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How Far Do You Hit A 5 Iron


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  1. 1. How Far Do You Hit A 5 Iron?

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A 5 iron is typically 195-205, although I can't remember the last time I hit one without wind in the air.

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Location also might effect distance. Its been proven that the closer you are to the equator, the less gravity will effect you. (studies done on the olympics in Mexico).
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I don't know the exact yardage for an average shot to be honest... and I really should!!

Might wait till the summer before finding out though, when my average distance increases by about 20-25 yards again

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A lot less than 25 yrs ago

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Uphill 165.....into a wind 155......downhill 185........downwind 195...........out of the rough 170..........off hard pan 205....... 60 degree day 168 : )

Thats a loaded question but my standard, flat lie, no wind, short grass, no elevatioin change, at 4500ft above sea level where I live, straight, no cut or draw, at 85 degree temps........175, or there abouts : ) Lots of things to consider.

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I play it to 185 yards, +/- 5 yards

Hopefully as my swing and ball striking improves, this will be my 195 yard club.

 

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Wood: Titleist 910F (15°, RIP Alpha 70S)

Irons: Mizuno MP-68 Irons (3 - PW, C-Taper S+), Mizuno MP-33 2 Iron (C-Taper S+)

Wedges: Vokey Spin Milled (56.11 - Bent to 54°, 60.07 Tour Chrome, C-Taper S+ DSS)

Putter: Scotty Cameron Newport 2 (34")

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The wind here is usually that strong that I do not measure, but in a full swing on 8 out of 10 balls I usually get some consistency.

In these conditions it has more value to have more shots in the bag rather than the longest iron x or driver. I can hit my 5 iron from 100-160+ yards consistently 8 out of 10 balls.

I once played with a 0 handicap player in Luxembourg, and for the first 12 holes he was just owning the very long and hard course we were playing, very long hitter. Then the wind then picked up and his shots were suddenly all over the place. Mind you he stopped playing after 15 maybe because I then had the honour for the first few holes of the afternoon, or perhaps he didn't like my ugly golf. Guess he went to the range to measure his distance.

My advice is keep your distances constant, and have enough of play in your bag to counter all possible conditions. Distance bragging has no relevance when you add up your scorecard.

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Around 205 carry.

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lol at all the 15+ handicaps who hit there 5 iron 210 yards.... if ya say so

Too funny, I love this site, It always cheers be up!!

Personally I can hit a 5 iron 300 plus yards, but the wind has to be just right and the ball must bounce off the cart path twice and roll out 50 yards (so the grass must be really short too) OK It's really 185 Someone asked what handicap has to do with it. Well the question is how far do you hit a 5 iron, not how far can you. No way a 15+ handicap can expect to hit a 5 iron 205...unless they are a really big boy with fast tempo...that is not going to be many...most couldn't even hit 185 from the fairway, which is a reasonable distance for half the PGA tour pros...

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so im 2,400 feet above sea level, and im 18, 5 foot 8 and im hitting an average of 250-280 yards with my 5i. is that good? or am i just hitting it wrong which makes it go farther? also how far do you think i would hit with a 5i at sea level? also dont know my handycap. haha
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so im 2,400 feet above sea level, and im 18, 5 foot 8 and im hitting an average of 250-280 yards with my 5i. is that good? or am i just hitting it wrong which makes it go farther?...

You're hitting it wrong...you're supposed to do it on a golf course, not downhill on a paved roadway and counting the bounce/roll down the street in your distance.

Mac

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Driver: Ping G30 (12*)
FW:  Ping K15 (3W, 5W)
Hybrids: Ping K15 (3H, 5H)
Irons: Ping K15 (6-UW)

Wedges: Cleveland 588 RTX CB (54*, 58*)

Putter: Ping Scottsdale w/ SS Slim 3.0

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My 250+ yard 5-iron looks a lot like a 3-wood. Don't be fooled though, because it's totally a 5-iron.

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