The Face As a Different Component


by James Langmead - Date: 2007-02-13 - Word Count: 250 Share This!

Is there some potential springlike-effect benefit in irons? The answer, like most things in golf technology, is yes and no. Most irons throughout history have had a springlike effect of about .760 (Coefficient of Restitution). A few of the modern irons are now reaching higher values, below the legal limit but still beneficial. For instance, in the long irons, TaylorMade's rac CGB is one of these higher COR irons, which can show a slight increase in ball speed.

But it isn't ball speed that I think most amateur golfers should be concerned with. The ultra-thin clubfaces, measuring less than 1.9 mm thick at their thinnest points, are lighter than faces of conventional thickness, allowing the designers to save 10 grams and upwards of weight. That weight is relocated to the lower-back of the club head, which helps to lower the CG to make it easier to launch the ball in the air on a high, penetrating, long-carrying ball flight. And that's the real benefit that you, as amateur golfers, should be looking for.

Expect to see all the quality manufacturers add this innovation to their club head design on their irons. And don't expect the innovations to stop there. In Japan, the testing ground of many innovations, you are now seeing Iron Heads that come in 5 pieces!

So don't be taken in by the salesman telling you about a 'hot face' - it's what they did with the weight they saved that makes the difference.

For expert advice visit your local PGA Golf Professional


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James Langmead PGA Qualified Golf Professional and former Callaway Club fitter of the year http://www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk

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