Ben Hogan Golf GS53 MAX
Ben Hogan Golf GS53 MAX (2020) is a forgiveness-first driver. It launches high with moderate spin. It is rated for swing speeds of 75 to 105 mph and handicaps of 5 to 30. It listed at $350 when it launched in 2020. It has been discontinued, so it is mostly a used-club buy now.
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Ben Hogan Golf GS53 MAX specs
Specs come from the FitMySwing catalog. Ratings out of 10 are our own.
| Brand | Ben Hogan Golf |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2020 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Approx. launch price | $350 |
| Loft options | 9°, 10.5° |
| Head size | 460 cc |
| Adjustable | Yes |
| Type | Max forgiveness |
| Forgiveness (MOI) | High |
| Launch | High |
| Spin | Mid |
| Swing speed range | 75 to 105 mph |
| Handicap range | 5 to 30 |
| Forgiveness rating | 9 out of 10 |
| Workability rating | 4 out of 10 |
| Key technology | Ti-6-4 face, adjustable hosel, high-MOI design |
No longer made: look for it used.
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- Ask for photos of the face, crown and sole.
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Where these specs come from
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Where the fit profile comes from
5 of 10 fit values come from Ben Hogan Golf or a published rule. The rest are our own ratings.
| Type | max-forgiveness | Ben Hogan Golf says “Max distance. Max forgiveness.” |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | high | Ben Hogan Golf says “optimize the location of the Center of Mass inside the 460cc head for exceptionally high launch angles” |
| Spin | mid | Rule R-DRV-SPIN |
| Forgiveness on off-centre hits (MOI) | high | Our rating |
| Forgiveness | 9 | Our rating |
| Workability | 4 | Our rating |
| Handicap window | 5-30 | Rule R-DRV-HCP |
| Swing speed window | 75-105 mph | Our rating |
Who the Ben Hogan Golf GS53 MAX suits
- Golfers who miss the centre of the face and want the head to protect ball speed.
- Above 105 mph is outside the swing speed range we rate it for.
- It is discontinued. Check the condition before you pay, and compare used prices.
Similar to the Ben Hogan Golf GS53 MAX
Picked from the catalog for a similar player and similar numbers, from more than one brand.
- Takomo Ignis D2Takomo2026 · $329 · 75 to 105 mph
- Ben Hogan Golf PTx MAXBen Hogan Golf2025 · $380 · 75 to 108 mph
- Cobra OPTM MAX-KCobra2026 · $600 · 75 to 108 mph
- Ping G440 KPing2026 · $600 · 75 to 108 mph
Ben Hogan Golf GS53 MAX: common questions
Who is the Ben Hogan Golf GS53 MAX for?
It is rated for swing speeds of 75 to 105 mph and handicaps of 5 to 30. Golfers who miss the centre of the face and want the head to protect ball speed.
How much does the Ben Hogan Golf GS53 MAX cost?
It listed at about $350 at launch in 2020. It has been discontinued, so the price you pay now depends on the used market.
Is the Ben Hogan Golf GS53 MAX forgiving?
Its MOI rating is high. We rate its forgiveness 9 out of 10.
What are alternatives to the Ben Hogan Golf GS53 MAX?
Similar drivers in our catalog include the Takomo Ignis D2 (2026), the Ben Hogan Golf PTx MAX (2025), the Cobra OPTM MAX-K (2026) and the Ping G440 K (2026).
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