Ben Hogan PTx Pro vs Ben Hogan M50-01
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | PTx Pro loft | M50-01 loft | PTx Pro lie | M50-01 lie | PTx Pro length | M50-01 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 22 | 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
- PTx Pro
- M50-01
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the PTx Pro 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 PTx Pro. Across the 7 clubs both sets share, the M50-01 averages 2.3° 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 PTx Pro 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 PTx Pro is listed as co-forged multi-material and the M50-01 as one-piece forged, CNC-milled face. The PTx Pro adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch.
There are 6 years between these sets (2019 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. Here the 7-iron loft moved from 34° to 31°.
Which should you choose?
The M50-01 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 3° 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 M50-01 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ben Hogan PTx Pro 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 PTx Pro, 3° stronger and worth roughly 9 to 12 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Ben Hogan PTx Pro 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.
Are the Ben Hogan PTx Pro 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 PTx Pro and M50-01 have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Ben Hogan PTx Pro 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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