Equipment

Next for Ben Hogan: Two new iron models, moveable-weight hybrids

Published

11 years ago

Dec 3, 2015

The Ben Hogan Golf Equipment Company announced a return to the golf equipment business in May of last year to much fanfare, following a seven-year absence. See our piece on the company’s return here.

Perry Ellis International, owner of the Hogan brand since 2012, selected Eidolon Brands, LLC to produce the first Hogan irons in a decade. The company introduced the Ft. Worth 15 irons and TK 15 wedges in January, and they began shipping in April. See our piece on the Ft. Worth 15 and TK 15 introduction here.

Response to the iconic golf brand’s new weaponry has been favorable, to say the least, and with the PGA Merchandise show coming up next month, it’s a fitting time to ask, “What’s next for the Hogan company?”

CEO Terry Koehler addressed that question in a recent email, and I spoke with Digital Marketing Manager Tyler Brewton to flesh out the details.

The company will introduce a hollow iron, the Ft. Worth 15 hi, to blend into the Ft. Worth 15 iron set. The higher-launching, more-forgiving irons will be available in lofts from 20 to 31 degrees.

The company is also slated to introduce PTx irons, which will Koehler claims “will introduce a completely new concept in pure forged irons that delivers unbelievable feel, unmatched distance consistency, and more spin and green-holding performance than any other game improvement iron.”

The perimeter-weighted iron set will be available in lofts from 20-47 degrees and is expected to begin shipping in April.

Finally the company, which has recently begun experimenting with metal woods and metal wood technology, plans to introduce a yet-unnamed hybrid club. We can confirm that the hybrid will feature moveable weights and place a premium on spin production.

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Ben Alberstadt

Ben Alberstadt is the Editor-in-Chief at GolfWRX, where he’s led editorial direction and gear coverage since 2018. He first joined the site as a freelance writer in 2012 after years spent working in pro shops and bag rooms at both public and private golf courses, experiences that laid the foundation for his deep knowledge of equipment and all facets of this maddening game. Based in Philadelphia, Ben’s byline has also appeared on PGATour.com, Bleacher Report...and across numerous PGA DFS and fantasy golf platforms. Off the course, Ben is a committed cat rescuer and, of course, a passionate Philadelphia sports fan. Follow him on Instagram @benalberstadt.

9 Comments

cody

Dec 7, 2015 at 8:30 am

I had a set similar to this. The were called the macgregor m675. awesome irons, hollow long irons 3-6, 7-PW were solid classic MBs.

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cydrespond

Dec 3, 2015 at 4:11 pm

They changed actually where it is now 2-Ft. Worths or 2-TKs for $19.95 or 2 for $29.95. Cool concept. Wonder if they will do it with the new clubs.

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- mlecuni
  
  Dec 4, 2015 at 3:31 am
  
  Hi,
  
  Is it available worldwide ?
  
  Thanks
  
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- Cyd
  
  Dec 4, 2015 at 6:52 am
  
  I did the demo back in May. My information was a tad bit out of date. Its good they modified the program to include the wedges.
  
  Hmmmm, I may have to try the wedges.
  
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rex235

Dec 3, 2015 at 1:12 pm

For 2016, like 2015….

RH ONLY……

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- Don
  
  Dec 4, 2015 at 10:34 am
  
  I hear ya. I signed up for their email notifications when they were going live and dropped it right after due to this. I am assuming we are not the target demographic.
  
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  - SV
    
    Dec 6, 2015 at 12:54 pm
    
    Agreed.
    
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Cyd

Dec 3, 2015 at 12:54 pm

You can demo the new Hogan Irons and Wedges at any PGA Tour Superstore. You may also order a set of 3 irons from Hogan Direct to demo for 30 days for $29.95

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Mike

Dec 3, 2015 at 11:46 am

I wish you could demo these clubs…

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Equipment

Slab city on the Korn Ferry Tour — Lead Tape Report

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8 hours ago

Jun 10, 2026

Andrew Von Lossow

This week, we have our Tour Photographer, Greg Moore, on the ground at the OccuNet Classic at Tascosa Golf Club in Amarillo, Texas, for the 14th event of the 2026 Korn Ferry Tour season. With that, we see some great things in the Lead Tape Report as we roll into Amarillo.

Joel Thelen

Monday Qualifier, Joel Thelen is in the field this week. He has played on the Korn Ferry Tour for a full season in 2023, and he is back in action this week. A couple of clubs caught my eye this week in his bag.

First off: His trusted Titleist 816 H2 hybrid. This club came out in October of 2015, and it still remains strong in the bag. Also, take a look at this Odyssey White Hot OG 7, putting a capital S in the 7S model. This custom neck has some impressive lean for an arm-lock-style putter. The bottom of the putter is covered in tape for optimal weighting.

Mitchell Meissner

Taking a look at Mitchell Meissner’s bag this week, we have some great lead tape coverage. Top to bottom working from fairway metals, irons, and wedges. We can see on the short irons and wedges that there is tape at the base of the grip, adding a little counterbalance. Along with that, some tape on the short irons and wedges as well. Moving to his putter, he rolls the Odyssey 7 Bird putter. Meissner putts left-handed and strikes the ball right-handed.

Whats in the Bag

Bud Cauley WITB 2026 (June)

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8 hours ago

Jun 10, 2026

Will Schube

Bud Cauley had >14 clubs in his bag when photographed prior to the Memorial Tournament.

Driver: Titleist GTS2 (8 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X

3-wood: Titleist GTS3 (15 degrees, B1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Chemical Tensei 1K Pro Red 70 TX

7-wood: Titleist GTS3 (21 degrees, D1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Chemical Tensei 1K Pro Red 80 TX

Irons: Titleist U505 (3), Titleist 620 MB (4-9)
Shafts: Fujikura Ventus Black HB 8 X, True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue

Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM11 (48-10F, 52-12F, 56-14F), WedgeWorks (60-K*)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400

Putters: Scotty Cameron Tour Prototype, Scotty Cameron GOLO 6.3 Prototype

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Align

Ball: Titleist Pro V1

See more in-hand photos of Bud Cauley’s clubs here.

Equipment

Name every set of irons you’ve owned – GolfWRXers discuss

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8 hours ago

Jun 10, 2026

Will Schube

In our forums, one user has offered up a prompt for the true sickos, inviting fellow forum members to share every set of irons they’ve ever owned. As to be expected, this is a lengthy forum topic.

@Lamosteve began:

Can you name every set of irons you’ve owned? Here’s mine

Spalding Dots
Spalding Eclipse
Ram Lazer FX
Lynx Parallax
Mizuno EZ Comp
Ben Hogans
Cleveland CG Red
Taylor Made R9s
PING i20
PING iE1
Taylor Made M6

Our members in the forum have been offering up their own collections. Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.

macedan: “Started with a hand-me-down Golden Bear set from my brother when I was in high school, never really played more than once a year or got into the game until about summer of 2017. First purchased a set of Cleveland CG4’s (I actually really miss this set sometimes, soft & not terribly large for a GI iron), moved into Nike Vapor Fly’s by the end of the year. Those lasted until spring of 18 when I decided I wanted new, so I traded them in for TM Rbladez. Honestly, although I liked the Rbladez, poor decision on my part, I think this was really about the only time so far that after a week or two I was kicking myself for not staying with what I had. Rbladez stayed with me until late last summer when I switched to P790’s and (knock on wood) I am hoping this will be my longest lasting set.”
JimmyC59: “MacGregor Jack Nicklaus Triple Crown. Palmer The Standard. Still play these.”
jgrzask: “Tommy Armour 845u
Mizuno MP-32
Mizuno MP-33 (2 sets)
Bridgestone J33cb – still own
Srixon i-302 (2 sets) – still own
Tourstage X-Blades – still own
Mizuno Hot Metal – still own
Nike Forged Blades – still own
Titleist 714 AP1 – still own
Cobra Forged SS – still own”

Entire Thread: “Name every set of irons you’ve owned.”