| Golf irons are some of the most important clubs you | | | | you complete stats on what size clubs you need, |
| will ever use in the game of golf. Just like each golfer | | | | including your irons. |
| is unique, each golfer has a unique need in clubs, irons | | | | Step 4: Choose golf irons based on your handicap. A |
| included. No one else can tell you how to get the best | | | | low handicap golfer will benefit the most from lower |
| irons for you unless they are a professional in fitting | | | | irons in the bag such as the 3 and 4. A mid handicap |
| golf clubs. Instead, you just need to compare different | | | | golfer will benefit the most from irons 3 through 9. A |
| golf irons to help you choose the best for your needs, | | | | high handicap golfer will usually shoot close to or over |
| grip and style of play. No matter what style of player | | | | 100 and may be used to playing with only woods and |
| you are, there is a set of irons that is right for you. | | | | wedges. Irons don't need to be introduced until the |
| They make up about 8 to 9 of the clubs in the | | | | handicap is improved from mastering the woods and |
| average golf bag so it pays to know how to compare | | | | wedges. |
| them and choose the right one. | | | | Step 5: Learn about the head of the golf iron. They |
| Step 1: Learn the difference in the two basic types of | | | | come in three basic sizes: standard, midsize and |
| golf irons; forged irons and cast irons. Forged irons are | | | | oversized. Standard gives the advanced player more |
| worked like a blacksmith would have made in the past | | | | control. Midsize iron heads offer more of "sweet spot" |
| by heating the metal and hammering it into shape. It is | | | | than standard clubs. Oversized clubs are more |
| then finished with a process of milling, drilling and | | | | forgiving but harder for a more experienced player to |
| grinding to get the right shape in the club head. Cast | | | | control. |
| irons are made by pouring the liquefied metal into a | | | | Step 6: Consider the shaft when choosing your golf |
| mould in the shape that you want the iron to take. | | | | irons. The two types available are the graphite and the |
| Cast iron is cheaper than forged irons due to the | | | | steel shaft. Steel shafts are heavier and more durable |
| methods of making them. | | | | but stiffer which can limit your control in the swing. |
| Step 2: Learn the functions of the different golf irons. | | | | Graphite golf irons have more flex. There are five |
| Different irons are used for a different variety of | | | | different flexes available on the market and you will |
| shots. You will need different types of irons for | | | | choose according to your swing speed and handicap. |
| different shots such as the long green shots, on the | | | | Tips: The yardage gap between irons is typically |
| green shots or that behind-the-tree shot. | | | | around 10-15 feet. For example, the 5 iron should hit |
| Step 3: Learn to choose the iron length based on your | | | | about 10-15 feet farther than the 4 iron. |
| height. There are golf iron comparison charts | | | | Warnings: Don't fall into the trap of buying the newest, |
| [Reference 1: Golf Club Comparisons] that will help you | | | | hottest thing on the market if it contradicts what is |
| know the proper lengths of your clubs. You can also | | | | best for your playing style and other factors as |
| go to a professional for a free fitting and they will give | | | | outlined in the steps above. |