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? 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 Wilson golf irons will help see you through the wintertime.

Adapting your game for 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 affects your clubs, and 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, Wilson makes a variety of quality golf clubs and different models that cater to players of specific abilities.

If you’re fairly new to the game and you’re looking to build up more consistency when you strike the ball, the Launch Pad irons will help you pack some welly into your game. The club has a large head that will give you more confidence when you approach the ball. If you struggle with duffing the ball, the thick sole on this club will help you strike the turf cleanly, and play your shot just as you intended.

Fresh this year, Wilson’s Dynapower irons feature a variable face thickness that will give you excellent distance on your approach shots. The club has a high MOI, meaning it is very resistant to twisting on impact with the ball, so your shots will always be precisely on target. This club gets you all the results while looking fantastic too. The Dynapower has a pleasing topline, optimal offset, and smooth hosel. The components look pleasingly arranged and together make for an attractive clubhead.

If you’re a single figure handicap player and you’re on the look out to add some stability to your approach shots, you’ll want to consider the Staff Model CB irons from Wilson. This golf iron combines the benefits of forgiving cavity back irons with the sensational feel and performance of muscle-back irons. The toe section features high-density tungsten material that offers your shots more stable weighting.

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.