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Tour Edge Hot Launch C524 Iron Review

I had never struck a Tour Edge golf club before the Hot Launch C524 Irons arrived on my doorstep, so I was keen to see if they could perform as well as some of the best irons on the market for a fraction of the price.

Retailing for just $79.99/£65.00 per iron, the price tag certainly caught my eye as many irons in this category sell for far more than double that price. On first inspection out of the box, there were no signs of why that may be from an aesthetic point of view. Each iron was beautifully finished and looked great when I put them down in the playing position. A generous blade length and ample offset let me know that these were irons designed with playability in mind, but overall the dimensions and proportions were excellent and framed the ball nicely.

From a shelf appeal point of view, it is a case of nearly but not quite for me. I am generally someone who appreciates a minimalist approach to looks when it comes to golf equipment and the C524 irons are just a touch fussy for my tastes from the back. I don’t mind a subtle accent color but the bright blue badge just wasn’t for me, although that is just personal preference and some players may love it. I just feel that leaving that black or grey would have given the iron a slightly more premium look and feel.

In terms of the tech, there is quite a lot going on. At first glance, you could be forgiven for thinking that these were a hollow-body construction iron as there is no visual cavity, however, this is somewhat of an optical illusion. The cavity has simply been filled with Tour Edge’s VIBRCOR, which is a high-grade TPU designed to improve sound and feel. 

Additional toe weighting has been added to the set with the intention of stabilizing impact and providing additional ball speed on off-center strikes.

I tested the Tour Edge Hot Launch C524 irons at Saunton Golf Club , using my FullSwing KIT launch monitor and TaylorMade TP5 golf balls, both on the practice ground and out on the course.

Before I get into the launch monitor data, I wanted to give a special mention to the feel attributes of these irons. Impact provided a pleasant lively sensation but there was also a real depth to the strike that isn’t always present in the game-improvement iron category. For me, the Mizuno JPX 923 Hot Metal is still the gold standard in terms of feel in this genre, but quite honestly, when coupled with some excellent turf interaction, the C524 iron is not a million miles behind.

Launch monitor data was pretty strong across the board, with ball speed and distance competitive with just about anything else. With the 7-iron coming in at 29˚ it sits within the higher end of its peers loft-wise but still managed to produce a ball speed of 129.3mph for me with a mid-low launch and spin of 15.5˚ and 5412rpm respectively, which culminated in a healthy carry number of 188 yards. 

I did notice a slight right tendency in flight compared to some other game improvement irons which tend to feature more of a draw bias if anything, and I wonder whether that has anything to do with the additional toe weighting. It wasn't too severe, however, just something to note.

The Hot Launch C524 irons come with a stock steel option of the True Temper Elevate MPH95 shaft in R or S flex, and there are more weight and flex options with the Aldila Ascent PL stock graphite option. There are also three sizes of Lamkin grips to choose from.

Overall, I was very pleased with the performance and feel of the Tour Edge Hot Launch C524 irons, and when you factor in the price tag, I think there is some exceptional value for money to be had. In terms of raw performance data, I would feel comfortable putting them up against anything else in the game improvement category and be very confident they would hold their own.

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• Ben Hogan PTx Tour Irons Review

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The Ben Hogan PTx Tour Irons are a ready made combo set of players irons.  Pure blades in the scoring irons with a slight cavity and more help in the mid and long irons.  Traditional address look and great shot control.

Introduction

As custom fitting has become more and more prevalent, so has the notion of combo iron sets – blending multiple iron models into one set.  The new Ben Hogan PTx Tour irons are a ready-made combo set, blending four different constructions into one cohesive line up.  Can all these different styles work together harmoniously or is this set a chaotic mess?  I tested them to find out.

In the bag, the different iron constructions are obvious .  The 9I and PW look like blades with four different levels but no cavity whatsoever.  Moving to the mid irons, a very small cavity emerges.  Finally, the 4I and 5I display a larger cavity and a bigger difference between the sole width and the thickness of the upper portion of the blade.

Across all the different constructions, the graphics and branding are identical.  The classic “BH” sun logo is on the toe beneath a centered “Ben Hogan” signature.  “PTx Tour” branding is on the toe beneath the sun.  This all sits on a finish that’s not matte but it’s not the shiniest chrome, either.

At address, the Ben Hogan PTx Tour irons have a harmonious look from the 4I through the PW.  The top lines look thinner in person than they do in photos, which I suspect is due to the lack of beveling.  Better players will appreciate the minimal offset and the compact blade length .

Sound & Feel

Though the Ben Hogan PTx Tour irons use different constructions, each of them has a 1025 forged carbon steel face and body.  I was very curious to see if this shared trait was enough to deliver consistent feel and sound throughout the set.

I started my testing with the one-piece 1025 forged carbon steel PW .  My first shot found the center of the face and elicited an “Oooooh” and a speedy reload to try to catch the same feeling again.  This is one of the softest, sweetest impact sensations I’ve experienced in a while , and it’s blended with a quiet “thud.”  There is gentle feedback as mishits have a little softness but also feel a bit dead.

When I moved to the three-piece 7I , there was a noticeable change .  Centered shots still feel very good, but they’re not as soft as the one-piece irons.  The feel is a little quicker , and the sound is more crisp.  I would also note that the feedback is slightly less precise.

Finally, getting into the four-piece 4I , I found a sensation that was different again but just as rewarding as the scoring irons .  On center, the long irons produce a quick feel with a heavy thump behind it.  It’s not traditional like the short irons, but it feels awesome.  The long irons manage to communicate that you sent the ball a mile without feeling too modern.

Performance

The Ben Hogan PTx Tour irons are actually four different models in one set .  This starts with the 4I and 5I which utilize a four-piece construction with both tungsten weighting and a foam filling to maximize launch angle and forgiveness.  The 6I stands alone as the bridge club – it has a three-piece construction with foam filling but no tungsten weight.  Both the 7I and 8I are also three-piece heads but with titanium cores used to raise the CG.  Finally, the 9I and PW are one-piece forged irons meant for precision.

I think Ben Hogan Golf did an excellent job scaling up the forgiveness as the clubs get longer and lower lofted.  In my testing, I felt that the demand on my ball striking was fairly consistent throughout the set thanks to the increased forgiveness in the longer irons.  I would rate the forgiveness of this set as equal with most players cavity backs.  A small miss will typically find the green, but hitting shots substantially thin or off center will result in a significant loss of yardage.

Where the Ben Hogan PTx Tour irons shine is in their shot control.  Even in the longer irons, the PTx Tour puts the responsibility for trajectory and shot shape in the player’s hands .  Its as easy to hit boring stingers as it is to launch the ball skyward.  The minimal offset and compact blade make curving the ball left or right effortless.

As you’ll notice in the chart below, the Ben Hogan PTx Tour irons use fairly traditional lofts .  They are half a degree stronger than PTx Pro [review HERE ], putting the pitching wedge at 45.5 degrees.  This creates distances that may feel short by modern standards, but they are not short if you compare like lofts.  Ben Hogan Golf continues to use consistent four degree gaps between clubs which creates sensible distance gaps throughout the entire set.

Finally, another hallmark of recent Ben Hogan irons that has carried forward is the V-Sole .  As in other V-Sole clubs like the Edison 2.0 wedge [review HERE ], the leading edge has higher bounce and the trailing edge has much lower bounce .  This gives you insurance against digging without the sole feeling unwieldy.  I enjoyed the turf interaction of these clubs a lot as they allowed me to succeed with a variety of swings, from shallow to steep.

The Ben Hogan PTx Tour irons are sold direct to consumer via the Ben Hogan Golf website.  You have the ability to order the clubs as heads only or   built clubs , and they can be built to your specifications.  They will adjust the lofts and lies up to two degrees in either direction, and the length can be modified up to two inches from standard.  You cannot return custom orders or used clubs, so make sure to have your specs dialed in before you place your order.

The Ben Hogan PTx Tour irons give strong ball strikers a touch of forgiveness in a traditional looking players iron.  Though the set is made of several designs, they all blend together into a cohesive whole.

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Excellent review and having the earlier combo set I echo your observations. My long irons aren’t foam filled as these are. Is there a noticeable difference in performance, sound as compared to the Pros?

The performance won’t be night and day. I prefer the feel of the PTx Tour in the long irons.

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Inside Patrick Cantlay’s surprising switch into new irons

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For the first time this decade, Patrick Cantlay has switched irons.

Cantlay is the type of player to stick with he knows when it comes to his gear, but recently, ahead of the Masters, Cantlay finally upgraded from his Titleist 718 AP2 irons, which were first released to the public back in 2017, into a fine-tuned set of PING Blueprint S irons, released in January 2024.

Starting with his victory at the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday 2019, Cantlay logged seven total PGA TOUR wins with his previous irons in his bag. At the end of 2023, however, with fresh backup sets dwindling and a growing desire to upgrade, Cantlay began testing other irons.

Patrick Cantlay upgraded from his Titleist 718 AP2 irons into a set of PING Blueprint S irons. (Courtesy GolfWRX)

According to PING Tour rep Spencer Rothluebber, PING first began sending Cantlay sets to test around December 2023.

At first, PING sent Cantlay a number of different iron sets with various lie angles and lengths, and then at The American Express 2024, they were able to measure the specifications of his old 718 AP2 irons in order to match up the specs in a new set of Blueprint S irons.

During the testing process, and even at the 2024 RBC Heritage following the Masters, PING and Cantlay worked on dialing in the particulars, including bounce, grinds, lie angles and lofts, to make sure no stone was left unturned.

“He’s very particular visually,” Rothluebber told GolfWRX.com on Tuesday at the 2024 Zurich Classic of New Orleans. “We worked a lot on lie angles, and making sure the lofts on his irons were right. But it’s also everything from top rail to leading edge. The numbers have to be there [spin and distance] for him, but it has to look right, too.”

Additionally, although Cantlay is still sticking with his longtime Titleist 915F 3-wood and TS2 21-degree fairway wood, he’s also upgraded into a new Titleist TSR2 9-degree driver in 2024.

Typically, throughout his career, Cantlay hasn’t been the type of player to make many upgrades, but it appears that 2024 is the year of change for the eight-time PGA TOUR winner.

Cantlay will tee it up this week at the Zurich Classic team event alongside partner Xander Schauffele; the Cantlay-Schauffele duo won the 2022 Zurich Classic, and they finished T4 last year.

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Highlights:.

• Experience medieval Kitay Gorod (China town).
• Wander picturesque Red Square and Alexander Garden.
• Explore grand Christ the Savior Cathedral on our Red Square tour.
• Breathtaking panoramic views from Patriarch bridge.
• Enjoy a hearty lunch on the large open verandah and marvel at the stunning views of the Kremlin.
• Learn about Russian culture from the local through relaxed cultural discussions.

Tour Itinerary:

Red square:.

Russia and Moscow are synonymous with Red Square and the Kremlin and that's hardly surprising as you'll find these places absolutely stunning!

• - Walk-through the Resurrection Gate and don’t forget to flip a coin so you’ll be sure to come back one day!
• - Visit the world's famous Kazan Cathedral .
• - See the State Department Store (GUM), once the Upper Trading Stalls, which were built over a century ago and still operating!
• - Admire the lovely St. Basil's Cathedral! The French diplomat Marquis de Custine commented that it combined "the scales of a golden fish, the enamelled skin of a serpent, the changeful hues of the lizard, the glossy rose and azure of the pigeon's neck" and wondered at "the men who go to worship God in this box of confectionery work".
• - Walk by Lobnoye Mesto (literally meaning "Execution Place", or "Place of Skulls"), once Ivan the Terrible's stage for religious ceremonies, speeches, and important events.
• - Entering the Alexander Garden , you’ll take in spectacular views of Russian architecture from ancient to Soviet times, as well as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with an eternal flame. Watch Changing of the Guard Ceremony every hour in summer and every half an hour in winter.

Kitai-gorod:

Stroll along medieval Kitai-gorod with its strong ancient Russia feel, known for its bohemian lifestyle, markets and arts.

• - Nikolskaya Street. Here you will find the Russia's first publishing house, the second oldest monastery, and Ferryn Pharmacy, known as the number one pharmacy back in Soviet times and famous for its Empire-style architecture.
• - Ilinka Street. The financial street of the Kitaigorod (China Town) district, where you’ll find the Gostiny Dvor (Merchant’s Yard), which is now a showroom for Ferraris and Maseratis. The street was designed in the 1790s by Catherine the Great.
• - Varvarka street. The oldest street in Moscow, which dates back to the 14th century, and still has remnants of early Muscovite architecture, such as the Old English Court and the Palace of the Romanov’s.
• - Kamergersky Lane. Only a small road of about 250 meters, it is home to some of the oldest artifacts of the city, as each building holds a fascinating story. Some of Russia's most famous writers, poets, and composers from as far back as the Golden Age of Russian culture, have lived or worked on this lane.

Historic City Center

Walk the historical old center of Moscow with its cool local vibe, including the main Tverskaya street , and indulge in desserts in the first grocery “Eliseev's store” , housed in an 18th century neoclassical building, famous for its baroque interior and decoration.

From our tour. Impressions of our American tourist:

At 3:30, as energy flagged, lunch was on the agenda at a Ukrainian restaurant.  Just in time!  We asked our guide to order for us.  We all had the same thing....borscht (the Ukrainian version has beans and more tomatoes than the Russian version, which has more beets and includes beef). 

The special high bread served is called galushki.  Our main course was golubtsy...a dish of minced meat rolled in braised cabbage leaves.  Both dishes called for optional sour cream as a topping....of course, yes, please....I recommend it. 

Full, satisfied, and completely refreshed, it was off to Red Square and St. Basil's and GUM department store.  Red Square is not so named because of the color of the brick walls of the Kremlin.  Rather the word for 'red' and the word for 'beautiful' are similar in pronunciation....and, there you have it. 

As we made the turn by the National Museum in front of which is the mounted sculpture of the "Marshall of Victory," Giorgy Zhukov from WWII and caught our first view of St. Basil's, my friend and I simultaneously emitted "Oooohhhhh!"  There it was....the iconic onion domes of St. Basil's!  Hooray....it was open until 7....we had about 30 minutes and were allowed in, AND we could take photos with no flash. 

Now, I can give you a taste of what we saw in the other cathedrals in Cathedral Square.  What we learned is that St. Vasily and St. Basil are one in the same....Russian/English.  He was a common man who wandered Moscow unclothed and barefoot.  But, all, even Ivan the Terrible, heeded his opinions derived from his visions.  Ivan had this cathedral built over his tomb. 

As we exited and took photos up close of the onion domes, Inna presented us with chocolate (how did she know we were ready for another energy boost, and we each got a big piece of chocolate.  The baby's name pictured on the wrapper of this famous Russian chocolate is Alyonka....the Russian Gerber baby, don't you think? 

One could wear out the credit card in GUM's (capitalized because it is actually a government abbreviation), but the 'kitty' and my credit card stayed in my pocket as we strolled through the glass-topped arcade. 

We then strolled through some of Moscow's lovely pedestrian streets; paused to listen as a wonderful quartet performed Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" in an underground passage to cross the busy street (hooray!....we DID have our 'classical concert' experience after all; a request Alina tried in vain to fill because none was scheduled those days), saw the Bolshoi, which means 'big' (my friend has yet to recover that their performance schedule did not coincide with our cruise), saw the Central Telegraph Building, dating from the 1930's, and made our way to the Ritz-Carlton to see the night view of Moscow from the rooftop bar, called O2. 

There were fleece blankets to wrap yourself in....yes, it got that cold when the sun set.  We each ordered something hot to drink...the ginger, mint, lemon tea served to me in a parfait glass (for 600 rubles...about $9....you pay for the view here!) was delightful and hit the spot perfectly.  It was time to call it a night....

What you get:

• + A friend in Moscow.
• + Private & customized Moscow tour.
• + An exciting city tour, not just boring history lessons.
• + An authentic experience of local life.
• + Flexibility during the tour: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
• + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
• + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
• + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels.
• + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time.

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