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Cast Iron Golf Clubs Or Forged?
By: Lee MacRae
Are you looking to buy new golf clubs? Finding it difficult to determine what will work the best for you? Newcomers especially can become bewildered by the large variety of golf clubs you see when you are looking to buy.
Read along as we discuss the types available and what they each can do for your game of golf.
As a rule of thimb, it should be noted that "off the shelf" golf clubs will work for most everyone standing between five and six foot in heightl. The principle applies to both sexes. Standard clubs will come in enough variety that you should find something to fit the rest of your personal needs quite readily.
Anyone else, should take a look at getting custom fitted clubs to match their height.
Cast or Forged Clubs?
Cast iron is the normal route to take when buying new clubs.
Why do we say that? The answer centers on a particular feature of the cast iron club - a larger "sweet spot". The trem refers to the best area on the club face that will give you the maximum range and accuracy on a shot. The larger "sweet spot" you have, the less likely it is that you will hit a bad shot You can still be a little "off center" and the ball is still struck well because you have a larger margin of error. It is for that main reason the beginners are steered towards cast iron clubs. Until their swing plane is more developed, they will have an easier time striking the ball on a consistant basis with the cast iron club. That is why you see a lot of oversized club heads on the market today. They allow average duffers the opportunity of striking the ball well and getting great drives more often.
With forged iron clubs you have the exact opposite. A smaller sweet spot that makes your drives that much harder to hit well.
Why, you ask, are forged iron clubs even made then?
For a very simple reason. Cast iron is a softer metal that offers a better "feel" on a shot. The more seasoned player, especially the pros on the circuit, don't need that larger sweet spot. They have a more consistant swing plane and strike the ball with far more accuracy. They use the "feel" of the the forged iron clubs to influence the flight of the ball in a way that a beginner or average player can't.
The next thing to look at is the shaft itself. Will we get one made from steel? Or will it be a composite material?
The important touchstone here is golf club speed. An ordinary golf player will have a club velocity of 80-94 mph. Slower speeds normally means looking at a shaft made from composite material. The problem with lower speed is you get less distance on your shots. You need to generate more speed [and more power] or find some way to compensate until you can. And that is where the composite shaft material comes in. The composite shaft will give you longer drives than you will normally get with your low swing speed and steel shafted golf clubs.
For those of you with faster swing speeds, and subsequenlty good distances, steel shafted clubs will give you a lot more control on your shots. This is very similar to the advantages of iron over cast clubs.
Have your swing speed determined by visiting your local pro shop or a golf store that is equiped with a swing speed radar device. Or simply buy a small radar device for yourself. You can find some small devices that operate by batteries but are effective enough to determine your swing speed.
With merely these few starting tips, it is normally best if you rent a few different sets of clubs as you play and take note of how each club helps or hampers your game. You are seeking to ascertain your individual strong points or weaknesses. Try out the various types and varieties of golf clubs available at your local golf course or in a nearby town and see what you can learn. You will soon determine the best approach to improving your personal score.
If you implement these tips and work on them, you will be certain to develop a better drive within a short period of time. Just keep on practicing and working on your improvement. It's only a matter of time before your scores begin to drop.
Develop a great golf swing with an amazing golf training aid!
Additional Info On Golf Today
When you want to get some extra distance out of your drives, it�s natural to think that your right or dominant hand (for right-handed golfers) should supply the power. In reality, however, maximum power is a result of a left-hand lead.
...golf news
Many players do not truly understand this term, and its meaning. Some think it is hitting down on the ball. Not So! Trying to get the ball airborne is the move that disturbs this clubhead path. The loft of the clubface is sufficient to lift the ball. Attempting to lift the ball tends to open the clubface which will slice the ball and lose distance as well.
...Learn About Golf
Stick to your routine
More than anything you need to have your routine. Next time you watch Tiger or Ernie look at their routine. That's their way of feeling comfortable. I walk up to a shot and look where I want it to go. Next I take a practice swing. Then I cock my club back, once looking at the target, then two more times. It's then that I'm relaxed and ready to hit the shot.
...BBC golf
"The main idea in golf as in life, I suppose is to learn to accept what cannot be altered and to keep on doing one's own reasoned and resolute best whether the prospect be bleak or rosy." Bobby Jones
...US Golf Association
Today's Golf News
Kraft outlasts Van Pelt to win in Puerto Rico
Sun, 23 Mar 2008 21:43:39 GMT
Now, it's official - Greg Kraft is a winner on the PGA Tour.
Kraft shot a 70 to outlast Bo Van Pelt down the stretch, finishing 14 under for a one-shot victory Sunday at the inaugural Puerto Rico Open.
Jerry Kelly (70), at No. 63 the highest-ranked golfer here, and Van Pelt (72) were second at Trump International Golf Club. Briny Baird (72) and Kevin Stadler (67) were another shot behind.
Kraft won the Deposit Guarantee Classic in Mississippi 15 years ago.
The #1 Ball in Golf
Thu, 08 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT
Titleist is the #1 ball for more players and more champions across the worldwide professional tours. In fact, in 2008, Titleist golf ball players have already recorded 17 victories around the world, as opposed to 4 for the nearest competitor. Since the introduction of the Pro V1 in 2000, the golf ball franchise has been the golf ball of choice for more than 1,000 champions worldwide.
<br><br>
Below is a listing of tournaments won by Titleist golf ball players on the major worldwide professional tours in 2008.
The #1 Ball in Golf
Thu, 08 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT
Titleist is the #1 ball for more players and more champions across the worldwide professional tours. In fact, in 2008, Titleist golf ball players have already recorded 17 victories around the world, as opposed to 4 for the nearest competitor. Since the introduction of the Pro V1 in 2000, the golf ball franchise has been the golf ball of choice for more than 1,000 champions worldwide.
<br><br>
Below is a listing of tournaments won by Titleist golf ball players on the major worldwide professional tours in 2008.
Titleist Introduces Path to Better Putting With New Scotty Cameron Detour Putters
Fri, 11 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT
Innovative arched body shows proper swing path for optimum ball performance
Titleist Tour Report: Chrysler Classic of Greensboro
Fri, 06 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT
This week's Titleist Tour Report from the Chrysler Classic of Greensboro features Titleist staff player Eric Axley who earned his first PGA Tour victory three weeks ago at the Valero Texas Open.
golf wedges | golf club covers
You will find a lot of easy tips and techniques in this eBook to quickly transform your golf game and add 20 yards to your drive!
Cast Iron Golf Clubs Or Forged?
By: Lee MacRae
Are you looking to buy new golf clubs? Finding it difficult to determine what will work the best for you? Newcomers especially can become bewildered by the large variety of golf clubs you see when you are looking to buy.
Read along as we discuss the types available and what they each can do for your game of golf.
As a rule of thimb, it should be noted that "off the shelf" golf clubs will work for most everyone standing between five and six foot in heightl. The principle applies to both sexes. Standard clubs will come in enough variety that you should find something to fit the rest of your personal needs quite readily.
Anyone else, should take a look at getting custom fitted clubs to match their height.
Cast or Forged Clubs?
Cast iron is the normal route to take when buying new clubs.
Why do we say that? The answer centers on a particular feature of the cast iron club - a larger "sweet spot". The trem refers to the best area on the club face that will give you the maximum range and accuracy on a shot. The larger "sweet spot" you have, the less likely it is that you will hit a bad shot You can still be a little "off center" and the ball is still struck well because you have a larger margin of error. It is for that main reason the beginners are steered towards cast iron clubs. Until their swing plane is more developed, they will have an easier time striking the ball on a consistant basis with the cast iron club. That is why you see a lot of oversized club heads on the market today. They allow average duffers the opportunity of striking the ball well and getting great drives more often.
With forged iron clubs you have the exact opposite. A smaller sweet spot that makes your drives that much harder to hit well.
Why, you ask, are forged iron clubs even made then?
For a very simple reason. Cast iron is a softer metal that offers a better "feel" on a shot. The more seasoned player, especially the pros on the circuit, don't need that larger sweet spot. They have a more consistant swing plane and strike the ball with far more accuracy. They use the "feel" of the the forged iron clubs to influence the flight of the ball in a way that a beginner or average player can't.
The next thing to look at is the shaft itself. Will we get one made from steel? Or will it be a composite material?
The important touchstone here is golf club speed. An ordinary golf player will have a club velocity of 80-94 mph. Slower speeds normally means looking at a shaft made from composite material. The problem with lower speed is you get less distance on your shots. You need to generate more speed [and more power] or find some way to compensate until you can. And that is where the composite shaft material comes in. The composite shaft will give you longer drives than you will normally get with your low swing speed and steel shafted golf clubs.
For those of you with faster swing speeds, and subsequenlty good distances, steel shafted clubs will give you a lot more control on your shots. This is very similar to the advantages of iron over cast clubs.
Have your swing speed determined by visiting your local pro shop or a golf store that is equiped with a swing speed radar device. Or simply buy a small radar device for yourself. You can find some small devices that operate by batteries but are effective enough to determine your swing speed.
With merely these few starting tips, it is normally best if you rent a few different sets of clubs as you play and take note of how each club helps or hampers your game. You are seeking to ascertain your individual strong points or weaknesses. Try out the various types and varieties of golf clubs available at your local golf course or in a nearby town and see what you can learn. You will soon determine the best approach to improving your personal score.
If you implement these tips and work on them, you will be certain to develop a better drive within a short period of time. Just keep on practicing and working on your improvement. It's only a matter of time before your scores begin to drop.
Develop a great golf swing with an amazing golf training aid!
Additional Info On Golf Today
When you want to get some extra distance out of your drives, it�s natural to think that your right or dominant hand (for right-handed golfers) should supply the power. In reality, however, maximum power is a result of a left-hand lead.
...golf news
Many players do not truly understand this term, and its meaning. Some think it is hitting down on the ball. Not So! Trying to get the ball airborne is the move that disturbs this clubhead path. The loft of the clubface is sufficient to lift the ball. Attempting to lift the ball tends to open the clubface which will slice the ball and lose distance as well.
...Learn About Golf
Stick to your routine
More than anything you need to have your routine. Next time you watch Tiger or Ernie look at their routine. That's their way of feeling comfortable. I walk up to a shot and look where I want it to go. Next I take a practice swing. Then I cock my club back, once looking at the target, then two more times. It's then that I'm relaxed and ready to hit the shot.
...BBC golf
"The main idea in golf as in life, I suppose is to learn to accept what cannot be altered and to keep on doing one's own reasoned and resolute best whether the prospect be bleak or rosy." Bobby Jones
...US Golf Association
Today's Golf News
Kraft outlasts Van Pelt to win in Puerto Rico
Sun, 23 Mar 2008 21:43:39 GMT
Now, it's official - Greg Kraft is a winner on the PGA Tour.
Kraft shot a 70 to outlast Bo Van Pelt down the stretch, finishing 14 under for a one-shot victory Sunday at the inaugural Puerto Rico Open.
Jerry Kelly (70), at No. 63 the highest-ranked golfer here, and Van Pelt (72) were second at Trump International Golf Club. Briny Baird (72) and Kevin Stadler (67) were another shot behind.
Kraft won the Deposit Guarantee Classic in Mississippi 15 years ago.
The #1 Ball in Golf
Thu, 08 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT
Titleist is the #1 ball for more players and more champions across the worldwide professional tours. In fact, in 2008, Titleist golf ball players have already recorded 17 victories around the world, as opposed to 4 for the nearest competitor. Since the introduction of the Pro V1 in 2000, the golf ball franchise has been the golf ball of choice for more than 1,000 champions worldwide.
<br><br>
Below is a listing of tournaments won by Titleist golf ball players on the major worldwide professional tours in 2008.
The #1 Ball in Golf
Thu, 08 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT
Titleist is the #1 ball for more players and more champions across the worldwide professional tours. In fact, in 2008, Titleist golf ball players have already recorded 17 victories around the world, as opposed to 4 for the nearest competitor. Since the introduction of the Pro V1 in 2000, the golf ball franchise has been the golf ball of choice for more than 1,000 champions worldwide.
<br><br>
Below is a listing of tournaments won by Titleist golf ball players on the major worldwide professional tours in 2008.
Titleist Introduces Path to Better Putting With New Scotty Cameron Detour Putters
Fri, 11 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT
Innovative arched body shows proper swing path for optimum ball performance
Titleist Tour Report: Chrysler Classic of Greensboro
Fri, 06 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT
This week's Titleist Tour Report from the Chrysler Classic of Greensboro features Titleist staff player Eric Axley who earned his first PGA Tour victory three weeks ago at the Valero Texas Open.
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