Golf irons & changing conditions

Broadly speaking, there’s summer golf and then there’s winter golf. Both seasons have their ups-and-downs. You may love the warmth in summer and the tee being freer in the winter, but how do you prepare your game for the changing of the season? How does golf change?

As we creep into autumn, you’ll be wanting to have your thermals and mittens nearby for when you’re spending a lot of time outdoors. It’s sensible to be dressed for the colder weather, but one thing you may not be aware of is how it can affect your clubs. Please join us as we explain how the latest Srixon golf irons will help see you through the wintertime.

Adapting your game to winter golf

Conditions in the colder months can have a significant effect on how your game is played. For example, the colder temperatures reduce the elasticity of the metal in your golf irons. This means they won’t bend as fluidly as when you’re playing in the warmer months as there’s less efficient transfer of energy from the golf iron to the ball.

Another thing to consider is that colder air is denser, so there will be more resistance acting on your ball as it travels through the air. So in short, the cold temperature will give you slightly less distance on your shots. Keep in mind you may need to club-up when you’re out on the course this winter.

The ground is also wetter and muddier in winter, so when you come down onto the ball it can be harder to make a clean connection with the turf. While we hate hitting muddy shots or playing on difficult lies, it’s important to anticipate them. It’s good planning to have an extra towel in your bag to keep your clubs in working order should you be hitting through murky turf.

These are just some of the reasons why winter golf is more difficult than in the summer. If you want to keep playing happy all year round, you’ll need to be heading out on the course with golf irons that are appropriate for you.

Which golf irons should you try?

As you can see from the illustration, Srixon makes a variety of quality golf clubs and different models that cater to players of specific abilities.

The ZX4 is the most forgiving club in the ZX Mk II range and is suitable for players with a higher handicap. These golf irons are stronger lofted and the clubheads have a high offset and decent sole width, meaning you’ll really be able to punch the ball out of undesirable lies. The wide grooves on the face mean you’ll be able to make great contact with the ball whatever condition the course is in.

The ZX5 Mk II irons will get you out of a scrap if you find yourself veering off the fairway. These golf irons feature Srixon’s Tour V.T. Sole that’s been designed so you make excellent connection with the ball in all conditions and don’t lose any ball speed on your shots. You’ll be really grateful for these irons when you lose natural distance in the winter conditions!

Something for the more skilled player, the ZX7 Mk II irons are aimed at providing golfers tour-level performance. The irons look fantastic and have a razor-sharp iron shape. The grooves are deeper on the shorter irons and approach wedge to give you all the grip you need to be in total control of your short game.

Don’t let the changing of the seasons put you off your golf! There’s no better feeling than mastering your iron shots. If you’re on the lookout for some new irons, we’d be more than happy to help, just contact us in the pro shop.