| ority of golf irons are used for shorter shots, | | | | Long irons can be an absolute joy to hit when |
| typically those in the range of under 200 yards. | | | | done correctly, however these clubs can also be |
| The best iron to use is determined by the loft of | | | | very difficult, as well and learning how to master |
| the club head as well as the golfer's ability to hit | | | | the long irons is said to be one of the most |
| the ball a specific distance and by the confidence | | | | difficult lessons for beginning and intermediate |
| the golfer has in hitting his or her irons. Golf irons | | | | golfers alike. Long irons can give even good |
| typically include a set of eleven irons, numbered | | | | players difficulty. These types of clubs are no |
| one (long) through nine (short), a pitching wedge, | | | | longer carried by many golfers, many of whom |
| and a sand wedge. | | | | are now opting for fairway woods or other new |
| Long irons are typically the one iron through the | | | | hybrid clubs to cover some of the same |
| four iron, have a longer shaft, and less loft, are | | | | distances as their long irons. Practicing with the |
| somewhat lighter than short irons and are | | | | long irons can help improve your swing even for |
| commonly used for longer shots that require a | | | | those of you who may opt for fairway woods or |
| precise type of ball flight. Many golfers incorrectly | | | | hybrid clubs while on the course. |
| believe that the long irons are harder to hit, and | | | | Learning how to hit long irons in golf consistently |
| therefore these clubs don't get used as much as | | | | may be one of the hardest shots to play in a |
| the mid and short irons do. Longer irons require | | | | sport that is already difficult - especially for |
| higher swing speeds to obtain good results, as well | | | | beginners. One problem many new golfers face |
| as precise ball contact at impact. A solid | | | | when using these clubs for the first time is trying |
| foundation, or stance, can give the golfer the | | | | to use the same swing they use with their Driver |
| ability to swing more powerfully and hit the longer | | | | and this may not work for everybody. Golfers |
| clubs more consistently. Visualize some of the | | | | should always attempt to focus on hitting a good, |
| professional players like Tiger Woods or Vijay | | | | clean shot with these clubs and practice hitting |
| Singh, and the stability they maintain throughout | | | | their long irons each and every time they go to |
| their swings. This is what you are trying to | | | | the Range. |
| achieve when learning how to hit long irons in golf. | | | | |