Ben Hogan Apex II

Reviewed by: rfo ,  Shoots in the 70s

Model Reviewed:
Hogan Apex II irons

Summary:
I played these irons 20 years ago and just picked them back up again after playing with different brands of cavity backed forged clubs. While the sweet spot may be smaller on the Hogans my game has improved with them. Solid feel, great shafts (Apex 4) and they make you concentrate on your game. I'll keep these in the bag for a long time

Similar Products Used:
mizuno MP 60, Bridgestone J33

Reviewed by: Wgartner ,  Shoots in the 70s

Model Reviewed:
Hogan Apex ii

Summary:
Hogan Apex ii irons are real blades. Not anywhere close to what Tiger Woods and Nike call blades now. Real vintage blade clubs are hard to hit because the sweet spot is very small. If you are anything less than perfect in your swing, do not make the mistake of thinking these clubs will improve your game. If you grew up playing with new tech golf equipment, don't even try them. Not only will they make you feel like a beginner, they will, over time, damage your wrist. I've played these clubs for over 30 years. I can't play them any more because they hurt me. I wish I could still hit them well, but I can't. If you're a purist,and want a challenge, give them a try. And, If you learn to hit and be competative with real blades, Tiger Woods may fear you if you switched to new tech cavity backs,and hybrids after mastering old blades.

TIP: All golf tournaments are won on the putting green. You can't buy a club,old or new, that compensates for a lack of skill on the dance floor. Its just like Pool, $2000 cue or a $2.00 broomstick , it doesn't matter if you can consistantly make the shot with it. Practice and consistency are the winning variables in the sport of golf.
Have a great round.
WDG

Reviewed by: lanbammer ,  Scratch Golfer

Model Reviewed:
Ben Hogan Apex II

Summary:
I played competitive golf in High School and College as well. Just not good enough to go to the next level. I played with cavity back irons all through that time. I got tired of hitting the ball pure and flying greens, long is no good on any course you play. I also found that when I missed the ball slightly, I was short sided to the pin because the super forgiving irons still almost went the same distance. When I finally started playing the Apex II irons, I found that my game improved because when I hit it good, it went the distance I wanted it to go. When I hit mis-hit it a little it came up slightly short and I had more green to work with and was chipping up hill more often. I highly recommend these irons, as well as other forged irons for many players.