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Kris McCormack knows a thing or two about buying new irons and getting them in shape to maximize your performance on the course.
As Vice President of Touring and Education at GOLF affiliate True Spec Golf, McCormack is a leading golf fitting expert and has been a part of thousands of custom fittings throughout his career.
Below, McCormack offers three essential tips for golfers looking for new irons so they can get the most out of their next purchase.
1. Manage turn
Twist is your friend. It’s what gives you that component of control to keep the ball in the air and in play. Too much spin is just as bad as not enough.
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Many of today’s irons have a stronger loft, but with a low, deep CG, it’s possible to get the right spin with playable flight.
2. Go to launch
Be sure to put the ball in a launch window that produces a vertex height that maximizes the carry, but still produces a landing angle that gives you enough control and stopping power as you enter the green.
An adjuster can help you determine the best pitch for your game because it really depends on how fast you’re swinging the club.
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3. Control your gaps
Basically, this justifies one spot for each iron in the bag. It may not be necessary to play a 3-iron or even a 5-iron if the distance is not suitable.
When you start testing each club, and you should, the carry distance loft spaces between each iron should be appropriate. The average male has a gap of around 8 to 12 yards. If it’s larger or smaller than that number, it might be time to take a closer look before buying a full set.
Do you want to renew your bag for 2022? Find a suitable location near you at GOLF’s affiliate, True Spec Golf. For more gear news and information, check out our latest Fully Geared podcast below.
Source: golf.com