What does it mean when golf irons are forged?
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The above answer explain the metal process.  When someone says forged irons to a golfer it means players club in most cases.  The forged irons I have more feel. You can tell how well you hit the shot by the feel, unlike cast clubs.  The forged irons tend to have a smaller sweet spot that rewards you with a better shot.  The club makes you pay when you mishit the ball.  Cast clubs are more forgiving with off center shots.  A good player can work the ball better wth a forged club than a cast club.  Forged club can have the loft and lie changed cast clubs cannot.
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They're not saying "four!" they're saying "fore!"\n\nNo certain origin for the golf word “Fore!” has ever been agreed. The Shorter Oxford Dictionary records its first use in 1878 as a warning cry to people in front of a golf stroke and, like most people, believes it is an abbreviation of the word ‘before’. There is an earlier reference in 1857 in a glossary of golfing terms. Its origin appears to be bound up with that of the word Caddie.\n\n\nCurrently there are three serious explanations for the origins of term FORE!\n\n \n\nBecause golf balls were expensive, golfers employed ‘Forecaddies’ to stand where the ball might land and reduce the number of lost balls, as is done in tournaments today.  In 1875, Robert Clark mentions that Andrew Dickson performing this role for the Duke of York in 1681 and describes it as “what is now commonly called a fore-caddie”.  It is probable that golfers called to their “Forecaddie!”, who would always be some distance ahead to draw attention to the fact the ball was coming and, in time, this was shortened to “Fore!” The almost contemporaneous appearance of the terms caddie, fore-caddie and fore! supports this theory over the others. \n\nA second explanation derives from the military battle craft of musket days, when rank after rank would fire fusillades, some over the heads of those in front. It was speculated that the term Fore! might have been used to warn those in front to keep their heads down. Modern historians pour cold water on this theory, partly because it is difficult to relate it to a Scottish golf connection and partly because the relevant military terms used do not appear to be connected. However, this theory may in fact be a misunderstanding of the theory below. \n\nThere is a third explanation, which appears utterly implausible, but which is an outside possibility. It derives from a story told by John Knox (1505?-1572) the ‘hellfire’ protestant reformer. He tells the tale, as only ‘hellfire’ preachers can, of someone arriving at the East Port (east gate) of Leith. This story was noticed by Dr Neilson and subsequently reported by Robert Browning in his book 'History of Golf’ (1955) thus: \n  \n\n‘One among many comes to the East Port of Leith, where lay two great pieces of ordnance, and where their enemies were known to be, and cried to his fellows that were at the gate making defence: "Ware Before!" and so fires one great piece, and thereafter the other.' \n\n\n \n\nSo “Fore!” could be derived from an artillery term warning gunners to stand clear. This last explanation means, firstly, that the term “Ware Before!” (“Beware Before!”) was foreshortened to “Fore!” (rather than “Ware!”) and, secondly, it must have been sufficiently well known to be used by golfers.
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Forged clubs allow more feel to be transmitted to the hands of the player.\nGood for experienced (good) players however poorer players will feel the pain of that thin shot.\n\nForged clubs generally come as blades, which most professionals use as they give greater feel & control. Best forged clubs just now are the Titliest blades i believe.\n\nDaviebhoys recommendations:\nHandicap 0 - 9: forged blades\n10 & above: cast cavity backs
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Of course.\n\nCome on you irons!
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4 wood, 6 iron 9 iron and putter
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http://www.thegolfchannel.com/core.aspx?page=17200&select=11337&select2=6202\n\nhttp://www.golfdigest.com/equipment/mybag/index.ssf?/equipment/mybag/gd200404clarkebag.html
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I know one thing for sure, do not buy a golf ball signed by Nicklaus....he NEVER signed golf balls!! So any golf ball you see signed by him is a fake!
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The root cause of a fade or draw is an open or closed face club when striking through the ball, thus causing the ball to travel with a sidespin motion. Naturally this sidespin, unless adjusted for, will occur on a side hill lie. However, a unwanted fade from a reasonably flat position  usually indicates a fault in the players swing. One or several corrections of a players swing could be required to eliminate this condition, but most importantly the adjustment must cause the player to swing STRAIGHT though the ball. Without seeing your swing, it is not possible to say exactly how to eliminate your troubles.\n\nThings to focus on are:\nthe angle of your backswing.\nAre you pulling back your left shoulder on follow through? \nthe width of your stance may too narrow or too wide.\n(even) a club which is too flexible for a strong player can cause fade.\n   \nWhat causes an unwanted fade in one players game is not necessarily the cause for another.\n\nIf your serious about improving your game, ask your club pro or some other to look your swing over and recommend to you some changes to your swing. (cost or no cost)
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When it comes to irons steel shafts are best for more people or at least not worth the extra money.  When they first came out they where more flexable and helped older golfer or weaker golfers get more distance.  Now just lighter because they can make stiff now.  The can also control the kick point of a shaft to help hit the ball higher or longer.  I suggest going to a demo day and finding out what works best with your swing.
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I think all of the major manufacturers have their clubs cast in China...except maybe for Ping (Karsten Manufacturing)\n\nI'm sure there are small shops around who forge their own blades, but I'm not sure how you would go about finding them? Perhaps asking the local pro at your course, he might know.
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The word is "fore"\n\nIt began, back when golf courses were not the manicured gardens that you see today. They often had lots of long grass. So it was easy to lose your ball.\n\nThey had "fore caddies" meaning, front caddie. Usually a young land who would go way out in front and watch where the ball landed. If in the long grass he had a good chance of seeing exactly where it landed.\n\nWhen the golfer hit his shot, seeing that it is headed for the long grass, he would yell "fore" to alert the fore caddy.\n\nToday of course it is used to alert another golfer that a projectile is headed his way and in a hurry.
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Its all aerodynamics. Different angle of incidence of air flow on different curvatures give much more flight and movement to a golf ball. This adds more thrill to the play
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I think the first thing you want to check is if you are lined up correctly. Make sure that you are aiming at the target. Practice using your shorter, loftier irons, like your wedge and practice short shots. As you get better increase the distance of your target and eventually move to the longer clubs. Your swing on the shorter clubs can be the same, just remember that with a longer club mistakes are "magnified".
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true. most clones will get you just about what you're looking for minus the outrageous price tags. I LOVE muscle back irons like the Titleist 690 but cannot afford the $1000 tag for them. I use, instead, a Nike clone set in which I put together myself, saving me even more money and they are pretty much similar. The Titleists are true forged blades but my clones are cast so there is a difference there, however, playing my clones still give me the feel and comfortablilty with using muscle back irons while I learn and improve my game. I've had my set for about 3 years and have gotten better to the point where I will now be custom fit for my set in a couple of months or so (still working on the price tag for now). But your logic is right on. no need to drop a grand on a set your not ready to use so get the knock offs for now and work your way up.
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What does this have to do with Golf?
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I an, I'd really like to see your ball flight. I'd imagine you're hitting the ball with your driver very low and it's rolling most of the 240 yards. \n\nThe most important thing for irons is clubhead speed and ball position. The ball has got to be in the middle of your stance, not back towards your right toe (for a righty). And then you have to generate sufficient clubhead speed, at least 85 MPH, with a good strike on the ball that should get pretty decent distance. \n\nIf you can't swing at least 85 MPH with a 5 iron (have your swing speed measured at a Golf Galaxy or other store) then you might want to look into a hybrid set of irons that have large soles to help get the ball up. \n\nGood luck!
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Here's a good description of it's history and how it's done:\nhttp://www.taylor-hobson.com/dimpled-golf%20-ball.html