Can Irons Be Bent Upright 1/2 a degree?

[JackB1]

I have Mizuno standard irons (MX25) and got a fitting after buying them (I know, I know). I found out I take clubls that are half a degree upright and
.25 " longer than normal. Also, I should use mid size grips.

Should I ditch my irons on Ebay and get another set that matches my fit or just work with what I have? Can the Mizuno's be easily bent 1/2 degree upright? Can I somehow add .25 an inch under the new grips? I know I can have the standard grips changed out for midsize easy enough.

Thanks

[Harry Longshanks]

I have Mizuno standard irons (MX25) and got a fitting after buying them (I know, I know). I found out I take clubls that are half a degree upright and

First, 0.5* is a little odd for an adjustment. Usually the angles are in terms of full degrees. (PING goes in .75* increments.) I can't imagine that a lie angle that is 1/2 a degree flat (i.e., a standard lie angle when you need 1/2* upright) would impact your swing in any meaningful way.

But to answer your question, yes, lie angles can be adjusted. Whether the adjustment will be as precise as 1/2 degree will depend on the shop's ability and it's measuring equipment. Second, any halfway decent shop can extend your clubs a 1/4". In fact, you could probably do it yourself. (Cut off old grips, epoxy extension in, let dry, regrip.) You will, however, suffer collateral damage in that most fitters won't attempt to save your grips. (So, you may as well make sure of the size and type of grips you want, at the same time.)

[JackB1]

First, 0.5* is a little odd for an adjustment. Usually the angles are in terms of full degrees. (PING goes in .75* increments.) I can't imagine that a lie angle that is 1/2 a degree flat (i.e., a standard lie angle when you need 1/2* upright) would impact your swing in any meaningful way.

The reason it's 1/2 a degree is because I did a Ping fitting and they are 1 degree flatter than Mizuno. I measured in for a yellow dot, which is 1.50 degrees upright, so that translates to just .5 degrees for Mizuno. Also, I was

+1/2 inch for length and Ping is -.25" in length for standard, so that makes just +.25" in length. Just wondering if I should just sell my current irons and rebuy them in the proper measurements, instead of having them bent and lengthened? Or should I just stick with "standard", since these are just minor, small adjustments? Thanks

[Harry Longshanks]

The reason it's 1/2 a degree is because I did a Ping fitting and they are 1 degree flatter than Mizuno. I measured in for a yellow dot, which is 1.50 degrees upright, so that translates to just .5 degrees for Mizuno. Also, I was

Honestly, those differences won't matter at all. 1/2* and 1/4" are within the "margin of error" for fitting anyway. Unless you are a single digit handicap index, I doubt you will ever notice (if even then).

The key, however, is not to blame any swing problems on the clubs. Trust me, 1/2* and 1/4" is not going to cause the ball to do anything funny on its own. Stay confident in your clubs and don't let negative thoughts like "I wonder if it's the 1/2* causing the problem?" sneak into your head . . . because it's not. Enjoy your Mizunos. Once you have your handicap index down some more (or new cool clubs come out), get re-fitted.

[JackB1]

Honestly, those differences won't matter at all. 1/2* and 1/4" are within the "margin of error" for fitting anyway. Unless you are a single digit handicap index, I doubt you will ever notice (if even then).

I just checked the specs for Mizuno and Ping and what I heard elsewhere is wrong. They are both IDENTICAL in length and Ping is .5 flatter for a standard 6 iron, but it varies depending on the iron. For a 4 iron, the lies are identical, but for a 9 iron, PING is 1.3 flatter.

I guess the main thing is that I need clubs 1/2 longer than stock and apoprox. 1 degree upright, but it sounds like standard isn't way off enough to hurt me. It's much easier to get cheaper clubs on Ebay if you can play standard, also.