The irons from 2 to 4 are typically called the “long irons”; they have the lowest lofts and the longest shafts, and are designed to hit the ball long distances (180-260 yards) with low launch angles.
Is a 7 iron a long iron?
The long irons are the 4 and 3. And some other Monkeys consider the SW, PW and 9 to be short irons – the 8, 7 and 6 to be mid – and the 5, 4 and 3 to be the long irons.
What irons are long irons?
Long irons are the 2-, 3-,and 4-irons; mid-irons, the 5-, 6-, and 7-irons; short irons, the 8- and 9-irons and pitching wedge. (Two-irons are becoming obsolete and are exceedingly rare for recreational golfers. Because of this, some sources now count the 5-iron as one of the long irons.
What is the difference between long irons and short irons?
Long Irons Vs Short Irons The most significant difference between these two clubs is the length and the loft. The long irons are, in fact, longer than the short irons. As these clubs get longer, they also start to lose a bit of their loft. Each club is about three or four degrees less loft than the club before them.
Why is hitting long irons so difficult?
The main reason hitting long irons is difficult for an amateur is the fact that they do not turn their shoulders to hit the golf ball. They use their hands and arms to drag the body back on the backswing and pull the body forward on the downswing.
Why do I hit my 5/6 and 7 irons the same distance?
Thanks for writing MyGolfInstructor.com. Having all your clubs go the same distance is a common complaint. His or her club head moves so slow that they may actually hit their wedge further than their 3 wood. The reason being is at least the wedge has loft so the ball will pop up and get some carry.
Why do I slice my long irons?
Again, most slices are caused by an over the top motion on the downswing. When adjusting your setup, make sure to check your grip as well. Most players have a grip that is too weak with thumbs down the handle. Make it stronger by turning your hand to the right when you grip the club.
Why do I hook long irons?
The upper body obstructs or interferes with the club’s path to the ball. The most common reason players get stuck is, they don’t keep the arms and club in front of the chest as they turn back and through. When the club trails the upper body on the way down, the hands have to flip the clubhead over to recover.
Should you hit down on long irons?
Amateurs watch the pros hit long, high, arcing 2-lrons and then they go out and try to make their own 2-irons do the same thing. But the key is not to make it happen but to let it happen. Don ‘t try to hit the ball hard or high. In fact, don’t try to hit the ball at all – just make a smooth swing at it.
Should I shorten my long irons?
A shorter club technically should improve control and accuracy. A longer club technically should increase distance. A club that is properly fitted in terms of the length of the shaft will maximize accuracy and distance. Notice that tour players look “big” compared to their clubs.
What is the hardest club to hit in golf?
A 1-iron is the hardest iron to hit because it is the longest and has the lowest loft of between 14° and 16°. The rise of hybrid clubs to replace long irons however means in the modern game 1-irons and 2-irons are very rare indeed resulting in 3-irons and 4-irons in reality being the most difficult irons to hit.
What is the easiest golf club to hit?
With all the irons reviewed in this post, the iron that seems the easiest to hit is Cleveland Launcher HB Turbo irons. They deliver maximum forgiveness and a higher trajectory than every other club out there. They completely eliminate hard to hit long irons making them one of the best golf club sets for beginners.