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Jul 4, 2012 10:13 PM
se-alum;1218591 wrote:I just want to get a good idea on what people are getting distance wise out of their irons. So, let's pick the 6 iron, what is your distance with it?? I get about 160-165.
190ish
Jul 4, 2012 10:13pm
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Jul 4, 2012 10:16 PM
Personally, I wouldn't worry too much about how far you hit it. Of course, I'm not the site guru on golf lol.

I played with 3 guys the other day who were all over the age of 70 and were hitting woods and sometimes driver off of 150-160 yard par 3's. All 3 of them shot in the low 40s, from the whites.
Jul 4, 2012 10:16pm
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Jul 4, 2012 10:19 PM
Footwedge;1218586 wrote:Yeah that 37 had crappy irons written all over it, eh? Don't care how good your chipping and putting is...if you hit crappy irons all day you will not shoot 37.

I shot +2 on a fairly easy course and hit pretty good drives all day but only had to fix 1 ball mark on the green. Got up and down out of the sand, numerous times off the green and putted one in from 4 feet off the green. My only good iron was a 7 iron from 130 (yes)....put it 5 feet away and made birdie. Twice I hit 8 irons from 110 and came up short. I have to jump on a wedge to get it 100 (I'd hit a 9). From 150 I'm thinking between 5 or 6 iron.

My iron shots as I can recall...

140 yards....missed right...in bunker
115 yards....short and slightly right
130 yards....drilled it
110 yards....short and right
130 yards....lifted up a touch for a lucky bounce onto green
165 yards...hit left into green-side bunker
150 yards....left 5 iron just short
110 yards....left 5 yards short of green
Jul 4, 2012 10:19pm
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Jul 4, 2012 10:20 PM
wildcats20;1218592 wrote:190-200
Terry_Tate;1218596 wrote:190ish
Those are pretty darn good. Everything I've read says 160 is a good distance for an amateur with a 6 iron.
wildcats20;1218598 wrote:Personally, I wouldn't worry too much about how far you hit it. Of course, I'm not the site guru on golf lol.

I played with 3 guys the other day who were all over the age of 70 and were hitting woods and sometimes driver off of 150-160 yard par 3's. All 3 of them shot in the low 40s, from the whites.
I don't worry about it. My only problem is when I get into long iron territory, cause I only have 4 & 5 hybrids, then I jump to a 3 wood, which I'm terrible with.
Jul 4, 2012 10:20pm
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Jul 4, 2012 10:26 PM
se-alum;1218601 wrote:Those are pretty darn good. Everything I've read says 160 is a good distance for an amateur with a 6 iron.



I don't worry about it. My only problem is when I get into long iron territory, cause I only have 4 & 5 hybrids, then I jump to a 3 wood, which I'm terrible with.

Yeah, I used to hit my 6 iron around 170 but made some swing adjustments that really helped the power. Just like you, I used to hate being 190-200 out because I had a hard time hitting my 3 hybrid or 3 wood consistently, but now its not so bad knowing I'm using an iron from 200 on in. The problem for me now is just getting it less than 200 in, haha.
Jul 4, 2012 10:26pm
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Jul 4, 2012 10:29 PM
Age 18 6-iron 185-195
Age 37 6-iron 140-150

In high school I hit my 9-iron from 140-150

Basically, my driving is close to the same. My chipping and putting is fairly close to back in the day.....and I've lost 45 yards off of each iron. Really rely on playing smart.
Jul 4, 2012 10:29pm
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Jul 4, 2012 10:32 PM
Last two time out i shot 40 and 41. My best ever. I only started playing 2 years ago. I hit the ball far but off line on my iron shots to the green.
My Irons are
7 iron -200 ( best club i hit )
8 iron 180
9 iron 170 ( never hit this club well)
pw 150-160


Once i get my irons accurate i think my score will go down some. My chipping was adding some extra strokes as well but i am getting better at that. I lost about 10 strokes just by improving this part of the game.
Jul 4, 2012 10:32pm
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Jul 4, 2012 11:01 PM
Terry_Tate;1218607 wrote:Yeah, I used to hit my 6 iron around 170 but made some swing adjustments that really helped the power. Just like you, I used to hate being 190-200 out because I had a hard time hitting my 3 hybrid or 3 wood consistently, but now its not so bad knowing I'm using an iron from 200 on in. The problem for me now is just getting it less than 200 in, haha.
I think I will get more distance when I buy a legitimate set of irons. When I started playing, a couple years ago, I bought an entire set(irons, driver, and bag) for only $200, because I knew clubs wouldn't make a difference until I was able to consitently strike the ball. I recently upgraded to a TaylorMade Superfast 2.0 driver that has made a big difference in drive distance, so I imagine a new set of irons will do me well.
Jul 4, 2012 11:01pm
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Jul 4, 2012 11:02 PM
se-alum;1218624 wrote:I think I will get more distance when I buy a legitimate set of irons. When I started playing, a couple years ago, I bought an entire set(irons, driver, and bag) for only $200, because I knew clubs wouldn't make a difference until I was able to consitently strike the ball. I recently upgraded to a TaylorMade Superfast 2.0 driver that has made a big difference in drive distance, so I imagine a new set of irons will do me well.
It will help, yes.
Jul 4, 2012 11:02pm
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Jul 4, 2012 11:24 PM
Well.....those iron numbers I gave you.

The very same set of Hogan Edges
Jul 4, 2012 11:24pm
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Jul 4, 2012 11:37 PM
Doesn't matter how far you hit your irons. My 6 iron is my 170 distance. Sure I can get on it and hit it 180-185 , but if I have 170 shot, I'm typically hitting a 6 iron with my normal swing. Anyone on here hitting a 6 iron from 190-200 out isn't getting it very close that often.
Jul 4, 2012 11:37pm
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Jul 4, 2012 11:48 PM
Played Detwiler today and went 39-42. Sad thing was I didn't play that well on the front but had 15 putts. On the other hand on the back I had 19 putts! Just proves how hitting the ball well doesn't do it the same way dropping putts do
Jul 4, 2012 11:48pm
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Jul 4, 2012 11:50 PM
ZWICK 4 PREZ;1218661 wrote:Doesn't matter how far you hit your irons. My 6 iron is my 170 distance. Sure I can get on it and hit it 180-185 , but if I have 170 shot, I'm typically hitting a 6 iron with my normal swing. Anyone on here hitting a 6 iron from 190-200 out isn't getting it very close that often.
Found this, 210 yards is a good 4-iron for Oosthuizen.
As for the albatross? He gauged it as 210 yards to the front of the green — a good 4-iron for him.
Jul 4, 2012 11:50pm
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Jul 5, 2012 12:28 AM
se-alum;1218672 wrote:Found this, 210 yards is a good 4-iron for Oosthuizen.
Thats my 3 iron so that makes since. Of course my typical drive is 280. I can hit it 300+ , but my chances of having an approach shot in the fairway is greatly increased at my normal swing.

Biggest advise I can give to a golfer is find a number for all your clubs and don't make that number as far as you can hit it. That goes for the driver too.
When I get to a tee box and see its 420 yards, all I'm thinking is driver 280, 9 iron 140. Not hit my drive as far as I can and go find it.
Jul 5, 2012 12:28am
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Jul 5, 2012 1:06 AM
se-alum;1218591 wrote:I just want to get a good idea on what people are getting distance wise out of their irons. So, let's pick the 6 iron, what is your distance with it?? I get about 160-165.
170 with a high fade, so I lose distance there.
Jul 5, 2012 1:06am
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Jul 5, 2012 1:15 AM
6 iron, if I juice it, is probably 180. But i like to hit little cuts into greens which takes a few off. Honestly it more depends on wind and elevation more than anything. Amateurs do a terrible job of changing clubs in these situations. Like look at Tiger last weekend, he took 9 iron from 190 into 18, but it was hot, downhill and a little downwind. I also saw him take 6 iron from 171 in the same event, but different lie and shot dictated that.
Jul 5, 2012 1:15am
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Jul 5, 2012 9:35 AM
ohiotiger33;1218692 wrote:6 iron, if I juice it, is probably 180. But i like to hit little cuts into greens which takes a few off. Honestly it more depends on wind and elevation more than anything. Amateurs do a terrible job of changing clubs in these situations. Like look at Tiger last weekend, he took 9 iron from 190 into 18, but it was hot, downhill and a little downwind. I also saw him take 6 iron from 171 in the same event, but different lie and shot dictated that.
I wasnt going to get into different shots bc that will confuse most people even more. My 170 is my normal cut. If i have to muscle it 185 that's the draw. Of course my distance control with my draw has been terrible for a few years now and the reason I'm playing to a 3.9 right now and haven't been below a 3.0 in 2 years. And was as high as a 4.7. To get your handicap low you have to have great control of all of your shots.
Jul 5, 2012 9:35am
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Jul 5, 2012 9:41 AM
60*-80
56* -95
Gap -110
PW - 125
9 - 145
8 - 160
7 - 170
6 - 180
5-190
4-200
3hy - 215
3wd - 240
Jul 5, 2012 9:41am
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Jul 5, 2012 9:43 AM
bases_loaded;1218783 wrote:60*-80
56* -95
Gap -110
PW - 125
9 - 145
8 - 160
7 - 170
6 - 180
5-190
4-200
3hy - 215
3wd - 240
Pretty much identical to me. Driver around 280 also?
Jul 5, 2012 9:43am
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Jul 5, 2012 9:51 AM
Here's my rounds this year.. All at Chippewa golf club. I've had other 9 holes elsewhere in leagues subbing and what not, but nothing I recorded.
April
77
78
79

May
76
76
76
76
77
79
71

June
80
74
78
73
81
Jul 5, 2012 9:51am
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Jul 5, 2012 10:13 AM
ZWICK 4 PREZ;1218785 wrote:Pretty much identical to me. Driver around 280 also?
For the most part. I need to get my irons bent, I'm having a terrible summer with them, love my new Cleveland wedges though, they have saved my rounds all summer.
Jul 5, 2012 10:13am
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Jul 5, 2012 10:31 AM
bases_loaded;1218830 wrote:For the most part. I need to get my irons bent, I'm having a terrible summer with them, love my new Cleveland wedges though, they have saved my rounds all summer.
better get them tuned in for tonight or your wallet might be a bit light. Sounds like we have 3 for Oak, need a 4th.

Pretty much like Zwick, a nice smooth 6-iron is about 170-175. Can muscle one up to about 185-190 but accuracy is greatly affected.
Jul 5, 2012 10:31am
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Jul 9, 2012 10:10 AM
So I misplaced my old 588 56 degree wedge. I also could use a new driver currently hitting a Cleveland 400 launcher.

I am contemplating this on golfsmith.com

Diablo Octane Driver (Hit this last year and liked it the best)
Diablo Edge Hybrid 4 24 degree. I need something I can put on the green from 200-210. I am currently trying to do that with my 16.5 degree fairway wood or my 4 iron with mixed results.
New 588 Satin Cleveland Milled face 52 and 56 degree wedges

$400

So I am thinking of taking my bag from

Clev Launcher 400
Mizuno 4 wood - 16.5
Ping Irons 3-PW
56 Cleveland (lost)
60 Cleveland

To

Diablo Octane
Mizuno 4 wood - 16.5
Diablo Edge Hybrid 24
Ping Irons 4-PW
52 Cleveland
56 Cleveland
60 Cleveland

Thoughts?

Other directions I could go.

Buy Multiple hybrids get rid of 4 wood and get a 14degree 3 wood

Would be nice to get all the wedges plus a forged 48 degree wedge and 9 iron.

Problem: I am only looking to spend about 400 to 500 $

I shoot in the 80-90 range.

My Distances

Driver 250+
4W - 220-240
3i - N/A
4i - 195-210
5i - 185-200
6i - 175-185
7i - 165-175
8i - 160-170
9i - 150-160
PW - 130-145
56 - 95-110
60 - 60-70
Jul 9, 2012 10:10am
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Jul 9, 2012 12:29 PM
OneBuckeye;1221403 wrote:So I misplaced my old 588 56 degree wedge. I also could use a new driver currently hitting a Cleveland 400 launcher.

I am contemplating this on golfsmith.com

Diablo Octane Driver (Hit this last year and liked it the best)
Diablo Edge Hybrid 4 24 degree. I need something I can put on the green from 200-210. I am currently trying to do that with my 16.5 degree fairway wood or my 4 iron with mixed results.
New 588 Satin Cleveland Milled face 52 and 56 degree wedges

$400

So I am thinking of taking my bag from

Clev Launcher 400
Mizuno 4 wood - 16.5
Ping Irons 3-PW
56 Cleveland (lost)
60 Cleveland

To

Diablo Octane
Mizuno 4 wood - 16.5
Diablo Edge Hybrid 24
Ping Irons 4-PW
52 Cleveland
56 Cleveland
60 Cleveland

Thoughts?

Other directions I could go.

Buy Multiple hybrids get rid of 4 wood and get a 14degree 3 wood

Would be nice to get all the wedges plus a forged 48 degree wedge and 9 iron.

Problem: I am only looking to spend about 400 to 500 $

I shoot in the 80-90 range.

My Distances

Driver 250+
4W - 220-240
3i - N/A
4i - 195-210
5i - 185-200
6i - 175-185
7i - 165-175
8i - 160-170
9i - 150-160
PW - 130-145
56 - 95-110
60 - 60-70
Have you hit the TaylorMade Superfast 2.0 driver? It's about $20 more than the Diablo Octane, but I love it. I hit pretty much everything Callaway, Cleveland, Ping and Adams had, but didn't like any of them nearly as much as the Superfast.
Jul 9, 2012 12:29pm
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Jul 9, 2012 12:36 PM
The new 588s are awesome. I have the 56* and 60*. Waiting for my r11 irons to come in today or tomorrow. Will be R11 driver, 3wd, 3hy, 4-AW then cleveland 56, 60, with an Odyssey putter.
Jul 9, 2012 12:36pm