Classification of golf clubs
1. Wooden pole
Wood rods are mainly used to hit long-distance balls. It is characterized by a long shaft and a lighter head. Although the modern driver has always been called a wood, in fact, more than 70% of the driver is made of metal. Woods are usually divided into driver, fairway woods: 3 woods, 4 woods, 5 woods, 7 woods, and 9 woods. The smaller the number. The longer the shaft length, the lighter the weight; conversely, the larger the number, the shorter the shaft length and the heavier the weight.
Driver average distance: 210-250 yards
The wood with the longest shaft and the smallest face angle is mainly used to drive long distance balls on the ladder. It is usually the most expensive club in the bag, some up to tens of thousands of yuan. Professional players can hit about 300 yards on the ladder with the driver. The face angle of most drivers is between 7 degrees (for low trajectory) and 12 degrees (for high trajectory), and the sweet spot of the clubface is up to 6 square inches.
In order to make the ball hit further, some drivers use a clubface similar to a trampoline rebound effect, but this kind of wood is generally prohibited by the rules, such as Callaway ERC drivers are prohibited. R&A is the European golf rule-making body. They and the United States Golf Association have published a new rule on clubs and balls aimed at prohibiting the destruction caused by high-tech.
Average distance of 3 or 4 wood: 200-230 yards
In order to better control the tee, some amateur players prefer to use the 3-wood and 4-wood with a shorter hitting distance and a slightly larger face angle on the ladder. This kind of club can also hit the strength and accuracy similar to the long iron, and can hit the ideal trajectory. As everyone knows as the "fairway wood", it has a longer and softer shaft than an iron, with a faster swing and a longer hitting distance.
The 5-wood has a smaller face, and it can even be used to save the ball in long grass. Some players prefer this kind of "sweep out" style shot to relieve the iron rod in the long grass. As can be seen from the name, traditional wooden poles are made of hard wood, such as beech, holly and pear trees, and most of the shafts are from hazel. The head and the shaft are tightly connected, and are firmly fixed together by a belt. But in the past 20 years, shafts made of graphite and metallic titanium have been widely used.
2. Irons
Usually made of stainless steel or soft iron, there are two production methods: casting and forging. Irons are mostly used on the fairway, or when teeing off a par three hole. The main thing it pursues is stability rather than distance. The average 7-iron distance for men is 150 yards, and for women it is about 100 yards. The iron rods included in the set of rods are: 2 iron-9 iron, P rod, S rod. Individual brands (such as HONMA) also have No. 10 or No. 11 rails. Women rarely use the 2 irons, and usually start with the 4 or 5 irons. In terms of distance: 2, 3, 4, and 5 irons are long irons, 6, 7, and 8 irons are medium irons, and 8, 9, P, S, and A are short irons.
2 iron average distance: 190-210 yards
Irons are numbered according to the loft angle. The smaller the number, the straighter the face. In fact, only skilled players will use the 2 iron. Most amateur players prefer to use a driver or use a two-shot strategy. If possible, you can also buy a number one iron, which can also be called a "service iron", but no one actually does this unless you are a top player with very good skills. Professional players usually use No. 2 irons for long-distance shots with low trajectories, such as low trajectory curveballs in the woods.
3 iron (3 iron) average distance: 180-200 yards
In a modern set of clubs, the 3 iron is a standard long iron. It is commonly used for long-distance greens or longer par-3 holes. Nowadays, the backs of iron club heads are mostly hollowed out, which can produce a larger sweet spot, that is, even if the club is not played well, the club will become very kind. The lower the center of gravity of the club head changes, the easier the shot and the higher the trajectory.
4 iron (4 iron) average distance: 170-190 yards
This is a club chosen by high handicap amateurs. It has a shorter body than a 3 iron, so it won't give you too much "upright" and fear. If you prefer to use wood, then a 7-wood is more suitable to replace this 4 iron, but the control of the shot is much worse. Irons can hit more spinning balls than woods, and the ball rolls very little, and can stop the ball near the impact point. The grooves in the iron face increase the spin of the ball, which is why the face is usually cleaned during the tee.
5 iron average distance: 160-180 yards
This is a mid-range club that takes into account distance and controllability. It is still a long-distance club, but its loft angle allows you to have a good hitting feel and play an ideal trajectory. If necessary, you can also try to use it to cut the ball, you will find that it can play a lower trajectory than the 7 iron or the 9 iron.
6 iron (6 iron) average distance: 150-170 yards
This is a club that many players think is the easiest to hit the ball. The 6-iron is also the first choice for beginners in golf. You get different shot effects by changing the swing range.
7 iron average distance: 140-160 yards
The 7-iron is best used for short-range greens. It is especially suitable for jumping and rolling balls on the links course or for low ballistic balls in strong winds. Using it for a three-quarter swing can replace the full swing of an 8 iron or a 9 iron. The 7 iron is also a common iron used for practice in the driving range.
8 iron (8 iron) average distance: 130-150 yards
It is a club suitable for offensive greens and can ensure the accuracy of a certain distance. Its large loft angle allows the ball to roll a small distance and stop near the flagpole, usually with a backspin to achieve this effect. Backspin is when the club head hits the back of the ball before it touches the turf
9 iron average distance: 120-140 yards
Experienced players can use the 9-iron to play a variety of roles. Not only can you use the full swing to hit a certain distance, but you can also use the 9-iron to make precise cuts in front of the green.
3. Wedge
P, S, and A are the abbreviations of the English names of the wedges. It is characterized by a shorter iron body, a heavier swing than an iron, a large loft angle (45-60 degrees), and a rebound angle. It is mainly used around the green and when saving a ball in a bunker or long grass. Wedges are classified according to their characteristics: splitting wedge (PW), relay wedge (GW), sand pit wedge (SW), and high throw wedge (LW).
PW: Its angle is usually 45-49 degrees, and the hitting distance is about 110 yards for men and 90 yards for women;
GW: Its angle is usually 49-54 degrees, and the hitting distance is about 100 yards for men and 85 yards for women;
SW: Its angle is usually 54-57 degrees, and the hitting distance is about 90 yards for men and 80 yards for women;
LW: Its angle is usually 57 degrees or more, and the hitting distance is about 65 yards for men and 60 yards for women.
Pitching wedge average distance: 110-130 yards
You can buy different loft angles of wedges (P levers). The loft angle of the wedge is generally between 50 degrees and 52 degrees, which is suitable for attacking close greens and chips. You can also buy a high-throw wedge, which has a loft angle of about 60 degrees, which is suitable for precise cutting at the edge of the green, especially in the deep grass on the edge of the green. Most professional players will bring two wedges, a P-bar and an S-bar (bunker).
Sand iron average distance: 80-100 yards
A club specially designed for bunkers, it relies on the impact force of the lower edge of the clubface to drive the ball, so that the ball bounces back to the point of landing after landing, or stops immediately after landing. It can also hit the ball on the fairway, for example, you need to hit a high throw backspin to avoid trouble near the green. However, usually only masters can do it.
4. Putting
The putter is a special club used to push the ball toward the hole on the green. The putter has a short shaft and the maximum loft angle does not exceed 5 degrees. There are two main types: bar shape (also called knife back shape) and hammer head shape.
An average of 40% of the shots on the fairway rely on this putter, and the putt depends entirely on the personal touch of the ball. Most professional players generally have multiple putters, and they choose which one to use based on their recent performance.
There are basically four types of putters: the weight is distributed on the periphery of the head, which can achieve a good balance between the head and the shaft; the blade putter, which is very accurate, but the sweet spot is small; the big putt , Has a good putt continuity; the central axis putt, suitable for putting straight course, there is only one way to choose the putter that suits you-test as much as possible.
