Depreston
Club Champion
Honestly with that speed you won’t often need to hit the long irons
How’s your 100 yards and in game
Just had my irons lie angles bent… sorry had to share
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Honestly with that speed you won’t often need to hit the long irons
How’s your 100 yards and in game
Bamberdele21
Active member
I guess this is where people start looking towards the ‘blade’ type of iron? Something I don’t really understand but know all the better players use them.
Honestly with that speed you won’t often need to hit the long irons
How’s your 100 yards and in game
By high and far the weakest area of my game. It costs me around 5 strokes per round minimum. Around the green especially.
Bdill93
Undisputed King of FOMO
Or adapt slightly so your ball flight is higher etc. You don't ever need blades to get a low HC - plenty of low guys on this forum just using forged or cavity backs.
If my 9 iron rolled out 30 yards id call that an awful strike personally - unless in the height of summer on bone dry fairways/ greens.
It is all relative though.
Orikoru
Tour Winner
Mm, not necessarily. There's a lot of different types of iron in between these days. It may even simply be because you were using one lengths and a 'normal' set would give you a better flight. Probably why it's worth doing a fitting and trying a few different ones.
Bamberdele21
Active member
Got you.
It’s thrown my assumption of this part of the game completely out the window.
I was under the impression that because I was getting decent distance and they weren’t too far offline it basically meant I was doing more than good, and comparing it all to the last few months before my lesson where I would be hitting balls either fat / thin I was more than happy with what I was seeing now.
But it just goes to show I have been looking at data wrong all this time. Couple days on this forum and I’m thinking about the game in a whole different light which is great because I can already sense I’m getting better just by learning what you guys have explained.
I know I’m only scratching the surface aswell. Can’t wait to learn about the other areas.
It’s thrown my assumption of this part of the game completely out the window.
I was under the impression that because I was getting decent distance and they weren’t too far offline it basically meant I was doing more than good, and comparing it all to the last few months before my lesson where I would be hitting balls either fat / thin I was more than happy with what I was seeing now.
But it just goes to show I have been looking at data wrong all this time. Couple days on this forum and I’m thinking about the game in a whole different light which is great because I can already sense I’m getting better just by learning what you guys have explained.
I know I’m only scratching the surface aswell. Can’t wait to learn about the other areas.
Neilds
Assistant Pro
Maybe you are thinking too much and tinkering too much.
As you are new to the game, just concentrate on hitting the ball consistently and don't worry too much about numbers, etc (apart from distance
). I have a feeling you have a very enquiring, scientific mind and are in danger in drowning in stats, etc. A bit of knowledge can be a very dangerous thing, and you are getting lots form this forum - some of which is conflicting so you could end up paralysed with data.Just my thoughts, just to further confuse you
Bamberdele21
Active member
Maybe you are thinking too much and tinkering too much.
As you are new to the game, just concentrate on hitting the ball consistently and don't worry too much about numbers, etc (apart from distance
Just my thoughts, just to further confuse you
I imagine there are a good few ‘old school’ guys on here that would never of been in a position I am in now when they first started playing and I’m trying to best to use this to my advantage.
The data and numbers that I have recorded on my phone from TT are brilliant to analyse and I feel quite fortunate to be in an era where they are all so easily available.
Bdill93
Undisputed King of FOMO
There are yeah, but I'm 28, young fit and healthy - there's a real mix! You should get yourself signed up for one of the meets this year, putting a face to a name makes a big difference!
Beezerk
Money List Winner
I had a set of one length a couple of years ago, I really like them but I had the same issue, PW to 7 iron spot on but the 6 and 5 iron went the same distance which was roughly 5 yards longer than the 7 iron. My iron striking is much better now so I do wonder if those distance issues would be improved ?
Beezerk
Money List Winner
Plus we all to see you smash that 7 iron 200 yards ???
Bdill93
Undisputed King of FOMO
Bamberdele21
Active member
Any excuse for me to get out the house so say no more!
I haven’t really given them too much of a chance so let’s see how this summer plays out. When I go on abroad in the summer I will be leaving the 5 and 6i at home and will use the spare luggage weight to pack pants and socks.
I’m pretty sure that I could hit a ‘normal’ 7 iron a bit further than the one lengths I currently have. Reason being all my clubs are the size of an 8i.
Will test one out tomorrow at AG and see what differences are throwing out.
Facts
I’m really setting myself up here aint i. I’m up for it though just give me a time and place and I’m there
Bdill93
Undisputed King of FOMO
You are not the first and you wont be the last. I think most people here would be impressed if they were watching someone hit a standard 7 iron 200 yards. That really is insane distance. Every par 5 is reachable with only 3 irons...
Depreston
Club Champion
yep i know someone who had an unbelievable swing speed used to play cricket only played off 10 because he struggled with the 30-100 yard shots. we went round a par 3 course prior to a round once and there were a few 70-90 yard holes and he just didn't know what to do
sweaty sock
Hacker
Question id be interested in hearing you answer...
Say you want to hit a green thats 185 away, on a pan flat british summers day... what clib would you hit?
Say you want to hit a green thats 185 away, on a pan flat british summers day... what clib would you hit?
Bamberdele21
Active member
Last week it would have been a 6i
Right now it will probably be an 8i (only because of the flat carry)
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garyinderry
Ryder Cup Winner
I'd love to see a video of your swing. I've seen some big hitters down the years. Brilliant to watch. Those numbers are amazing
Bamberdele21
Active member
Just dropped my coach a msg and he’s adamant my clubs are fine but to promote better gapping with my 5 and 6i I need to improve my swing, my dynamic loft in particular.
Seen as I’m setting up the same way he says I need to gain more height with my 5 and 6i and to do this I need work on my address (ball more on inside of my left leg focusing on wrist angles and motion)
Does this make sense to anyone and if it does can anyone explain what he means by wrist angles and motion?
Seen as I’m setting up the same way he says I need to gain more height with my 5 and 6i and to do this I need work on my address (ball more on inside of my left leg focusing on wrist angles and motion)
Does this make sense to anyone and if it does can anyone explain what he means by wrist angles and motion?
Bamberdele21
Active member
I'd love to see a video of your swing. I've seen some big hitters down the years. Brilliant to watch. Those numbers are amazing
Don’t think you can upload videos on here
Orikoru
Tour Winner
If you have one, just bung it on YouTube and post the link.
