Should I bend my Irons more than a degree?
Hi Greyson, Bending your irons strong will reduce the bounce of the club. So if you are steep or tend to take a pretty good divot, you may not want to bend them more than a degree. What bounce does is keep the leading edge from digging into the ground.
How many degrees can you bend a golf club?
You can bend a club more than 2 degrees. The 2-degree limit is only recommended when changing the lofts on irons due to the potential effect such bends will have on the sole angle of the club. If the hosel design and manufacturing processes allow it, the lie of an iron can be bent 3-4 degrees or more with no compromise to the integrity of the head.
What is the effect of bent Irons?
Bending strong 2* decreases bounce by 2* and increases offset by about .75mm. Low bounce irons can become more digging prone from this change. High bounce irons absorb a change like this more easily.
How much can the Lie of an iron be bent?
If the hosel design and manufacturing processes allow it, the lie of an iron can be bent 3-4 degrees or more with no compromise to the integrity of the head. This is especially true of clubs made with long hosels.
How to reduce bounce on golf irons?
Can you change your golf set?
Can a 2deg noo be a problem?
Can AP2 irons be bent?
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Can all golf irons be bent?
Not every iron or wedge can be bent. Cast club heads made of industrial steel are all on the so-called "unbendable list". This is a list of all clubheads that clubmakers are not allowed to bend. The risk that the club will break at the hosel is too high.
How much can you bend cast irons?
There are – maybe a bit of a surprise – some cast iron heads that are VERY easy to bend, and some of them can be bent up to 4 degrees for loft and lie adjustments.
Should I bend my irons upright?
If your club is too upright at impact, then your shots will travel to the left of your target. Conversely, if your club is too flat, then your shots will be heading right. For every degree that your lie angle is either too upright or flat, the ball will initially travel 4 yards off your intended target line.
Can you bend P770 irons?
Modern “forge and weld” clubs like Titleist's T100, T200, T300, TaylorMade's P790 and P770, can be bent 2 degrees at the factory, and as their custom shop we can do up to 3 degrees.
How much can Mizuno irons be bent?
Iron lofts can be bent up to 2 degrees stronger than standard (note: making the loft stronger will increase the offset and reduce the bounce angle of the sole). No loft or lie adjustments can be made to drivers or fairway woods.
Does 1 degree upright make a difference?
Yes it will make a difference, I play 2 degree upright and +1/2. If your hitting the ball left all the while (I am guessing your right handed) won't be to do with having the lye angle to flat.
What is 1 degree upright?
If the lie angles of your clubs are 1 degree greater than the manufacturer's standard, your clubs are 1 degree flat. If your lie angles are lower by 1 degree, the clubs are 1 degree upright.
Does upright lie promote a draw?
The upright lie also promotes a left tilting spin axis, which leads to what's generally described as draw spin. An upright lie angle basically gives you a head start, but depending on the severity of the slice conditions the golfer generates, it certainly won't guarantee a draw.
What happens if my lie angle is too upright?
If your lie angle is too upright, then you will tend to hook the ball. It can even cause you to develop swing compensations to correct for it, preventing you from ever developing a consistent, repeatable, and powerful swing.
Can Taylormade irons be bent?
Active member. If I remember right, plus or minus 2 degrees is about all you can go on Taylormade's cast clubs. You can always shoot them an email for verification. They may even bend them for you for a small fee.
Can you bend P790?
Yes, P790 Irons Can Be Bent This is because these irons are made from a lightweight metal and are easily bendable. However, this does not mean that they are not effective. In fact, if you bent them in the wrong way, it could cause damage to your golf club or even cause it to break.
Can Vokey wedges be bent?
Yes. They can be bent. They are cast and a little firmer than most forged wedges, but they are not hard to bend compared to some other cast clubs.
Why is bounce important in golf?
So you can't just change the lofts of the wedges at will without changing the club itself. The bounce also plays an important role in the irons and is decisive for the interaction with the turf.
Can a cast club head be bent?
Cast club heads made of industrial steel are all on the so-called "unbendable list". This is a list of all clubheads that clubmakers are not allowed to bend. The risk that the club will break at the hosel is too high. Even forged clubheads made of the wrong steel cannot be bent. There is basically only one combination that can be bent without risk ...
Can forged clubheads be bent?
Even forged clubheads made of the wrong steel cannot be bent. There is basically only one combination that can be bent without risk and without further problems. And that is forged soft steel clubheads and there are several forging methods and processes available.
How to reduce bounce on golf irons?
Hi Greyson, Bending your irons strong will reduce the bounce of the club. So if you are steep or tend to take a pretty good divot, you may not want to bend them more than a degree. What bounce does is keep the leading edge from digging into the ground. The 4 iron will have a negative bounce if you bend them 2 degrees. Whether you can still hit the ball in the air and make good contact is dependent on your swing.
Can you change your golf set?
Ultimately, your answer is yes, you can do this. A standard golf shop, or fitting center will be able to do this. I would advise you to not try it yourself unless you have experience in doing so professionally. It is very easy to do these modifications, and also recommended by a lot of folks to have your set checked either frequently or at the end of each year in case any changes happened during the season from general play.
Can a 2deg noo be a problem?
sure can. At least 2deg noo problem
Can AP2 irons be bent?
AP2 irons are forged and can be bent with no problem, BUT I would recommend taking them to someone who does this for a living. When you start messing around with the hozzels and stress on clubs you need to know what you are doing. With all due respect, I am not saying you do not, but club fitters do this all the time and if they mess it up then they can replace the club. They know how much torque to put on the hozzel. I would never ever think of doing this on my own. Best of luck....Chuck
What does strengthening add to a golf club?
Strengthening adds offset, the sole of the club is effectively moved back, the hosel is fixed, therefore the leading edge of the sole moves away from the ball, adding offset.
Can you put your hand in a golf club in Florida?
It's a great club for pulling balls out of the water or from bushes - you never want to put your hand into anything in Florida unless you are absolutely certain that it's safe. There are rare wind conditions when I might hit it off the tee on a few holes that I play.
Can you use a driving iron off the tee?
If you're after a driving iron, I would expect you to use it off the tee for the most part. The bounce will be irrelevant to begin with in that case anyway.
Does Zengolfer change the bounce?
ZenGolfer. Like you said, it will change the bounce but other than that, it wont change much and shouldnt effect the playability of the club unless you are really steep and need the bounce. "I suppose its better to be a master of 7 than to be vaguely familiar with 14.".
Is MP30 2I good off the ground?
I would be using it off the ground as well, a little of both. I am a good long iron player and prefer them over fairway woods and especially hybrids. Played a mp30 2i for most of the year as a gap from my 3i to my 3 wood. The sole on that thing is tiny compared to any driving iron and I still had no trouble hitting it off the deck.
Can you bend irons for custom cast heads?
Today – in contrast – I had to bend a few irons for a set of custom cast heads – absolutely no problem, very easy to bend. Custom club manufacturers know that loft and lie adjustment is important to optimizing golfing performance, and they use materials that are easy to bend.
Can you adjust iron lofts on forged irons?
I t used to be that you could only adjust iron lofts and lie angles for forged golf clubs. But these days, there are many metals used in cast iron clubs that can easily be adjusted for loft and lie. However, golfers cannot know for sure if the irons they purchase can be bent so that the lie angles fit the way they set up to and swing the golf club.
Why do golfers stand tall?
Finally, golfers who stand tall at address often do so in order to protect themselves from fat shots. Adopting such a position puts them as far from the ball as their knee position alone will allow. On the flip side, these golfers are at a heightened risk of thinning shots.
Why is it important to use a position in golf?
The benefit of using such a position is that it is quite stable, enabling you to remain in perfect balance as you perform your golf swing. It is also easy to replicate over and over again, a crucial component in your quest for swing consistency.
Do golfers stand up in front of the ball?
Rather than adopting more of an athletic position that a golf swing requires these golfers will seem to almost be standing up in front of the ball. One of the issues that arise with this setup is that it tends to move the weight towards the toes, instead of towards the middle of the feet.
Do golfers bend their knees?
At one end of the spectrum you will find golfers who bend their knees too much. Rather than allowing a small but definitive knee bend, these golfers will drop much lower to the ground than they need to. In doing so, they will bring their knees close to their hands, which they will need to extend out in order for the two to avoid being on ...
How much shorter is a ping club than a titleist iron?
Curious because they appear to be a 1/4" shorter than Titleists standard length irons. quote] Ping clubs are usually -1/4" in the 6 iron than most clubs (I came from Mizuno to Ping and was +1.25" in Mizzy, I'm +1.5" in Ping) Quote.
What does ping mean on a golf cart?
Ping measures to top of shaft and not to top of grip which is different from many.
Why do they use a mallet for bending?
The reason they use the mallet for bending is that it is very easy to do with the setup they have. Ping also uses a hydraulic ram which would debunk their argument of "shocking" the steel into a new position.
Does ping replace a club?
Not only will Ping replace a club if they break it , but your warranty will still be in tact. AFAIK, if they get bent anywhere else your warranty is no more. I believe they also have a lifetime warranty on all work, so if they ever went out of shape for some reason, Ping would bend them back for free. Quote.
Does ping heat treat clubs?
Ping does NOT heat treat clubs after the bending process .
Is a warranty good for a bent ping?
Like most of the guys above have said, let ping do it. Warranty is a nice thing to have.
Can Ping shock metal?
It is best to let Ping do it. They "shock" the metal with the hammer blows so they stay at the new lie. Regular bending with a Mitchell or other device almost always leads to the iron evenutally returning to its original lie angle, almost like the metal has some weird "memory". I have seen this happen many times over the years.
How to reduce bounce on golf irons?
Hi Greyson, Bending your irons strong will reduce the bounce of the club. So if you are steep or tend to take a pretty good divot, you may not want to bend them more than a degree. What bounce does is keep the leading edge from digging into the ground. The 4 iron will have a negative bounce if you bend them 2 degrees. Whether you can still hit the ball in the air and make good contact is dependent on your swing.
Can you change your golf set?
Ultimately, your answer is yes, you can do this. A standard golf shop, or fitting center will be able to do this. I would advise you to not try it yourself unless you have experience in doing so professionally. It is very easy to do these modifications, and also recommended by a lot of folks to have your set checked either frequently or at the end of each year in case any changes happened during the season from general play.
Can a 2deg noo be a problem?
sure can. At least 2deg noo problem
Can AP2 irons be bent?
AP2 irons are forged and can be bent with no problem, BUT I would recommend taking them to someone who does this for a living. When you start messing around with the hozzels and stress on clubs you need to know what you are doing. With all due respect, I am not saying you do not, but club fitters do this all the time and if they mess it up then they can replace the club. They know how much torque to put on the hozzel. I would never ever think of doing this on my own. Best of luck....Chuck
