Irons vs Woods: Do You Need Different Swings?
Many golfers hit their irons well but struggle with woods, or vice versa. It often leads to the belief that you need different swings for different clubs. In fact, the motion is largely the same…
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6 articles tagged “irons”.
Forged vs Cast Irons: What's the Difference and Does It Matter?
When shopping for irons, you'll see the words "forged" and "cast". Forged irons have a reputation for soft feel and are favoured by many better players; cast irons are often associated with…
One-Length Irons Explained: Pros, Cons and Who They Suit
In a traditional set of irons, each club is a different length: long irons are longer and short irons shorter, typically by half an inch per club. One-length (or single-length) irons are all built to…
How to Stop Hitting Fat Golf Shots: Causes and Fixes
A fat shot, also called a heavy or chunked shot, happens when the club hits the ground before the ball. The turf slows the club, the ball comes out weakly and falls well short of the target. Fat…
Game-Improvement vs Players' Irons: Which Suits Your Game?
Walk into any golf shop and you will see irons that look completely different. Some have chunky heads, wide soles and deep cavities on the back. Others are slim, sleek blades with a thin top line. In…
How to Hit the Ball Solidly: Fix Topped, Thin and Fat Shots
There is no better feeling in golf than a pure strike: the soft click of the ball compressed against the clubface, a shallow divot in front of where the ball sat and a shot that flies exactly as you…