Ben Hogan Ft. Worth Black vs Ben Hogan ICON
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Ft. Worth Black loft | ICON loft | Ft. Worth Black lie | ICON lie | Ft. Worth Black length | ICON length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 22 | 22 | 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
- ICON
What the differences mean
Every club the two sets share has exactly the same loft, starting with a 34° 7-iron. On paper there is no distance or trajectory difference: with the same swing, a 7-iron from either set should launch and carry about the same. The real differences are in how the heads are built, how they look at address and how they feel at impact, none of which a spec table can show. Lie angles and lengths match as well, so any fitting adjustment made to one set would carry straight over to the other.
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.
Both heads are listed as forged. 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.
The ICON arrived 2 years after the Ft. Worth Black, 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.
Which should you choose?
The Ft. Worth Black and ICON share the same lofts on every club on file, so the difference is in head construction, feel and forgiveness rather than trajectory.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Ben Hogan Ft. Worth Black specs and Ben Hogan ICON specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ben Hogan Ft. Worth Black stronger lofted than the ICON?
No. Both have a 34° 7-iron and the same loft on every club they share, so neither is stronger lofted. The difference is in construction and feel.
What is the loft difference between the Ben Hogan Ft. Worth Black and ICON?
There is none. Every club both sets include has the same loft, including the 34° 7-iron.
Are the Ben Hogan Ft. Worth Black and ICON 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 ICON have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62.5° lie and 37 inches long.
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