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I've heard good things about Ben Hogan irons...I was just curious to know what people's opinions were on Ben Hogan's - specifically has anyone played with or demoed the FTX irons, Apex 50, Apex Grind, or Apex Redline?
And how would you compare Hogans to other OEMs e.g., Mizuno, Titleist, TM?

I would have no problem playing a set of Hogans. They are on my list to demo outdoors when the weather warms up. I'll either get the Apex or Apex FTX, or a set of Mizunos. That much is made up in my mind. Hogans do not get a lot of publicity and maybe Callaway prefers that approach as to not take too much away from their namesake clubs. I don't think Callaway owning Hogan is a bad thing and feel that you will ge quality clubs from them.

My buddy has the Edge CFT (w/Hyrids) and loves 'em...I've never seen him hit the ball so well...the ball really rockets off his clubs, and he swings rather effortlessly.

what's the difference between the Edge, Plus, and CFT or FTX?

Go to www.benhogan.com and check all the specs. They can say it better than I.

Thanks for the website!

Well, I just received the Hogan Apex redline irons, and I have to say that they feel quite different from the MP14's that I'm used to. I wasn't striking the ball well at all...maybe it was just a bad range day.
The irons felt much lighter than the Mizunos, and I just didn't get the same soft feel with the Hogans....oh well

if u want a solid feel and a great set of irons you should go with the apex edge pros. these irons are not as forgiving yet have a great result when u get them good. only for solid ball strikers though. they also increase distance rather effortlessly. overall a great set of clubs

I have been playing a set of Apex 50 since February and love them. Very solid set of irons.

JC, how would you compare them to other clubs you have played previously?

I have played Wilson Staff in the late 80's/early 90's, was given a set of 845's and loved them even though they weren't blades. Played EVO's (if you haven't already figured it out, was on TA staff from 1993-1996, 2000-2002). Played 962's and Pro Combos...have hit almost every major offering from all of the OEM's since about 1998 and since last year's introduction of the PGA Demo Day at the Merchandise Show, it is very easy to hit EVERYTHING on the market...anyway:

LOVE the Apex irons and they are FAR superior to the 962's in terms of playability. My problems with the 962's were consistency...I'd hit a 5 iron 185 and the very next one would go 210 (an "air bubble" in the casting is the official explanation from Titleist). My ONLY problem with the Pro Combos is the tendency of the longer irons to balloon on me due to the lower center of gravity in the head.

The only thing I have hit in terms of a current blade that compares favorably to the Apex 50 for me is any of the Mizuno blades. Let's face it, almost any OEM blade nowadays is almost identical to some Mizuno model.

The best thing about the clubs for me is the workability...all I have to do is think fade and it does (well not really but it seems that way).

Thanks for the feedback JC,
I think I'll stick with Mizuno's for now...they just seem more forgiving then Hogan irons...that is for those of us that are mid-high handicappers...

Well, since I've owned a set of Hogan Apex's, I'll just stick a few words in. Although Hogan's do feel different from Mizuno's, they are comparable in every way. They are a wonderful set of clubs, and always well made. I think I might get the FTX's, if I ever bought a new set of Hogan's, just to give me a little forgiveness in the long irons. I highl y recommend either Hogan or Mizuno.

I ran into a salesman at Golfsmith who swears by the Hogans. He is playing the Edge CFTs with the titanium insert and loves them. In his opinion, the best clubs made today are Mizunos, Hogans and Ping. I was kind of surprised to hear Hogans might be in that league, especially from a Golfsmith guy who sells every club made by man.

That is because there is a club for every man. It all depends on what you think feels best, gives you the best result, and what looks good to you. I love it when salesman tell me xyz irons are the best you can buy. Still does not matter. Any PGA pro can go to wally world and buy a $99 set and still kick most peoples butts. As has been quoted here before by Lee Trevino - It ain't the arrow, it's the indian." Or more pc (a term I hate) it's the monkey holding the club.

noooo... i cant believe you wanna go to hogans when you have been playing with Mizuno's...