Ben Hogan ICON BLADES // Iron Review

[@louispounds7486]

Thanks for being truly unbiased, a trait not seen often these days. Swing is looking wonderful Ian!!

[@ianfrasergolf]

Thank Louis!! Appreciate your kind words. 👍🏻

[@andrewkean1292]

Always good to see Ian on the other side of the desk

[@professordoom7953]

Andrew Kean not really. It means what ever club he is hitting probably isn't available in a left hand version.

[@phillewis2616]

The irons are beautiful. We see so much of Matty’s amazing swing that I sometimes forgot how talented Ian is as a player as well as a fitter. Masterclass today!

[@cranium33333]

I play the PTX PROS and absolutely love them!! Best irons I’ve ever used!

[@JPMoon]

this is genuinely why I love and respect txg, as a competitor, they are literally giving them an amazing review in every aspect... so amazing! glad to see were about to pass through 90k!

[@andywalker3144]

Fair play on reviewing, as you said, a competitor to your business and giving them a glowing reference!

[@lawrencebogar6136]

As a weekend golfer who happens to be an engineer by education, I love and respect your work. I have learned so much that has improved my game. Little changes in equipment can make a world of difference. BTW: Thanks to you two I had the perfect specs and the Ben Hogan Co is building my irons and wedges right now. Also Matt's swing looks perfect to me when he is hitting from to proper side of the ball.

[@dillonwest9134]

So we’ve learned that Ian also hits drool-worthy shots. I’m a Mizuno guy for irons, but Hogan irons always look so classy. Great value for what appears to be quality! Good stuff.

[@reneforgues4467]

Played hogan apex pro(like mike weir did way back in time) some 15 years ago and really liked them. This couldn’t replace the experience I had with Ian and his team when I got fitted to my jpx 919 forged... still playing them. The feel of knowing you’ve got the right tools to make the shot is incomparable... these guys are the best !

[@mitchparish3644]

I'm playing the pro combo set, ICON pw-8 and the PTx pro 7-4. Excellent set up and top notch quality. Love the black heads, too. Really beautiful.

[@mitchbrumley6646]

Just received these with TT DG's a few days back. 3 range sessions in and could not be happier. Coming from Mizuno these offer zero drop off in feel. They are amazingly consistent irons. Ben Hogan nailed it. I do not believe these should only be considered for budget players. These stack up with the best of them. Also fwiw, in USA they are using Club Champion for fittings before ordering. Great review of a great club!

[@andyv6299]

Are they forgiving irons on off centre shots

[@connoralbert3935]

Loved to see Ian hitting today. I would love to see the P7TW reviewer in depth. Now that TaylorMade has discontinued the P730’s and their only blade is the P7TW I would love to see how they perform.

[@arjanpetersen]

Connor Albert good

[@GolfLifePebbleBeach]

I play the Hogan combo set 4-PW and the Hogan Equalizer wedges 50, 54,58. They do everything I need! My playing partners won't say so, but I can tell they are envious.

[@MLH0214]

Thanks for all the great videos. The tip about holding a 5i like and 7i to flight it down in the wind was absolutely gold. That's the next level of ball-striking I'm working on. Thank you for that...Yeah, three months ago, decided it was time to retire my Nike VR Pros and ordered a set of PTX Pros in black, S300 +2 degree upright. Have about 15 rounds in this far. I can honestly say the confidence I have gained playing the PTX Pros has taken my game to another level. They are butter when pureed and you get addicted to that feeling so they teach you how to hit them. I know what sounds weird, but that has been my experience. It took about 6 rounds to get the sweet spot dialed in. Now that I'm 15 rounds in...I'm absolutely blown away. Just pick a target that aligns with the flag and swing. Take the glove off because you're putting for bird. It's that simple. Best irons I've owned. Ben Hogan has a demo program also. Really would like to visit you guys for a fitting to make sure my specs are dialed in. Whenever the border opens I plan to do that.

[@pwrthrst400]

Test the PTx Pro’s! Their new hybrid, wedges, and driver!

[@Redmarkviolinist]

For what it's worth, and for anyone reading this - I went to club champion and tested a number of cavity-backed players irons. Came down to the PTx Pros vs the P770s - PTx Pros had better distance control, better and more consistent spin numbers, and didn't get the occasional flyer off the face. P770s felt a bit better. Both went the same distance. Went with the Hogans for 750 as opposed to 1.2k+, plus they look WAY better.

[@frankfrankly8764]

I can no longer play my ptx pros. The offset is too much. I’ve switched to mp 33’s and see similar distances when I take in to account the degrees vs number on the club. I might give these a try with the demo program.

[@frankfrankly8764]

@@Redmarkviolinist I have the same story, did the demo program twice, s300 shafts 1st and the numbers weren’t great so I did the kbs. New a guy that worked at golf galaxy and he let me do a head to head against all the new stuff, srixon, 790, mizuno. Hogan’s came out on top in almost all metrics. Distance was almost as far and that’s before I knew about the 2 degree difference with other manufactures.

[@fubarmedic4222]

I love these in the combo set they offer. I think they have the combo element down to a tee! Just like srixon does and Nike use to.

[@surfjax87]

Made the switch to the RB Tour X per a recommendation from my fitter and it helped so much. I was about 5k with a 7 iron and now around 6k. Helps get the apex a bit higher and more bite on the greens.

[@davetacelli22]

I purchased the Combo set with the 4 Ui Hi iron. Best set of irons I've ever owned. Great value and superb quality. Great video guys !!

[@matthewgavin5193]

Looking at the same. Any regrets so far? Do all blend well. Would you recommend the driving iron over standard 4 iron?

[@rufussthoo4083]

Wow! I paused the video @0:20 and just soaked in those aesthetics for a while. They are a thing of beauty and remind me so much of the 'old school' Ben Hogan and Wilson Blades we used to play when I first started playing. I really hope the rest of the video shows their performance matches their looks ......

[@yoder9339]

Great video. Hogan irons/wedges are quality irons made from quality components. I have a couple sets. The fitting/custom builds is where they fall a little short. Great option for someone who falls into a standard fit.

[@mdcarson]

They are back! Ben Hogan hold was just resurrected so these are back and available again. Dream come true for me.

[@clarkrwshawca]

I'm a downward trending 11 index. Bought the PTxPro in 2019. Absolutely love them. Wedges are superb. Don't ignore the woods, all are excellent. Only club I didn't love was the hybrid, but that is a shape/visual issue, not a performance issue. Really perfectly designed clubs at the best price by a significant margin.

[@mujarice]

Good consumer advice and unbiased. Thanks boys. I'm with Ian, very nostalgic for me. One of my competitors in highschool played some Apex blades and he was probably the best ball striker I'd played against.

[@blakeg.1093]

Good honest review of a potential competitor. Good on you guys, truly professional 👍

[@vstabill36]

Playing the PTxPro. When others ask what club I just hit, I tell them the loft. 😉 Great irons and made in the USA!

[@charlesbartholomew2910]

Not made in the USA...assembled in the USA. I believe if you ask them, they will tell you that the heads are made in China. The shaft, depending upon what you select, could be made in China as well. They are assembled in Texas.

[@appleheadventer1214]

Everything is made in china😂😂😂

[@rickleeo970]

I believe these are designed and assembled in the USA, but the components are manufactured in 'Asia'

[@jetdr]

Yeah, I have a set and can’t complain but they are made in good old Sweat Shop nbr 9 in China. Along with every other Golf Club outside of a boutique 5,000$ set. Even PXG are made in China. They act like they aren’t but yes they are!!

[@lznz118]

Me: watches golf video KZbin: “Whether you’re striking the ball thin, fat, pretty solid...”

[@macdaddyblues1]

And birdie ball... and pyramid putters.... and eric corgorno and his fluzie assistant...

[@vstabill36]

Me: skip ad

[@WhoDeyFan123]

The fact that people can quote their ads means we know about their product. Great marketing if you think about it

[@thowdy]

Yes I am.....

[@k9feces]

I alway watch the beginning of that ad

[@TChong-yz2rs]

Your video is the reason why I've ordered my new PTX pros. Knowing the specs I need and acknowleging that my swing isn't half as beautiful as Ian's. Thank you

[@golf007sd2]

It goes without saying that Ian's ability to judge an iron is second to none; thus for him to speak so highly of Hogan Icon and the company is very pleasing to my ears.... especially that I own and play the Hogan irons (PTx version). Over the 2.5 years, I have owned my Hogan iron, I have had two fittings; my last fitting resulted in a different shaft that better suit my game in order to lessen my dispersion. Regardless of the iron, a shaft change is something us players need to address after a given time period; moreover, if you have made improvements to your swing. In the end, a very impressive and welcome review by TXG...where class and professionalism is at a whole new level that can be admired.

[@TheMuffs2004]

The combo sets they off are really tempting for me. I’d love to see you guys review their wedges.

[@ChampBuggy]

The V-sole came out on the Scor and then the TK wedges and irons long before Srixon had it. Scot was the innovator of that sole. Not sure if the parent expired or how Srixon got it but they were not the innovators. I do play Srixon irons now because of the V-sole and I still play TK-15 wedges. The best wedge I have played in my 53yrs hands down.

[@Thehockeystop97]

Just got these irons… wow absolutely the best feeling blades I’ve used (and I’ve had A LOT) and they showed up custom made for me in 3 days 🤯 Just get them! You won’t regret it

[@steinfonell4915]

I had Apex Edge way back. I play Hogan PTx since a few years back. Love them. Have the wedges from 48 up to 54 degrees. LOOOVE the wedges and a cool feature is the grip where there are some marks of where to place your thumb for consistency! When I bought my irons - the markings of the club were only in loft. Then they removed that feature and had the number of the club stamped instead. It was a bit tricky to move from: I take my 7-iron to use my 33 degree. But, once I got used to it, it was no fuss. All clubs have four degrees between them. I play 29, 33, 37, 41 and 45 degrees PTx. I have 48, 51 and 54 for my wedges. I do have a Hogan -Hi club which is 24 degrees and here is some struggle concerning decision making. DO I go with a hybrid or do I go for that 4.5 Iron? It is a wonderful club when you really hit it right but a hybrid gives me the security. Personally, I would easily buy another set of Hogan. Yeah - it may be a bit tricky when it comes to ordering direct from Hogan instead of from a pro-shop but at the same time, these are buttersoft to amend lie- and loft angle.

[@richardgraves2358]

Hats off to you two, you guys give the best testing of clubs in the business. continued success and thanks.

[@pantha6798]

The Golf Channel should be coming for you guys... would love to see you both in a weekly format.

[@truetampafan]

Ordered my Icon black 2 weeks ago, they are backed up bc of Covid. Usual turnover at 2 weeks, they are 29 days now. But I did a demo with the icons, standard everything, they are breathtaking. My measurements are 2 in over standard and 3 degree up, and I still hit the standards well. These irons are the best blades on the market. And at 800, its a no brainer.

[@masonhancock4117]

Matty's a hell of a ball striker. Ian is so damn impressive. I've learned so much from both of you. Watching other fitting videos vs. yours, I just say to myself, "Oh these guys are the true professionals". Everything you analyze makes sense intuitively. I've never had that feeling watching other fitters. Hats off.

[@groundzero2471]

You guys videos are 🔥. I was saving up for months to buy the icons and suddenly someone on the fb market was selling them for $550 from 4 iron to P wedge. Oh and with 50 and 58 degree wedge! This video encouraged me to buy them. Played 3 rounds with them so far and i am f*cking lovin’ it. Thanks for the reviews guys.

You guys are just brilliant at assessing the merits of golf equipment. Even as you both agreed Hogan are a sort of competitor you were so fair and have integrity in bundles. This is one of the reasons TXG are the number one company in my opinion to go to if one wants advice and custom fit.👍👍

[@Clint328]

These videos offer so much benefit direct to consumer companies like Ben Hogan. Nice mention of retrofitting 👌

[@jimmyborzone889]

I’d love to see the Hogan drivers as well!

[@chrissellings]

The putters are sexy too. Really nice milled heads.

[@jamiebackhus900]

Thank you for reviewing these. Any chance you guys would review the Hogan GS53 driver?

[@richgrose3308]

My first set of clubs were a hand me down Ben Hogans from my dad. Unfortunately I left the garage door open some years later and someone helped themselves. I just started playing again after a 20 year break and after seeing this i'd like to try them. Thanks for the demo .

[@NoobRme]

Sub 70 would be fantastic!!! Me personally looking at some of the mid to low handicap options.

[@timm1583]

Wish they offered more for left

[@jaimemantel9002]

I just got a set of these. These are hands down the most consistent clubs I have ever played. I hit 5 balls on a 150 yard par 3 just to test them out. the dispersion of the shots was 5 yards. I was playing Mizuno JPX 900 tours. With the Mizunos I could never get that kind of grouping. After playing these I don't think I would ever go back to Mizuno irons. I have been playing Mizuno irons for the last 6 years.

[@fredlist7091]

You guys have perfectly captured why I recently switched from "game improvement" type irons to Mizuno MP-20s'. The distance control is SO much better and it was evident from the very first time on the golf course. The surprising thing was minor mishits didn't punish as much as I was worried they would.

[@RL_Wood_Therapy]

Ended up with the Ptx Pro / ICON combo, and the UiHi 3 iron. Thanks for all the solid reviews boys! The 3 iron is a howitzer for me... I played Mizunos for a lot of years and I loved them. I agree with you guys on the tip of the hat to the past. They turn heads every time I'm at the range or the course. Keep up the strong work guys.

[@wallyurbanski8096]

Played Hogan 1999 Apex irons for years with Leather grips and love them. And I now play the Icons which feel even better. Very consistent feel and distance per club. Very sad to hear that they (Hogan) are out of business. The best clubs very made, IMHO. Great demo and info on your website. Keep up the great work! Cheers Wally

[@James_Vaughn]

Props for doing an honest review of clubs you don't even carry! It's a timely review as well. I just sent back a demo set of Icons (6 and 9). I agree 100%, they are surprisingly good, and you do need to know your specs, or at least pretty close. They don't have a lot of resale, or trade in value either, another reason to be sure of what you want/need before buying. I'm probably going to go with 6-P Icons, 5 iron in PTX pro, and a 4 utility. I'm playing the Fort Worth 15 irons right now, and these feel better actually. I've ordered several clubs from Ben Hogan and they came in at exactly the requested specs. Pretty rare in my experience, coming from the factory.

[@Disturbed7100]

I love the modern Hogan irons, the PTx Pro and these Icon blades, they look so good! I'm off a 15, I have often thought about buying blades to practice and see how i go out on the course. My current irons (TM R7) have a quite a bit of offset and are very strongly lofted, and i tend to pull draw my irons these days and visually i find i'm just going to over do it with the draw. Any time i've tried a friends' blade they fly so much higher (traditional lofts) and straighter (not sure if this because of the lack of offset or i just find it it easier to return the face square) though, of course they punish you but you're also still in play. Landing approach shots into greens high and soft is the way to go! Great video guys and always good to see Ian hitting clubs!

[@mazzerattimike8695]

Just buy a used single iron for practice

[@michaelparsons541]

You can even go to gigagolf.com and buy a single blade custom for like $50, or a set for around $400

[@paulmyers8606]

Your reviews are always straight forward and trustworthy. This review of the Ben Hogan ICOM is excellent. I am very impressed with the consistency of the clubs.

[@chrisfreitag2603]

Iconic brand and review. Still have an old set of Hogan’s. Well done TXG.

[@keyassetprotection6865]

These are going to be my birthday present in a couple of weeks. The nostalgia factor is huge being from Dallas/FW and my dad had a set of the original hogans. Challenge is I am 6'5, mid fifties, swing speed 117 (driver) and they wont send me a demo to my specs. +1 length and +1 upright. I have played blades since 97. Good ball striker. Best handicap was a 4...but don't play enough now. Not sure how to decide if I want the combo blade/PTX set or not. You guys are studs. Thank you for all your great work.

[@keyassetprotection6865]

I have found fitters in TX who will fit Hogans. Check Around. We are same specs and Speed. Have you made a choice?

[@theohuioiesin6519]

I don’t care about a Ben Hogan set of Irons. But... I just enjoy watching you guys. Whatever you do. I always learn something. I play a stability shaft. A Ping 410... soon I will be speaking with a Scottish accent.

[@shanem1361]

I’ve played Mizuno blades for the last 15 years, always with x100 shafts. Just received my icon irons a few weeks ago. They are quality forgings. I find the ball flight to be a bit more penetrating with the hogans, especially in the short irons. Great feel and amazing price.

[@davidmiller9032]

I have been playing Hogan apex blades from the 80's which were basically NOS quality besides the wedges which are pretty worn for the last four or five years and love them. I read The Modern Fundamentals of Golf five times so i figured why not. The two Iron is wild.

[@garrenmauldin4888]

I bought a set about 2 months ago (first set of blades) and honestly hit them way better than I thought I would. Very solid set for the price and it’s not a set everyone has.

[@blakebarrilleaux8073]

Talking about Tiger's ball spin, I read somewhere where Tiger said, "..Give me the spinniest ball you can and let ME take spin off of it."

[@johnstone5377]

Sub70 699’s,699 Pro and the CMB’s. Great guys there. Have talked with the owner Jason, on the phone a few times. Great guy.

[@JohnFishburne1]

Club Champion has these to hit in their stores if anyone wants to get fitted for them.

[@vstabill36]

You can also order demos from Hogan

[@mlantieri]

I play original PTX’s and love them. The Icon is certainly less forgiving but beautifully designed.

[@bobbykrechuniak8875]

What a beautiful looking set of irons, been waiting for this one!

[@bobbyk3469]

Nice to see an honest (and strong) review of a competitor's clubs that you don't carry. Very classy move by TXG.....not at all surprised.

[@paulkoppenheffer5323]

Loved the swings. Glad to see you spotlight direct to consumer companies like Hogan. Their price points are really reasonable for the quality of product.

[@josephmason9998]

Currently playing the Ft. Worth black irons, these are supposed to be the replacement for them. Absolutely love the irons! Distance control and the feel is second to none!

[@timstickney1401]

Great video guys. I like these videos where you review clubs that are not from the 3 main club makers (Titleist, TM, Cally). Wider variety of options for golfers really. These irons are beautiful!!!

[@fr.jamesgoodwin388]

Love how honest Ian and Matt are. Club Champion is now a fitter for Hogan,(hint, hint). I play the older TK wedges and VKTR hybrids. I love them! Not the longest but very consistent. Keeping in mind Mr. Hogans philosophy of clubs are precision tools. Not baseball bats. All the best Gents.

[@CarnivoreDMD]

Been playing the Ft Worth 15’s for a few years. Sweet accurate and look good. Very soft.

[@adamjacobson3698]

I bought a set of these in the black finish in May. Some of my favorite irons ever, exactly what they were talking about in consistency but also consistent gap between clubs, I think mostly due to the exact 4 degree loft difference. I literally hit the 7i to my number about 8/10 times. I hit the 4i better than I thought I would and I hit a lot of em to make sure I can still find the sweet spot. My set was $500+ cheaper than Titleist which is my other favorite and I can't see myself ever paying that much for what I can get with Hogan's

[@alexrosado1729]

The consistency is something special. Great video 👍🏼

[@Madrigalen]

I bought Z Forged last year playing of 12 hcp. They are so honest, no more, "oh it went 20 meter long" Must be the friendliest blade out there! Love the look of those Hogans!

[@CreativeStudiosFM]

Madrigalen agree. Demo’d z-forged at store. Very playable and I’m a high teens hdcp. The new Hogan’s are very nice. Demo’d them as well this week. Personally I liked the feel of the Srixons a little better. They seemed to have the right combo between thin lines and enough meat. All said, since my hdcp is far outside the range for playing blades, I just picked up an older set Ben Hogan Ft Worth irons, the predecessor to the Icon irons. Figure good for training although will play by CB irons when out with friends.

[@benoitglazer8772]

I would love to see what their combo set performs like at the switch point. PTx Pro 4-7, Icon 8-pw. Would the gapping be right between the 7 and the 8?

[@willbrown9290]

Also curious about this

[@Misanthrope5150]

I have the combo set and the gapping is fine as they maintain the 4 degrees between irons throughout the set. The PTX pro middle irons are butter.

[@jonathanmitchell9466]

I also have the combo set and found the gapping to be great so far. Although the icons are traditional blades/lofts they still achieve good distance.

[@jacobmccain8082]

Pretty sure PTx Pros have the same loft setup as the icons. Standard 34 for 7 iron.

[@dr.johnmoore7362]

The lofts are standard traditional for all the irons with 4 deg gaps

[@jonathanlynch8372]

An excellent channel. A cerebral, erudite critical thinking approach to equipment fitting. The key takeaway for me being that both Matt and Ian deliver repeated, consistent swings which serves as a baseline for tinkering. Once us golfers accomplish that then fitting becomes imperative to fine tune our individual swings.

[@AndrewDCDrummond]

Just bought a second hand set of Callaway Apex 18MB because I saw a comments about them being very similar to my 1988 Redline Hogan Apexes which are gorgeous to play with. These look similar to the 1999s. Wish I’d got the Apexes instead of the Hogan Edges I used for years which were too forgiving and so not conducive to improvement. Something about standing over the blades which focuses you into a good swing.

[@Chris_Traynor]

I found this to be a great piece of insight into what can be gained from playing a blade in general. Would love to see you guys do some more videos on that type of overview of a type of club rather than a specific brand or brands. It would certainly allow me to make better informed decisions going forward when considering what I'm looking for for my specific game, especially as I didn't grow up playing golf and so though I've got down to 8 hcp quickly, I am having to simplify information to achieve a broad understanding and contextualise what I learn. When I was fitted my striking wouldn't be good every time so i got mizuno 919 hot metal but I will remember this for when my handicap continues to improve. Thanks guys. Hope this is some constructive feedback for future video ideas.

[@doughanson1707]

im awaiting a combo set , 8-pw Icon blade, 5-7 ptxPro, 4 UiHi . My current set is the full set of ptxPro’s, which are awesome. Using the kbs V tour 110 shafts. Feel is superb, with great tech insides for a super consistent distance. Not a distance club.

[@stephprime]

and how do you like the combo set?? thinking of it, too =)

[@paulmiranda6950]

Love your review on the Hogan Icons. Just help me with my decision. Would like to see you review New Level irons.

[@randynaylor27]

Much appreciate the honest review on the DTC brand. Good to know what a professional fitter sees in this market. Would love to see a review on some of the Sub70 clubs. I hear great things, but not from sources with the credibility that you good gentlemen have.

[@MartinMacGill]

Always had a soft spot for Hogan's. I learned to play golf with a hand-me-down set of Apex II's! :o

[@SleepyTyme_]

My next set will be the players combo from Hogan. Currently you can get the UiHi 4, PTX Pro 5-7 and ICON 8-PW for $775. Easy to find a Hogan promo code and get the cost down to about $710 with free shipping. I would go to a fitter and get them bent to spec to ensure I have the correct ball flight and gapping and still save hundreds off any other set. Great review and probably my most anticipated product to see you guys test for 2020. I much appreciate the review and IMO you guys do the best club reviews on KZbin.

[@rufussthoo4083]

Now stuck @0:24. These things are just too goddamn gorgeous. I'll be envious about Ian's shot-making later but for now I'm drooling over an inanimate chunk of metal LOL. The perfect scenario would be - purchase the BH Icon heads (direct to consumer) and then have them fitted at TXG :-) Oh, the sheer joy of it!

[@wdmore]

I play the Hogan Fort Worth irons and absolutely love them! Very easy to hit for blades. But I wish these where out when I bought mine. They look like they have a little more forgiveness.

[@KenWob]

Absolutely lovely, finally expanding into Europe and lucky to find a fitter near me in the UK. Wonder if I can combo the PTx Pro with these! Soon...

[@chrissellings]

They do combo with icons Ken! Just not in black. I was sad all day.

[@matthewgavin5193]

Where is the fitter in the UK. Combo set look fantastic

[@KenWob]

@@matthewgavin5193 benhogangolf.eu/pages/store-locator/ I found them here, only 2 currently.

[@franciscobanuelos7793]

This hits so many good points. Shouldn't we all be trying to play precision golf? There's a threshold of speed for not needing faces that flex in irons, but the industry has been so enamored with distance, it's nice to see you bring up combinations of traditional clubs with spinnier balls. What's better? A nuclear 7 iron going 200 yds or be able to flight and shape different trajectories to get it closer to the pin?

[@barryhill6482]

My next set will be Hogan, but probably Edge. I received their $20 try 2-clubs and free ship both ways deal and hit them well. Liked the light look and feel of the head. Of course I was in month 3 of my new Callaway Rogue X set. Next year!

[@JeremyLevis]

Again, well done for reviewing clubs you don't sell. Personally, I just couldn't give up the fitting now.

[@chrissellings]

They do try before you buy Jeremy! Better than a fitting although i do appreciate a set of figures helping me decide what's going to work for me. Mizuno Mp18mbs currently with pro modus 105 shaft. Half inch long standard lie. Midsize mcc plus 4 grips. Soon to be replaced with Cobra King cb/mb flow set in black, kbs tour taper shaft, standard lie but 1degree more upright as standard than mizuno , standard length since they are half inch longer as standard than mizuno and same grips!

[@ianfrasergolf]

chris sellings Sorry Chris I strongly disagree that a test club is better than a fitting, not even close in my book. It’s definitely a nice touch if you have been fitted but not instead of being fitted.

[@chrissellings]

@@ianfrasergolf i suppose its whatever gives you the confidence in what you're using. I've been through several fittings and my conclusions come from what i see the ball doing ultimately. The last set of clubs i got to try before i buy, stayed in my bag for over 9 years. Callaway X forged 2007. Only replaced when age caught up on me and Project x rifle 6.5 shafts couldn't be flexed properly anymore. Same with my driver. Took 4 different clubs out on the course in 30mph wind and chose the one that i could hit straightest. Tour Burner Tp stayed until my M3 came along! Tried that before i bought it too! I've hit bombs with it for years. My Mizuno mp18 mbs with tour 105 shafts have served me for 2 and half years but they're now on their way out. In theory they should be good still but they're not gelling with me at all. I've given them long enough so Cobras are in and Mizunos are out. I got to try the Cobra cb/mbs out so hopefully I'll be comfortable with them for years to come. I liked what i saw. A blend of both fitting and try before you buy would be ideal but who does that?

[@jesusleon8060]

I used to own Hogan Apex Redlines. Loved them. I currently own what I consider an amazing price deal-Pursuit M510 blades. It would be an interesting test since you seem to like muscle back blades. Keep up the great work

[@pantha6798]

Another on point review. Makes me feel a little smarter every time I watch.

[@trevornorth2273]

I have the Ft. Worth black irons from last year and did a combo set with the old Hogan Apex Edge Pro irons for my long irons. Of course Hogan then comes out with the option to buy a combo set. Oh well. Awesome video guys. Always love the content!

[@jasonwarlond6743]

Glad to see these get a review ... Ben Hogan also offer a few combo sets with the Icons for short, PTX Pro in the longer irons with further options on the 4 iron. The previously Ft Worths are beautiful. I have seen the older PTx heads in club fitters kit bags so TXG may still be able to fit to them?

[@Disturbed7100]

Such great looking and sounding irons. Performance wise, pretty much exactly what a blade should do. Super consistent, traditional loft. Swapping to that RB Tour X ball gave it such a perfect flight! Such a shame Australia doesn't the demo program, I'd be all over that!

[@donpepeho4534]

That's dope! I thought I was the only person that asked for Ben Hogan reviews! I know I like their driver for sure😍

[@michaelmoore3623]

Played Callaway Apex Pro 16's for quite a few years. Good set but was looking to make a change. Decided to keep the 16's as my backup set and went with the Apex Pro 19's in smoke. Hit them well, but the feel I thought was way worse than the 16's. They were a tad longer sure, but the feel off the faces on the 7, 6, etc..were very clicky and I felt like they would jump on me, especially out of the rough and I had some distance control issues. I always loved the way my old Hogan Apex blades felt, but the sweet spot was the size of the tip of a tee and became a problem when you're not playing a few days a week. Love the look of the Icon's, but decided to check out the PTX Pro's for that little extra forgiveness. Love the way they feel all the way through the bag, and distance control seems consistent. The only bummer was I didn't like the shaft options from Hogan so I ended up swapping my Modus 120's from my Callaway's which cost a bit. Regardless of price, I think they are really nice and Hogan is still making a very quality product. Love watching your content guys, keep up the great work.

[@Bill-jv5eg]

Very fine looking irons, I used to play Apex years ago, they were not too forgiving then...but did like them.

[@greyboxb]

Really a great review. I was torn between the Hogan and the Wilson Staff blades. Ended up with Wilson so I could get fit, but the Hogan Icon's are beautiful.

[@DorseyFaught]

Great video, really enjoyed it! I’m a 3.4 handicap at the moment, and I’ve thought about making the switch to a bladed set. I really love the consistency in the distances. This is definitely an option I may look at. Thanks guys!

[@richardjacobs7632]

I demoed these and they felt and looked very good and I’m a mid handicapper

[@edf9992]

I play the icons and you guys are dead on with the consistency

[@Boss302ATC]

Sub70 would be cool, they have a good vibe and attitude as a company. Also their ability to send you a demo set to see if you like them before purchase is a great idea for those who can't/won't get fit!

[@boomboom231]

With how consistently Matt and Ian hit the green, would love to see them do a 14 club challenge like they do on the European Tour KZbin channel. Pick a par 3 on the simulator, 1 point for every ball you get on the green, once a club is used no one can use it again.

[@coltrane2]

The boys did it a few months back kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4i8aoaBidR8ZpI

[@boomboom231]

Thank you! That's the kind of match I would expect from these two.

[@JohanSchmidt]

For me personally, one of the best things about the Hogan Icon offering is that it's a beautiful blade, yet with the option of so many shafts - True Temper, KBS and UST graphite shafts, right down to senior regular. Most manufacturers of blades only have super stiff shafts standard in them off the rack. So you need to spend lots of extra money to replace the shafts if you like the look of the club, yet don't have the swing speed anymore due to injury or age.