Hitting long irons

[stokie_93]

I will not have a 5 iron being called a long iron, it isn't

Thread is about MID irons.

thank you

it's borderline really isn't it, I guess it depends whether you carry a 3 iron.

 

[Craigg]

it's borderline really isn't it, I guess it depends whether you carry a 3 iron.

Nope.

Long 1,2,3
Mid 4,5,6
Short 7,8,9

Or am I just an old fuddler stuck in the past

 

[stokie_93]

Nope.

Long 1,2,3
Mid 4,5,6
Short 7,8,9


Or am I just an old fuddler stuck in the past

when was the last time you saw a new set produced with a 1 & 2 iron in it?

 

[Craigg]

when was the last time you saw a new set produced with a 1 & 2 iron in it?

Never.
Even the old sets tended to start at the 3 iron. However that wasn't the question

 

[One Planer]

when was the last time you saw a new set produced with a 1 & 2 iron in it?

My Cleveland 588CB Forged have the option of a 2 iron.

Pretty rate to find granted.

 

[shewy]

Chris wood carriers a 1&2 iron lovely looking things. I'd class 3&4 as long irons, don't have a problem launching then personally

 

[garyinderry]

I call 1 2 and 3, stupidly long irons.

 

[Craigg]

I call 1 2 and 3, stupidly long irons.

Agreed.
I even give the shed they live in a wide berth.

 

[pokerjoke]

Thx for all the latest replies I'm sure if I put them together I would have learnt sod all:thup:

Anyway just to help anyone who genuinely wants to try and help I have no problem hitting these irons my 5 iron will go 170 in these conditions but about half the height I'm looking for due to the fact I'm working towards the new summer season.

I have learnt to deliver dynamic loft more than I used to but not enough.

 

[ger147]

Nope.

Long 1,2,3
Mid 4,5,6
Short 7,8,9

Or am I just an old fuddler stuck in the past

What about a modern 5 iron with an old money 3 iron loft and shaft length?

 

[garyinderry]

I still have Madaidy's Mizuno MP33 2iron which is extended an inch and a half.


That is what you call a LONG IRON. :rofl:

 

[351DRIVER]

John Daly had a Zero Iron...

VLong Iron..

 

[bobmac]

A problem I would rather not have but one I look forward to tackling,anyone with any further thoughts.

At the end of your swing, is your weight on the inside or outside of your left foot?

 

[pokerjoke]

At the end of your swing, is your weight on the inside or outside of your left foot?

I do believe its probably on the outside purely because I have been working on weight transfer and into a good finish.

I know its difficult without seeing my swing but when analizing last week not completing my backswing showed up the biggest flaw.

 

[bobmac]

If you're moving your weight too far forward then you will deloft the club as the bottom of the arc is well passed the ball

 

[pokerjoke]

If you're moving your weight too far forward then you will deloft the club as the bottom of the arc is well passed the ball

Thx Bob will take a look tomorrow.

 

[Deleted member 21784]

On ebay I have for sale a 2 iron thats extended by 1 and 1/2 inch.... now that is a long iron in every sense of the word!

would hate to hit that lol