Why is a 5 iron so hard to hit?

Some golfers make the mistake of playing the five iron with a ball position that is right in the middle of their stance. This will make it very difficult to even get the ball up off the ground. A proper ball position with a five iron is closer to your left foot than it is to the middle of your stance.

Why do I struggle hitting a 5 iron?

Chances are you are struggling with your long irons because your swing speed is not quite fast enough to be able to hit them properly. What is this? As we mentioned, the long irons have a low loft, and the clubs are longer. This requires more speed and great efficiency in the golf swing.

What is the hardest iron to hit?

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.

Is a 5 iron easier to hit than a 4 iron?

5 Hybrid Club

In short, it's a cross between woods and irons to work all of those best features into a single club, easier to hit, more consistent and achieves impressive distances.

Should high handicappers use a 5 iron?

For mid to high handicappers, having a 4 iron in the bag is not recommended. The longer shaft, low amount of loft, and thin face make it too hard to hit for most golfers, and is why a 5 hybrid is the better choice.

Why you hit your SHORT IRONS GREAT but your LONGER CLUBS S*@!T

What club replaces a 5 iron?

A 11 wood club is the best replacement for a 5-iron golf club. Both golf clubs will give you nearly the same speed and distance. The 11 wood offers a 30-degree loft which is 2 to 3 degrees higher than the 5 iron golf club.

What is easier to hit a 5-iron or 5 hybrid?

Hybrid golf clubs have a lower center of gravity than their iron counterparts resulting in a higher trajectory. Since the trajectory of the iron is lower than that of the hybrid you will get more roll out of a shot struck with a 5-iron.

What is the easiest iron to hit?

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.

Is a 5-iron a long iron?

Long irons are the 2-, 3- ,and 4-irons; mid-irons, the 5-, 6-, and 7-irons; short irons, the 8- and 9-irons and pitching wedge. (Two-irons are becoming obsolete and are exceedingly rare for recreational golfers. Because of this, some sources now count the 5-iron as one of the long irons.

How far should an average golfer hit a 5 iron?

The average golfer hits their 5 iron 164 yards, but the range tends to vary between 146 and 179 yards. The distance you hit the ball will depend on your swing speed and how well you can compress the golf ball.

How far should I be able to hit a 5 iron?

The average golfer should be able to hit a five iron 160 yards. This is for a player with average swing speed. The faster swinging players should be able to get 170 to 180 yards out of their five iron. Golfers with very slow swing speeds may only see 150 or fewer yards out of their five iron.

Why are my iron shots so low?

One reason amateurs tend to hit irons too low is that they narrow their swing radius, taking the club back by letting the lead arm (left arm for right-handers) bend too much. It doesn't have to be locked, but it should maintain a fairly straight appearance all the way to the top.

What irons are most forgiving?

What are the most forgiving irons for high handicappers?

Luckily, Mizuno created the JPX 921 Hot Metal irons, giving you the best of both worlds. Not only do they look great but they're designed for the high handicap player as well. They even made the Golf Digest Hot List award! These third generation clubs are absolutely gorgeous and extremely forgiving.

Do I need a 5 iron if I have a 5 hybrid?

Remember, just because you remove a 5-iron from your bag it doesn't automatically mean you need a #5 hybrid to replace it. It's really important to get a good distance gap between your longest iron and highest loft fairway wood, which might mean going for #4H instead.

Do hybrids hit further than irons?

In general terms, a hybrid will travel 8 to 12 yards further than the corresponding iron, but in reality accuracy and consistency are the keys. Due to the fact that most golfers carry either a hybrid or an iron, it is very difficult to compare them directly.

What is a 5 iron used for?

A 5-wood is used for a shot of about 180 yards, while a 5-iron is used for a shot of about 160 yards. As you may have deduced from the numbers above, a 5-wood and 3-iron are both typically used for the same distance shot and should be chosen based on the desired loft for the shot.

What wood is equivalent to a 5 iron?

To replace long irons from the fairway

As a rough rule of thumb, a 5 wood would replace a 2 iron, a 7 wood the 3 or 4 iron, a 9 wood the 5 iron.

Why do I hit hybrids better than irons?

Again the design of the hybrid comes in to help here. The increased thickness and centre of gravity further back from the club face not only helps with impact and control but also helps players get the ball up into the air on a higher trajectory than a standard long iron.