Ben Hogan Apex (1972) vs Ben Hogan Ft. Worth 15
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Apex (1972) loft | Ft. Worth 15 loft | Apex (1972) lie | Ft. Worth 15 lie | Apex (1972) length | Ft. Worth 15 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 19.5 | — | 56.5 | — | 39.25 | — |
| 20 | — | 20 | — | 60 | — | 39 |
| 3 | 23 | — | 57.5 | — | 38.75 | — |
| 24 | — | 24 | — | 61 | — | 38.25 |
| 4 | 26.5 | — | 58.5 | — | 38.25 | — |
| 28 | — | 28 | — | 62 | — | 37.5 |
| 5 | 30 | — | 59.5 | — | 37.75 | — |
| 32 | — | 32 | — | 62.5 | — | 37 |
| 6 | 33.5 | — | 60.5 | — | 37.25 | — |
| 36 | — | 36 | — | 63 | — | 36.5 |
| 7 | 36.5 | — | 61.5 | — | 36.75 | — |
| 40 | — | 40 | — | 63.5 | — | 36 |
| 8 | 41 | — | 62 | — | 36.25 | — |
| 44 | — | 44 | — | 64 | — | 35.75 |
| 9 | 45 | — | 62.5 | — | 35.75 | — |
| PW | 51.5 | — | 64 | — | 35.5 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Apex (1972)
- Ft. Worth 15
What the differences mean
The sets are built differently: the Apex (1972) runs 2-iron to PW (9 clubs), the Ft. Worth 15 20-iron to 44-iron (7 clubs).
Both are blade irons, built for low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently. Compact muscleback irons with minimal offset, thin toplines and the smallest sweet spot — built for shot-shaping over forgiveness. Because they target the same golfer, the decision comes down to the specific loft, feel and shaping differences rather than who the sets are made for.
The Apex (1972) is listed as forged blade and the Ft. Worth 15 as forged. The Apex (1972)'s muscle-back shape keeps mass directly behind the strike for feedback and control, where a cavity spreads it to the perimeter for forgiveness.
There are 43 years between these sets (1972 and 2015), more than one design generation. Over that time irons moved toward stronger lofts, thinner and faster faces, hollow and multi-material heads and wider use of tungsten, so the newer set is not simply a better version of the older one: it may launch and spin quite differently.
Which should you choose?
The Apex (1972) and Ft. Worth 15 share the same lofts on every club on file, so the difference is in head construction, feel and forgiveness rather than trajectory.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Ben Hogan Apex (1972) specs and Ben Hogan Ft. Worth 15 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Are the Ben Hogan Apex (1972) and Ft. Worth 15 aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are blade irons, built for low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
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