The line will be promoted heavily at the grass-roots level with a long-running demo day program beginning in mid-February, as well as a new television and print advertising campaign that will break in January. GENUINE BEN HOGAN APEX EDGE PRO FORGED IRONS 3-EW STEEL DYNALITE GOLD STIFF S300 +1 D1219. The Apex Edge Pro will carry a suggested retail price of $925 for steel shafts, 3-iron through Equalizer (Hogan’s term for PW), and $1,125 for graphite. The idea, company officials said, is to give golfers the feel of forged as well as the forgiveness of a game-improvement club. Other features include a cambered sole that reduces turf drag and a progressive muscle-back cavity.
is adding yet another model to the Ben Hogan line with the new Apex Edge Pro, which is due to begin shipping in February.Īccording to a company release, the Apex Edge Pro is designed to complement the current Apex Edge model by “offering game improvement benefits with a traditional look.” The new club, which is made of forged 1030 carbon steel, has an enhanced, perimeter-weighted head that creates a large, effective hitting area as well as a thinner top line designed to provide a cleaner look at address, much like the Apex Plus iron, which it is expected eventually to replace. I'm going to get another set, maybe in graphite this time.Spalding Holdings Corp. Sold them to another tall friend who wanted something that he could use right away. I reshafted a set of Hogan Apex Plus's to Rifle 6.5's at 1 inch over length and found them to be real decent. There is also a #5 shaft and that is an extra stiff flex and can be set to D9-E0 swing weight. The more swing weight in the head the more feel it provides.
THe #3 shaft is softer and has an overall lower swing weight (D1-D2) then the #4 shaft (D3-D4). IF a golfer does not generate the appropriate amount of club head speed the #4 will feel too stiff.
The tendency of most Hogan designs are intended for players who practice enough to have at least a "B" game and have potential to get closer to an "A" game. It may even propel the ball to go a little farther but that may be just the effects of hitting the ball higher. I've played both and find the Hogan #4 gets the ball up a little higher then a DGS-300. It is lighter then a Dynamic Gold which is also a High Bend Point shaft and will feel stiffer to those who may not generate enough club head speed to get the shaft to kick properly. The Hogan #4 shaft is a lightweight steel, mid flex. But Ben Hogan wanted the average player to at least feel the Head during the swing.!!! Doesn't meen Apex are good for your needs. SO THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE SHAFT WEIGHT AND THE HEAD WEIGHT WON'T BE AS MUCH. The Ben Hogan Apex Edge irons feature a forged cavity-back head with the perfect blend of forgiveness and feel. 600' 2002 Apex Edge Pro Irons Apex Graphite (Constant Weight) Royal Precision Apex 3,4 75. 7-Piece set (4-iron through pitching wedge) 800. Available for preorder only on, shipment early May. Stock shafts: KBS Tour, True Temper Dynamic Gold, UST Recoil 760. 600' 2002 Apex Edge Pro Irons Apex Steel Royal Precision Apex 3,4,5 115. Cast cavity back with forged face and hosel. 600' 2001 Hogan Wedges Apex Steel True Temper Wedge 125. So changing the STOCK shaft of Hogan, basically reduces the Feel of the Head because you will be changing for a heavier shaft. 2001 Apex Edge Irons Apex Steel Royal Precision Apex 3,4,5 115. Basically, the Apex no.4 are considered STIFF for Hogan, but in reality they are between a Regular R300 and Stiff S300 when compared to Dynamic Gold. SO JUST TO LET YOU KNOW, the Apex shaft are considered a light shaft, so they can help you feel the weight of the head. Come on!!! Did you try them? Or your "knowledge" just comes from your BIG GORILLA FRIEND that's hits them a mile.Īnyway, just give your opinion, and please don't underestimate people's opinion and knowledge in this Forum. The Apex Edge Irons are forged from 1020 carbon steel and feature a 180 undercut channel. These new forged irons are designed to appeal to traditionalists seeking classic Hogan lines and game-improvement technology and playability. Now passionate golfers of all ability levels can experience the feel only Ben. This breakthrough technology, coupled with many other unique game-improvement design features, make the Apex Edge extremely easy to play. Sorry 24 Putts (Is that for your 1st or 2nd nine.) )įirst of all, i respect Dork's opinion in many subjects of Golf. Ben Hogan Apex Edge Irons with Graphite Shafts A forged, game-improvement iron with classic Hogan styling. From Ben Hogan Golf: 'The Ben Hogan Apex Edge is the first two-piece forged iron with a forged Carbon Steel frame and forged face.