2006-08-28 14:35:06 · 8 answers · asked by tripsnpig 3 in Sports ➔ Golf
Forged blades are not nearly as forgiving as Cast clubs. The perimeter weighting and larger sweet spot on Cast clubs allow golfer to mishit a ball and get an acceptable result. Blades allow the skilled golfer to work or control the ball better. To hit a blade well you need to hit it PURE on the sweet spot with the proper plane, path and club head position at contact. While some modern blade are now being made with perimeter weighting the size and shape of the head in addition to the weight distribution does not yield the forgiveness of Cast clubs.Blade are performance clubs, Cast clubs are game improvement clubs.
2006-09-02 01:01:22 · answer #1 · answered by Brian M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love the term "sweet spot" because it makes me laugh when I hear it.... The term "sweet spot" is a true term relative to the middle of the club face which will produce the flushest hit on the golf ball. But there really is no larger or smaller sweet spot, the sweet spot is the dead center of the club face, or face area that will produce the flushest hit. And if you want to put a size on that, it's probably the size of a needle head.
Sweet Spot is a gimmicky phrase the Golf Manufacturers love to use to sell clubs. To be more correct would be to say that a club is more forgiving for off center hits than other clubs.
To answer the question, blades typically have a much smaller club face than cavity back irons and are far less forgiving for off-center shots. You'll find more professional or scratch golfers using these than your weekend hackers...
2006-08-31 13:24:38 · answer #2 · answered by Tiger223 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I use forged blades and it took me year or so to get the hang of it. They are harder to hit than other irons because they have a much smaller sweet spot. There is little room for error with these irons, you need to make consistent contact on the sweet spot. Cavity back irons are much easier to hit and more forgiving than forged blades. Better players enjoy blades because of the feel and ability to control the ball flight.
2006-08-28 21:43:58 · answer #3 · answered by adam333975 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The forged iron has a very small sweet spot to get the best results. On top of that it is normally located close to the hosel. When you connect it goes a lot further than the other clubs will hit a good shot, but the miss hits are a lot worse than the other clubs. The other clubs have added more weight to the outer edges of the club which in wides the sweet spot
2006-08-28 22:49:38 · answer #4 · answered by Doug 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because there is no cavity at the back to help assist off centre hits. And it's not true that only blade can curve the ball, cavity back irons can also curve the balls.
2006-08-29 02:31:16 · answer #5 · answered by Titan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the club has a much smaller sweet spot and they are designed for advanced players who actually carve their shots or trying to draw or fade the ball - their center of gravity is more towards the center of the club where are cavity back or similar clubs have a much lower center of gravity to help the mid to high handicapper get the ball in the air easier
2006-08-29 02:01:48 · answer #6 · answered by Big Buddy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
blades should be for people who can draw or fade the ball on purpose. if you are above a 9 handicap i suggest not to use them cause they have a small sweet spot
2006-09-01 11:25:22 · answer #7 · answered by torchy005 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i never have a problem with them
2006-08-28 21:51:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋