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Iron Types Choosing the right type of irons for your game ought to be your first step toward improving your score. And if a new set isn’t in the budget, or you’re content with what you have, at the very least, consider getting your irons properly fitted. This means having them inspected for length, loft, shaft flex and lie angle. You may find that your irons fit improperly, and a few tweaks will make a big difference in helping you hit better iron shots. Or, let’s say your irons actually fit your game as they should. Then why aren’t you seeing any improvements? The answer may be in the type of iron set you have. If you struggle with a lack of distance, wayward shots or even getting the ball airborne, maybe it’s time to ditch those blade-style irons and opt for a cavity-back set—or better, a mixed set with a couple hybrid irons to choose from. Either way, the era of sizing up one’s golf game based on the types of equipment in the bag are long gone. Many of the best players in the world not only have adopted cavity-back styles, but also have worked hybrids into their sets. This is all in an effort to stay competitive and hit shots that, frankly, you could never do with a long-iron blade. |
Iron Shafts Driver shafts tend to garner the lion’s share of attention when it comes to club shafts, but don’t forget about the ol’ iron shafts in the bag. What you don’t know might actually be hurting your game. To become better-informed, first make sure your iron shafts are cut to the right length and have a flex suited not only to your overall ability, but also to your tendencies with each type of iron. For instance, maybe you prefer making short, aggressive swings with your short irons, meaning, stiff shafts will work better in the higher-lofted irons. Or, perhaps you prefer swinging easier with your long irons, thus requiring a softer flex profile in the long irons. Either way, a set can be dynamically arranged so each iron flexes exactly as you’d like. Go to a fitter and see what we mean. |
Lies, Lies, Lies! If your irons don't fit, there are some surefire hints as to why that might be. For instance, if you struggle with shots that fly too far to the right, your irons may be too flat for your swing. If you tend to hit most of your irons to the left, they might be too upright for your natural ability. Bending the lie angle of your irons is a simple fix to help you hit straighter shots in no time. |