How to Compare Golf Irons
No matter your skill level, choosing the proper set of golf irons can help you improve your golf scores. Irons are available with different types of shafts and heads. Depending on how you want your golf irons to perform, and what areas of your golf game you need to improve, you will want to select different combinations of features. You should compare different types of golf irons to make sure you choose a set that will help you accurately hit the ball.
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Consider different types of club heads. Irons are available with oversize heads, midsize heads and traditional blade-style heads. According to Golfsmith, oversize heads are more forgiving and better for beginning players. More advanced players can benefit from the workability of midsize and traditional iron heads.
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Determine the amount of flex you will need in the shaft of your golf irons. Five types of flex are available for golf club shafts. These are extra stiff, stiff, regular, senior and ladies. Faster swings will work best with stiffer shafts. If you swing the club more slowly, consider more flexible shafts to improve your hitting distance.
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Compare shaft materials. The two materials used to construct golf club shafts are iron and graphite. Iron shafts are more durable and will give an iron a heavier feel. Graphite shafts will give the iron a much lighter feel.
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Take shaft lengths into consideration. While there are no specifics as to how long shafts of specific irons should be, it is important to make sure that the clubs are a proper length for your height. You should be able to hold the iron comfortably in the middle of the grip with your arms hanging naturally.
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Visit a golf pro shop and test irons that meet the criteria you select. Some pro shops will allow you to test irons on the driving range. This is the best way to make a final decision when comparing golf irons.
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Tips & Warnings
Comparing features is a good way to decide which irons to test, but only by swinging the clubs can you make an accurate final comparison.
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