Do you feel confident with your seven iron yet can’t hit your four iron to save your life? Then you may be a candidate to test out some single length irons. This interesting style of iron set is not a new invention but has surged in popularity due to the recent performances of Bryson Dechambeau.
Throughout this article, we are going to break down all the pros and cons of single length irons.
Single Length Irons Pros
Ease Of Use – Especially For Beginners
One great benefit to one length irons is their benefit to beginner golfers or those getting back into golf. Say you were to take any beginner to the range and have them hit a four iron followed by a sand wedge. You will quickly notice how difficult it is for beginners to come to terms with differing club lenghts.
By utilizing single length irons beginners will find their consistency will be noticeably better.
Bryson Dechambeau – The Proof Is In The Pudding
You might be wondering how Bryson Dechambeau is a “pro” for single length irons. The answer is quite simple, Bryson proved to the world that these irons can be used at an elite level.
Everyone knew you could use these irons to hit a ball effectively. But it wasn’t until Bryson took the stage that it was made clear how effective these irons can be.
Now this isn’t to say once you have these irons you’ll start playing like Bryson. But it is worth knowing that using single length irons aren’t going to cap your potential.
Long Irons Are Much Easier
Another great benefit of these one length irons is the ease with which you can hit your lower irons. There is an old joke that talks about a golfer holding his 3 iron in the middle of a lightning storm. The other golfers look at him and ask what he is doing. He laughs and says don’t worry not even god can hit this.
The reason these irons are so tough to hit is because of their long length. With a single length iron set, these irons will become much more consistent.
Single Length Iron Cons
Short Irons Are More Difficult
One con you may come across with one length irons is that the shorter irons may be more difficult. The reason for this is because the shafts of these irons are going to be noticeably longer with a single length iron set.
This is because most single length iron sets are the length of a middle length iron such as a seven. For some golfers, this will be a welcome change, but for most this will take some getting used to.
Smaller Club Selection
Another factor that you want to consider about one length irons is the smaller selection. As you likely already know varying length irons are much more popular.
For this reason when purchasing a one length set you will choosing from fewer options. This can ultimately lead to lower quality clubs. Or a lack of clubs that have the features you are looking for.
Luckily this is a con you will notice before buying your clubs and not after.
Potential Loss Of Distance
One argument against one length irons is that they will reduce your distance. This is because the length of the shaft is a factor in the clubhead speed. The speed of the clubhead affects the distance the ball will travel.
This con will be felt most on longer irons though believers in one length irons contest that weighting and loft can make up for these loses of distance from the shaft length.
Concluding Thoughts
All in all, single length irons are an interesting spin on golf equipment and something we believe every golfer should try out once. Though they might not be the answer to all your problems these clubs may be your key to consistency.
