Golf irons & changing conditions

Broadly speaking, there’s summer golf and then there’s winter golf. Both seasons have their ups-and-downs. You may love the warmth in summer and the tee being freer in the winter, but how do you prepare your game for the changing of the season? And how does golf change?

As we creep into autumn, you’ll be wanting to have your thermals and mittens nearby for when you’re spending a lot of time outdoors. It’s sensible to be dressed for the colder weather, but one thing you may not be aware of is how it can affect your clubs. Please join us as we explain how the latest Titleist golf irons will help see you through the wintertime.

Adapting your game to winter golf

Conditions in the colder months can have a significant effect on how your game is played. For example, the colder temperatures reduce the elasticity of the metal in your golf irons. This means they won’t bend as fluidly as when you’re playing in the warmer months as there’s less efficient transfer of energy from the golf iron to the ball.

Another thing to consider is that colder air is denser, so there will be more resistance acting on your ball as it travels through the air. So in short, the cold temperature will give you slightly less distance on your shots. Keep in mind you may need to club-up when you’re out on the course this winter.

The ground is also wetter and muddier in winter, so when you come down onto the ball it can be harder to make a clean connection with the turf. While we hate hitting muddy shots or playing on difficult lies, it’s important to anticipate them. It’s good planning to have an extra towel in your bag to keep your clubs in working order should you be hitting through murky turf.

These are just some of the reasons why winter golf is more difficult than in the summer. If you want to keep playing happy all year round, you’ll need to be heading out on the course with golf irons that are appropriate for you.

Which golf irons should you try?

As you can see from the illustration, Titleist makes a variety of quality golf clubs and different models that cater to players of specific abilities.

The T350 is a fantastic iron that will help higher handicap players play their best while offering a sleek iron experience from address. The club is slightly larger and easier to strike than the other clubs in the range while still providing a beautiful players feel. The club has a soft sole with a smoother trailing edge, and will undoubtedly help you pack a punch to escape from any undesirable winter lies.

Like the other clubs in the range, the T200 is sleek and aesthetically-pleasing. This golf iron has a stable chassis that provides you with a reassuring feel through impact, and the club has a precise centre of gravity thanks to the placement of tungsten weighting inside the head. If you’re looking to play with an exceptional club that’s very workable and retains its magic throughout the winter conditions, you’ll want to have a go with this one.

The T100 is the golf iron that’s currently being picked up and played with by the best players in the world right now. So what makes this tour-level iron so popular? The T100 dual-cavity forged construction and an enhanced back bar that together provide an incredible feel upon striking the ball. The face has undergone a unique milling process that gives the player consistent, smoother ball flights. All-in-all, these irons feel tremendous and will work just how you want them to.

Don’t let the changing of the seasons put you off your golf! There’s no better feeling than mastering your iron shots. If you’re on the lookout for some new irons, we’d be more than happy to help, just contact us in the pro shop.