| At some time or another every serious golfer will | | | | some other exotic metals and nano fibers available but |
| probably want to replace their aging golf irons. Maybe | | | | we are only dealing with the two most popular shaft |
| you've outgrown them or possibly they have just | | | | materials. Graphite shafts have a little bit softer feel |
| outlived their useful life. When choosing a new set | | | | which is great for anybody that has bad wrists or |
| there are three important things to consider to make | | | | elbows because they mitigate the vibration that is sent |
| sure that you choose the irons that allow you to play | | | | up the shaft and into your arms on miss hits. Steel |
| your best golf. | | | | shafts give a little bit more feedback on how well you |
| 1. Style of Clubhead | | | | struck the shot and are more durable. You should also |
| The style of clubhead that you choose can make a | | | | take note to get the proper flex for your swing speed. |
| big difference in how well you strike the golf ball with | | | | Regular flex shafts work best for most people. If you |
| them. There are two main types of clubhead styles, | | | | have an extremely fast swing speed you will need to |
| perimeter weighted and traditional blades. Perimeter | | | | get a stiff or possibly and extra-stiff shaft. If the flex |
| weighted clubs are more forgiving and are generally | | | | of the shaft doesn't match your swing speed you will |
| easier to use. The thing you sacrifice for this | | | | hit a lot of shots off line becuase it wont flex and kick |
| forgiveness is the ability to work the ball left and right | | | | at the proper point in the downswing. |
| with as much ease as a blade style iron. Most mid to | | | | 3. What kind of grip |
| high handicappers use this style of clubhead, although | | | | An often overlooked component of your new irons |
| you do see them sneak into some pros bags. | | | | are the golf grips. Often the grip that is installed by the |
| Forged style blades usually have an extremely small | | | | factory is not the ideal grip for your hands. There are |
| clubhead and a much smaller sweet spot. The | | | | many different types of material and sizes that can be |
| advantage is that you can hit just about any shot with | | | | installed. Some grips use space age polymers to give |
| a blade style club. When you hit it dead center in the | | | | the grip a soft and mushy feel. Other grips are coarse |
| sweet spot it hardly feels like you've hit the ball at all. | | | | with woven cord material throughout. Jumbo size grips |
| It's a great feeling. Low handicappers and pros usually | | | | are great for people with larger hands or arthritis. Keep |
| use this style of club. | | | | these three points in mind when choosing your new |
| 2. Type of Shaft | | | | clubs. Getting exactly what you want will help you |
| This is usually a pretty easy decision. The two main | | | | shoot lower scores and increase your enjoyment of |
| choices are standard steel or graphite. There are | | | | the game. |