From Nationalclubgolfer · Max Mcvittie · · 1m
Why Good Golfers Want Forgiving Irons
Top golfers now seek more forgiving irons for better ball control.
In brief
Top golfers now seek more forgiving irons for better ball control. Professional golfers increasingly use forgiving irons to balance control and forgiveness in their game. Originally reported by Nationalclubgolfer.
Forgiving irons once meant beginners
Forgiving golf clubs were historically linked to higher handicappers and new golfers.
Tour players used blade irons
Tour level players previously relied on blade irons for precise ball flight control.
Mizuno S-4 irons offer balance
Mizuno’s S-4 irons use a graduated centre of gravity for better forgiveness and control.
George Thompson explains design
George Thompson, Mizuno’s senior marketing lead, says the S-4 irons bridge forgiveness and controllability.
Adrien Saddier uses S-4 irons
Adrien Saddier switched from previous generation blades to S-4 irons for better forgiveness.
Players gain control with S-4 irons
S-4 irons provide more forgiveness on longer irons while maintaining control on scoring irons.
The headline
Professional golfers increasingly use forgiving irons to balance control and forgiveness in their game.
