Ben Hogan Apex FTX

Reviewed by: mugs ,  Shoots in the 70s

Model Reviewed:
apex ftx

Summary:
Lying in the bag, envy of all golfers, playability excellent, can maneavour the ball to your skill and liking, slightly compromoses on distance, clubs ideally suited for the short game, recommended to all golfers who are finding it diffult to choose a perfect set.

Reviewed by: Salvatta ,  Scratch Golfer

Model Reviewed:
Apex FTX

Summary:
The whole set just looks awesome for the better player, the dessign is great, with minimal offset and thin top line. The forged clubheads feel great when hit crisp, but also wear off quickly, as the material is pretty soft.
I especially like the short and middle irons, which have a true boring trajectory, and are not hard to hit; and the fact that you can really shape your shots with these clubs. It's a lot easier to hit a low penetrating shot with, let's say, a 5-iron, than it was with my old clubs (Callaway X16ProSeries).
What I don't like much is the distance control you get with middle and long irons. Overall distance is fine, but there's a big difference when you hit it normal and when you hit it really crisp, so you often hit it past the flagstick when struck great. Also I find it pretty hard to hit the long irons (3&4) consistently, especially from the fairway or, even worse, from the rough; the trajectory is a bit too low (some swing speed is needed here!) and, if you miss the centre of the face a bit, the results aren't good.
Overall, they are great clubs for the better player who keeps his swing fine-tuned. Now that are on sale, you won't find many products with these quality and performance for that price.

Customer Service:
Bought them at RockBottomGolf.com for 400$, shipped fast and in good condition.

Reviewed by: mratlndmrk ,  Shoots in the 70s

Model Reviewed:
Ben Hogan FTX

Summary:
I moved to the BH FTX's from a set of BH Apex Plus (which I still use as my set of "Florida" clubs) as I wanted the blade in the lower irons but not the higher ones and the FTX's fit the bill. My game went from the high 80's to the low 80's with the Apex's, and now with these FTX's I get so much more feel with the 8-PW. I also have a set of BH Riviera wedges (50 and 56) to complement my irons and my short game is spot on because of the incredible feel. Thus my score continues to trend downward. I will say that these irons are not for over 10 handicappers. But then again what the heck do I know. It's not like I'm a touring pro or a certified teacher. I should just stick to the review. They let you know when you mis hit a shot. But if you consistently can hit the middle of the club, you can work the ball both ways with these with ease.

Customer Service:
Haven't used.

Similar Products Used:
BH Apex Plus

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