KenL
Tour Rookie
So, I guess you need to look for irons with a 7 iron of about 33 degrees.
I would also steer clear of those with a hollow body construction. I have seen some inconsistent distances when playing with people using some of those.
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I would also steer clear of those with a hollow body construction. I have seen some inconsistent distances when playing with people using some of those.
Oddsocks
Ryder Cup Winner
What about trying to smooth the tempo out and simply hit them softer, not all out. Potentially even grip down the club half inch?
VVega
Assistant Pro
Have you been on a launch monitor to get actual carry only distances? My 8i went 180 in the current conditions a couple of times but that’s not its actual carry. Holding greens is a challenge too as everything just bounces through.
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Burnsey
Well-known member
I can't accept this post is not a wind up.
3 jabber
Well-known member
Seriously? Why do you think someone would come on here and openly admit they hit their clubs 30 yards less than forum average?
I had a set of Titliest AP3’s. Long irons were good, but the short irons were a bit lively. And I know feel is subjective but they were a bit dead.
Would I have another set of hollow bodies? No.
Orikoru
Tour Winner
Agree with this. With the distances stated it sounds like he's swinging out of his shoes at everything. A bit of work on taking a longer club and swinging within himself might be beneficial for dispersion and accuracy.
garyinderry
Ryder Cup Winner
I have a friend who delofts the life out of his irons and hits them silly distances. It's nearly laughable how far he hits them. He not tall or athletic. Real strong grip.
There could be a bit of this going on with the OP.
There could be a bit of this going on with the OP.
Orikoru
Tour Winner
You still need plenty of speed though. If I try and deloft my irons, they don't go any further, they just fall out of the sky quicker.
garyinderry
Ryder Cup Winner
You still need plenty of speed though. If I try and deloft my irons, they don't go any further, they just fall out of the sky quicker.
He has enough speed to make it work.
I havnt got a video handy here. May have one on my old phone.
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
When I started I was delofting so much my wedge was going nearly 150....over time I sorted it out
So it's very possible that delofting is a cause, at least partially.
So it's very possible that delofting is a cause, at least partially.
Springveldt
Well-known member
Coming out the rough was probably a low spin bullet, those happen.
If you are carrying a 29.5° 7 iron 190 then you must have a load of speed, I'd guess driver should be 115mph or more as the 7 iron must be high 90's for that carry. With that kind of speed you probably need more traditionally lofted clubs, something that has the 7 iron at 34 or 35 degrees.
Something along the lines of the Ping Blueprint or iBlade, Taylormade P770, Callaway Apex CB or Pro, Mizuno 243 etc
RedKing
Newbie
Kind of amazed at some of the responses in this thread. This is a really really common issue, especially since covid times. Loads of young, athletic guys taking up golf that have tons of club head speed but still need some help.
This is a common issue with P790, and why I personally think P770 is a much better iron in a lot of cases.
P790 doesn’t spin very much in comparison to others in that category, and so distances with a fast club head speed can be very very long. The issue being that descent angle or landing angle is too shallow.
P770 is weaker lofted but also a higher spinning head, so for someone in this situation will generally give a more consistent/better ball flight.
Go get fitted and explain to your fitter what you want out of it. Consistency of distance, you’ll end up in some of the clubs mentioned in previous comment above.
This is a common issue with P790, and why I personally think P770 is a much better iron in a lot of cases.
P790 doesn’t spin very much in comparison to others in that category, and so distances with a fast club head speed can be very very long. The issue being that descent angle or landing angle is too shallow.
P770 is weaker lofted but also a higher spinning head, so for someone in this situation will generally give a more consistent/better ball flight.
Go get fitted and explain to your fitter what you want out of it. Consistency of distance, you’ll end up in some of the clubs mentioned in previous comment above.
darrena32
New member
I wish it was I’ve just sold the cobra irons as they just went too far and thinking now ping i210?
darrena32
New member
That’s right I got them cause they look like blades but had good distance and I went to get fitted and remember the guy feeling me my swing speed for a 7 iron was 93 mph
darrena32
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I only signed up to this tread for help not to wind anyone up
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Played with a twenty something recently who drives it blooming miles... irons are good too.
Chipping, putting and course management.... appalling
But when he learns it, he'll be more than handy!!
Chipping, putting and course management.... appalling
But when he learns it, he'll be more than handy!!
darrena32
New member
That sounds just like myself drive the ball 300+ yards and get near the green and fall apart lol
KenL
Tour Rookie
Some are a bit precious on here.
RedKing
Newbie
Yep that makes sense.
I’m 93mph with 7 iron and use Callaway Apex TCB. Great irons with more traditional lofts, and still plenty forgiveness.
You are on the right lines with some of the irons you’ve suggested though. Just need to go test some out before buying.
