Ben Hogan Apex (1972) vs Ben Hogan Apex Redline
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Ben Hogan Apex (1972)forged blade · forged carbon steelBen Hogan Apex Redlineforged muscle-back · forged carbon steel
Specification comparison
| Club | Apex (1972) loft | Apex Redline loft | Apex (1972) lie | Apex Redline lie | Apex (1972) length | Apex Redline length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 17.5 | — | 56 | — | 39.75 |
| 2 | 19.5 | 19.5 | 56.5 | 57 | 39.25 | 39.25 |
| 3 | 23 | 23 | 57.5 | 58 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 4 | 26.5 | 26.5 | 58.5 | 59 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 30 | 30 | 59.5 | 60 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 33.5 | 33.5 | 60.5 | 61 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 36.5 | 37 | 61.5 | 62 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 41 | 41 | 62 | 62.5 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 45 | 45 | 62.5 | 63 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| PW | 51.5 | 49 | 64 | 63.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| SW | — | 56 | — | 65 | — | 35 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Which should you choose?
Loft differences between the Apex (1972) and Apex Redline run in both directions rather than shifting the whole set one way, so the choice comes down to shaping, feel and gapping at the ends of the set rather than outright distance.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Ben Hogan Apex (1972) specs and Ben Hogan Apex Redline specs.