CHOOSING YOUR GOLF IRONSIrons are used for your short game... anything ranging from 200 yards to less than 100 yards. You determine which iron you will use by the loft of the club head and your own ability to hit the ball. Today's technology allows you to select an iron that best suits your game. Different shaft materials and club head compositions and designs allow you to select the right combination of materials and design to suit your style of play. Types of Irons Cast irons (good for mid- to high-handicap golfers) have a cavity back construction, and are also known as perimeter weighted irons. Most of the iron's head weight is on the outside of the head. This provides a larger sweet spot because more of the weight is on the edges of the club face. If you are a beginners, you will tend to miss-hit the ball more often that you'd like, but this type if iron would benefit you because it is more forgiving. Forged irons (good for low handicap golfers) have no special weight distribution on the back of the club head, and the center of gravity is in the center of the club head. Most forged irons also have the weight higher in the face, which allows an advanced player to better control trajectory. Forged irons are less forgiving on a miss-hit. Club Heads Standard size club heads offer better control for advanced players. Midsize club heads offer a combination of traditional and oversized irons, with a bigger sweet spot than standard clubs. These clubs are easier to handle than the oversized clubs. Oversized club heads are more forgiving on miss-hits, but are more difficult to control for better players. Stainless Steel: Most cavity-back irons are cast iron, which makes them good for less-advanced players looking for durability and consistency. Although many of today's cast clubs can offer similar, if not better playability than forged. Forged irons are made of a softer steel, providing a better feel for advanced players. Titanium offers a lighter weight club and can be made larger than traditional steel heads. The larger heads provide more forgiveness on miss-hits, but Titanium is more expensive than steel. Club Shafts Steel shafts are stronger, more durable and less expensive than graphite shafts. They provide greater consistency from shaft to shaft, and offer more control. However, they require a faster swing to generate the same distance as graphite. Steel shafts are recommended for stronger players who could use a little extra control in their game. Graphite shafts are lighter than steel and can be is available in many more variations, making it easier to select a shaft best suited to your style of play. Graphite is more expensive than steel and is less durable. The lighter weight provides greater swing speed for more power and absorbs shock, but you will sacrifice control. Flex refers to the "bend" in a shaft, and should match the speed of your golf swing. Beginners and players with less powerful swings will benefit from a more flexible shaft. An average player has a swing speed of 75-90 mph, and should look for a regular shaft. Players with powerful swings in the 90-110 mph range should purchase a firm shaft, which will provide a stiffer club for more control. Many shafts are now available in a uniflex that will fit most any golfers swing. Helpful Links... You'll find an excellent selection of golf irons, Golf Equipment, Sports Entertainment at Global Trade Directory. |
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