Lot # 150: Ken-Hit Iron

Starting Bid: $150.00

Bids: 5 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "Spring 2020",
which ran from 3/9/2020 2:30 PM to
3/28/2020 8:00 PM



Charles Kennett of Newmarket England sought a way to concentrate more weight behind the ball. So he devise and patented an iron that had a thicker than normal blade but included holes in the hosel, heel, and toe. According to his 1928 British patent, the holes in the heel and toe could be left completely open or they could sometimes be filled with lightweight rivets of aluminum or other material to keep debris from collecting in the holes. 

Complete with its original shaft and grip, this example was made for Kennett by J.P. Cochrane & Co and has the original aluminum rivets in the heel and toe. The back of the head is marked "C.H. Kennett, Links GC, Newmarket." along with 'Ken-Hit Iron" and more.

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