Ben Hogan Golf Icon
Ben Hogan Golf Icon (2020) is a muscle-back iron set. It has minimal offset, a thin topline and a narrow sole. It is forged. It is rated for swing speeds of 95 to 125 mph and handicaps of 0 to 4. It listed at $700 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 Icon 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 | $700 |
| Type | Muscle back |
| Construction | Forged |
| Material | 1025 carbon steel |
| Set make-up | 4-PW |
| 7-iron loft | 34° |
| Offset | Minimal |
| Topline | Thin |
| Sole width | Narrow |
| Launch | Low |
| Spin | High |
| Swing speed range | 95 to 125 mph |
| Handicap range | 0 to 4 |
| Forgiveness rating | 2 out of 10 |
| Workability rating | 10 out of 10 |
| Feel rating | 9 out of 10 |
| Key technology | Forged muscle-back design |
No longer made: look for it used.
- Check the return policy before you buy.
- Ask for photos of the face, crown and sole.
- Fake heads and shafts exist. Be wary of prices far below the others and of sellers you do not know.
- Shops that grade condition, like 2nd Swing and GlobalGolf, make returns easier.
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Where these specs come from
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Specs read from benhogangolf.com
Model confirmed on benhogangolf.com, golfdigest.com
Where the fit profile comes from
3 of 9 fit values come from Ben Hogan Golf or a published rule. The rest are our own ratings.
| Type | muscle-back | Ben Hogan Golf says “carry on the Ben Hogan heritage of premium forged muscle backs” |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | low | Our rating |
| Spin | high | Ben Hogan Golf says “weight is located progressively lower to help generate higher trajectories with more spin” |
| Forgiveness | 2 | Our rating |
| Workability | 10 | Rule R-IRN-WORK |
| Handicap window | 0-4 | Our rating |
| Swing speed window | 95-125 mph | Our rating |
Who the Ben Hogan Golf Icon suits
- Skilled ball-strikers who shape shots and want the most feel.
- Its forgiveness rating is 2 out of 10. It gives less help on off-centre hits than most clubs of its type.
- It is rated for faster swings. Below 95 mph you may not get the launch it is built for.
- It is rated up to a 4 handicap. Higher handicaps usually want more forgiveness.
- It is discontinued. Check the condition before you pay, and compare used prices.
Similar to the Ben Hogan Golf Icon
Picked from the catalog for a similar player and similar numbers, from more than one brand.
- Haywood Golf MBHaywood Golf2022 · $850 · 95 to 125 mph
- Sub 70 659 MBSub 702022 · $750 · 95 to 125 mph
- New Level Golf 702 MBNew Level Golf2025 · 95 to 125 mph
- Sub 70 669 MBSub 702025 · $810 · 95 to 125 mph
Ben Hogan Golf Icon: common questions
Who is the Ben Hogan Golf Icon for?
It is rated for swing speeds of 95 to 125 mph and handicaps of 0 to 4. Skilled ball-strikers who shape shots and want the most feel.
How much does the Ben Hogan Golf Icon cost?
It listed at about $700 at launch in 2020. It has been discontinued, so the price you pay now depends on the used market.
Is the Ben Hogan Golf Icon forgiving?
We rate its forgiveness 2 out of 10.
What are alternatives to the Ben Hogan Golf Icon?
Similar irons in our catalog include the Haywood Golf MB (2022), the Sub 70 659 MB (2022), the New Level Golf 702 MB (2025) and the Sub 70 669 MB (2025).
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