[JNancy46]

I have just been reading some threads on different iron sets, ready for my fitting tomorrow.

The help and advice is really helpful. But the amount of people who lie about how far the hit the ball is really irritating. I play off 13 and hit my 7 iron about 155, I'm am no where near the longest at my club but still well above average. We have 2 plus 3 golfers and I can tell you that they don't carry a 6 iron 200 yards.

So less of the ******** would be great

[noingenah]

I'm not following you. Are you saying that people here are lying about how far they hit their irons? I'm hoping not but I can tell you that there are many of us who play golf with each other regularly so a lot of us have a pretty good idea about how far people can ACTUALLY hit the ball. See, THP has this event called an OUTING, and we've had 2 of them over the past two years. Most of us actually know one another and have played golf with one another so most of us have no reason to lie about things. I'm not saying that some people don't embellish but I'd say for the most part, our members are pretty honest about these things.

I carry my 6iron about 180 yards, I hope that's ok?

Merry Christmas

[JNancy46]

I carry my 6iron about 180 yards, I hope that's ok?

No need to get funny.

You play off 4 or so and carry it a good distance, but the amount of people who say they can carry that club 200 plus and play off a damm site more than you are being less than trueful, and I am saying when talking about iron performance it is less than helpful!!

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[Hankie]

Hmmm. Distance is a matter if hitting it cleanly, ball performance, swing speed, swing path, environmental conditions, and the list goes on.

I'm not going to start a swing speed contest here but my Golftech data says I'm in the group you're talking about. It doesn't go as straight as I like but that's why I take lessons and ask questions here at THP.

Everyone is different ... I embrace that fact and play the game the best I can.

[97dYA9L3]

I read some of the threads and it looks like there are a lot of supermen out there hitting the ball a mile. I wish I had that kind of distance.

I hit my 6 iron 150 yards and my hcp last year was normally around 10.4.

[Nikkkola]

While I would agree with you in general, you would be surprised how far some (regular) people can hit the ball. Also a factor is where they live with elevation, wind, humidity, etc. I live in an area where elevation probably doesn't come into effect much, but maybe some. It is definitely higher than sea-level. I don't know how much that helps or not, but combined with the high temps in summer and high humidity, I'd venture a guess to say I'll hit the ball further here, than I would at sea-level in dry conditions.

One quick story about surprising distance. I was playing in a scramble with some friends. Two guys I knew their capabilities pretty well, they were both about a club or so behind me. One guy I hadn't played with that much (Billy), I knew to be a good player (sub 5 handicap). We were on a par 5 and sitting about 185-190 out into a slight breeze. I was going to try and hit an easy 4 (my 200 club) low and hard to just try and get on the green. One friend hit his 2 hybrid easy, the other hit a 5 wood. Billy puts a pretty good move on one, but dosen't do anything fancy, knocks one about 15 feet from the hole and here is the conversation:

"What did you hit there Billy, a 5?"
"Nah, I hit a 7"

I look at one of my friends and our jaws dropped. Turns out Billy can hit the hell out of the ball, who knew.

My point is, while there are plenty of people who will exaggerate how far they hit something, there are plenty that can actually do it. Just have to take it all with a grain of salt.

[Andoror]

Sluggster...I think TC is just saying that there are people here who really do hit it far enough to hit a 6-iron 200 yards, and some of us have physically seen them do so. I know you've just joined this month (and Welcome!!) but while I cannot attest to everyone's distance claims, the group here on the forum is generally truthful and not normally "internet golfers" who all play tour shafts and hit the ball 320.

For the record, I hit a 6-iron 160

[Teareerah]

Everyone here is different, so taking stock in others' distances is like saying that I'm going to try and have TC's exact golf swing. Everyone hits the ball shorter or further, depending upon their age, shape, technique, etc. The best thing for you is to go to a shop and hit irons for yourself and see if they will fit YOUR swing, rather than seemingly placing blame on people here on THP who are (for the most part) doing their best to give THEIR opinion on what they saw in performance.

[NEWyear]

Sluggster not sure why the aggressive attitude toward long hitters. You do know that some people can hit the ball a long ways right? I've played with quite a few people in my lifetime that can hit a 7I 180-200 yards. Pretty annoying but true. I hit it anywhere from 145-165 depending on how hard I want to swing. My average would be 155 though.

[penpizdes]

I have seen a couple THPer's hit a 6 iron 200 yards. I hit mine about 160-165. With a 7 iron distance 150-155. But that's me. My buddy Danny.P is almost 60 years old and I watch him hit his 6 iron 200 yards all the time. Heck, during some weekend rounds with THPer's he played the hole 3 round with a 7 wood. Because his back was sore and couldn't swing anything else. LOL And there were about 10 THPer's that were playing that weekend with us.

I think that if someone says they can hit a 6 iron 200 yards, you should probably just accept what they believe. You have no reason to think otherwise until you tee it up with them. I have no reason to lie about my swing. I haven't been playing very long.

I have to say that so far that the THPer's I've played with have been truthful. This isn't some rinky dinky site where no one actually plays golf with other members. A lot of member's play golf quite a bit with each other!

[ebBPxIai]

i don't understand why you think handicap has anything to do with how long someone hits the ball. with my last set of irons TM burner 2.0s i could carry my 6 iron 200 yards fairly easily. and my handicap was higher than yours is. Ive always been a longer hitter due to my swing speed but that doesn't mean i control my ball as well as others or have anything close to a short game as some guys that i play with or are on this forum. Doing iron testing on here i have been honest that ive actually lost some distance with the R11s coming from the 2.0s. but my handicap has actually gone down. and as for guys lying i actually believe most guys on this site especially guys who are doing club testing and like others have said most people on here actually play with each other im actually glad i have so guys don't think i'm full of BS... like you said.

[healty-back]

By no means do I consider myself a long hitter. I would say average...but I do have a brother in law who is about a 20 handicap and just this past year started playing more. Anyhow, he is only about 5'10", he doesn't seem to have an extremely fast swing speed, but he hits his 9-iron about 160. He definitely is not very accurate, but I have seen him hit plenty of nice straight shots too, and he hits his irons about 30 yards longer than me. It doesn't take a pro golfer to hit the ball long.

[Ceriopal]

I agree with adwillingham...I think you are taking what TC said as if he is using a negative tone...I don't think that's the case at all. You can catch some videos on here where guys hit long shots all the time. There are 5 of us reviewing the Taylormade R11 irons right now (TC & Buckjob included) and I can assure you that none of us hit a 6i the exact same distance. I can tell you that I hit the R11 6i 175-180 on a regular basis, but as Chunky said, I can also get on one and make it soar as well. I'm not bragging in any way...heck all 5 testers would beat me 9 out of 10 rounds (I know TC..for you 10/10), so even if I hit one 250, it won't help me at all. Before you think someone is being "funny" with you, please take a moment to get to know them. TC is in fact sarcastic daily... he isn't being a jerk...well....maybe.

[noingenah]

I don't think I was being a jerk at all. I found the underlying tones in the OP a bit accusatory. That's all. My point is: there's far too many of us who play golf together, so there isn't a need to "hide behind a keyboard". I'm sure there is some embellishment at times, but I can't control that.

[97dYA9L3]

I understand what Sluggste my be thinking. Trackman has a chart for PGA Tour averages. The pros only average 183-185 yards for a 6 iron. It just makes you think a little.

I tried to copy and paste the entire chart but it did not work.


PGA Tour averages

Ball Speed (mph) Carry (yds) Total (yds) Driver 165 269 294 3-w 158 243 260 5-w 152 230 242 Hybrid 146 225 237 3Iron 142 212 220 4Iron 137 203 209 5Iron 132 194 198 6Iron 127 183 185 7Iron 120 172 177 8Iron 115 160 162 9Iron 109 148 149 PW 102 136 137

[attanilifardy]

I recently posted about having 195 to a pin, hitting a 6 iron and it going over the green. I would love to be called out!!! I had my brother there with me, who is a forum member. So, why would I lie? Please tell me your talking about me...if not, then you are referencing Golf4life, who we have played golf with and he can kill a ball. Then we have rbelbin, but, what would you know, your only 11 posts in it!

[KukkoDrukko]

Don't see how handicap and distance are at all related. I am a high handicapper and I can hit the ball a long way. Problem is distance and accuracy are two completely different things. I normally drive the ball about 200-250 yards depending on conditions. I know I can hit it much further than that but I don't because otherwise I'll be searching for it on the next fairway.
I think you'll find that the vast majority of people here are very open about their short-comings on the golf course as most want to improve. By pretending your perfect all your doing is hurting yourself as you will never get any tips to improve. I've always considered golf a game of honesty. I eagled a par 5 for the first time in my life a few weeks ago and when I told friends and family I wasn't questioned about the truth of the story once even though I was playing by myself. I think as a general rule most people are truthful about their ability.

[Ceriopal]

I don't think I was being a jerk at all. I found the underlying tones in the OP a bit accusatory. That's all. My point is: there's far too many of us who play golf together, so there isn't a need to "hide behind a keyboard". I'm sure there is some embellishment at times, but I can't control that.

Ah..you know I'm kiddin' big fella. The only place you embellish is how good your Fantasy team is! The little elf was beautiful by the way...no embellishment there man!

[ZIZITOPER]

I was playing with a friend and fellow THPer a few weeks ago, hit a long 7 iron shot on a Par 3 and GPS'ed it to 189 yards. There was wind at my back, but it was heck of a shot.

There are some folks who exaggerate about their game and their distances, but for the most part a lot of us around here at THP have played with each other, so now point and making up stuff as your game is usually on display for the rest of the forum to see.

[97dYA9L3]

Don't see how handicap and distance are at all related. I am a high handicapper and I can hit the ball a long way. Problem is distance and accuracy are two completely different things.

I agree. A person can have a low or high hcp no matter how far he hits the ball.