Ben Hogan Edge vs Ben Hogan Edge EX
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Edge loft | Edge EX loft | Edge lie | Edge EX lie | Edge length | Edge EX length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 22 | 20 | 60 | 60 | 39 | 39 |
| 5 | 26 | 24 | 61 | 61 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 30 | 28 | 62 | 62 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 34 | 32 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 38 | 36 | 63 | 63 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 42 | 40 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 46 | 44 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Edge
- Edge EX
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Edge is 34° and the Edge EX is 32°, a 2° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Edge EX should carry roughly 6 to 8 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Edge. Across the 7 clubs both sets share, the Edge EX averages 2° stronger, with the largest gap at the 4-iron (22° vs 20°). The pitching wedges are 46° and 44°; the stronger one leaves a 6° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
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 Edge is listed as two-piece forged hollow body, laser welded and the Edge EX as forged open-cavity. 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 Edge EX, at some cost in feel.
The Edge EX arrived 3 years after the Edge, a typical one-generation refresh. Changes over that span are usually incremental: refined face thickness, revised weighting, updated looks and small loft tweaks rather than a new concept. Here the 7-iron loft moved from 34° to 32°.
Which should you choose?
The Edge EX is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2° stronger than the 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 Edge specs and Ben Hogan Edge EX specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ben Hogan Edge stronger lofted than the Edge EX?
No. The Edge EX is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 32° against 34° for the Ben Hogan Edge, 2° stronger and worth roughly 6 to 8 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Ben Hogan Edge and Edge EX?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2° (34° vs 32°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the 4-iron, and all 7 shared clubs differ.
Are the Ben Hogan Edge and Edge EX 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 Edge and Edge EX have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62.5° lie and 37 inches long.
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