For those of you who may have wandered by this post and and aren’t sure what’s going on, here is the lowdown: I have been challenged to try One Length Irons for 5 rounds and some range time to see if I could be persuaded to change full time to single length irons from variable length. The challenge was a contest created by JB from THP and Adam from the podcast: Golf Unfiltered. JB was a guest on the podcast and the conversation became whether or not a person could make the switch from variable length irons to single length full time. This conversation then became a bet between the two, which then became a contest to select someone from THP to take the challenge. I submitted my request and what do you know, I was selected.
I am a double digit handicapper who had struggled off and on with my iron play. I have come close many times to get into single digits only to have my iron game take a dump and desert me. I began playing Callaway Apex 19 irons this year and had great success until early September when my swing went south and I have yet to completely recover. I have always played cavity back irons with little offset. Usually along the lines of players clubs and usually tried to avoid game improvement irons. It was a case of being stubborn, thinking I was a better player than I really was I do believe. However at this time in my life, I am willing to try almost anything if it will help me to become a better golfer and a more consistent iron player.
Today I received a set of Cobra F9 One Length irons from THP. The set consists of 5-GW and yes, as the name says, they are all one length. It’s definitely a different experience if you have never put this set up next to a variable length set. I can see where it may become slightly unsettling to try something so drastically different. However I really feel like I need to approach this with an open mind and just swing the clubs and let the results happen.
As you can see the heads on these are a pretty good size. A lot more cavity and a whole lot more sole than what I would normally play or even try. This set has KBS Tour 120 S shafts and stock Lamkin Crossline Cobra Connect grips. The weight of the shaft is a little more than the True Temper Elevate shafts I have in my Apex 19’s. I don’t think it will be an issue, but I am sure I will notice the difference for at least a few swings.
This is a challenge I excepted and very much look forward to starting . I am hoping to get a round in tomorrow afternoon and at least one more this weekend. I am very anxious to find out if I can make them a permanent fixture in my bag for the foreseeable future or will I become so aggravated that I will never want to experiment again. I look forward to reporting back and share my experiences with everyone on THP.
PS : I know there is more on the line with this challenge than just what fits me the best as someone (JB or Adam) will have a bag change themselves for the upcoming 2020 golf season depending on whether or not I keep the One Lengths in my bag. I am not taking this assignment lightly and will do my best to give everyone my honest opinions and feedback.
I am a double digit handicapper who had struggled off and on with my iron play. I have come close many times to get into single digits only to have my iron game take a dump and desert me. I began playing Callaway Apex 19 irons this year and had great success until early September when my swing went south and I have yet to completely recover. I have always played cavity back irons with little offset. Usually along the lines of players clubs and usually tried to avoid game improvement irons. It was a case of being stubborn, thinking I was a better player than I really was I do believe. However at this time in my life, I am willing to try almost anything if it will help me to become a better golfer and a more consistent iron player.
Today I received a set of Cobra F9 One Length irons from THP. The set consists of 5-GW and yes, as the name says, they are all one length. It’s definitely a different experience if you have never put this set up next to a variable length set. I can see where it may become slightly unsettling to try something so drastically different. However I really feel like I need to approach this with an open mind and just swing the clubs and let the results happen.
As you can see the heads on these are a pretty good size. A lot more cavity and a whole lot more sole than what I would normally play or even try. This set has KBS Tour 120 S shafts and stock Lamkin Crossline Cobra Connect grips. The weight of the shaft is a little more than the True Temper Elevate shafts I have in my Apex 19’s. I don’t think it will be an issue, but I am sure I will notice the difference for at least a few swings.
This is a challenge I excepted and very much look forward to starting . I am hoping to get a round in tomorrow afternoon and at least one more this weekend. I am very anxious to find out if I can make them a permanent fixture in my bag for the foreseeable future or will I become so aggravated that I will never want to experiment again. I look forward to reporting back and share my experiences with everyone on THP.
PS : I know there is more on the line with this challenge than just what fits me the best as someone (JB or Adam) will have a bag change themselves for the upcoming 2020 golf season depending on whether or not I keep the One Lengths in my bag. I am not taking this assignment lightly and will do my best to give everyone my honest opinions and feedback.