Among their set of irons, those numbered 2 through 9, many golfers can tell you which one is their favorite. It might be the 7 iron. It might be their 5 iron. It is rarely the 2 or 3 iron. For most golfers, they are simply too difficult to hit well, consistently.
As with the driver, it is all a matter of confidence. Somewhere in their history as a golfer, that ‘favorite’ iron became a confidence club. They hit it well, consistently, or made a great shot with it once, and right then, THAT iron became a favorite.
Can you, as a golfer, get to where you have confidence in ALL of your irons? Maybe even your 2 or 3 iron? Yes, you can. Here’s how.
Your choices start with choosing between cast or forged irons, often better known as perimeter weighted or ‘blades’. What’s the difference?
The choice usually distinguishes the mid to high handicap golfer from the low (single-digit) handicap golfer.
For the mid to high handicapper, probably 90% of all golfers, perimeter weighted clubs usually provide the best choices. With their cavity back construction, these clubs are more forgiving for off-center shots. You don’t have to hit the ball exactly in the center of the clubface to get good results.
For the golfer who owns a single-digit handicap, the blade or forged iron is preferred. While they are less forgiving, they allow the highly skilled golfer to better control the shot. Such golfers will tell you the ‘blade’ has more feel to it.
Once this choice is made, the golfer who truly desires a set of irons that work best for him/her will want custom-fitted clubs. This step allows your golf club to complement both your swing style and your physique. Only fitted clubs can put into your hands a set of irons that allow you to play golf in the way that is most comfortable and most enjoyable to you.
What’s involved with getting a custom fitted set of irons? Mostly, it comes down to a few measurements. What is your height? What is the distance from your wrist to the ground? What is the length of your longest finger on each hand? What is your swing speed? What is your average driver distance? What is your desired trajectory?
Once these measurements are recorded, you’re on your way to getting that set of irons that will provide the comfort and the confidence that WILL improve your game.
