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How far should I hit a 5 iron in meters?

How far should I hit a 5 iron in meters?

Iron 5: 140m.

How far is the average 5 iron distance?

As we know the average driving distance (217 yards, which would be a swing speed around 85mph) we can extrapolate the following averages: 4 iron: 154 yards. 5 iron: 147 yards.

How far do professional golfers hit a 7-iron?

between 172-215 yards
The average distance golfers hit each club varies widely. A PGA Tour player hits a 7-iron between 172-215 yards.

How far should I hit 8-iron?

Golf Club Distance Chart

Club Men Women
6-iron 130-150-160 70-100-130
7-iron 120-140-150 65-90-120
8-iron 110-130-140 60-80-110
9-iron 95-115-130 55-70-95

Is a 5 iron a long iron?

A five iron is considered a long iron. Many golfers will keep the five iron in their bag so that they have a low lofted club for hitting out a bad position.

What is a standard iron length?

Standard Length for Irons The same is true for graphite golf irons: the standard length for a 1 iron measures 40 inches, a 5 iron is 38 inches and a 9 iron is 36 inches. As is true for woods, the standard length measurement for women’s irons is 1 inch less for both steel and graphite irons.

What is a 9-iron used for?

The 8 and 9 irons are commonly called the “short irons”. They have the highest-mass clubheads and the shortest shafts of the numbered irons, and are used for shots requiring high loft or moderate to short distance (typically between 130 and 150 yards with a full swing).

What is a 5 iron used for?

A 5-wood is used for a shot of about 180 yards, while a 5-iron is used for a shot of about 160 yards. As you may have deduced from the numbers above, a 5-wood and 3-iron are both typically used for the same distance shot and should be chosen based on the desired loft for the shot.