1 iron

[canadian_man_44]

Re: 1 iron

I've also taken a driver with a small head(290cc) and cut the shaft down a couple inches for more control. It's a 9.5 degree and gives me a nice low shot that's good for windy days. I also use it as a fairway wood for long second shots on par 5's. It may not be a good solution for everyone but it works for me.

[bill reed]

Re: 1 iron

hi canadian
i dont say everyone should use a 1 iron but some of us do and it works, if like me your play next to the sea then the wind blows when the tide comes in and a 1 iron of the tee into the wind is great. i use it maybe 3/4 times a round when the wind blows and is one club i hit most onto the fairway. i hit about 220 yds with it and i'm happy with that. i hit a 3 wood about 230 but it flys lot highter even if i try and hit it low with shutting the face and finishing with my hands low. the 1 iron work best for me and is not a hard club to play, driver is the hardest club in my bag.
bill

[canadian_man_44]

Re: 1 iron

One of the courses I play at is also right on the banks of the Bay of Fundy. From time to time there is alot of wind blowing. With the shortened shaft in my 9.5 degree driver I easily hit that low drive that we all are looking for on a windy day. It works well for me and might work well for others too. All I can say about the 1 iron is, for those of you that can hit it well..... congratulations. You've accomplished something that I don't seem to be able to do. IMHO a 1 iron is a hard club to hit well, so I don't know if I'm even going to try again. Maybe in the future when my swing is more technically sound, I might pull it out again and give a few whacks, but, for now I'm sticking to my cutoff driver.

[PGAplayer#1]

Re: 1 iron

i learned how to hit the 1 iron

[bill reed]

Re: 1 iron

hi
i think the secret is not trying to power it and just swing smooth, let the club do the work, i know that works for me, i have no fear takling out my 1 iron as its going to fly almost strait up the middle ever time.
bill

[Ian Hancock]

Re: 1 iron

I have to disagree with a few of you here,

I carry a 2 iron and love it, in fact it's my saver, long par threes we have two over 200yds and one at 196yds, 2 iron every time.
Also when I play different courses and the hole is tight or blind I know I can thump a 2 iron off the tee (usually straight about 220).

If you swing and don't hit or try to lift its a great club, very strong into the wind.

No for everyone I agree.


Ian.

[slater170]

Re: 1 iron

hi all
can you please give me the ideal set up for the 1iron my father in law gave me his its like a museum piece want to try and hit at the range and see how i get on

[Ian Hancock]

Re: 1 iron

Hi Slats,

Just forward in the stance, nothing special......................nice and easy does it.

Ian.

[bill reed]

Re: 1 iron

hi
like ian said think its about not trying to hit to hard and swing like you would a 7 iron and let the club do the work, take a few swings and see where your club first hits the grass again it should be a bit more forward than a 7 iron.
bill

[edshaw]

Re: 1 iron

I am coming to the conclusion that
one iron play is like driving, putting,
and playing the wedge; namely, a
game within a game.
The irons, nine through three, they're
the same basic drill. Then, there's the
one. She's like a dear wife or lover. The
more attention a boy gives her, the
greater the rewards that will come
his way. (For lady golfers, simply
reverse the gender references.)
The secret is to recognize her
unique and individual qualities, not
treat her like just another iron.
She'll produce a streak to the flag
from 220+ on one hole, a bore
a hole through the wind at the
190 yard par three next. She's
quite reliable on "commercial" shots
where the object is simply to advance
the ball and keep it in play.
In the way of caution, handle her
with care; don't take
her for granted or ignore her for long.
When her will is to let
you down, the result can be as
miserable as no other in golf.

[BrianW]

Re: 1 iron

I am coming to the conclusion that
one iron play is like driving, putting,
and playing the wedge; namely, a
game within a game.
The irons, nine through three, they're
the same basic drill. Then, there's the
one. She's like a dear wife or lover. The
more attention a boy gives her, the
greater the rewards that will come
his way. (For lady golfers, simply
reverse the gender references.)
The secret is to recognize her
unique and individual qualities, not
treat her like just another iron.
She'll produce a streak to the flag
from 220+ on one hole, a bore
a hole through the wind at the
190 yard par three next. She's
quite reliable on "commercial" shots
where the object is simply to advance
the ball and keep it in play.
In the way of caution, handle her
with care; don't take
her for granted or ignore her for long.
When her will is to let
you down, the result can be as
miserable as no other in golf.

Ed,
That's great, love it!

[bill reed]

Re: 1 iron

hi brian
think you put that so well,
i would say a 1,2,3 more a sweep, then 4,5,6, more into back on ball with a decending blow, and 7,8,9,and wedges very much more a sharper attack into the ball and catching it more with club just as it meets the grass.
bill

[BrianW]

Re: 1 iron

hi brian
think you put that so well,
i would say a 1,2,3 more a sweep, then 4,5,6, more into back on ball with a decending blow, and 7,8,9,and wedges very much more a sharper attack into the ball and catching it more with club just as it meats the grass.
bill

Hi Bill,

just gave some advice to a guy on that very issue, see:

http://www.golf-tuition-online.com/g...l#post10526407

[mr3856a]

Re: 1 iron

I was given a 1 iron.I am having lots of trouble with it . Does any one know how to hit it?

Try a mid-sized sedan.

[kingy80]

Re: 1 iron

my name is cameron, an i'm an 18 capper, reducing fast. I have an old v11 1 iron made by prosimmon. this club is approx 20 years old, and it's one of the two clubs that i goto when i need to pull off some insane shot. the other is my 4 iron. I can't see what all the fuss about 1 iron being so hard to hit is. i swing exactly the same for my 1 iron as i do for my driver -> 9 iron. I still hit it about 200 metres without trying to kill the ball.......