Irons & Wedges

How to choose irons

Head design

• Blades (muscle backs): compact heads with maximum feedback and shot shaping control, best suited to consistent ball strikers.
• Cavity backs: weight moved to the perimeter for more forgiveness while keeping a fairly compact look.
• Hollow body and players distance irons: a thin face and hollow construction for extra ball speed and launch with a clean look at address.
• Driving irons: a long iron alternative to a hybrid for a lower, more penetrating flight.

Shaft, lie and length

The shaft affects flight and feel as much as the head. Steel iron shafts are heavier and give a lower, more controlled flight, while graphite is lighter and suits slower swing speeds. Most iron heads use a .355 taper tip or .370 parallel tip, so check compatibility if you plan to reshaft. Lie angle matters too: a lie that is too upright tends to send shots left for a right hander, and too flat sends them right.

How to choose wedges

Most golfers carry a pitching wedge plus two or three more wedges, with loft gaps of about 4 to 6 degrees for even distance steps. Bounce and grind decide how the sole interacts with the turf.

Grinds remove material from the heel, toe or trailing edge so the face can be opened without the leading edge sitting high.

Brands in this collection

PXG makes up most of our range, including the forged 0311 irons in P and XP versions, Black Ops irons, the 0317 family and Sugar Daddy milled wedges in several grinds and finishes. Epon, the Japanese forged club maker, is represented by its AF-Tour CB cavity back irons. You will also find Itobori irons and wedges in distinctive copper and coloured finishes, plus PowerBilt wedges such as the assembled PowerBilt Atlas Wedge in bronze, built with a KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 shaft and Iomic grip.

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Irons & Wedges FAQs

What is the difference between forged and cast irons?

Forged irons are shaped from a solid billet of soft carbon steel, which many golfers feel gives a softer, more responsive strike. Cast irons are made by pouring molten metal into a mould, allowing more complex shapes and perimeter weighting. Both can perform well, so choose on forgiveness and feel.

How many wedges should I carry?

Most golfers carry three or four wedges including the pitching wedge, such as 46, 50, 54 and 58 degrees. Keep loft gaps of about 4 to 6 degrees so each wedge covers a distinct yardage. Check your set's pitching wedge loft first, as modern sets vary.

What does wedge bounce mean?

Bounce is the angle between the leading edge and the lowest point of the sole. More bounce helps the club glide through soft turf and sand instead of digging, while less bounce suits firm ground and players who sweep the ball. Mid bounce is a versatile choice for most courses.

Are blades too hard for mid handicappers?

Blades are less forgiving on off-centre strikes, so most mid handicappers score better with cavity back or players distance irons. Some golfers mix sets, using blades in the short irons for control and more forgiving heads in the long irons for launch and distance.

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