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Golf Clubs For Sale: Irons
A Guide to Irons
Irons are designed for use within about 200 yards of the green. As with woods, the higher the number, the greater the loft. Therefore, the closer you get to the green, the higher the number of the iron you are likely to choose. A standard set of irons is made up of the 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 irons as well as a pitching wedge, though this varies according to player preference.
The 1 to 5 irons (also called long irons) are generally used from the fairway, while the 6 to 9 irons (short irons) are generally used for approach shots.
Substituting higher lofted woods such as the 7 and 9 woods in place of the 3 and 4 irons is becoming more popular with recreational players looking for greater ease of use and increased control.
Prices
A cheap set of irons can be found for as little as $100, but, as with most things, you get what you pay for. At the higher end, a set of Cleveland Golf's CG2 Graphite Irons runs about $1000 for set of 8 clubs, while a set of PING's G5 Graphite Irons costs about $950 for a set of 8 clubs
Wedges are similarly priced, with the Mizuno MP T Series Raw Haze costing about $100 and the TaylorMade RAC running about $110.