I had a set of ‘20 P770 irons and my 33.5* 7-iron would carry approx 145-150yds. I wanted more distance, so I got a set of i525 irons. The carry was better 160-165 yds @ 30.5* loft. I played this for a few months and the extra distance was nice across the set, but shorter irons would roll thru the green on some par 3s. I replaced the Pings with a set of Rogue ST Pro irons…7-iron was also 30.5* and was about 155-160 carry for me. They were still a little low on the spin for me (4800 rpm). After a few weeks, I sold those and went back to my P770 irons. To me, they feel and perform better than the Ping & Callaway. Maybe a bit shorter, but they do hold the green better (5800-6500 rpm). I learned that if I want more distance, I need to improve my swing mechanics…not get stronger lofted clubs. I would like for manufacturers to either agree on a loft range for each iron…say 33 - 36* for an iron with a 7 stamped on it. If they can’t agree to that then stamp the loft on the bottom instead. I think it’s about ego…so people can say “I hit my 7 iron 180yds”…when it’s really a 5 iron.
There is no loft that is too strong or too weak. It depends on the head design. Essentially if you can launch a ball into the correct window, the loft is correct. If it is too low or too high, the loft is incorrect
I had a set of ‘20 P770 irons and my 33.5* 7-iron would carry approx 145-150yds. I wanted more distance, so I got a set of i525 irons. The carry was better 160-165 yds @ 30.5* loft. I played this for a few months and the extra distance was nice across the set, but shorter irons would roll thru the green on some par 3s. I replaced the Pings with a set of Rogue ST Pro irons…7-iron was also 30.5* and was about 155-160 carry for me. They were still a little low on the spin for me (4800 rpm). After a few weeks, I sold those and went back to my P770 irons. To me, they feel and perform better than the Ping & Callaway. Maybe a bit shorter, but they do hold the green better (5800-6500 rpm).
I learned that if I want more distance, I need to improve my swing mechanics…not get stronger lofted clubs. I would like for manufacturers to either agree on a loft range for each iron…say 33 - 36* for an iron with a 7 stamped on it. If they can’t agree to that then stamp the loft on the bottom instead. I think it’s about ego…so people can say “I hit my 7 iron 180yds”…when it’s really a 5 iron.
This is why the loft number should be on the club not the numbers 3,4,5,6, and so on.
There is no loft that is too strong or too weak. It depends on the head design. Essentially if you can launch a ball into the correct window, the loft is correct. If it is too low or too high, the loft is incorrect
Spin Characteristics are an important element to keep in mind as well.
I wish the companies would just move to a degree mark instead of a number. The number on the club is meaningless
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