What happens if my irons are too upright?
But if your clubs are too upright, the toe would be off the ground, and you’d have a tendency to pull the ball (inset, top). Too flat, and the heel would be up, and you’d tend to hit pushes (inset, bottom). Starting with the face slightly off can produce exponential misses, so make sure your clubs fit.
Should my irons be bent upright?
If your club is too upright at impact, then your shots will travel to the left of your target. Conversely, if your club is too flat, then your shots will be heading right. For every degree that your lie angle is either too upright or flat, the ball will initially travel 4 yards off your intended target line.
What happens if club lie angle is too upright?
The lie angle is known as ‘too upright’ when the toe of the club is lifted too high above the ground. This will cause the heel to strike the turf first, shutting the club-face and sending the ball to the left.
Do tall golfers need upright lie angle?
Tall players will benefit from a more upright lie angle. If your club is too flat, the ball will pull to the left (known as a hook). So you’ll want to check that the angle between the shaft and the ground is larger than it should be, making the club shaft more upright compared to the ground.
Are all golf irons created equal?
Not all irons are created equal, and most players are using irons that likely do not have the right specifications for their swing. It’s relatively easy to get this fixed, as most clubs can be bent afterwards.
Should you adjust lie angle when buying new golf irons?
When golfers buy a new set of irons they don’t usually get any kind of adjustments made, most notably their lie angle. They incorrectly assume what they are buying is right for them.
How many degrees can you bend the Lie of an iron?
If the hosel design and manufacturing processes allow it, the lie of an iron can be bent 3-4 degrees or more with no compromise to the integrity of the head. This is especially true of clubs made with long hosels. TIP: Practice on a few old irons to become comfortable in bending lie more than 2 degrees.
What are golfers overlooking when buying a new set of irons?
When golfers buy a new set of irons they don’t usually get any kind of adjustments made, most notably their lie angle. They incorrectly assume what they are buying is right for them. Today I want to talk about one of the most important things players are overlooking when they purchase an iron set.