Recreationally, what is the most used golf iron?

Surely it is the sand wedge. For contests on college lawns and in friends's backyards, one wouldn't think to use anything but the sand wedge, so powerful are the driver, woods, and irons. And what's more, it is by far the most fun club, able to hit balls that rise faster and taller than any other. read more

The 7 iron gives you decent distance on a full swing and most golfers are more comfortable with their 7 iron than any other iron. So whatever method is used to shorten the 7 iron shot, from opening club face to a slower swing most golfers will have more success with the 7 iron, the 7 iron is most used club for bump and run around the greens. read more

Golf equipment is based heavily on marketing and many modern, cavity-backed irons are sold as been the most forgiving. This is partially true. Taking something like ping’s G series iron, a typical game improvement or even super game improvement iron, illustrates the point. read more

The clubheads of irons are thin from front to back, and the clubfaces are grooved to impart spin on the golf ball. Accomplished players might choose a "muscleback" or "blade" style of iron, whereas beginners and most recreational players will want a "cavity back" style. read more