Equipment
Time for some target practice
When you’re sizing up the green with an iron in-hand, what kind of shot do you go for?
If you’re faced with a tricky approach shot, are you a risk-taker? Or do you prefer to play it safe? Risk-reward is the eternal question when it comes to how you’ll play your shot.
It can be one of the best feelings in golf to size up an approach, strike it well, and feel the satisfaction of having your shot come to nestle close to the pin. But it can also be instantly disheartening to go for the hole only to be caught in a pesky hazard.
However you’re used to playing, the changing of the seasons might have just made up your mind for you…
Preparing for winter golf
We’ve just had a glorious summer with plenty of hot sunny days spent on the golf course. During this time, the courses have been in immaculate condition, but the winter brings with it certain challenges that go beyond there being less natural daylight.
The winter air is dense and rich with moisture, much more so than that of the summer months. This most notably causes there to be more resistance as the ball travels through the air, causing it to not fly as far.
While this means the ball doesn’t bump and run as much, it means you can essentially go for the flag with the knowledge that your ball is going to sit down straight away rather than bounce off the green. This makes it a whole lot more exciting when you pull off a really good approach shot, and have the satisfaction of watching your ball sit down pleasantly a matter of feet away from the hole.
Another thing to consider therefore, is that if you’ve been used to hitting bump-and-run shots in the warmer weather, you’ll need to adjust your strategy as this method will have you falling short of the green in the winter.
Practice makes perfect
The two key contributors to playing better golf are of course, practice, but foremostly making sure you’re playing with the right equipment in the first place.
If it’s been a good few years since you’ve switched up your irons, you’ll certainly benefit from adding the latest Mizuno clubs to your bag. When you visit us for a custom-fitting, we’ll take a look at how you swing your clubs and pair you with the best clubs for your style of play.
Once you’ve been outfitted with some new Mizuno irons, you’ll quickly get into the swing of things when you take them down the range. Not only will you have fun breaking in your new irons, but you’ll also get a good chance to consider how the ball flies and lands in the changing seasonal conditions.
So, what kind of clubs can you expect to find on our shelves in the pro shop?
Mizuno's excellent golf irons
When it comes to better striking your approach shots, most golfers will benefit from a club that offers greater forgiveness and accuracy. If this sounds like you, you’ll hugely benefit from adding the JPX925 golf irons to your bag.
A superb golf iron that most players will find a treat to play with, the standard JPX925 Hot Metal iron offers excellent speed and forgiveness on every strike. This piece has been fitted with a Stability Frame that gives the player more control as they strike through turf, and Mizuno’s unique Harmonic Impact Tech ensures the irons sounds fantastic when you hit the ball just right. This greater precision and strong feel directly contribute to tightening your range of shot dispersion.
An excellent choice of club for players that feel they struggle to get their strikes up in the air, the JPX925 HL is a high launch variation that has a deeper center of gravity within the clubhead. This strengthens elevation to give you greater height on all your strikes. With Mizuno’s own Harmonic Impact Tech incorporated into the head too, this club has a fantastic sense of feel to give you greater confidence when striking through the ball.
If you’re a skilled player, you’ll feel at home with the Pro S-1 iron in-hand. This club has all the sought-out tour-inspired aesthetics backed up by Mizuno’s Channel Back design that combines precision with workability. If you’re a consistent ball striker, this club will hone in your dispersion and having you placing the ball exactly where you want it to go on the greens.
Featuring a lot of the great tech found within the S-1 but with a larger profile and perimeter weighting, the Pro S-3 iron has been crafted to offer the player greater stability and forgiveness. A thin topline ensures the club retains its pleasant aesthetics, and a thin sole section encourages smooth striking across all turf and surfaces.
Whether you need more support in your game or you’re thinking of switching up the gear you’re using for the season ahead, we’re here in the pro shop and ready to help you all year round.
