Edel Single Length Iron Review | Meet the Real King of One Length

[@jasmirguaybergevin7498]

Would love to see a course vlog with these. Congratulations on the new set, they’re gorgeous!

[@SimplifyYourSwing]

It’s coming 👍

[@steeler7588]

Nice review. I was shopping for single lengths secondhand as I'm pretty new to golf, but this was a big reason why I opted for the Cobra F7s instead of newer versions - wanted to get the same lie angle, etc instead of their newer tweaks.

[@SimplifyYourSwing]

Welcome to the club!

[@calvinmaestro3400]

I had Carl's Golfland in Michigan build me a custom set of single length clubs, but all with the length & lie of a five iron, which I hit well. But then, I kept all my wedges (PW, 53, 60) standard lengths for touch shots around the green. Five iron lengths help me not lose distances on my 3,4,5,6 irons. Even used clear epoxy to ensure even swing weights 4-9 irons. Works for me.

[@SimplifyYourSwing]

I’ve bought quite a few things from them. You’re not the first to keep traditional wedges either, some people are just more comfortable with them. Sounds like they had a good idea of what they were doing with the build

[@rayford7319]

I have a set , what weights did you end up using, I was wanting to buy some additional 8g weights but they don’t sell anymore 😊

[@starks1974]

Are you still playing these irons? I've been doing the Sam Goulden Square to Square method, who also uses these irons, and I see you can get a really deal on a used set(300-400, but still cheaper than new). Also, what advice would you give for buying used? Thanks!

[@SimplifyYourSwing]

I am! Love them and been watching a lot of Sam myself lately. Buying used I would ask for lots of pics to make sure everything is solid or even video chat to inspect

[@per_growth]

Do they still sell these irons? I've tried going to their website and can't find it anymore.

[@SimplifyYourSwing]

Unfortunately they don’t. You’d have to look on the secondary market for used sets

[@johnhanks4052]

I was fitted this morning for the SLS irons by the local fitter here in GA, Will Pugh. I agree, these are the best single length irons I've tried. I've played almost all the Cobras...F7 through the LTDX and even the new Tec Forged OL. I've played Giga Golf and Gria Golf as well. The fitting process was great and Will knows his stuff. My current irons have Recoil 680 F4 stiff shafts and I ended up in a A flex 85gram shaft in the Edels with 16 gram head weights...the shafts for sure play stiffer than Cobra's in the same flex. I tried stiff, regular, and A flex in 85 and 95. Best ball flight, distance, height and direction came from A flex, 63 lie, and 16 gram head weights for me. My swing speed was around 85 mph. Also, I went with 3,5,7,9,G because the gapping was 20 yards pretty spot on with the test 4,6, and 8 iron. I usually play half to 3/4 sets so I don't leave it short of the green, pick the longer distance club and take a smooth swing...its a mental thing for me. I went with mid iron profile in the 3 and 5 and short iron profile in the rest due to ball flights and carry distances. It was a great fitting experience and being an engineer I enjoyed learning from Will. The clubs feel fantastic off the face, look amazing at address, and are fairly forgiving even though they are more compact than the Cobra heads. The shafts are definitely the best graphite shafts I have swung, and I have always preferred graphite shafts and a heavier head weight. A nice smooth swing with the 4 iron test club was giving me 185 yards of carry and a great peak height, much better than any cobra 4 iron I have tried. I've brought my HC down to a 6 this year and have shot par 3 times in the last two months, so I decided to reward myself with these irons, can't wait to start playing them! Also, you had better hurry and get fitted for them if you want these clubs, it is my understanding that there is a finite number of sets left and then they will disappear for a while.

[@SimplifyYourSwing]

Awesome to hear! Just saw your post on the Facebook group as well. Glad you found an amazing set.

[@johnhanks4052]

Thanks Craig. Can’t wait to get and play them. If your ever around Atlanta and want to play, hit me up!

[@sarata13]

Anyone use the Mazel single length irons?

[@safetactraining6487]

Trying to make a decision here and as a new player I need some forgiveness. What are your thoughts on 1 Iron Blackstone.

[@SimplifyYourSwing]

1 iron have been at it a long time and everything I’ve seen, read and spoke to their owner about indicates they know what they’re doing. I know they have a few models, with Blackstone being their setup for better players. Forgiveness may be better in the pro-line or 1 Iron line due to a bigger cavity. But I’ve not personally tested.

[@mygolfquest2734]

Im not a single length guy. But i swear by their putters i use a Torque Balance E1 by far the best putter ive ever rolled. From the round grips to the weight kit so you can alter the headweitht weight when playing on slow or fast greens. Top notch!

[@SimplifyYourSwing]

The putters look unique. I definitely have that on my list to test at some point

[@alexsika7160]

Awesome review. I have the cobra speedzone one length set. When I hit my score goal, I'm thinking of treating my self to a set of these.

[@SimplifyYourSwing]

If interested, I can hook you up. I can do a virtual fitting with you and then have them sent. When you’re ready on them, just shoot me an email.

[@jonnydaniel195]

Loving the videos. Going to go half way between single Length and standard after lots of back and forward with certain things. Going to go 4&5 utility. 4 iron at 37.5 (normal 7 iron 37") and 1/4" increments down there until 60° @ 35.25" . Exciting to get going will use cobra one lengths to make it but I know it will work from all I've tested with. Seems so much simpler.

[@SimplifyYourSwing]

Thank you! Good luck!

[@everydaysrad7379]

you have my old swing, I used to stand far away from the ball too, and it would make me also go over the top a little bit. Now I stand closer and can get shallow... nice swing though I'm sure you're a better golfer than me

[@jadamane]

I sold mines I like the kintexx shaft tho... didn’t like the how they felt Thru the turf, and I found them very unforgiving on mishits... but those shafts tho. Those shafts a1

[@johnabreen]

Great review. I have the Edels and love them. Looking at the new Cobra Forged Tec One. However, I really want to mess around with more upright lie angles. Bryson is 72-73 I think. Have you messed around with anything more upright than 62?

[@SimplifyYourSwing]

I haven’t. Only reason why is my iron lie is spot on. I don’t want to screw up my game too bad 😂

[@joeysollars9513]

Hello about how much does a set 3-Gw run? I looked on their website but no set prices are referenced. I don't live close enough to a fitter to get an idea. Also great vid. I've been thinking of switching to a one length set now that I've gotten into single digits and might as well start off with the best.

[@SimplifyYourSwing]

Thanks. A set 3-pw is $1960. If click on irons and scroll down, it will list the price for you. Add another $250 roughly for the GW.

[@carriepapke2455]

I ordered Edel irons w/ 95 gm shafts, and I’m so excited to get them. Even at my fitting, it was by far the best feeling iron I had ever used. I already play using their wedges and putter, and the difference was almost instant. Worth the splurge!

[@SimplifyYourSwing]

Congrats! Great product and agree…some of the best feeling irons I’ve ever hit. If they could make a driver and woods that perform and feel the same…well then they can have a ton of my $ as well 🤣

[@carriepapke2455]

I was thinking that as well and forgot to say that! Agreed! It’s weird how none of the magazines, online articles, or reviewers are talking about this. This is like the first current review I’ve seen in a long time. How can people know it exists when only cobra and other brands come up in a search?

[@carriepapke2455]

Btw, your 11 day turnaround is not typical right now. I’m on a 2 month wait since I ordered, and now it’s going to be another month. It’s not a big deal….other brands have a much longer wait right now…I just wanted to let you know that the 11 day might have been expedited for the sake of the review. Now my wedges were extremely fast. I believe I received them in less than 2 weeks.

[@SimplifyYourSwing]

@@carriepapke2455 I got mine before parts were hard to come by. They were still in stock when mine came. I have spoken to them and they’re getting as fast as they can.

[@SimplifyYourSwing]

@@carriepapke2455 that’s kind of been the goal for my channel. Help people know that this concept is beneficial to probably 90% of golfers and know there’s more than Cobra. I do have to add some other content to keep relevant, but at the end of the day, it’s the irons that are the driving force. I’ve been able to build some cool relationships with others that believe in the concept. And even better, my thoughts and drills are helping others get better! Never did I think I’d be doing that. Or teaching golf. It took the irons to realize how good I could actually be and the confidence to teach. Now I’m booked solid Wednesday through Friday with lessons. All because of single lengths.

[@joeb5958]

Which weight did they put you in for the kinetix shafts? I thought they went up to 105 but some guy on eBay was selling his forged cobras with paderson 125 single lengths in them. Good stuff from Eden and paderson it would appear

[@SimplifyYourSwing]

They’re awesome. They put me in the 85g but you can get them as heavy as 110 from Edel. Not sure if Paderson sells a heavier option.

[@jimharvey9894]

I found a set of cobra f7 ol irons. Gonna give them a try

[@SimplifyYourSwing]

That is the one cobra set that they had the lie angles the same. They started messing around after that. Those club heads with a little better launch in the 4 and 5 iron would have been one of the best sets ever made. But overall, I thought they were great and played them for a few seasons.

[@jimharvey9894]

I want to get more familiar with the concept. Ive played for years. And I’m capable of great shots and still struggle for bogie golf. Something has to help. 4 0r 5 topped shots a round can ruin a round quickly lol

[@SimplifyYourSwing]

@@jimharvey9894 a set of single/one length will help build that confidence and drastically reduce the errors. Stick to them and get used to them. I can’t tell you how important it is to truly setup and swing the same for every iron. If you can get that down, your scores will drop. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out. Especially once you get them.

[@jimharvey9894]

@@SimplifyYourSwing hey thanks for responding . I will reach out once i get them My league starts Tuesday. I doubt they will be here by than. But I’m ecited

[@SimplifyYourSwing]

@@jimharvey9894 my pleasure

[@Grunt21Tennessee]

Edel has taken the one length clubs off their website. This is very concerning. Thoughts?

[@SimplifyYourSwing]

Unfortunately it appears they’re going another route and discontinuing the SLS. It is a sad time 😢

[@pgowan357]

I am a lefty so no Edel for me. Years ago my first experience with single length were a set I built. Since then I played a set of PinHawks and Sterlings. Have to say the PinHawks are the most playable of almost any club I have ever played. Going back to tradition irons just because as a lefty it's just to difficult to find single length. I will keep the PinHawks because when I go bad there is nothing better.

[@pgowan357]

@Your Average GolferWell it's not that I couldn't afford them it's just that companies like Edel don't make left handed clubs. Wishon took a long time to get out lefty sterling's and still don't offer lefty versions of their latest single length irons

[@SimplifyYourSwing]

Unfortunately that’s the biggest issue. The companies that do single length really well, I.e. Wishon and Edel don’t have lefty options. I can see their POV, as they’re already in a niche, now you’re spending $ to build new molds and customize a new market that it doesn’t make sense if you’re not grabbing a bigger market share. However, I’d find it super hard to believe that at one point or another that there hasn’t been a custom lefty set from either company. I don’t have the contacts to confirm for Wishon, but I bet my contacts at Edel would say they’ve probably done a few sets. But I’m sure it wasn’t cheap.

[@SuperKelbe]

I'm testing the water this season by adjusting all my irons to one length. I pick em up from the shop tomorrow. If I like em, they'll be my son's first set and I'm shopping for my first new set of clubs in 14 years.

[@SimplifyYourSwing]

Let me know how they go or if you have any questions.

[@SuperKelbe]

@@SimplifyYourSwing I hit two large buckets at the range and my irons and wedges were very solid... super consistent and easy to hit. About halfway through my 2nd bucket I got out the woods and was having a harder time. I'd say 3 out of 5 were pure and the others were terrible. I'm starting off with the woods next time ... maybe I was getting tired. Any tips swinging the bigger sticks? Today was also my first day with the JumboMax grips.

[@SimplifyYourSwing]

@@SuperKelbe depends on the issue you were having with them. Glad to hear the irons went well. Shoot me an email [e-mail] regarding the woods.

[@blackceeser]

i just found out i have some cobra 1 lengths for sale

[@SimplifyYourSwing]

😂 you can try the second hand market...or I found a great place to off load clubs. Golfclubbrokers.com. By far highest quotes I’ve seen.

[@sammurray4204]

what is your handicap? and your swingspeed I am super interested in the set. i am currently using a traditional set of CALLAWAY Apex. i love the profile . With very few dealersin Canada i will be looking for a virtual fit

[@SimplifyYourSwing]

Shoot me an email and we can chat [e-mail]. It’s better for picking my brain

[@jadamane]

Glad you see the light that’s the same reason why I ditched my cobra one length cuz lie angles or head weight increasing and progressive shaft weights in some models I think that’s just doing too much lol...

[@SimplifyYourSwing]

For me, these are far and away the best feeling clubs I’ve ever hit.

[@jadamane]

@@SimplifyYourSwing oh yes I can dig it. I got my climax off the edema myself lol... just one thing that didn’t stick well was the interaction from turf and the mid hits you def will feel the feedback.... check out cobra forged tour one length. They the only one length Club made by cobra where the lies and offset stays the same except the lowest iron has a slight to nothing changed within the whole set... other than that there’s the edels and wishon and Pinhawk all the other one lengths you may find on the lower end are out the window for me... the edels only problem I had was with starting back swing the club would grip too the grass due too the texture of the club, and I desire the glide when take off other than the sticky feeling it had was throwing me off lol I just couldn’t get used too it... other than that these clubs are beasty when that sweet spot is hit. That’s how it was for me just as for you first swing felt phenomenal. I hit it in the sweet spot then there was those shots toe or heel and it felt so unforgiving and horrible I just couldn’t do it anymore... for the price I felt like more technology she be put in these clubs... so I came too conclusion that it’s those shafts that play the biggest part. I put those kinetic shafts in my cobras since they are progressive weighted and they turned those cobra into dragon I tellya... For each it’s own tho. I hope you find the most joy out out of those new rounded irons ...

[@SimplifyYourSwing]

Thank you. Glad to hear you got a set that you love now. I don’t find the mishits with these as bad as what I did with the forged black. For me this set exceeded expectations and gives me everything I’m looking for...cheers to single length irons and making the game easier 🍻

[@jadamane]

@@SimplifyYourSwing cheers

[@metalheads-golf]

Yeps ... agreed I don't understand why Cobra has these differences. 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

[@chrisjuhl801]

How does Edel compare to Pinhawk?

[@SimplifyYourSwing]

I think for someone that more advanced and expects more out of their clubs, it’s Edel. But for starters looking to get into the single length world or guys that want to try it to lower their high handicaps for less, Pinhawk is a great option. I’d say if you’re thinking of getting in Cobra forged one lengths, Edel gets the nod for me.

[@chrisjuhl801]

@@SimplifyYourSwing Pinhawk is more budget friendly......

[@SimplifyYourSwing]

@@chrisjuhl801 yes, they are. I love Edel and think they’re awesome. But there’s definitely a price for them.

[@johncherry4747]

Great review! And yes I’ve heard they were the top of the line as far as single length. They are not the longest producers of single length. 1 Iron Golf has been doing it around 24 years. They like Edel use one lie angle and every club is the same except for loft. I play the 1 Iron Golf clubs, their Blackstone series. Love them. At the time I could not afford the Edels. I knew they built the original clubs for Bryson. Thank you for the review. Would love to hear more about them after you have played them for a while. Do they do in person custom fitting?

[@SimplifyYourSwing]

I knew 1iron had been at it longer, just didn’t mention them by name. In terms of fitting, there’s a page on their site you can look for iron fitters. Or you can go to a fitter and get a couple specs then go through with a phone fitting. The phone fitting was actually really good.

[@johncherry4747]

Also I read in one of your responds that Club Champion works with Edel. They, Club Champion, just opened a new location here in Myrtle Beach. Thanks.

[@SimplifyYourSwing]

@@johncherry4747 yea, check it out. The fitter map isn’t working on my phone this morning, but I know Edel is working very close with club champion.

[@tristanstoker233]

If you don't like the Paderson shaft, I had better numbers and gapping with Nippon Modus 3s in the Edel heads.

[@SimplifyYourSwing]

Thanks Tristan! I love the Paderson. I have the gapping and distance I need in those. But I’ll keep the Nippon in mind.

[@duffypratt]

It is a ringing endorsement. Have you tried the Wishon’s yet? Not quite as pricey, but also seem to be highly regarded. I finally got to try the Cobra Radspeed last weekend. Liked the 7 and PW, but was getting almost no height on the 5 iron. Same carry as the seven, with 25 yards more roll out. Still thinking about single lengths, but for a true set, it looks like it will have to be either Pinhawk, Wishon or Edel. Also, getting fitted for any of them is not the easiest thing. Having a hard time trying to figure what shafts would best suit me.

[@SimplifyYourSwing]

I’ve not been able to get anything from Wishon and the fitters they list around me either quit or don’t do single length. PinHawks I liked and they can be customized. But I truly think Edel has something special and can fit you over the phone with some questions and current club specs. Tim was amazing.

[@kymstock1852]

Duffypratt you are not alone with the SL lower number irons. This issue is more evident if you have a sub 90 mph Driver swing speed. Many SL players use hybrids in the 19 to 29 degree loft clubs, SL hybrids or variable length. I have Cobra F9 19 hybrid, Cobra F8 22 and 25 and recently aTour Edge ironwood 29 degree to replace my SL 29 degree 6 iron. I tried Cobra F9 SL but sold them after 12 months. After trialling Cleveland HB Launcher irons I would suggest blending these with the SL irons in the higher number as a solution to getting better carry in the long irons. I was impressed with how easy they were to play with, as long as you didn’t let your ego influence your decision. They are hollow bodied like the Wishon. I had a similar indifferent response to my enquiry about the EQ1 NX irons from the nearest Wishon fitter. He only had a 7 iron to trial. I am using Milford golf SL7 irons with graphite shafts( pinHawk equivalent) only available in Oz / NZ

[@duffypratt]

Thanks for the replies. My driver speed is about 92 mph, depending on the club and shaft. I got 10 yards more carry from the variable length Radspeed 5 iron than the SL iron, though total distance was nearly the same. I’m also wary of the strong lofts and very low spin on the other irons (6500 on the PW, eg). There is one Wishon fitter in the Houston area, but he is only taking repairs during the pandemic. I like the idea of the Edel, but I can’t see committing approx $1800 on a set of clubs I can’t even try. And since they are custom, if they don’t work out, I will probably lose half of that on a resale. It’s a difficult thing, because I believe they are probably great, but I’ve only been playing for six months and that is an awful lot of money to put into an untested product (and idea for me), especially on a new hobby.

[@SimplifyYourSwing]

@@duffypratt do you have a club champion close by? If so, they do fittings for the Edel. And there’s other fitters on Edels website. You may be able to find one. They’re actually based in Texas, so I’d think there’s more around you than me.

[@weldonwillifordrealtor]

I have wishons with Excalibur graphite shafts at 7 iron length.. I like them, very accurate and decent height with the 5 iron. Also got the 4 hybrid. You will want to get a 58 or 60 degree to add to the set. Their sw is 55 degree and just couldn't get it to stop on the greens like I liked.

[@BloodySoup74]

Great review and now I want them lol. Too bad they are sold out now. Soon it will be winter and living in the north means no golf but there is golf domes for practice. I'd love to get a set to try.

[@SimplifyYourSwing]

If you reach out to them, they can help give you a better idea of when they can get them to you. That’s an issue across all companies now. But through and through, best clubs I’ve ever hit.

[@BloodySoup74]

@@SimplifyYourSwing Awesome man I'll give them a shout. Thanks

[@kourt2469]

Not a fan of the cobra design. Too many added variables in a concept that is there to specifically remove variables. Also dechambeau doesn't have the varying lie angles and weights etc so I don't understand the reasoning for their stock sets to be that way. I Haven't tried Edel, I'm sure they are great but I wouldn't ever spend $2000 on a set of irons. Both wishon sets, the sterlings and the eq1s are fantastic. Same head weights, shaft, grip etc. Great distance gaps, and not $2000 haha. They do look more like a game improvement iron than a players cavity which makes sense since the target audience isn't necessarily low handicap playere so that may bother some people but I'm a scratch golfer and they don't bother me but im not too picky on the looks.

[@SimplifyYourSwing]

I’ve played Cobra for years because as much as I wanted a set that had the potential to be better than them, I wasn’t dropping the money for them. Similar to you. But after hitting the Edel, they’re staying in my bag. I wish I could test Wishon and let more people know about them. Ideally I’d love to do a full test on every single length out there. Something like 5, 8 and sw from all companies. All test subjects in the same lie and length with same grip to truly find out who is best. But the only companies that have been willing to work with me this far are Pinhawk and Edel. I purchased the Cobras and would prefer to test new models. But let’s get them all in and find out a best for beginners and forgiving. Then a best forged/low handicap option.

[@juampablolepe2284]

is it safe to order from rock bottom golf?

[@SimplifyYourSwing]

Yes. Great site. In fact, use this link before buying. click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=LQfuMAwP2vA&offerid=212538.10000097&type=4&subid=0 I’m an affiliate with Rock Bottom. The link is safe even though it looks weird. Anything you buy from them will give me a commission on your purchase to help the channel continue to grow.

[@biggregg5]

OK, I get it! You're not a big fan of Edel's single length irons. You shouldn't be so harsh.

[@24tamez]

I’ll subscribe if you fix the crooked picture frame in the bottom left

[@SimplifyYourSwing]

Lol...kids. Nothing stays straight with the kids. Everything is heading outside soon. Shouldn’t be many more videos inside for the season...at least in this setting.

[@granty1954]

Wishon EQ1 - they'll do for me.

[@SimplifyYourSwing]

I’ve heard they’re good quality, and have asked on numerous times to try. But I’ve never heard back so I can’t give you my true opinion. But if they work for you, then stick with them!

[@granty1954]

@@SimplifyYourSwing that's very surprising. Tom himself actually answers questions sent to him on the Wishon website. He's very very amenable and obviously, very knowledgeable.

[@SimplifyYourSwing]

@@granty1954 I’ve posted a few questions in the past and sent a few email contacts. No luck...only response I’ve gotten was asking about junior clubs for my daughter. But I’ve said I’d like to test and review and never heard back. Maybe he needs to hear it from others beyond me? But I’d say it’s been 2-3 times over the last year.

[@SimplifyYourSwing]

Just for kicks and grins, I tried again tonight directly in the forum. My comment was taken down and I did not get any email. I tried! Sorry

[@kourt2469]

@@SimplifyYourSwing on his website forum when you post something it doesn't automatically upload, it has to be reviewed first and then it's uploaded. Usually it takes a few days for Tom to review and respond to a question and he usually doesn't respond on weekends.

[@russellhoguephd7925]

I was very disappointed to find out Edel quit making SL irons. I am thinking about building my own set with either Edel or PXG. Since they both have weight options for their heads, it’s not too difficult to dial them in for single length specs.

[@SimplifyYourSwing]

It was a sad day for me as well. The weights were something great. And I was really hoping Edel was going to do the SMS irons in single length.

[@russellhoguephd7925]

@@SimplifyYourSwing I sent them an email with the weight configurations I believe would work to turn them into single length. Planning to make the 3-4 irons lighter (gaining speed), but not sure if it will work.

[@SimplifyYourSwing]

@@russellhoguephd7925 let me know how it goes

[@russellhoguephd7925]

@@SimplifyYourSwingi am also considering pXG. They are checking to see if they can take my custom order with the specs I have requested.

[@russellhoguephd7925]

PXG said they cannot make the changes I requested. Edel can do it, but they are also suggesting their irons are not the best choice primarily because they don't have shafts to configure for single length@@SimplifyYourSwing

[@andersslotte6415]

expensive clubs 🤭