Just got these the other day and took them out for a drive. Didn't feel hitting them off mats gave me a true feel for the club, so I went to my club where we have a variety of conditions, i.e. some very spongy ground to very, very firm hard tie grass. Without exception the Apex were comfortable in all conditions. I am an old time "hitter" of the golf ball, not a "sweeper", so I was a little fearful of the "dig". The sole is very responsive and handles someone that hits down on the ball, the way I do. With DG Gold X-100, I though I would have to replace the shafts (54 years old with new hip). Amazingly, they hit the ball quite easily, especially when you need that high, soft 8-E coming into a green. Thats right, a high, soft shot with spin, with X-100s......something has to be up. And of course, the long irons, especially the 3 hits the ball just the way Hogan would have loved.....an low, climbing but piercing little draw.

Still can't get over the looks I get when I strike the ball from 150 with my 8 and it goes sky high and lands like a "butterfly with sore feet". Just shake my head and say, "hey guys, I am as surprised as you are, but I'll take it."

Suffice to say, with practice in shaping, pinching, and distance control, these will be in my bag for a long time. Wish Hogan was still a "player" on Tour. But oh well.....we "hacks" can show up with these beautiful sticks and take the prize.

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I bought these irons in the spring of 2009. I was worried about the aspect that they are blades. This quickly dissapeared when i hit them consistantly srtaighter and at least 10 yards further per club. Feeling is like no other iron i have hit. awsome clubs.

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I have been with apex for 12 years, it is doing better everyday.It is going at your will.7 iron downward is predictable around the cup by a flag lenght.It feels like you hit a butter, very soft and effortless from iron face through your heart.Other market names cannot change my love from Ben Hogan. I love to have second set,but it too difficult to leave the first one,it is part of my haert. Must wait until the first set is totally broken up or be stolen by some Hogan lover.My. friends have changed for many brand names for better score,they do not work well on such brand names. My Hogan rules over them even it is 12 years old.

I initially was apprehensive about switching to blades after playing cavity back irons. I decided to take a chance on the Hogan Apex 50 with apex steel 5 shaft; how could you go wrong for $150?. I have spent countless hours at the driving range and played 10 rounds with the irons so far. I ahve to say that I have been pleasantly surprised with the iron. I have been playing in the 80's for my last 8 rounds thanks to these clubs. Shots hit on the sweet spot are unbelievable; it's like hitting a ball of butter. These clubs will force you to improve your swing. My partners have noticed that my swing has gotten slower and smoother with since starting to play with the Hogans. In a way these clubs are the true game improvement clubs.

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i have to admit i am quite dissapointed with these irons. I used to have square two, xm-5, a real begginers set. Amazingly, i got my handicap down to a 5.2 and hit at least 60% GIR. I hait them high and straight and could control the ball flight. Now, i hit these huge hooks that are absolutely terrible. I should never have changed from my xm-5s

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I have been playing a very old set of Mizuno irons (similar to the MP-30) for a very long time and felt now is the time for me to upgrade. Only being and 80's shooter, I decided to go with blades because I felt that my ball striking had improved a great deal. I tried all the blades available to me such as the MP-33 and 37, Nike forged, Titleist 680, Cleveland CG1 and finally the Apex 50. After the "first round" of trying out the clubs, I eliminated the Nike, CG1 and the 680 because they felt hard and a bit heavy. I was left with the MP-33 and the Apex. I hit another 10 shots with each club and found my self going back to the Apex. Shot dispersion was much tighter, shots that were not hit square are very forgiving and not penalized as much. The feel through the shots were positive and not as abusive on the hands. I would say that the proof is in the putting. I'm not the type who just goes on what others say or the ads. I go out, try the clubs and draw my own conclusions. I have only played one round with the clubs so far and do need practice getting used to them as everyone needs to do when switching equipment. But I can tell you that these clubs are very well constructed and will without a doubt be the last irons I buy. I'm currently having the clubs reshafted with Dynamic Gold S300 SL because...well...let's face it...its True Temper. I can hardly wait for my next round! I just hope that I get out before the cold sets in! LOL A PHENOMENAL SET OF CLUBS!

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I have been playing Mizuno Tzoid pros since 1997. I decided that it was time for some new blades so I hit a pro shop in St Louis on my last business trip. I tried just about every blade in the shop. I saw the Hogan demo bag, so I decided to give them a try. Prior to this I had pretty much decided on the Cleveland CG1 irons, but the weight just didn't feel right. So I picked up the Hogan Apex 50 6 iron and gave it a try. That was all it took!! Purchased them on the spot. Played my first two rounds with them over the weekend. Very sweet irons, butter soft, and very workable. Love them. Now I need to work on the short game..

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Unreal irons. You have to hit them square but they are unbelievable. Pair these irons with a pro v1 ball and my scores have gone from mid 80s to mid 70s. No bull. Love em!!!

I recently decided that I was striking the ball well enough to try to a set of blades. I purchased four sets of used irons over about a month or so and played each set until I felt comfortable. I stopped searching after I bought the Hogan Apex 50 irons. You have to be fairly consistent in your ball striking to enjoy these clubs, but if you are, you will love the smooth feeling of a well stuck shot. That's not to say that they are unforgiving. Compared to the older Hogans, Mizunos, and Golfsmith blades I tried, the Apex 50s penalize off-center hits much less. I am by no means a scratch golfer, but I find these clubs to be outstanding. They look great in the bag. The setup is very intuitive. The swing weight of is a little higher than most clubs I've purchased. If you can consistently strike the ball in an area on the club face about the size of a half dollar, you will enjoy these clubs.

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I replaces a set of Ben Hogan Apex Plus with the new Apex 50 in late 2003. I had played the old Apex PC years ago and loved them. I bought the Apex Plus when it came out because I wanted to go back to a forged iron, but wanted a perimeter weight design. The Apex Plus was a fine club, but I must say I love the Apex 50 Blade much more than I ever liked the perimeter weighting. Like others have said this blade is surprisingly forgiving. In fact I hit these much better than I ever hit my perimeter weighted Apex PLus. I hit them higher, and more consistent. I have Apex 4 shaft which I think it the best stock OEM shaft made. These irons are beautiful to look at and even better to hit. Highly recommend to any mid to low handicap player. Yes you 10-15 handicappers you can play these blades!

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