Ben Hogan Fort Worth MB vs Ben Hogan M50-01
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Fort Worth MB loft | M50-01 loft | Fort Worth MB lie | M50-01 lie | Fort Worth MB length | M50-01 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 23 | 21 | 60 | 60.5 | 39 | 39 |
| 5 | 26 | 24 | 61 | 61 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 30 | 27 | 62 | 61.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 34 | 31 | 62.5 | 62 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 38 | 35 | 63 | 62.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 42 | 40 | 63.5 | 63 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 46 | 44 | 64 | 63.75 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| GW | — | 48 | — | 63.75 | — | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Fort Worth MB
- M50-01
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Fort Worth MB is 34° and the M50-01 is 31°, a 3° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the M50-01 should carry roughly 9 to 12 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Fort Worth MB. Across the 7 clubs both sets share, the M50-01 averages 2.4° stronger, with the largest gap at the 6-iron (30° vs 27°). 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. Beyond loft, the M50-01 7-iron sits 0.5° flatter (62.5° vs 62°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander.
The sets are built differently: the Fort Worth MB runs 4-iron to PW (7 clubs), the M50-01 4-iron to GW (8 clubs).
The Fort Worth MB is a blade iron and the M50-01 a players distance iron, so they sit 2 steps apart on the forgiveness scale. The M50-01 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 Fort Worth MB trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently.
The Fort Worth MB is listed as one-piece forged, co-forged Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) core and the M50-01 as one-piece forged, CNC-milled face. With the build method this similar, differences in feel come down to head size, sole width, topline and offset rather than how the heads are made.
Both sets were introduced in 2025, so this is a choice between two models from the same lineup rather than an upgrade: Ben Hogan designed them to sit side by side for different players.
Which should you choose?
The M50-01 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 3° stronger than the Fort Worth MB 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 Fort Worth MB specs and Ben Hogan M50-01 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ben Hogan Fort Worth MB stronger lofted than the M50-01?
No. The M50-01 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 31° against 34° for the Ben Hogan Fort Worth MB, 3° stronger and worth roughly 9 to 12 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Ben Hogan Fort Worth MB and M50-01?
At the 7-iron the difference is 3° (34° vs 31°). The largest gap on a shared club is 3° at the 6-iron, and all 7 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Ben Hogan Fort Worth MB or the M50-01?
The M50-01. 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 Fort Worth MB is a blade iron, better suited to low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently.
Do the Ben Hogan Fort Worth MB and M50-01 have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Ben Hogan Fort Worth MB is 62.5° lie and 37 inches, the M50-01 62° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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