Is it normal? my 7th iron distance is about 70-80m only

anyone got picture to show us how does a wearout iron look like? i am curious.

mi5trooper : the club tat wears out alot is wedges because it's the most used club in the bag . pitching , chipping and bunker (esp bunker is hard packed or wet ) . face and bounce area scratched up is very normal .

i keep seeing posting saying the club wear out and need to change. i look at my club, i think still not wear out leh after so many yr. hmm... (i assume it is like checking tyre. i think only lah. that is why i ask this question. hehe...)

I finally realised the mistake in my swing that is impeding my distance....I did not turn my head. Wow makes such a lot of difference. After correcting that, the weight shift came alot easier and naturally. At least I can get abt average of 100 today on the 7i and the sound of impact on the ball sounds so much "right". The feeling of happiness is almost like estasy!!!

I hope I can improve on it soon and move on to the woods...and finally some games on the green.

Congrats VWgolfer! You have reached an important milestone!

I too remember when I first start to be able to hit my 7i slightly more than 100m, simply by striking the ball more correctly, without excessive amount of effort. It was like a quantum leap, both in terms of understanding and also joy.

Keep at it, and look forward to your next quantum leap ... there are many more waiting for you.

P.S. You might want to consider learning how to strike a 25deg hybrid (aka 5 hybrid or 5 rescue) before moving on to woods. From my personal experience, they are a beginners best friend and the fastest way to start enjoying yourself on the greens

Thanks Derek

My set came with a 5 hybrid. Tried it today and noooooppeeee...I can't hit with it!! I find it so much different from the irons tho my coach just tells me just swing it the same...sigh.

Well, at least I finally got it with the 7i today so was practising all afternoon with it to instill the swing in me. After couple more range practice, the next will be the hybrid then...followed by the woods....I foresee a long way to go but am so looking forward to the greens.

For now....I m basking in happiness.....simple joy

VWgolfer wrote:

Thanks Derek

My set came with a 5 hybrid. Tried it today and noooooppeeee...I can't hit with it!! I find it so much different from the irons tho my coach just tells me just swing it the same...sigh.

Well, at least I finally got it with the 7i today so was practising all afternoon with it to instill the swing in me. After couple more range practice, the next will be the hybrid then...followed by the woods....I foresee a long way to go but am so looking forward to the greens.

For now....I m basking in happiness.....simple joy

Well u should slow down the back swing then u'll find everything much easier.

if you're eager for the green, why not try the par 3 executive courses once you can handle you iron. I think most hole can be completed with a P or 9. the long ones need probably up to 7 or 5. So all iron is ok until you master hybrid, wood and driver. hope that can keep your interest up at the same time practicing for "real golf" experience.

enwee wrote:

VWgolfer wrote:

Thanks Derek

My set came with a 5 hybrid. Tried it today and noooooppeeee...I can't hit with it!! I find it so much different from the irons tho my coach just tells me just swing it the same...sigh.

Well, at least I finally got it with the 7i today so was practising all afternoon with it to instill the swing in me. After couple more range practice, the next will be the hybrid then...followed by the woods....I foresee a long way to go but am so looking forward to the greens.

For now....I m basking in happiness.....simple joy

Well u should slow down the back swing then u'll find everything much easier.

Ok thanks, shall try tat

dmateo wrote:

if you're eager for the green, why not try the par 3 executive courses once you can handle you iron. I think most hole can be completed with a P or 9. the long ones need probably up to 7 or 5. So all iron is ok until you master hybrid, wood and driver. hope that can keep your interest up at the same time practicing for "real golf" experience.

Oh ok, I tot I would need the woods or drivers. Ok shall try it soon!

VWgolfer wrote:

dmateo wrote:

if you're eager for the green, why not try the par 3 executive courses once you can handle you iron. I think most hole can be completed with a P or 9. the long ones need probably up to 7 or 5. So all iron is ok until you master hybrid, wood and driver. hope that can keep your interest up at the same time practicing for "real golf" experience.

Oh ok, I tot I would need the woods or drivers. Ok shall try it soon!

Which 18 holes are you trying?

enwee wrote:

VWgolfer wrote:

dmateo wrote:

if you're eager for the green, why not try the par 3 executive courses once you can handle you iron. I think most hole can be completed with a P or 9. the long ones need probably up to 7 or 5. So all iron is ok until you master hybrid, wood and driver. hope that can keep your interest up at the same time practicing for "real golf" experience.

Oh ok, I tot I would need the woods or drivers. Ok shall try it soon!

Which 18 holes are you trying?

Oh I tot executive course is 9 holes? Maybe the NSRCC one?

VWgolfer wrote:

enwee wrote:

VWgolfer wrote:

dmateo wrote:

if you're eager for the green, why not try the par 3 executive courses once you can handle you iron. I think most hole can be completed with a P or 9. the long ones need probably up to 7 or 5. So all iron is ok until you master hybrid, wood and driver. hope that can keep your interest up at the same time practicing for "real golf" experience.

Oh ok, I tot I would need the woods or drivers. Ok shall try it soon!

Which 18 holes are you trying?

Oh I tot executive course is 9 holes? Maybe the NSRCC one?

Executive? No need driver lah. Unless you wanna try 1 on, on the hole 2 par 4. But be warned, if it don't come out of the woods, it's OB.

Slicer51 wrote:

@mi5trooper,

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just realized also.. it has been sometimes ever since i had a good laugh..

Oh is he a golf coach? Which range is he at?

And yes there are many threads in here tat is very enjoyable to read. I learnt lots of other stuff in here besides golf