Do modern irons go further?

Here's another key point, not only are irons hotter today, it's easier to make them fly higher, too. In one of our recent tests, we found that not only did new 7-irons go farther than 6-irons from a decade ago, they flew as higher or higher than many of those old 7-irons, too.

Are modern irons more forgiving?

Today's irons compared to your current ones are faster and considerably more forgiving. Shafts—even stock shafts—have gotten better, too. And if you don't feel like ponying up full boat for a new set, try a used-club outlet such as Global Golf and consider a set that's only two or three years old.

Do modern golf clubs make a difference?

Modern drivers offer much larger faces, which allows golfers to increase their ball speed (and distance) on off-center strikes. Additionally, the lighter weight of the head and shaft makes it easier to generate more swing speed.

Are today's golf clubs better than 10 years ago?

There is no evidence that golf clubs deteriorate over time. Well maintained clubs will last a lifetime. 10+ year old clubs should be checked for better options but clubs less than 5 years old do not need replacing except for wear and tear issues to which wedges and forged irons are most vulnerable.

Which golf iron goes farther?

From experience, most golfers will tell you that the 7-iron is the easiest club to master. A 5-iron will go further, and you can be on the green in three if you are lucky, but a 7-iron will go at least 120-130 yards, getting you easily on the green in four.

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How far do professional golfers hit a 7 iron?

A PGA Tour player hits a 7-iron between 172-215 yards. Meanwhile, a short-hitting amateur male golfer averages 120 yards with the same club. Men, women, seniors, juniors, professionals, amateurs and beginners all hit their clubs different distances.

Should I replace 20 year old irons?

Unless you play a ton and shut down the range nightly, there's no reason a set of irons shouldn't last five to ten years. In terms of tech, it depends what you want in your irons. If you play traditional forged irons, nothing substantial has changed in decades.

Do irons lose distance over time?

As we mentioned, truly worn out irons can be hard to come across, it would take me back to the days of using my dad's old clubs that were well past their sell by date. However, if you have truly worn your clubs out, you can lose about 7-10 yards on them.

Are new golf irons longer?

In short, today's irons are longer with better stopping power. And we haven't even begun to address the advancements in hybrids or even utility irons that make your old long irons not even worth saving, cryonically or any other way you might choose.

Will a new set of irons improve my game?

If you are someone that started out recently and has seen good improvement in your game with an old set of clubs, you can definitely make a big improvement by getting clubs that are created for your swing speed and fitted perfectly for you.

Do modern golf balls go further?

Using a modern golf ball, players are able to drive the ball much farther than players could when many courses were designed.

Do modern drivers go further?

Newer drivers have newer technology that helps give golfers more distance but it depends on the year it was made in terms of drastic differences in length. A 20 year-old driver will have less distance than a new driver. Ball speed and driver faces are two factors that have changed over time.

Do blades or cavity backs go further?

Blades Vs Cavity Backs – Distance

As an average golfer, you would likely achieve greater distance with cavity backs. For starters, the average golfer struggles to consistently strike the ball in the sweet spot and generate sufficient ball speed for longer carry and total distance.

Do pros use cavity back irons?

According to Titleist, 70% of tour players use cavity backs while 30% use blades. Cavity back irons provide increased forgiveness while blades offer more control and a better feel. This is why a lot of tour players have both cavity backs and blade irons in their bags.

Do blades hit the ball further?

Blades have higher CGs, so they do the opposite: launch the ball lower, spin it more, and punish thin shots. No CG is objectively good or bad, but it's important to make an informed choice. If you're a high spin player, using a lower spinning club will help you get more distance.

How often do you need new irons?

Unless you are playing extremely irregularly, you should be replacing your irons every five years to make sure you are getting the most out of them.

Why don't my irons go far?

One reason you might not be hitting the ball very far is that you have too high of a spin rate with your driver and irons. An easy way to spot this is watching how high your shots go in the air. Golf shots that get hit with high back spin rates tend to climb higher into the air.

How can you tell if irons are worn out?

Sunken grooves, scratches on the clubface and sole, or chips and dints in the clubhead are all signs of deterioration with your irons. Similarly, if you notice your ball flight getting lower, or distance dropping, despite swinging at the same speed, it indicates your irons are starting to wear out.

How long do golf irons last?

A good set of golf irons can last anywhere between 8 and 12 years, or 300 rounds of golf. Of course, this number can vary depending on a number of factors. The golf iron head is built to last and be extremely durable.

What is the hardest club to hit in golf?

A 1-iron is the hardest iron to hit because it is the longest and has the lowest loft of between 14° and 16°. The rise of hybrid clubs to replace long irons however means in the modern game 1-irons and 2-irons are very rare indeed resulting in 3-irons and 4-irons in reality being the most difficult irons to hit.

How far does Tiger Woods hit a 7 iron?

Club Averages

His long irons (2- to 4-iron) range from 250 to 200 yards. His middle irons (5, 6, 7) range from 208 to 172 yards. His 8-iron travels 158 yards, and 9-iron flies 142.

How far does Dustin Johnson hit his 8-iron?

As for his short irons his 8-iron yardage is 165, he hits his 9-iron 150 yards and his pitching wedge 135 yards on average.