Any adjustment to loft will alter the bounce angle on the sole. I would tweak loft to adjust my distance gaps. So, no matter the type of golf irons that you have, you can bend them to adjust their degrees of loft. [img]http://pxc86358mpx1hyn3hdxen4o1.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/171831.png[/img]. It wouldn't surprise me if that's exactly why Jason Day chooses to play 4-P all bent a club strong. The most easy 'drill' is just hit it lower visually place a hoola hoop a few feet downline and hit the ball through it. tiger does it, hyuck hyuck. A standard golf shop, or fitting center will be able to do this. 4 iron 22 206 Comparing 7 Iron Lofts - 2018 - Spargo Golf Please contact Patrick Gallagher at 800-437-1314 or email patrick@mitchellgolf.com. Coops Anyone know if most pros have this done? If he had a decent swing he most likely would be playing irons 4-5 deg. Coops, Thanks but I'm more curious about launch angle. How do they test to determine which launch angle best suits you. In our forums, our members have been discussing modern irons with stronger lofts and whether they are easier or harder to play than older irons. It has to do with posture and arm length and swing arc. AP2 irons are forged and can be bent with no problem, BUT I would recommend taking them to someone who does this for a living. Mizuno MP30 5 - PW, AXE Excaliber stiff, Hogan Apex PC E Wedge (50*) TT DG s300 [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pszXHplqx4"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pszXHplqx4[/url] (DTL). But is bending your golf clubs really a good idea? Product Instructions & Manuals Fitting.. gives you a choice. that is why the standard lie angles of GI irons will be more upright thant the standard lie angles of a " players" iron, even among the same manufacturer. 6-iron launch: 17* Repeat a few times for checking, and can check a few different irons ie 7 and 9 and 5 etc to confirm your general tendency. I read your comments on why some bend lofts on iron sets strong and i try to swing smooth because to me swinging hard offers little to no benefit ,please remember im talking about me and not others in general , i have lost speed on my swing over the last 5 years where it was noticable to me , but i truly started losing speed after my rotator cuff and bicep tendon tear on my right arm , i cant say it was a noticable difference but that is when it started in 2010 is when i started bending all my irons strong because of lost distance because i was hitting irons 1/4 to 1/2 a club different and it progressed over the next few seasons to a full 1/2 a club or about 2 degree's and then came a hip replacement in 2014 and when i got back to playing regularly i was bending a 46 degree wedge to 43 degree / 9 iron 39 degree's and so on and i did that to try to get to the same distance i had in 2010 where i hit GW 110 / PW 120 /9 iron 130 and it progressed from there .. Callaway XR Pro 9* Matrix Red Tie 65x. So I'm in the process of getting new irons and I'm curious about the idea of getting them bent a degree or two strong. Pw 47 125 Pw 45 131, Hickory Bag: Brassie, Mid Iron, Mashie, Mashie Niblick, Niblick, Putter, Driver: PXG 12*; HZDRUS Handcrafted 63 6.0, Long Game: PXG 13*, PXG 16*; HZDRUS Handcrafted 83 6.5 (flip between the two), Driving Iron: PXG 0311 4 iron bent 17.5*; ProForce VTS 100HX (finally found a driving that works), Irons: NIKE VR Pro CBs Raw 4 - PW: Aldila RIP Tour 115 s,these are similar length irons (4 iron 37.75, PW 36.25)7, Wedges: Titleist Vokey 50F, 54D, 58S: DG S300 (will sometimes add in the 58* on shorter courses), Putter: Scotty Cameron Studio Design #5 35 inches: Super Stroke GP Tour. Mine are bent 2 strong to offset my high ballflight. Check out our video: how-to bend your clubs on a Mitchell Golf Angle Machine: Get Bending! Hogan was big into this. [/quote] XXIO X Series 5 Wood! Display as a link instead, But if the bounce is already minimal you start going into negative bounce. 1. ps i see a poster right before mine made comments about " good players " and their abilities to manipulate flight and trajectory of the ball just because a player has strong lofted irons does not give one indication of their ability so jump off your high horse .just because you may have a low handicap does not make you elite enough to judge others .. MEMBER REVIEWS: Cleveland Frontline Elite Putters! So for many, playing an upright lie with your irons is a quick and dirty fix for those who can't or don't want to take the time to fix a swing flaw. I was able to do a Mizuno demo show and the rep fit me for mp62's. I agree with what you're saying entirely, I know I have to get my spinloft down. If youre struggling with the current loft degrees of the irons in your bag, then changing the angle of your clubs by bending them could help you improve your ball striking. That's really surprising for amateurs. Are their ways to ensure a club wont break? This is especially true of clubs made with long hosels. ENTER NOW! Lastly I thought bending irons stronger, influenced the bounce of the club as well. And how do you go about it? 54*, 58* TM TP wedges 3* flat. See What Members Are Saying! While you can theoretically bend fairway woods and hybrids, the design and loft of irons mean that you can bend them to ensure that they're consistent from one club to the next. Do you have any recommendations for drills or things to practice in order to improve it? Biggest difference is in hit 2 degree upright in the center much more often and not as thin. 6 iron SS: 95.5 mph. Therefore, if youre planning to bend your high-quality cast clubs, our advice remains the same check in with a local club fitter in your area and ask them to complete the work on your behalf. They should be leading and flat. This sounds like a lot of advice from people who have never been high ball speed, high spin, high trajectory players. Of the 59 irons surveyed in the chart, if a traditional 7-iron is 34 (thanks to this GolfWeek article ), that means 15 of them are 34 or 1 weaker than traditional loft, AND 44 are 1 or more stronger. In addition, once a club is bent to a given specification, it will stay there until changed by an outside force of either bending again or striking a hard object. Then, if you decide to carry out the work, its best to take the clubs to a fitter to do it on your behalf. Started Yesterday at 10:25 AM. I read your comments on why some bend lofts on iron sets strong and i try to swing smooth because to me swinging hard offers little to no benefit ,please remember im talking about me and not others in general , i have lost speed on my swing over the last 5 years where it was noticable to me , but i truly started losing speed after my rotator cuff and bicep tendon tear on my right arm , i cant say it was a noticable difference but that is when it started in 2010 is when i started bending all my irons strong because of lost distance because i was hitting irons 1/4 to 1/2 a club different and it progressed over the next few seasons to a full 1/2 a club or about 2 degree's and then came a hip replacement in 2014 and when i got back to playing regularly i was bending a 46 degree wedge to 43 degree / 9 iron 39 degree's and so on and i did that to try to get to the same distance i had in 2010 where i hit GW 110 / PW 120 /9 iron 130 and it progressed from there .. I'm also a very high spin player and I'm thinking this might help keep my iron distances consistent, especially when playing in the wind which I often do. The loft of an iron should be adjusted according to the golf course you play. So I'm in the process of getting new irons and I'm curious about the idea of getting them bent a degree or two strong. GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, April 24, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, April 17, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, April 10, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, March 27, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, March 20, By For example, the mizuno MP forged blades (for low cappers) are flatter than the mizuno MX cast cavity back irons for the mid and high capper. So I'm in the process of getting new irons and I'm curious about the idea of getting them bent a degree or two strong. You can post now and register later. Copyright 2023 Mitchell Golf Equipment Company. Let's say that lies err on the upright side these days. 6-iron spin: 6850 RPM a few generalizations about lie angles: short golfers (think Ian Woosnam) will often require flatter lies; tall golfers (think Tom Weiskopf) will often benefit from more upright lies. Setting aside the discussion about why lofts are getting stronger, I was wondering why someone would bend the lofts strong rather than use the next club in the bag and swing smooth. I am now thinking I am just going to bend my 712 Ap2 irons to the 714 AP2 specs so my gaps will match up better with my wedges. Mizuno irons can be adjusted to varying degrees depending on model and material type. flat but he has such a horrendous over the top move he gets by using irons that are 2 deg up. Albion, MI 49224 Gotcha. and for the mechanics I would recommend working on ball position. Most guys would love to have a little extra spin on those longer irons to hold greens, personally I would tweak the swing a bit but I wouldn't really change to much else as you have a huge advantage having that little extra spin there with a club like a 6 iron. Yes, when we talk of bending golf clubs, the iron family are the best candidates. You can post now and register later. [/quote] Once you know what your lie angles are - keep a note if you like, then you can easily know if another brand's irons need adjusting. but, best to check for real by hitting shots with them anyway. All Rights Reserved. The most easy 'drill' is just hit it lower visually place a hoola hoop a few feet downline and hit the ball through it. Do Pros Use Regular or Stiff Shafts? They're Stronger Than That! Upload or insert images from URL. Let me know what you think of the idea and/or if you have other suggestions to control my spin/launch, I'd love to hear them. Still have questions? clemsondds, August 1, 2009 in WRX Club Techs, Hey guys, just wondering if some of ya'll can explain why people bend their irons up to 2 degrees?