Golf Clubs Irons - choose carefully

Golf Club Irons are specifically the golf clubs with heads made of usually carbon steel. These normally come in a set numbered from 3 to 9 with Pitching Wedge or 10 and Sand Wedge but can have 1 or 2 for the specialist. All Golf Club Wedges are also strictly speaking iron clubs but they are usually bought separately as you develop your game.

Each iron has a shaft of differing length with 1 being the longest, hence low numbers are referred to as long-irons, then mid-irons while the high numbers are short irons. The shafts also come in either metal shaft or carbon graphite shafts. All shafts can be varied for length and stiffness if you are getting them custom fitted. When custom fitting irons you get to choose the make of shafts and also of grips that will be fitted.

In any round of golf for the amateur it is most likely that you will be using the irons most of all apart from perhaps the putter. So getting the right set for you is very important. Modern club development has meant a good set of clubs can be very forgiving for the miss-hit shot.

Selecting the right club requires that you select the correct type for you handicap level. You will set sets that are targeted at beginners, game improvers, better plays or tour players. You need to select according to ability although if you can afford it to go one step up the ladder would be a useful thing. Just don’t buy tour clubs if you are beginning out in golf, they only work in the right hands.

Golf Club Irons come in forged or cast and this refers to the manufacturing process. The amateur would be best using cavity back cast clubs as opposed to drop forged blade or muscle back clubs as they have many elements added to correct your mistakes and allow you to enjoy the game more.

The key to selecting your ideal iron clubs is to try some out at the range or golf center. Hit some balls and get a feel for them. Don’t just go by what suit other people, you need to be confident in the club before you buy and play it. Take your time, take professional advice and if necessary get them custom fitted. If you are serious about spending time on the golf course it makes sense to be properly armed, after all it is a battle out there.