Ben Hogan PTx Pro vs Ben Hogan Edge EX
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | PTx Pro loft | Edge EX loft | PTx Pro lie | Edge EX lie | PTx Pro 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
- PTx Pro
- Edge EX
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the PTx Pro 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 PTx Pro. 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.
The PTx Pro is a players distance iron and the Edge EX a game improvement iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The Edge EX is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The PTx Pro trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head.
The PTx Pro is listed as co-forged multi-material and the Edge EX as forged open-cavity. The PTx Pro adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch.
The Edge EX came out 2 years after the PTx Pro, but it is a different line rather than a direct replacement, so the two were designed for different golfers as well as different seasons.
Which should you choose?
The Edge EX is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2° stronger than the PTx Pro 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 PTx Pro specs and Ben Hogan Edge EX specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ben Hogan PTx Pro 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 PTx Pro, 2° stronger and worth roughly 6 to 8 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Ben Hogan PTx Pro 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.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Ben Hogan PTx Pro or the Edge EX?
The Edge EX. As a game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The Ben Hogan PTx Pro is a players distance iron, better suited to roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head.
Do the Ben Hogan PTx Pro 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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