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Distance irons v traditional

TimS65

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TimS65 Well Established Member

TimS65

Interesting article on distance irons v traditionally lofted irons.

http://pluggedingolf.com/distance-irons-really-longer-golf-myths-unplugged/

Another thought to ponder is spin rates. I noted that the X Hot irons had really low spin rates in comparison, which suggests they may be difficult to hold on the green. So maybe distance isn't everything?

Callaway Big Bertha V Series 10.5 Driver stiff shaft
Benross Hot Speed 16 deg 3 fw
Callaway XR 22 deg hybrid
Callaway XR 25 deg hybrid
Callaway Big Bertha 6-pw
Callaway Mack Daddy 3 48/54/60 wedges
Odyssey White Hot Pro Havok

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SavvySwede Great Member

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Interesting read. Confirms what we have all suspected but some of those smash factor numbers seem off. I would think a 1.49 smash with a 5 iron would have to be a misread.

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Lihu Incredible Member

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Interesting read. Confirms what we have all suspected but some of those smash factor numbers seem off. I would think a 1.49 smash with a 5 iron would have to be a misread.

Those are 6i readings, so it's even harder to believe the smash factor. Interesting read. I just figured that my increase in distance with the new clubs versus my MP32 was because there was less distance loss on my mishits due to the added forgiveness.

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TM White Smoke Big Fontana; Pro-V1
TM Rac 60 TT WS, MD2 56
Ping i20 irons U-4, CFS300
Callaway XR16 9 degree Fujikura Speeder 565 S
Callaway XR16 3W 15 degree Fujikura Speeder 565 S, X2Hot Pro 20 degrees S

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