What happend to 1 irons, why nobody use them or even make them anymore.

[needy]

Hi All

Getting back into golf after 20ish years away and was wondering what happend to 1 irons as i can remember lots of players did carry them but they seam to have faded out.. also manufacturers dont even seam to make them.

Thanks

 

[Imurg]

Because it's easier to hit a hybrid consistently
Most Pros rarely use a 2 iron, many don't have a 3 iron in the bag..

 

[needy]

So would most players hit a hybrid off the fairway ?

Im off 16 and have tried hitting hybrid off the fairway and am terrible i have much more success with a 3 iron

 

[Dasit]

hybrids are my favourite clubs.

They are much easier to get consistent distance and accuracy with less effort than a corresponding low iron.

 

[Region3]

20 years ago a 1 iron was probably 16/17 degrees (guessing, never had one). With the lofts of clubs gradually creeping lower and lower a 1 iron would be almost unhittable now.

If you really want one your best bet is trawling eBay for an old Ping Eye or similar.

 

[needy]

ye i am thinking of a Ping ISI

20 years ago a 1 iron was probably 16/17 degrees (guessing, never had one). With the lofts of clubs gradually creeping lower and lower a 1 iron would be almost unhittable now.

If you really want one your best bet is trawling eBay for an old Ping Eye or similar.

 

[Bigfoot]

I have a 17 deg hybrid and an 18 deg 2 iron and marginally prefer the 2 iron for consistency. I hit the hybrid further but struggle at times with my 20 deg hybrid. I am no great golfer off 14 but a 2 iron seems to suit my swing.

 

[Norrin Radd]

when i first started playing many many moons ago i had a mcgregor 1 iron that i used when it was really hard and dry conditions ,even if i skulled it it would run miles.i now have a ping 1 iron being given to me when i next see my brother in law as he cant hit it .

 

[fundy]

20 years ago a 1 iron was probably 16/17 degrees (guessing, never had one). With the lofts of clubs gradually creeping lower and lower a 1 iron would be almost unhittable now.

If you really want one your best bet is trawling eBay for an old Ping Eye or similar.

Ping eye 2 1 iron I used to have was 16 degrees. My current 3 iron is 21 degrees so would expect 2 iron at 18 and then 1 iron at 15, not much different albeit my irons are far more traditional lofts than some

 

[Durango]

We've got a Ping Eye2 1 iron in the shop that you could have for £25 delivered.

 

[Lump]

i've got an old Ping Eye2 2 iron. I can hit my 5 iron further. I don't know why, but the Eye2 face just seems dead.

 

[SAPCOR1]

Boneshakers ☠️ You can find them on eBay or occasionally in pro shops with a red warning triangle label attached 😬

 

[Parsaregood]

As others have said they were basically replaced by driving irons and hybrid clubs. I personally use an 18 degree srixon u45 iron and it goes about the same as an old callaway 1 iron I still have.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

In answer to the question people stopped using or buying them because they were bloomin difficult to use. Only a niche group of players wanted them and there isn't much money in that. If you're buying one of eBay I'm guessing you'll not have many other bidders competing against you 😀

 

[MartynB]

Advice when caught in a lightning storm when on the golf course is to hold a 1 iron above your head...because even God can't hit a 1 iron :rofl:

 

[needy]

lol

Advice when caught in a lightning storm when on the golf course is to hold a 1 iron above your head...because even God can't hit a 1 iron :rofl:

 

[NorfolkShaun]

PP of mine bought a Mizuno MP H5 1 iron he likes it.

I have one of these as a 3 iron and really like it. From that go to a 1 hybrid but could easily swap it for his 1 iron

Not got any fairways never been a massive fan

 

[shewy]

taylormade UDI 1 iron 16 degrees, so still made, MD golf also do a 1 iron at 16 degrees

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Advice when caught in a lightning storm when on the golf course is to hold a 1 iron above your head...because even God can't hit a 1 iron :rofl:

I think that is copyright Lee Trevino 😁

 

[Dan2501]

taylormade UDI 1 iron 16 degrees, so still made, MD golf also do a 1 iron at 16 degrees

Tried a UDI 1 iron yesterday and it was a lovely club. Really easy to hit, and went like a rocket. Tempted!