Ben Hogan Apex Edge vs Ben Hogan Edge
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Apex Edge loft | Edge loft | Apex Edge lie | Edge lie | Apex Edge length | Edge length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | — | 59.5 | — | 39.75 | — |
| 2 | 18 | — | 60 | — | 39.25 | — |
| 3 | 20 | — | 60.5 | — | 38.75 | — |
| 4 | 23 | 22 | 61 | 60 | 38.25 | 39 |
| 5 | 26 | 26 | 61.5 | 61 | 37.75 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 30 | 30 | 62 | 62 | 37.25 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 34 | 34 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.75 | 37 |
| 8 | 38 | 38 | 63 | 63 | 36.25 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 42 | 42 | 63.5 | 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
- Edge
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Apex Edge is 34° and the Edge 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 Edge 7-iron is 0.25 inches longer (36.75" vs 37").
The sets are built differently: the Apex Edge runs 1-iron to LW (13 clubs), the Edge 4-iron to PW (7 clubs).
Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Perimeter-weighted cavity backs with wider soles, more offset and stronger lofts, aimed at mid handicaps. 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 Edge is listed as forged cavity back and the Edge as two-piece forged hollow body, laser welded. The Edge's hollow body lets the face flex more and moves mass low and outward, usually giving higher launch and more ball speed on off-centre strikes than the Apex Edge, at some cost in feel.
There are 16 years between these sets (2002 and 2018), 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 Edge is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the Apex Edge 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 specs and Ben Hogan Edge specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ben Hogan Apex Edge stronger lofted than the Edge?
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 and Edge?
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.
Are the Ben Hogan Apex Edge and Edge aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Ben Hogan Apex Edge and Edge have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Ben Hogan Apex Edge is 62.5° lie and 36.75 inches, the Edge 62.5° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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