The loft of irons has come down pretty much across the board in recent decades. They have been “strengthened”, which means the face angle reduced in order to achieve more distance. A typical 7-iron ...
Lofts matter when picking the right clubs, but they're only one component driving overall performance.
Remember back when ESPN’s NFL crew had a segment called “JACKED UP!”? That catchphrase could well apply to most of today’s irons. Iron lofts have been creeping lower for some time. According to Ralph ...