Ben Hogan Legend vs Ben Hogan M50-01
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Legend loft | M50-01 loft | Legend lie | M50-01 lie | Legend length | M50-01 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 20 | 21 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 39 | 39 |
| 5 | 23.5 | 24 | 61 | 61 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 26.5 | 27 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 30.5 | 31 | 62 | 62 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 35 | 35 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 39 | 40 | 63 | 63 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 44 | 44 | 63.5 | 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
- Legend
- M50-01
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Legend is 30.5° and the M50-01 is 31°, a 0.5° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Legend should carry about 2 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the M50-01. Across the 7 clubs both sets share, the M50-01 averages 0.5° weaker, with the largest gap at the 4-iron (20° vs 21°).
The sets are built differently: the Legend runs 4-iron to PW (7 clubs), the M50-01 4-iron to GW (8 clubs).
Both are players distance irons, built for roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. Forged or multi-material heads that keep a compact look while adding face technology and stronger lofts for distance. 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 Legend is listed as hollow body, forged face, foam-filled interior and the M50-01 as one-piece forged, CNC-milled face. The Legend'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 M50-01, at some cost in feel.
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 weaker-lofted set — up to 1° weaker than the Legend. 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 Legend specs and Ben Hogan M50-01 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ben Hogan Legend stronger lofted than the M50-01?
Yes. The Ben Hogan Legend 7-iron is 30.5° against 31° for the M50-01, 0.5° stronger, which is worth about 2 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the Ben Hogan Legend and M50-01?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0.5° (30.5° vs 31°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 4-iron, and 5 of the 7 shared clubs differ.
Are the Ben Hogan Legend and M50-01 aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are players distance irons, built for roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Ben Hogan Legend and M50-01 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62° lie and 37 inches long.
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