An iron is a type of golf club used to drive golf balls vastly across the green in hopes or receiving a hole in one. Historically, golf clubs are referred as irons, primarily because the club head was generally made from iron. Whilst the vast majority of modern irons are still made from iron, it is almost always its stronger and more durable alloy, steel.
There are three main components to an iron, the club head, the shaft and the grip. The face of the clubhead, used to strike the ball, is scored with grooves designed to impart spin, enabling the skilled player to more easily control the ball.
A standard set of 14 golf clubs will contain many irons, which are typically distinguished by the angle of loft on the clubface, even though they will also vary in clubhead size, shaft length, and hence lie angle. Irons are usually numbered, with the 1 iron having the lowest loft, smallest clubhead and longest shaft, through to the 9 iron and wedges, which have the greatest loft, largest heads and shortest shafts. These different characteristics allow different irons to be used from a variety of situations, from the teeing ground, fairway, rough, or from within hazards, such as bunkers.
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Ben Hogan ApexBen Hogan’s company became a premium creator of golf supplies and was then bought out by Callaway Golf, but the name and the clubs are still authoritative. The Ben Hogan Apex Blade Iron set comes with a standard 3-9 iron and a P. W. that is tailored for the best golfers in the sport. Outfitted with gold steel shafts and a S4 Stiff Flex, these clubs were built for professionals and are not considered to be forgiving. |
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Bridgestone Precept J33The Bridgestone Precept J33 is forged from mild 1020 carbon steel and are outfitted with a choice of a True Temper Dynamic Gold R300, a True Temper Dynamic Gold S300 or X100 Shaft. The progressive horizontal center of gravity is low in the long irons and high in the short irons. The complementary progressive offset design inspires greater confidence in the golfer. |
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Cleveland TA3 Tour ActionCleveland Golf was originally founded in 1979 by Roger Cleveland. The company is still regarded as one of the forerunners in product innovation and is known for producing exquisite 1940’s and 1950’s replicas of classic golf clubs. The Cleveland TA3 Tour Action Irons are part of this family which includes the club considered to be the No. 1 wedge in golf. |
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Callaway X-14The design of the Callaway X-14’s cavity back contribute to the higher launch angle in the long irons while the short irons and wedges get an increase in backspin and better control. This means that it is easier to hit and loft the ball. The shorter clubs are designed with added weight in the head for players who need to practice control as their shots are developed and who require additional practice to get consistency on approach shots. |
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Callaway X-TourThe traditional look of the Callaway X-Tour forged irons comes from the cambered top line. The X Tours’ appearance features a squarer toe and smaller head. The 1020 forged carbon face is laser welded on to the body contributing to the soft, desirable feel and an extremely forgiving club head. |
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Mizuno MP-14The Mizuno MP-14s’ performance is better overall than the Cobra CXI’s. Many users rave about their accuracy. The design allows the balls to be driven farther, with an even higher loft. It is not surprising that even medium-handicapped players swear by the Mizuno MP-14s. |
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