Ben Hogan Radial vs Ben Hogan Edge
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Ben Hogan Radialforged, wide radial sole · forged carbon steelBen Hogan Edgetwo-piece forged hollow body, laser welded · forged carbon steel face laser welded to a forged back frame and hosel, filled with polycarbonate foam
Specification comparison
| Club | Radial loft | Edge loft | Radial lie | Edge lie | Radial length | Edge length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 19.5 | — | 57 | — | 39.25 | — |
| 3 | 23 | — | 58 | — | 39 | — |
| 4 | 26.5 | 22 | 59 | 60 | 38.5 | 39 |
| 5 | 30 | 26 | 60 | 61 | 38 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 33.5 | 30 | 61 | 62 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 37 | 34 | 62 | 62.5 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 41 | 38 | 63 | 63 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 45 | 42 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 50 | 46 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.75 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Which should you choose?
The Edge is the stronger-lofted set — up to 4.5° stronger than the Radial 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 Radial specs and Ben Hogan Edge specs.