Ben Hogan Apex Edge Irons

Ben Hogan Apex Edge Irons 

DESCRIPTION

From Ben Hogan Golf: "The Ben Hogan Apex Edge is the first two-piece forged iron with a forged Carbon Steel frame and forged face. This breakthrough technology, coupled with many other unique game-improvement design features, make the Apex Edge extremely easy to play. Now passionate golfers of all ability levels can experience the feel only Ben Hogan forged irons can provide."

USER REVIEWS

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[Apr 07, 2001]
Doug Jones
Shoot in the 70s
Model Reviewed: Apex Edge

These are not forged Callaways.The sweet spot is hard to find,the soles are too wide and they have way too much bounce.Shot correction and forgiveness are marginal at best;these are not forged Callaways.High handicappers beware,not much from these clubs.

Similar Products Used:

x-12, x-12pro, compez,I30versize

OVERALL
RATING
2
VALUE
RATING
1
[May 23, 2001]
mac rose
Shoot in the 80s
Model Reviewed: 2001 APEX EDGE

There is nothing like the feel of a forged club. Once you try it you'll never settle for anything less. These clubs are as accurate(steel shaft) as any I have hit. The club to club consistency is great. The distance is above average. What amazes me is the control I have with the Edges. I pick my target and hit it, direction and distance! It happens with such frequency now that my buddies are amazed. When I "hit it on the screws" there is almost no feel...just the "thwack" sound you only get from forged. When I miss I can feel where on the face I missed it. There is no real pain on mishits. Hogans are classy looking clubs and have alot of admirers. Other players see these and act like I have a blonde beauty on my arm...they all want to touch. No buyers remorse here. Negatives: 1)these clubs aren't cheap, 2) a nit-pick...the red paint in the "9" of my 9 iron was messed up, 3) the "Rodney(Caddyshack)Dangerfield" effect of having such nice/brand new sticks. I liked the the X-14s and the i3s ok, but these were the ticket for me.

Similar Products Used:

Ping I3 O-size, Callaway X-14, Cleveland TA-5, many lesser others.

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
4
[May 18, 2001]
Reinhard
Shoot in the 90s
Model Reviewed: Ben Hogan Apex Edge

This is a great set of golfclubs. I have tested these clubs together with Clevelands TA5 gunmetal, Taylormade 320, Ping I3 oversize, Makser, Honma, Callaway x14 on the driving range. These clubs are for me the best clubs i have ever played. The feedback is great, I also get more length and accuracy.
After I bought a set from 4 to PW I even found out at the course, that the impressions from the driving range are even more tue, this is a very forgiving club, with enough length for an average weekend golfer.
I strongly recommend these clubs for all weekend golfer who wants a very special set of clubs.

Similar Products Used:

Clevelands TA5 gunmetal, Taylormade 320, Ping I3 oversize, Makser, Honma, Callaway x14

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[May 14, 2001]
HR
Shoot in the 90s
Model Reviewed: Apex Edge Graphite regular flex

Simply put these are great clubs. I did not think I could hit forged irons but once I demoed these I had to buy them. Forgiving, accurate with great feed back.
Although pricy, I would recommend them for any golfer despite experience or handicap.

Similar Products Used:

Taylor Made Supersteel

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[May 09, 2001]
Dan
Shoot in the 80s
Model Reviewed: Apex Edge Irons

This is a follow up review. I really like these irons. The more I play with them the better they get. Excellent distance control and forgiveness. I find the distances average, maybe a bit longer. The Lightweight Apex Edge shaft has a low kick point to promote higher ball flight and that really works well for me. I was always a low ball hitter. These are the easist irons to hit flush I have ever had. Better than the Callaways(x12,X14Pro,Hawkeyes)Much more forgiving than the Apex Plus. For any player looking to improve I think these irons are worth trying!

Customer Service

None

Similar Products Used:

Many others Callaways, Titlest, Ping Apex Plus

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
4
[Apr 02, 2001]
Curtis Price
Shoot in the 100s
Model Reviewed: Ben Hogan Apex Edge 2001

I demoed a BH Apex Edge 5-iron with a regular number 4 steel shaft at my local golf shop in an indoor practice net. So take this review for what it's worth.

I am a high handicapper, with swing faults to work through, one being that I am too fast, and I working on slowing down my swing to ensure solid contact with the ball, having said that, I believe the BH Apex Edge would be a great game improvement club for me.

The club was handsome, well designed, had a large clubhead, and large sweet spot. It was light, and demands that the golfer swing slow and easy. When I swung that way, the ball jumped off the clubface.

This club is good for mid to high handicappers. Price is an issue. A set of BH Apex Edge Irons were listed at $749.00 at the golf shop. However, golf equipment is an investment, and I see myself playing these clubs in the not to distant future

Similar Products Used:

During testing I swung the following 5-irons: Titleist 981, Adams GT, Taylor Made Super Steel, Square Two XLT

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Apr 02, 2001]
John
Shoot in the 90s

I always wanted forged clubs. Came close to purchasing the comp ez's, but after extensively demo'g the Apex Edge's i was sold. Feel is not exactly like a forged blade but very soft vs. my previous cast irons (I3's). BTW, the I3's are about the best cast club on the market and i am keeping them as a second set.
Besides the feel, the extra distance I get from the edge's also sold me (avg 5-10 yrds). Could be the Apex shaft vs. the cushin.
Make sure you get custom fit, even if you feel you are standard. I went through the Ping and the Apex fitting and founf the Apex 3 shaft is the best for my swing.
What's also impressive is that Hogan packages these clubs like they are shipping fine china. Quality second to none.

Customer Service

knowledgable

Similar Products Used:

Comp EZ, Mac PCB

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Mar 18, 2001]
Laurence
Shoot in the 90s

Wow! What a terrific set of irons. I recently bought the apex edge irons with Numbe three graphite shafts. This selection came after months of trying almost every gane improvement iron on the planet. I suffer from very bad tendondonitis in my elbow so I was looking for comfort, performance, but also the proper amount of feel and feedback. I have found that in the Edge.
When I tested the irons at the shop, the heads had celophane wrapping on them as well as tape.None the less, they felt good enough to purchase. I tried them today at the driving range and was in heaven from the performance. Long, straight with a slight draw and NO PAIN.
The sound and feel of these clubs is far superior to the Taylor Made SuperSteels I have been playing with.
The beautiful look of these irons also attracted other golfers' interest and positive comments on the range.
I can't wait to use these clubs on the course when the weather permits.

Similar Products Used:

Adams, Tight Lie GT irons, Cleveland Quad Pro Irons, and MaxFly Revolutions. In my opinion, none compared to the Hogans.

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Feb 26, 2001]
Stephen Dukker
Shoot in the 100s
Model Reviewed: Hogan Apex Edge Regular Graphite Shaft

Great Clubs! Imagine beautiful x-12's with forged iron feel. Very forgiving, toe or heel hits go straight but shorter. Very beautiful clubs look great at set up. Good feedback. Same distance as x-12's. Love'em! EXPENSIVE!

Similar Products Used:

Callaway X-12, Ping ISI-Nickel

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
3
[Feb 18, 2001]
Rick Sadler
Shoot in the 80s
Model Reviewed: Apex Edge 2001

I was looking for a club that gave me a forged feeling but still had the forgiveness of a cavity back. I currently own eye 2's and also Nicklaus VCG's (which buy the way you don't see around a lot and is a wonderful club). I've hit the Hogans a few times already and they are wonderful. They feel like butter when you hit them correctly and on off center hits are almost as forgiving as my eye 2's and not quite as forgiving as my VCG's. I bought these at a golf show and talked to a guy that was a 4 handicap and he said he hit them in florida and they were one of the best clubs he has tried. He said he has been looking to switch for years and has tried cleveland quadpros, tour action, other forged clubs and the Hogans are the best. Stay tuned, I have tried them all. I will write in as the weather warms up and I use them more.

Customer Service

Too early to tell...

Similar Products Used:

Ping eye 2, Nicklaus VCG, Taylor Made VCG, Firesole, Ping ISI, Eye 3, Cleveland Quadpro, Tour Action (Have tried ALL the good ones...)

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
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