Different types of Irons

[Petden]

I was reading some posts on this forum, and found frequent references to the different types of irons (muscle backs, cavity backs, blades). However, I do not know the differences between them, or how to tell them apart. Up until a couple weeks ago, I didn't know there were different types .

Therefore, could someone explain to me the difference between each, and how to tell which is right for you?

[golf_junkie27]

http://www.mizunousa.com/equipment.n...golf&cat;=irons

http://valueguide.pga.com/images/Miz...mp33_large.jpg

http://www.scorelow.com/media/images..._Forged_LG.jpg

Link one is a Muscle Back iron. Link two is a pure blade and link three is a cavity back.

Although linke one and link two are both blades, the Muscle Back design is to allow for a little more forgiveness. The cavity back iron is designed for more forgiveness and a lower center of gravity. This helps you get the ball up in the air, quicker.

The only way you are going to know which one is for you is by demoing as many different combinations of irons. Also, find which shaft works best for you.

[glebert]

http://www.mizunousa.com/equipment.n...golf&cat;=irons

I think the MP33 is still considered a muscle back, albiet an old school style.

Now this is a pure blade: