In part 2 of his guest post, Zach Lambeck — GolfTEC Coach, Houston, TX — gets down to the details on blended sets.
Part 2:
The Blended Set
In the last post (Part 1), I introduced the idea of blended iron sets.
More specifically, we looked at some of the common problems golfers face and how switching to a blended iron set can help solve those problems.
In this post, I’ll explain exactly what a blended iron set is and how you can build one. So let’s get to it.
Many of my students struggle with their mid-irons but don’t want to give up their existing short irons. Even though they can only hit half the irons in their bag, they love the feel of those short sticks and can’t imagine playing a more forgiving pitching wedge. If this sounds familiar, here is a step-by-step guide to building your blended set:
- Take the mid-irons (typically 4-7) out of your bag
- Set them in the back corner of your closet
- Go to your favorite club manufacturer’s website and pick out a few of their forgiving irons
- Visit your local GolfTEC or Golfsmith to try out each model
- Purchase the replacement mid-irons that you like best and throw ‘em in your bag
An example scenario:
You play Mizuno MP-52 irons, but you want a more consistent mid-iron game. You try out the MX-300’s and MX-1000’s—finding that the MX-300’s are the perfect fit for your mid-iron game. So, you switch out your MP-52 mid-irons for the MX-300’s and stroll out on to the course with your confidence-boosting blended set of irons.
One thing to consider: Because a blended iron set consists of two different club heads, it is critical to get the entire set fit by a PGA Professional or certified club-fitting specialist. It may be a blended set, but it is still a set, and like any set, it needs to work together. Whether you purchase your set at GolfTEC, Golfsmith or another retailer, make sure you take the time to get the entire set fit—specifically loft, lie and length.
Also, I’ve heard many golfers ask about purchasing individual irons and the extra cost involved. It’s a good question, but it’s not something you need to worry about. Irons are priced per club and can be purchased in any mixture at no extra charge, so don’t be afraid of extra fees!
I’ve seen the blended set work for many of my students. If you want to see improvement in your mid-iron play, talk to your GolfTEC Coach and make the switch!
Thanks to Zack for providing his insight on blended iron sets. So what do you think about blended sets? Questions about them? Leave it below.
