Consider the following features when deciding which Ben Hogan irons are most suitable for your game.
Ben Hogan irons – cavity backs
Cavity back Ben Hogan irons have a hollow in the back of the club head. This creates more mass around the perimeter of the club head. Ben Hogan irons with cavity backs are therefore less prone to twisting when you miss the sweet spot. This makes Ben Hogan irons with cavity backs more forgiving. Many tour professionals now use cavity back irons. Ben Hogan irons with deeper cavities are more forgiving but offer less feel to your shots.
Ben Hogan irons – blades
Bladed Ben Hogan irons have a thinner club head and no cavity in the back. Ben Hogan blades provide lots of feel but are less forgiving to hit. Blades are best suited for players with low handicaps.
Ben Hogan irons – shafts
Ben Hogan irons with graphite shafts are lighter and more suitable for golfers with slower swings or higher handicaps. Golfers with fast swings usually find they are more accurate with steel shafted Ben Hogan irons. Most golf professionals with Ben Hogan irons play steel shafts. New Ben Hogan irons with graphite shafts typically cost euros 100-200 more than a set with steel shafts.
Ben Hogan irons - flex
Ben Hogan irons with regular flex shafts will be suitable for most golfers. If you have a low handicap or fast swing you may prefer Ben Hogan irons with a stiffer shaft. If you have a higher handicap or slower swing you may prefer Ben Hogan irons with a more flexible shaft.
Ben Hogan irons – lie Ben Hogan
irons with a standard lie are suitable for most golfers. If you are a tall golfer or have a more upright swing you may prefer Ben Hogan irons with a lie that is 1-2 degrees upright. If you are a short golfer or have a flatter swing you may prefer Ben Hogan irons with a lie that is 1-2 degrees flatter.