Why are golf clubs shaped the way they are?

Strictly speaking, it may be wrong to call any modern iron a “blade.” Original blades were very thin and hard to hit, but along the way clubmakers learned that the head could be shaped to put more metal low and behind the hitting area for easier shotmaking.

Do nicer golf clubs make a difference?

The quality of golf clubs does make a difference, but the change only increases with your skill level. A pro would not play as well with lower quality off-shelf Golf Clubs, but the difference between cheap good quality clubs and more expensive branded clubs for an amateur is not significant.

How important are grooves on golf clubs?

Golf club grooves have the exact same function as the treads on a tire. They allow water and debris to move away from the ball’s point of contact to provide cleaner contact with better control. Striking a ball from the rough can be unpredictable when there is a lot of debris between your club and the ball.

Does it matter what golf clubs you use?

Why your golf clubs matter It’s important to play with appropriate golf clubs when learning the game. Beginner golf clubs tend to have larger club faces, have a shorter shaft (the long bit between grip and club head) and are designed to make it easier to get the ball in the air. You will enjoy playing golf more.

What does P mean on a golf club?

A pitching wedge is a wedge used to hit a shot with higher and shorter trajectory than a 9-iron and a lower and longer trajectory than a gap wedge.

Why is there no 2 wood?

The smaller head makes the club feel lighter. The 2-wood’s 12° of loft are more than most drivers provide, but less than a 3-wood, which typically has about 14°. The additional loft makes it much easier to hit the ball off the tee while delivering more height and forgiveness.

Do expensive golf clubs really make a difference?

Each person has different strengths and weaknesses that will make different clubs a better choice for their game, and expensive clubs are no substitute for time on the course. And in reality, the most expensive clubs will be harder to hit than the mid-range clubs, so won’t do you any favours.

Do grooves in irons matter?

Clean grooves are critical as it reduces the chance of fliers. While a flier 7-iron might impress your mates, it will probably leave you with a nasty chip to try and save par. Research shows that you can lose up to 1,300 RPM of spin if you don’t keep your grooves clean.

Do grooves matter?

Grooves create friction between the clubface and the golf ball; they grab the golf ball at the moment of impact to create more backspin. Without getting too in the weeds, when it comes to clubface grooves, all you really need to remember is: clubface grooves = more friction = more backspin.

How far should a beginner hit a 7-iron?

How Far Should Beginners Hit Each Golf Club

Club	Beginner Men – Average distance (yards)	Beginner Women – Average distance (yards)
5-iron / 5 Hybrid / 11-wood	124	88
6-iron	115	80
7-iron	107	72
8-iron	98	63