked out the `Apollo Shafted Irons` I was trying to find info on & I borrowed one from my mate. The letters on the iron base are, PRKC .

On the cavity of the iron is the following.....

928NG
Next Generation
Tour Player System

Any one have any Ideas

Hope so
Merry Christmas to all & A Happy New Year to all.
George

[TeachingPro]

Re: Appolo Irons` info wanted please

Oh boy ... never heard of them! I checked a few websites and club listings and they're not there either.

I'd suggest posting at swingweight.com and see if any club fitters have heard of it.

Sorry I couldn't be of more help.

[Big Sheesh]

Re: Appolo Irons` info wanted please

Yeah I've heard of them. My dad bought a set of 3 wedges with Apolo steel shafts. They're not name brand but they play well. I've not had problems with them at all.

[braveheart]

Re: Appolo Irons` info wanted please

I have a couple Synchron II fairway woods with Apollo steel shafts. I got these off of ebay. I wanted to try a 7 and 9 wood and didnt want to spend a lot of money at the time. The clubs are fine and are effective with this shaft.