Forged irons are made by heating up one solid piece of metal and forging them into a shape using one single piece of metal for each club. This forging process allows the builder to keep the metal’s grain packed in very tight. When that is done right, it gives forged irons their soft feel and consistency (assuming you hit the sweet spot).
How to make a cheap forge?
- Thick leather or workman's gloves (ones that you don't mind getting a little charred)
- Blacksmith tongs or large pliers (Craftsman Robo-Grips work well)
- Anvil and table/stump to hold it (or not if you are me)
How to start an iron?
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How can I make a forge?
Tools:
- Mini-grinder with thin kerf cutting disc
- Files
- Drill
- 10-32 tap
- putty knife
- good quality respirator
- disposable gloves
- vacuum
- welder or propane torch for brazing
- 1" paint brush
How to start forging metal?
Forging and Hammering. These are two foundational and essential processes to start blacksmithing. When you forge metal, you heat it in the forge to hammer and bend it into your desired shape. Forging temperature and hammering processes depend on the type of material you are working with and the object you plan to create.
Are forged irons better for beginners?
As you might imagine, forging is a more expensive process, but most golfers agree it leads to a better product. Typically, forged and cast irons are separated along the lines of a player's skill, as better players tend to lean toward forged while beginners and high handicappers stick to cast irons.
Are forged irons really better?
Forged clubs make it easier to shape ball flight It's often said a golfer can feel the ball “stay on the face longer” with forged irons, and that this “sticking” to the face provides more shot control and workability (the ability to curve the ball and adjust trajectory).
Are forged irons good for high handicappers?
There are forged or forged-milled clubs that are designed to benefit a 20+ handicapper. So, if you want to play a forged club, you can be sure there is one that will fit your swing. It should also be mentioned that many low handicap players play with cast irons. This is even true on the Tour.
Is it cheaper to build your own golf clubs?
The fact is, you can make clubs that fit you perfectly and cost far less than you will pay for clubs off the rack. By following some simple steps and making your own clubs, you'll soon be shooting lower scores than you ever imagined.
Do all pros use forged irons?
By the mid-1990s, only about half the players on the PGA Tour were using forged irons. In the 21st century, however, many forged irons incorporate design ideas made popular by cast-iron clubs. Even some cavity-back clubs, formerly the sole province of cast-iron manufacturers, are now being forged.
Do forged irons lose distance over time?
As grooves in irons slowly wear over time, different shortcomings arise. Theoretically, a shot hit with an iron that has worn grooves will have less spin. On some shots that produces a knuckleball that swerves off line. Other shots hit with the same club might launch higher, then fall short of the distance expected.
Do forged irons hit further?
The clubhead of a forged iron has additional weight in the center. This higher and smaller sweet spot teaches you to hit more consistently. The construction is more consistent and refined than on cast irons.
Do pros use cavity back irons?
According to Titleist, 70% of tour players use cavity backs while 30% use blades. Cavity back irons provide increased forgiveness while blades offer more control and a better feel. This is why a lot of tour players have both cavity backs and blade irons in their bags.
Can you bend forged irons?
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.
How do you make your own irons?
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How far should you hit a 7 iron?
Average 7 Iron Distances are following: Beginning golfers- 100 yards (men) or 60 yards (women) Intermediate golfers- 135 yards (men) and 75 yards (women) Advanced golfers- 165 yards (men) or 140 yards (women)
How do I start building golf clubs?
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What are forged irons made of?
They were made of softer steels and had other features such as less hosel offset and thinner top lines that appealed to professionals and better amateurs who appreciated the superior feel and ability to shape shots. The cost of making forged irons was higher than for their cast counterparts.
When did golf irons start being cast?
In the 1970s, the casting process started to become popular and by the 1990s most golf irons were cast by pouring molten metal into pre-formed molds. In 2010, manufacturers still use both of these processes to make forged and cast irons.
When did Ping irons start making golf clubs?
All golf irons were forged until the late 1960s when Ping began producing irons with a revolutionary cavity back design. By positioning the club’s weight around the periphery of the club head, Ping designers made them more forgiving of off-center hits. They found that the new head shape was much easier to make using a method called investment casting. This also allowed them to switch the club head material to stainless steel, which is harder and more durable than the carbon steel used in forging.
What are the advantages of forged irons?
Forged irons have always been regarded as more advanced clubs due to their less forgiving nature; these clubs have a smaller sweet spot that ultimately requires better aim and a steadier swing.
How is a forged golf club made?
Simply put, the process of making a forged golf club basically involves the molding and beating of a soft piece of steel into place by heat exposure. The high temperature to which the metal is exposed makes the metal easier to handle and a lot more malleable.
What is the most commonly used method for making golf irons?
Although casting became the most commonly used method in making golf irons (a distinction which it holds to this day), forging continued to be used to some extent in manufacture to cater to the preferences of more discerning players. However, the earlier part of this century saw a noticeable resurgence in the production of forged iron clubs, ...
What is the process of making iron golf clubs?
In earlier years, the main method that was used in making iron golf clubs was the forging of metals. However, later technologies, particularly those that were introduced in the 1960s, resulted in the adoption of casting—a process which involves pouring molten metal into a mold to produce a golf club head—as a manufacturing method.
What is a polishing barrel?
A polishing barrel does the final polishing; it is capable of producing any sort of finish required by a variety of techniques. Plating is then applied by using either Nickel Chrome or W Nickel to meet a satin finish, making the forged golf club a work of art ready for the public’s eyes.
What does it mean to feel a golf club?
Players often refer to the “feel” as the ability to tell when they strike a ball off-center. Forged golf clubs usually prove appealing to professionals and capable amateurs who value their superior feel and ability to shape shots.
How hot is a forged iron club?
To produce the forged club’s head, the cylinder is first heated to a temperature of about 1200°C (about 1575.15°F). This process preserves the iron’s chemical integrity or its resistance to releasing toxins.
Why is it important to choose the right golf shaft?
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What is the lie angle on iron fittings?
Lie angle is one of the most important specs to get right in an iron fitting. If it’s off, you’ll have a much harder time with accuracy and hitting more greens. Historically, lie angle has been measured by reading divot patterns or using sole tape and a lie board to mark strike point being centered, toe, or heel down.
Do upright clubs go left or right?
Upright clubs tend to go more left…. Bending them upright might give a cleaner divot but would make his misses even further to the left. Not a good move as a fitter. Incidentally, when the face is closed, the toe is lower, the lie board was giving him a false impression of his club’s lie angle at impact.
Frosty
Hmmm, sounds like a good project but be prepared to make a bunch before you get one close enough to right to use. I don't know enough to even guess but with some details on the desired club why the heck not.
Strike
I am poor and have 5 sets of golf clubs that looked pretty good to me. used my side blast jabod box and a bunch of wood (burned to nice coals) and couldn't heat the club without my blower. (I have since bought a bag of charcoal and gave up on the wood). Mouth blowing like crazy I achieved a medium red incandescence.
Strike
Daswulf - I'm with you on all of that. Just lemme say I couldn't find any research on golf club heads or other search engines using the "golf irons" and "iforgeiron"; otherwise I would have posted there.
jeremy k
Bobsled - One may be able to forge one of the Titanium heads into something useful, but I would get myself some steel more suited for forging if your just starting out.
Strike
Daswulf - Thanks man, I am only weeks into this and quite bashful. Like you said, just ask; what's the worst that can happen they say no? LOL. I got my stump/anvil just by asking.
rockstar.esq
Just tossing an idea out there, but if you're trying to make "woods" why not make the head out of wood with a metal face? It'd be a whole lot easier than trying to forge a hollow metal form.
ThomasPowers
Strike; welcome to the craziness! I googled "what are golf clubs made from?" and got enough links to reputable sites to answer that question in detail.
hartrick11
I hit a hidden pebble under my ball this past weekend that left a decent gouge in my 8 iron. It won't affect play at all, but these are the first set of irons I purchased new and are less than a year old. I want to keep them looking as good as new for as long as possible.
McGolf
Sanding is not the problem to smoothing out the ding. A grinder, belt sander or even a file can do the job .
hartrick11
Thanks, I will probably start with low impact sanding to be safe. I wonder how that would impact the DBM finish on my Cobras since they are supposedly chemically implanted...
TR1PTIK
I understand where you're coming from, but dings are going to happen regardless. If you really want it gone or at least smooth it out so it doesn't seem as obvious, a file will do the trick. No idea what it will do to a DBM finish, but that's what I'd do if I wanted to get rid of a ding.
PlaidJacket
I've never worried or had a cause of concern from nicks, dings, chatter on my irons. They're made to take a beating by the very nature of what they are designed to do. I get that equipment can be expensive and players wanting to protect their investment and such. But, I also look at my nicked and dinged irons as being sufficiently broken-in.
hartrick11
I've never worried or had a cause of concern from nicks, dings, chatter on my irons. They're made to take a beating by the very nature of what they are designed to do. I get that equipment can be expensive and players wanting to protect their investment and such. But, I also look at my nicked and dinged irons as being sufficiently broken-in.
TR1PTIK
I know that this take is the logical one and I will definitely care less over time, but that mentality was a lot easier for me with the earlier sets I bought on eBay!
