Golf Equipment – What Is A Driving Iron?
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September 12th, 2009
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“I’ve seen a driving iron for sale and was wondering what it is exactly (I’m new to playing golf and have been playing about 6 months). Is it equivalent to a hybrid iron that replaces one of the 3 or 4 irons, for example?”
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A driving iron would be considered a 0 or 1 iron. It has very low loft (such as 10 – 16%) and a longer shaft. It’s for people who don’t hit woods very well, but need a longer iron than a 3 of 4 off the tee. They’re not for everyone – definitely try one at a driving range before buying.
A lot of us duffers have “problems” with the drivers/woods, especially off fairways. The driving iron gives you a little more confidence off the tee or fairway. (That is if you can hit your irons)
It’s basically got around the same amount of degree as a driver but is obviously the shape of a long iron.
If you are a mid to high handicap, which i assume you are, being new, stay away from those. Find a hybrid club you like, they’re long and most important FORGIVING! I’ve shaved several strokes by switching.
I have a driving iron. Basically its a 19 degree 2 iron that has a fat head on it, which gives it more mass and changes the COG and alters the MOI…
A driving iron is equivalent to a #1 iron, but heavier in weight.
A driving iron is not about anything. They have a 12 degree loft and the same length as a 2 iron. They’re for people who don’t hit with woods very well and hit irons great. I have one i use for certain courses that are very tight. They’re great.
Just use the 3 iron.