How to choose the right golf irons?

The right set will fit your game and swing as snugly as a bespoke suit. Choosing the best irons depends on a number of factors other than just your playing ability. The size, shape, flex, material and feel of the clubs are key elements to consider. Price also is a serious consideration.

Also, how do I match my golf clubs to my height? To choose golf clubs that are the right fit, all you need is your height. If you’re between 5 ft 9” and 6 ft (1.5 m 23 cm and 1.8 m) tall, you should go with the standard length for golf clubs. If you’re taller than 6 ft (1.8 m), you’ll need longer clubs.

In regards to, what should I look for in golf irons?

1. 1 Looks. The aesthetics of your golf clubs play a huge role in how well you use them.
2. 2 Distance.
3. 3 Forgiveness.
4. 4 Distance Control.
5. 5 Shot Shaping.
6. 6 Your Consistent Miss.
7. 7 Ball Flight.

Considering this, what are the most forgiving irons?

1. Cleveland Launcher Turbo HB Irons.
2. LAZRUS Premium Golf Irons.
3. TaylorMade P790 Irons.
4. Cobra F Max Irons.
5. TaylorMade M4 Irons.
6. Callaway Golf Mavrik Iron Set.
7. Mizuno JPX921 Forged Irons.
8. TaylorMade SIM 2 Max Iron Set.

Likewise, what irons should a 12 handicap play?

1. Cleveland Golf 2018 Men’s Launcher CBX Iron Set.
2. TaylorMade Golf M5 Iron Set.
3. TaylorMade Golf M6 Iron.
4. Callaway Golf 2020 Mavrik Max Iron Set.
5. TaylorMade M4 Combo (Hybrid/Iron) Set.
6. TaylorMade Golf P790 Iron Set.

How do you know if your golf clubs are the right size?

In irons, more so than in the driver, optimal club length is usually determined by a set of measurements that take into account the player’s height, arm length, and swing posture. Clearly, a player who is extremely tall would not benefit by using golf clubs designed for a player who is much shorter, and vice versa.

How do you size golf clubs chart?

1. 7ft 0″ – 6ft 9″ – Add 2″
2. 6ft 9″ – 6ft 6″ – Add 1.5″
3. 6ft 6″ – 6ft 3″ – Add 1″
4. 6ft 3″ – 6ft 0″ – Add 0.5″
5. 6ft 0″ – 5ft 9″ – Standard Length.
6. 5ft 9″ – 5ft 6″ – Subtract 0.5″
7. 5ft 6″ – 5ft 3″ – Subtract 1″
8. 5ft 3″ – 5ft 0″ – Subtract 1.5″

What do the different irons mean in golf?

Irons are divided into three sets; long irons (2, 3 and 4-irons), mid-irons (5, 6 and 7-irons) and short irons (8 and 9-irons, plus the pitching wedge). Long irons are used to hit the ball further with a shorter loft, while the short irons are designed to produce a higher loft.

How should the club head look at address?

What’s the difference between blades and cavity backs?

Muscle back (also known as blades) and cavity back irons refer to the way the back of the iron is designed and shaped. The muscle back is thin and solid allowing for more flexibility in play whereas the cavity back iron is thick and hollow, hence the carved out cavity on the back of the iron.

How far should a 70 year old man hit a golf ball?

A 70-year-old man should be hitting a driver anywhere from 180 to 190 yards. This number has grown a bit in the last few years with the introduction of improved driver and shaft technology. At 70 years old, some golfers are having no trouble getting the ball to fly 200 yards or more.

What is a 9 iron used for?

The 8 and 9 irons are commonly called the “short irons”. They have the highest-mass clubheads and the shortest shafts of the numbered irons, and are used for shots requiring high loft or moderate to short distance (typically between 130 and 150 yards with a full swing).

Why do I hit my 3 wood farther than my driver?

Players who hit their 3- or 5-wood as far or longer than their driver are typically using too little loft with the driver for their clubhead speed. You know, it’s a funny thing with the driver and its loft compared to the other clubs in the bag.

What are the easiest golf irons to hit?

1. Cleveland Launcher HB Turbo Irons.
2. TaylorMade Sim 2 Max Irons.
3. Callaway Big Bertha B21 Irons.
4. Mizuno JPX 921 Hot Metal Irons.
5. Cobra F-MAX Airspeed Combo Irons.
6. Callaway Men’s Strata Ultimate Complete Golf Set.
7. Wilson Golf Profile SGI Men’s Complete Golf Set.

Is graphite or steel better for irons?

Steel tends to have very low torque (rotation during the swing) and also a stiffer tip section, while graphite can offer much higher torque rates and more flex in the tip. This combination will help with launch and also help you swing faster with less effort.

Are oversized irons easier to hit?

It’s just a bigger club head. So when we look down on the back of the golf ball, that bigger club head stands to reason; it should be a little bit easier to hit. If I had a tennis racket twice the size of a normal tennis racket as an oversize racket it would be easier to hit.

What are the most forgiving irons for mid handicappers?

1. Our top picks.
2. Ping G425. 2.1 Looks. 2.2 Forgiveness.
3. Mizuno MP-20 HMB. 3.1 Looks. 3.2 Forgiveness.
4. Ping i500 Irons. 4.1 Looks.
5. TaylorMade P770 Irons. 5.1 Looks.
6. Mizuno MP-20 MMC irons. 6.1 Looks.
7. Mizuno JPX921 Forged Irons. 7.1 Looks.
8. Wilson Staff D7 Forged Irons. 8.1 Looks.

Can a mid handicapper use blades?

Can a mid-handicapper use blades? Mid-handicappers can use blades; however, they may benefit more from using cavity-backs as they still provide excellent feel and control, without being as punishing on off-centre strikes.

What is considered a mid to high handicap in golf?

If your handicap is between roughly 11 and 20 — there is no official definition of handicap levels — you are generally considered to be a mid-handicap golfer. If your handicap is accurate, you’ll usually shoot between 85 and 95.

What is the standard length of a 4 iron?

Standard Length for Irons For example, standard length for a steel 2 iron is 39 inches; a 3 iron is 38.5 inches; a 4 iron is 38 inches and so on to the steel 9 iron with the standard length of 35.5 inches.

What height do standard golf clubs fit?

Standard length clubs are typical for golfers of an average height and wrist to floor measurement. As you can see in our golf club size chart above these would typically fit in the 34″ to 35.5″ range.

Do tall men need longer clubs?

The most basic reason that you would need longer golf clubs is that you are taller than standard height. If you are taller than about 6’0”, you will likely need clubs that are a bit longer than normal.

How do you choose a set of golf clubs?

For your first golf clubs, we recommend buying a beginner set of clubs that include a driver and 3-wood, odd-numbered irons (3, 5, 7, 9) and a putter. Apart from the basic decisions between men’s and women’s clubs and right or left-handed clubs, you might have a choice between steel and graphite shaft clubs.

What happens if golf clubs are too short?

If the club is too long, the player’s posture will be more upright. If it’s too short, the player’s posture will be more bent over. If the club is too long, the player’s swing path will be out-to-in. If the club is too short, the player’s swing path will be in-to-out.

Are golf clubs one size fits all?

There is no such thing as one-size-fits-all golf clubs. You don’t buy suits off a one-size-fits-all rack, so why do the same with clubs? Golfers come in all shapes, sizes and swing skills, necessitating clubs with different lengths, weights, lofts and lie angles.

Do golf irons wear out?

Golf irons will wear out over time. The clubs that you most often will be the ones to wear out first. This is because they are getting hit the most. For an average golfer that plays golf a few times or practices a few times a week, you should get a good 7-10 years out of a set of irons.

How do you know if your golf clubs are too long?

1. You need to stand up almost completely straight while holding the club.
2. You can’t move your lower body while swinging the golf club.
3. You keep hitting the ball with the golf club’s toe.
4. The ball tends to veer off to the left or too high when hit by the club.

Do any pros use a 1 iron?

While true 1-irons are rare, many PGA Tour pros carry a 2-iron.

What club should I use on a par 3?

Use a 9-iron on a short par-3 of about 130 yards. The 9-iron will help you get loft on the ball, and that’s important because you want the ball to come in high and soft.

Should my irons be upright or flat?

After you make impact the line will appear on the face. If it’s pointing towards the toe, then your club is too upright. If it’s pointing towards the heel, then it’s too flat. If the line is perpendicular to the grooves on the face, then your lie angle is correct.