| Selecting the right golf club irons is a critical step in | | | | most likely depend on your current skill level at the |
| being able to play the game of golf correctly. A set of | | | | game. The advantage of cavity-back clubheads is that |
| irons will make up the vast majority of clubs that you'll | | | | the weight is distributed around the outside perimeter |
| carry in your bag. They are used on almost every hole | | | | of the clubhead, making a much larger sweet spot for |
| on the golf course, from the shorter par threes to the | | | | hitting the ball.This can be a great advantage for a |
| longer par fives. And they will often also include clubs | | | | new or high handicap golfer who doesn't always strike |
| to help you hit out of the sand and pitch from short | | | | the ball exactly right. |
| distances around the green. | | | | On the other hand, forged clubs are the weapon of |
| The function of each club in the iron set is to hit the ball | | | | choice for more experienced, low handicap golfers |
| a certain distance depending on the loft of each | | | | instead. The advantage of forged irons is that they are |
| individual iron. So a set of golf club irons are usually | | | | made from softer steel and therefore transmit more |
| numbered from 1 - 9, and then you have a pitching | | | | feel to the golfer. Of course, because the clubhead is |
| wedge and a sand wedge too. The lower numbered | | | | much smaller than what you would find in a |
| clubs are designed for longer shots, and as the | | | | cavity-back clubhead, forged irons are much less |
| numbers go higher the loft of each club increases and | | | | forgiving then cavity-backed clubs are. But for better |
| therefore the distance decreases. Generally speaking, | | | | and more experienced players, forged irons give them |
| a full set of golf irons should be able to cover a | | | | much more control over the shape of their shots. |
| distance of between 100 - 200 yards. | | | | The second component of a set of golf irons that |
| When choosing a new set of golf club irons, it's a very | | | | needs some consideration is the club shaft. Usually, |
| good idea to get them custom fitted to your particular | | | | there are two major choices that can be made here, |
| skill level and body type. Usually you can get a custom | | | | having to do with the kind of material that is used for |
| fitting at a golf pro shop or a golf equipment retail | | | | the club shaft. The choices are either steel or graphite. |
| store. The fitting usually only takes about 45 minutes or | | | | Generally speaking, steel shafts can be a good choice |
| so to complete and will often cost about $50, but the | | | | for those who have a very fast swing speed as it |
| advantages of having a custom fitted set of golf irons | | | | gives you more control. On the other hand graphite |
| is well worth the money spent at this point. | | | | shafts can help out those who have a slower swing |
| As far as the equipment itself is concerned, there are | | | | speed as they provide more distance. |
| two main considerations that you have when looking | | | | Buying a new set of golf irons is a very important step |
| at a set of golf irons. The first is the clubhead itself. | | | | in improving your game, so be sure to take your time |
| Most often, clubheads come in either cavity-back or | | | | and select the clubs and materials that will best fit both |
| forged design. Which type of clubhead you choose will | | | | your skill level and the way you play the game. |