Ben Hogan Apex Edge Pro vs Ben Hogan PTx Pro
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Apex Edge Pro loft | PTx Pro loft | Apex Edge Pro lie | PTx Pro lie | Apex Edge Pro length | PTx Pro length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | — | 59 | — | 39.75 | — |
| 2 | 18 | — | 59.5 | — | 39.25 | — |
| 3 | 20 | — | 60 | — | 38.75 | — |
| 4 | 23 | 22 | 60.5 | 60 | 38.25 | 39 |
| 5 | 26 | 26 | 61 | 61 | 37.75 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 30 | 30 | 61.5 | 62 | 37.25 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 34 | 34 | 62 | 62.5 | 36.75 | 37 |
| 8 | 38 | 38 | 62.5 | 63 | 36.25 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 42 | 42 | 63 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 36 |
| PW | 46 | 46 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.75 |
| GW | 50 | — | 64 | — | 35.5 | — |
| SW | 56 | — | 64 | — | 35 | — |
| LW | 60 | — | 64 | — | 35 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Apex Edge Pro
- PTx Pro
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Apex Edge Pro is 34° and the PTx Pro is 34°, identical at the club most golfers compare on, although other clubs in the sets differ. Across the 7 clubs both sets share, the differences roughly cancel out, with the largest gap at the 4-iron (23° vs 22°). Beyond loft, the Apex Edge Pro 7-iron sits 0.5° flatter (62° vs 62.5°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander; the PTx Pro 7-iron is 0.25 inches longer (36.75" vs 37").
The sets are built differently: the Apex Edge Pro runs 1-iron to LW (13 clubs), the PTx Pro 4-iron to PW (7 clubs).
The Apex Edge Pro is a players iron and the PTx Pro a players distance iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The PTx Pro is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. The Apex Edge Pro trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
The Apex Edge Pro is listed as forged cavity back and the PTx Pro as co-forged multi-material. The PTx Pro adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch.
There are 17 years between these sets (2002 and 2019), 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 PTx Pro is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the Apex Edge Pro on matching clubs. Expect longer carry per numbered iron but a flatter descent angle; gapping at the wedge end is where that shows up.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Ben Hogan Apex Edge Pro specs and Ben Hogan PTx Pro specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ben Hogan Apex Edge Pro stronger lofted than the PTx Pro?
Not at the 7-iron, where both are 34°. Other clubs in the sets differ, so compare the full table above.
What is the loft difference between the Ben Hogan Apex Edge Pro and PTx Pro?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0° (34° vs 34°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 4-iron, and 1 of the 7 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Ben Hogan Apex Edge Pro or the PTx Pro?
The PTx Pro. As a players distance iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. The Ben Hogan Apex Edge Pro is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Do the Ben Hogan Apex Edge Pro and PTx Pro have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Ben Hogan Apex Edge Pro is 62° lie and 36.75 inches, the PTx Pro 62.5° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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