Ben Hogan Ft. Worth Black vs Ben Hogan Fort Worth MB
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Ft. Worth Black loft | Fort Worth MB loft | Ft. Worth Black lie | Fort Worth MB lie | Ft. Worth Black length | Fort Worth MB length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 22 | 23 | 60 | 60 | 39 | 39 |
| 5 | 26 | 26 | 61 | 61 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 30 | 30 | 62 | 62 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 34 | 34 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 38 | 38 | 63 | 63 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 42 | 42 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 46 | 46 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Ft. Worth Black
- Fort Worth MB
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Ft. Worth Black is 34° and the Fort Worth MB 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 (22° vs 23°).
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 Ft. Worth Black is listed as forged and the Fort Worth MB as one-piece forged, co-forged Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) core. 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.
There are 7 years between these sets (2018 and 2025), 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 Fort Worth MB is the weaker-lofted set — up to 1° weaker than the Ft. Worth Black. That trades raw distance for a steeper landing angle and more predictable stopping power into greens.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Ben Hogan Ft. Worth Black specs and Ben Hogan Fort Worth MB specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ben Hogan Ft. Worth Black stronger lofted than the Fort Worth MB?
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 Ft. Worth Black and Fort Worth MB?
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 Ft. Worth Black and Fort Worth MB 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.
Do the Ben Hogan Ft. Worth Black and Fort Worth MB have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62.5° lie and 37 inches long.
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