has anyone tried single length irons? i'm debating trying them. I may also switch to graphite in my irons. lost some swing speed and distance, but i'm hesitant to switch. so any feedback with that would be appreciated too.
from stainless steel to graphite a few years ago. It took a couple of rounds to adjust and then it felt very comfortable. The graphite shaft added a few yards of extra distance and I started to swing just a little easier.
By a real professional. Not a guy in a big box store. The shafts are the engine of your swing. If you are in north jersey I recommend Tom Mosel in Denville.
Hit up the Golf Galaxy in Robinson. Lots of great fitters there. As a company, we are seeing a lot more people going into single length irons but I’m not a fan.
Make the switch to graphite if you feel like you are losing some distance with your irons. You will generate more clubhead speed with graphite (a few MPH). Dispersion might be a little higher though as well.
I am a frequent user of the PGA Store in E Hanover NJ (practice bays, lessons, bought my driver from them) BUT when I got fitted for irons last year I went to both PGA and Golf Galaxy (both on Rt 10) and found that GG simply took more time and I trusted the results more than at PGA.
They did me very well as a 20 hcp, and by end of season I was into the mid-low teens. They have a great system for fitting and it was very reasonable to get a full bag done.
Ended up with graphite shafts for my irons and I'm really pleased with how they work for me.
Single length irons have their definite drawbacks (the distance gaps drop into the single digits at the top and bottom of your bag) but could help with keeping you in play more often. I think they're the way to go for those just getting into the game.
I am a frequent user of the PGA Store in E Hanover NJ (practice bays, lessons, bought my driver from them) BUT when I got fitted for irons last year I went to both PGA and Golf Galaxy (both on Rt 10) and found that GG simply took more time and I trusted the results more than at PGA.
my 2 cents.
Good to hear. That’s a good group of fitters there.
The switch to graphite might make sense but as mentioned
you simply have to do some testing and get properly fitted. Let them get the video on you and measure swing speed, launch angle, height and distance using different clubs to see what you best suited with.
It's extremely beneficial and you learn a few things as well about your swing too...
properly fitted is the way to go. Went to get a new driver because I felt I was not getting enough from what I had. Yes an eBay bought Titleist 913D2.
Fitter found the shaft(supposedly Reg flex) was less than senior. In the end, ended up with Sim2 9 deg(turned down to 8.25*) Reg flex shaft that was heavier(67 gram) and a D4 swing weight. Complete opposite of what I was expecting. Numbers on the GC Quad showed plain as day that this combo was by far the best distance and least dispersion.
As far as graphite, the technology is much better. But believe you would need to have each shaft tested for frequency as graphite still has inaccuracies caused in the manufacturing process (this is maybe too expensive though). I believe steel is still more consistent with flex.
As far as steel, there are many options available also as far as shaft weight. There is also the new graphite/steel shafts.
Finding a good fitter is probably more important then the clubs themselves. Worth every penny to get put into the right set of clubs and shafts.
I wound up buying a set of graphite irons. They were helpful in some aspects but there is definitely some give/take depending upon your level of play. For me, I hit my graphites much higher (with ease) but distance and feel does not match my Taylor P-790s with steel shafts.
I just bought titleist t300s and I love them.
Make the switch to graphite if you feel like you are losing some distance with your irons. You will generate more clubhead speed with graphite (a few MPH). Dispersion might be a little higher though as well.
The numbers for distance and dispersion vs. your current club(s) do not lie, and it translates to the course.
my 2 cents.
Ended up with graphite shafts for my irons and I'm really pleased with how they work for me.
Single length irons have their definite drawbacks (the distance gaps drop into the single digits at the top and bottom of your bag) but could help with keeping you in play more often. I think they're the way to go for those just getting into the game.
Golf Galaxy is right across the street. Go there instead.
my 2 cents.
Good to hear. That’s a good group of fitters there.
It's extremely beneficial and you learn a few things as well about your swing too...
Fitter found the shaft(supposedly Reg flex) was less than senior. In the end, ended up with Sim2 9 deg(turned down to 8.25*) Reg flex shaft that was heavier(67 gram) and a D4 swing weight. Complete opposite of what I was expecting. Numbers on the GC Quad showed plain as day that this combo was by far the best distance and least dispersion.
As far as graphite, the technology is much better. But believe you would need to have each shaft tested for frequency as graphite still has inaccuracies caused in the manufacturing process (this is maybe too expensive though). I believe steel is still more consistent with flex.
As far as steel, there are many options available also as far as shaft weight. There is also the new graphite/steel shafts.
Finding a good fitter is probably more important then the clubs themselves. Worth every penny to get put into the right set of clubs and shafts.
Get fitted.