ONE LENGTH vs variable length irons - Is it BETTER?

[@GolfDuff]

Have you ever tried one length irons?

[@badnwsbert5831]

Love the video. Just bought a set of cobra sz one length irons with a regular stiffness steel shaft today. Cant wait to take them out. 5 iron felt amazing At the golf shop. Going to add sz 3 and 4 hybrid one lengths and a sz xtreme driver soon!

[@GolfDuff]

That sounds amazing. Great setup. I will add OL hybrids next season. Let me know how your first round went👍 Thanks for the positive comment on my video to.

[@seancoxe1094]

Hey, Golf Duff. New subscriber here. I've been trying one-length irons, on and off, for almost a year and a half. For some reason, I seem to hit all of them thin. The idea really appeals to me, but my ourcomes, so far, do not.

[@GolfDuff]

Welcome as a subscriber Sean! Sounds like your doing something funny with your ball placement maybe... Hard to say though. But since you do that with all your OL irons (if you do) then there must be a consistent problem. It's not always going good for me either, I have actually gone up in handicap since I first got the one length irons. But I think it's all in my swing. Next year I will focus on getting more consistent, and keep working on my swing. Have you gone and done a custom fitting by the way, to your OL irons, or are they just like mine off the rack?

[@mathajny1]

I really wanna try..just don't wanna buy a set and hate it

[@hawaiiangunner]

GREAT VID!!!!! This is the kind of content I would rather see. I don't need some single handicap or pro telling me how much better a club is. Real results from real people

[@GolfDuff]

Thank you so much for the comment Nobody! Always glad to hear that people like my videos. More is coming in the future, as soon as I am allowed to practice again without the Corona restrictions. All the best!

[@edgoodwin3292]

This is so refreshing! I am a beginner in his 60's, yet to play my first round, and am hitting my 7 about 125 on the range and following Sam Goulden's square to square videos. My golfing friends were telling me they hit their 7 iron 150 plus and their drivers 200 yards. SO I started to watch experienced golfers (and some of my friends) from my balcony, which overlooks a par 4 at about the 150 yard mark. What I found is that many of these guys were only hitting their drivers from the tee between 150 and 170!!! So next I went to down to see how the general golfer was doing on the par 4 10th and paced out the distance they were hitting there - the average tee shot was around 160 yards. i also watched a few hitting their irons on the range - 7 irons were often going about 120 to 140 yards. So, I conclude two things - golfers are about as honest as fishermen when it comes to the outcomes of their sport! I am sure, of course, that many are more up front about their distances, but the male ego makes too many exaggerate their distances. The effect of this on me has been to delay my debut on the course . YES, I know that was stupid, but I felt intimidated by the big talk - which I now know was fake news! I am now ready to hit the first tee, knowing (on the range at least) I can hit my driver as far as them and that my straight 125 yard 7 is fine for a beginner. Which brings me back to Golf Duff ...... I really appreciate your honesty and hope it encourages other high handicappers and beginners to celebrate what they can do and not what others say they do. You have the perfect attitude - it's supposed to be fun. Congratulations and i won't tell your girlfriend!

[@GolfDuff]

Hello Ed! Thank you so much for all your kind words. Very inspiring for me to hear that you like my channel and the videos I make, so thank you for that. I can't believe you actually live on a golf course...that is one of my future dreams. I would be on my balcony 24/7 ha.ha. Well, get out and play. And have fun, this game is all about your own game and your own swing. Don't think to much about numbers, just figure out how to be consistent and get that ball close to the pin. That's all that matters. Please let me know how your first few rounds go. And again, thank you so much for the comment, and the fact that you subscribe. I really appreciate it👍😀 By the way, I had to tell my girlfriend 😉 Honesty is important you know ha.ha

[@davidpleasant4060]

Thank God. A great video from a real everyday Duffer. I am tired of 6' 3" inch guys with swing speeds in the area of 100 mph making videos about Game Improvement irons. I am 73 years old and started playing golf at 60 years old. I usually am in the area of 100 for a 72 par 18 hole course. The best score I remember was 88. I find that most people I play with are within 10 strokes of 100 more or less. These are the people who I want testing Game improvement irons. Thank you, Golf Duff. I am going to try the Cobra F9 one Length Irons.

[@pepawg2281]

Duff! I'm trying to decide whether to try a set of one length irons. I've played for 50 years and my best round ever is 85. Now that I'm older, I usually score about 95. You bring the normal casual golfer a greatly needed look at how most golf is played! Thanks!!

[@KnDFlips]

Great review, and congrats on your new record! I'm researching one length irons and yours was one of the first to come up! You have a new subscriber, I look forward to catching up with your other videos!

[@peterparker5166]

Great video bro…congrats on your 87 too!!

[@Nick-zo1yh]

this is so helpful+relatable as most golfers are high handicappers! content like this is very on point

[@GolfDuff]

Thanks Nick. Sometimes I feel like I'm a high handicapper for life. I always wanted to see videos with people that I could relate to, that slice and Duff, just like me. So finally decided to do it myself. Ha.ha. Thanks for your positive feedback👍 Really appreciate it😃

[@mjes51]

Congratulations on your big improvement. I am getting more and more interested in OL irons and will do some serious decision making soon. Your attitude and presentation as a high handicapper is refreshing. We can all have fun and shouldn't be hesitant to share our sucesses no matter what our handicaps are. I wish you much continued success in your game.

[@GolfDuff]

Thank you so much for your kind words😃 You should definitely try OL irons as I just find them so much easier to hit good and consistent, it is one less thing to think about. Let me know how it went for you then, after you have tried them👍

[@fink4569]

Just ordered in1zone single length irons. Should be here end of the week

[@GolfDuff]

Cool, never even heard of that brand. Sounds interesting. You will love the easy setup for sure. It really is so much simpler in every way. Actually I have played like if I had one length all these time, as I never really used a different setup for different clubs. Now I can keep doing my stupid mistake, only now it works. ha,ha

[@billvarga8336]

Hey Duff, Watched a number of your vids and have now subscribed. I started golfing about a year ago and I too have an average of about 103-ish. I broke 100 a few times but I am improving bit by bit. I have had an interest in one length irons since very early on and would love to try them but don't have $$$ to buy a set just to see if they work for me. Maybe i'll find a used set cheap and give it a shot. I recently bought a set of callaway rogue st max os irons and woods and driver and have been happy with them.

[@GolfDuff]

Hi Bill! Thanks for subscribing, and commenting. I went away from one length for about two years, but have recently gotten a new one length set that I really like. I bought the Cleveland Launcher Halo XL irons last year, but hated them, so I tried to sell them for months, and nobody wanted them. Eventually a guy with a Cobra Radspeed OL set asked if I was interested in a trade. So I did it, and was very happy with the new set. Now I think I will keep them for a long time. Really feels great to have one length again, as I am really bad at ball placement. And the one length gives me so much confidence, as I just have the same swing all the time. I really like it. Will make some new videos soon on my new set, and experiences with OL again.

[@metalheads-golf]

Nice ... just ended the vid. One length is indeed the best. And ... indeed lets help our channels grow. Hadet og stay metal, Eric. 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

[@GolfDuff]

Rock on!

[@vdkk1269]

Great video you changed my mind im ordering my 1 length radspeeds now!

[@GolfDuff]

That's awesome. I love one length, and play good with them. But since I love switching up my set often I have gone back to standard length again. But in all honesty, one length is a bit easier for sure. The one setup for all clubs makes it so easy.

[@2Eaglez]

Interesting and entertaining! I have played both standard and single length irons. Currently have a set of PXG 0211 standard and a set of Gria Nova single length. The lofts are quite different between the sets, but I do hit the single length mid irons better. On the short irons there is very little difference. (I carry hybrids 16,19,22 and 25 degree so my irons start at 28 degrees.)

[@GolfDuff]

Thanks Phil! So do you change back and forth then between the two sets? Or do you just mix it up?

[@2Eaglez]

@@GolfDuff, I recently sold my secondary residence so I now have both sets in one location. I am playing the single length currently, trying to cope this winter conditions here which means lots of very thin or bare lies. Since my irons 6- SW, there is only about 1.5 inches difference in the lengths and I just choke down slightly on the standard 6 & 7 irons. The biggest help from the single length is that the lie angle is the same on all clubs.

[@James_Vaughn]

Congrats on the 87! I played one length irons for about 3 seasons, 4 - LW, pinhawks first, then F7 and F8. I don't have an official cap, but I generally shoot low 80s to high 70s, with 75 being my PB.They do work great. I like the wedges the best actually, I think that they are easier on my back, not having to bend over so much. I'm actually playing my Ft Worth 15 irons this season because I was getting too many flyers with the SGI heads. I'm considering a set of OL irons 7- lob wedge, maybe a 6, and then go to standard length 5 and 4. I find I can hit regular 4 and 5 irons better overall. I love the spin with the wedges also, it's basically drop and stop, or spin back on all but the hardest greens. On some downhill par 3s it can be too much though, and I've had a few balls spin off the green, even though they landed in the middle. I tried a few OL hybrids, a 19 and a 20 degree, but didn't really get along with them either. It was either a good shot, or a worm burner with those, I don't know why.

[@GolfDuff]

Thanks James! I have never been close to the 87 again, so maybe it was a one off thing. Actually I have started to play so much worse in the later part of the season, my handicap has gone up to where it was before the season started. I seem to have gotten inconsistent. I love the concept of OL irons, so I don't think I'm going back to standard any time soon, but the shafts might not be right for me as I never had a fitting for them. I might go back and have them fitted next season. I got the one length down to PW, and under that I have regular irons. Backspin is something I almost never have. Wish I did, like you seem to have. Even though it can get a bit to much at times😂 I bought a 5 hybrid OL speedzone this season that I really like. But I feel that the flight is very low, so the roll out can get enormous if I hit them to the greens. Most of the time the ball rolled off in the back of the green. But anyway, it's one of my most trusted clubs now. Anyway, James thanks for subscribing and commenting👍💯

[@catozzy123]

Great video, stunning improvement hitting an 87! I think I am getting myself a single length set. Well done and good content.👏👏👏

[@GolfDuff]

Thank you for the compliment, and thank you for commenting. Let me know how it goes, and if you ever decide to go one length. Have a great day!

[@jimwhite2341]

I’m almost ready to pull the trigger on buying the Cobra Forge Tech 1 length irons. Still have some hesitation but your review will help lean toward the new irons

[@GolfDuff]

Yeah, the Forged Tec 1 length looks really good. I'll change to forged clubs as soon as I improve enough in a season or two. One length is an amazing concept anyway. You will love the easy setup.

[@kymstock1852]

I broke 80 last week using Milford Golf SL-7 irons. I have been playing golf for 4?years ( 66 years old) . My set is 6 iron( 29 loft) to GW(50) graphite shafts. I use Cobra SL hybrids 19 F9, F8 22&25. My swing speed with driver is high 80s mph After experimenting with a 29 degree iron-hybrid I found my carry distance was far more consistent with that club than my SL 6 iron. So I will add the Tour Edge 521HL to my bag for a while. Handicap is down to 12 now. IMO consistent carry distance is more important to scoring well than long distance from the occasional low running 5 iron

[@GolfDuff]

Seems to me you are playing great, breaking 80 is nothing more than a dream for me at this point, ha,ha. Do you find that you are swinging slower than your 100%, just to make the swing smooth and more consistent? I was thinking last night that I think I swing 95% of my full power on all shots, and it occurred to me that I should slow everything down and maybe try 70% swing power just to see if that helps my consistency. Do you use the Jim Venetos swing?

[@kymstock1852]

@@GolfDuff Yes I do swing possibly at 90 % to keep my balance . I use the Jim Venetos swing, a method that limits body movement. In the last 4 months I have been fiddling with my set of clubs again. As high handicap golfers we need to embrace higher loft clubs as our friend. We need clubs that get the ball up in the air easily and keep it there for as long as possible ( high spin rates). My Driver is Cleveland HB Launcher turbo 12 degree head, my fairway woods are now a 18.5 5W and a 22 degree 7 Wood, both being easy to hit off the deck. I have kept the one length 19 Hybrid mainly because in the windy conditions we have I need a low trajectory shot as well. I had to drop the one length 22 &25 Hybrids , and now use a 24 degree hybrid -iron ( Cleveland)and a 29 degree hybrid -iron ( Tour Edge) instead of my SL 6 iron. Then I am still using SL irons 7-LW, mainly for approach shots. Having the same swing for all approach shots from 130 m -50 m out is a huge advantage.

[@fink4569]

Tried my in1zone irons today and simply amazing. I was at the range hitting off a mat, and nearly every shot went straight, absolutely pure shots. This is a game changer for me.

[@GolfDuff]

Yeah, felt that way for me to. The one length is just a genius way to play. So much better. I am playing a competition tomorrow for the first time with my new set. Can't wait to see how it goes. I usually am king of the driving range, but not so much king on the grass. But the new irons gives me hope.

[@fink4569]

@@GolfDuff better record the round for us

[@GolfDuff]

Ha,ha. Glad I never recorded that round. It went horrible, some great shots, but mostly really bad. The pressure got to me, and then the round was called off on the 13th hole due to lightning and thunderstorms. So just when I started playing better, It was called off. I definitely need to practice more. As always, I hit great of the mats on the range, but on the grass I suck.

[@jargonaut8956]

I started in 2018. I couldn’t hit my variable length irons very well. In 2019 I bought the F8 one length irons 5i-GW. I noticed inconsistencies in distance at first. I found that the shafts just needed to break in. The ball flights are still unusual, but my strikes land where they should. I have caught up to my friends and they’ve been playing for 20+ years. I was so impressed that I finished off the one length set with 3/4 driving irons and 56/60 degree wedges. The game is so simple now because I just swing one way and I rarely lose golf balls as well. I’m a one length guy for life and I can’t wait to buy the newest version.

[@GolfDuff]

Interesting, I was so consistent with my OL irons in the beginning, but now I feel like I have lost my swing. I actually think I have been watching to many "how to swing more consistent" videos on KZbin, and it has got me into thinking to many swing thoughts. I seriously need to get back to the natural swing again. I'll get there eventually. I am getting myself OL wedges next season, as I want as many clubs as possible to be one length. Do you use your driving irons much off the tee?

[@jargonaut8956]

Golf Duff. My swing has gotten stronger. I have gained yards on my irons. I think I need the 1L forged tec version. Whatever club I need for any given shot I have to grab the next loft up. I’m hitting my 6i where the 5i should be now and so forth. I like that my wedges are longer, it did take me a bit to learn how to feather them. They have such a towering flight path that I don’t worry about fast greens. The length also gives me the confidence to hack it out of the thickest rough. I would recommend getting the driving irons(3,4) one inch longer with an x-stiff graphite shaft. I find that my 3,4 and 5 irons can bunch up in terms of range at times.

[@jargonaut8956]

To prove my point. I think the longer wedge is an advantage, look how easy Bryson’s shots from the rough looked with his one length wedges, (in 7iron length) when he won the us open. Also he’s immensely strong lol, anyways I’ve hammered some nice shots out of deep rough at 150 yards. You have more leverage with the longer shaft and a high ball flight that pops easily out of the rough. For an easy chip around the green all I do is choke up on the club. I never had that versatility with my old wedges.

[@GolfDuff]

Jargonaut ! Yeah, you are so right. They actually said the same thing on a Golf show on TV after his win. I was looking at the OL wedges from Cobra, and saw that they only had them in 56 and 60 degree. That is to high for me, I might get the 56 as a sand wedge, but I would much rather have a 52 degree to go with it, instead of 60. Way to much for my liking.

[@jargonaut8956]

Golf Duff cobra needs a 52/54 degree 1L mim wedge. However, they do sell a sand wedge on the cobra website. It wouldn’t hurt my feelings if they sold a 64 degree one length lol. It’s kinda weird, if I hit a fairway I might fly the green with a wedge. If I hit the rough I’m hitting the green. That’s why I needs a 64 degree

[@wendyalwemp198]

i have the F6 and put all the irons the same length when i bought them in 2017 best clubs ive ever played with

[@GolfDuff]

Finding irons you like is hard, so when you have found something that works, go for it! Thanks for the comment by the way!

[@wendyalwemp198]

i would love to fined a 09 taylormade burner.i had my clubs stole at a golf course in 2010 and that has always been the best one i ever hit with

[@GolfDuff]

@@wendyalwemp198 one of my fears is to have my clubs stolen. Especially when you get new clubs and stuff. Wow, so lucky that haven't happened to me yet.

[@wendyalwemp198]

ya it took me yrs to put together that set as you can imagine i was pretty upset. and yrs to replace them. i really like the cobra irons but not really impressed with the driver and fairway woods but like many golfers you try out different clubs till you find the ones that fit.

[@mailagibson6787]

This is great. Just started one month ago gonna make the switch now

[@GolfDuff]

Good luck! I am sure you will like it.

[@chipsnpeas2079]

Brilliant video thank you. Been looking at the One Length irons for a while now as also struggling as new to golf and think I may give in to temptation and invest in a set.

[@GolfDuff]

Definitely worth getting a one length set in my opinion. If you are a new golfer it makes everything easier for sure, just not having to think about different ball placement in your stance, makes it one less thing to think about. Do it, and let me know how it went for you!

[@chipsnpeas2079]

@@GolfDuff Hi GD. Temptation won (who would have guessed) and have purchased the One Tec OL irons this evening off the rack. My thinking behind such a bold move is they cant do any more harm to my game (fingers crossed) so willing to give them a real good go at the range and the course for as long as it takes to succeed. Take care mate and will keep you updated on my progress 👍

[@GolfDuff]

@@chipsnpeas2079 Wow, nice! Those clubs are really good thought. You will probably love them, never tried them myself, but they look so good. Yeah, keep me updated for sure, it's fun to hear how you get along with the clubs. Talk soon, and have a great weekend👍⛳️

[@midnight4109]

I am going to try out the new Radspeeds available in one length as well. I like Cobra's new technology and am divided on which set to get, standard or one length. Thanks for the video, I am also high handicap.

[@GolfDuff]

I am sure the Radspeeds are really great. I have now started playing standard length irons again actually. I really like the one length system, and think it is great. But when I bough a new set recently, I went to another brand, that didn’t have one length. Try both and see what you like, I really loved the same setup for every club. One length is great actually. And I have never again shot a 87, so the record still stands.

[@midnight4109]

@@GolfDuff I am also considering Calloway Apex DCB and would be interested in knowing what brand you went with.

[@GolfDuff]

@@midnight4109 I went with Wilson D9 irons, loved them after testing them. My last video on my channel is the review I did on them.

[@midnight4109]

@@GolfDuff The D9 is on my list as well. I'm looking forward to this fitting. Thanks for the info!

[@diabloflaco7003]

I switched to Pinhawk irons 1.5 years ago. Best choice ever. I now focus more on my swing and not adjusting to the different club length. The irons have held up well playing 3 or 4 times a month. The low price let me give it a try.

[@GolfDuff]

That's what I love about OL irons to, now I never have to think about ball placement anymore. It's so much better. One less thing right. Ha.ha. Pinhawk looks good, and for a great price👍

[@chrisjuhl801]

@@GolfDuff Looking at the comments; remember you changed several things. Not just going to OL, you also changed the head design, shaft and grip. All of these need to work together to match YOUR swing.

[@GolfDuff]

@@chrisjuhl801 So true. I am actually thinking about getting a fitting into these clubs next season. Getting them reshafted and stuff, to see if there is something out there that fits me perfect.

[@midnight4109]

@@GolfDuff Once I got used to graphite there was no going back to steel. I'm just not sure if one length is better but will try them.

[@AlohaSnackBR]

Do you also have the ome length utility or hybrid? I also have the g9's. I love the feel, but the gapping is an issue. Right now, there's not a lot of yardage gap between the clubs and they are lumped together. I've gone back to variable length wedges to help this, but it's more of an issue with my mid irons. Do you have this issue too?

[@GolfDuff]

I have a one length 5 hybrid. Then a regular length 4 hybrid, that I bought before switching to one length. I have gapping issues with my 7 and 6 iron having almost the same distance. Other clubs are perfectly gapped. Do you do anything different with your swing or grip down or anything?

[@AlohaSnackBR]

@@GolfDuff I don't think I do anything differently. My arccos data suggests that my 7&8 are almost identical though. There could be a few factors though, such as hitting downhill, my 8 being tee shots etc. Perhaps I just need more time to work with it and sort it out. As a side note, Arccos has been monumental for my game. I picked up the link recently, and would highly recommend it. It made the experience a lot better Overall, I quite enjoy one length. One of the biggest benefits is going to the range and bringing a few clubs. It's such a great concept. I'm definitely going to switch to a forged model when my game improves.

[@MrSitemaster2]

I don't use 1 length irons but the one club I recommend to almost anybody is a 1 length 4h, I find the 7i length makes it versatile and easy to use from the: tee, fairway, light rough and even divots.

[@GolfDuff]

Great club to have in one length for sure. I would be curious on the distance with it, but I guess it is a club that is very easy to hit.

[@MrSitemaster2]

@@GolfDuff You can find YT videos testing them. Distance wise I'd say they go slightly shorter than a normal length 4h. But for the ease of use I think it's worth giving up a few yards to have one in the bag.

[@GolfDuff]

@@MrSitemaster2 I used to have a 5 hybrid OL, and really liked platting with it. But since I have switched to standard length on all clubs now, I don’t want to mix it up with OL anymore. But would be fun to test 3-hybrid one length. Just to see how it goes.

[@MrSitemaster2]

@@GolfDuff A OL 3h would be way easier to use than a 2i or 3i, also what made you change from OL clubs?

[@JohnnyLREACTS]

I'm making the switch. I was going to do it last season and I chickened out. Now I know more than ever I want this. Interesting that you went to the graphite shaft. I am also steel regular but almost prefer to swing easy as I get older.

[@GolfDuff]

I never want to go back to steel, I tried, hated it again, and am back to graphite for good. The vibrations in the steel shafts I had was horrible to my hands on mishits (and I have a few of those on every hole). One length is a great concept, I love it.

[@Nicksta177]

Holy crap dude!! 87 is awesome!

[@GolfDuff]

Ha,ha. Thanks! I was playing great that day. Had my first round of the season this weekend, shot a 96 on the same course, not exactly perfect. But I did have some good shots. I think I break 100 every time now, but have never shot lower than 87 since that epic round.

[@jeaniewolfe6693]

Great video mate. How have the rest of your rounds gone since that 87?

[@GolfDuff]

Great question. First I had two rounds over 100 again, started messing up (but it was on a new course, so I was not unfamiliar with the holes). But after that I have consistently been under 100. My lowest after the 87, has been 88. But normally it is 97, 94, 96 etc. So very close to 100. But still I feel good and confident with my F9 clubs, but I have started working on my swing to get more consistent. Because my GIR percentage is really low. And I play really bad with my driver. But unfortunately I don't get to play much during the winter, and we have so much snow, and the indoor centers are closed for Covid. So all I can do now is dream about the summer😀

[@jeaniewolfe6693]

@@GolfDuff Thank you for responding. Stay safe and look forward to more videos on your progress with 1 length irons. I would be interested to see the results of a few rounds where you leave the driver at home and just play a 3 wood/hybrid as your longest club. I've been using my 1 iron as my longest club, which has been very interesting re GIR thanks to being in the fairway for my second shot more often than not. I'm still playing variable length shafts as one length irons aren't easy to try without buying here in Australia, and they ain't cheap! 😔

[@parkool007]

Your happiness is contagious ☺️

[@anthonygiuliano6574]

Was there a big difference between steel and graphite ? Better or worse?

[@GolfDuff]

I am never going back to steel shafts again. The steel shafts felt horrible on mishits, there was vibrations that felt horrible. Graphite is so much more comfortable, and to be honest, they just feel more hi-tech. Other than that, in performance there is nothing different in my opinion. It is a money and feel thing mostly. I have played graphite for years, and am so used to that, so steel was a mistake for me.

[@agc4101]

hey man how are you doing through the season with the one length set

[@GolfDuff]

Played half the last season with the one length set, and liked it a lot. I really enjoy the same setup for each club. Even though I see from my numbers that I struggle with the same things as with my old standard length set. But that's just me, and my stupid swing. ha,ha! The courses are not opening for a few weeks still here in Norway, so haven't really started a new season yet, only played some times on a simulator. But I have decided to keep the set for a while, and instead work on my swing. It's the indian, not the arrow like they say.

[@cajunpipesmoker1519]

I would recommend changing your Golf Swing to the Single Plane Golf Swing with the one length clubs! Well, don’t take my advice, that’s just what I’ve heard! 😄

[@GolfDuff]

I´ll take your word for it Cajun! Any swing is better than the one I have in my opinion, ha,ha. So I might just take your word for it and try the Kirk Junge style swing. Seems to work for Bryson.

[@eddiebrown687]

He talks about how great they are, I'm leaning toward trying these clubs, then I scroll thru the comments and find out he later went back to standard length irons. That's why you can't believe anything these golf videos on KZbin say.

[@GolfDuff]

I liked them, and they helped me get better at my setup as I wasn’t even half aware of my ball placement before using these clubs. But now I am much more aware of this, and since I buy a new set almost every year, I wanted to try Wilson, and they don’t make one length. So then I changed.

[@JohnnyLREACTS]

Wow really? 101 to 87 that's an insane jump. I am strongly considering one length cobras this year fyi..

[@GolfDuff]

Definitely a great round. But got to admit that I have not been able to break 90 again on my rounds after my record 87. But it has been close. I love one length irons, and the concept makes it easier to play more consistent. You should definitely try going one length👍

[@joemartinez2660]

Correct , your set up , ball position is the same ... swing plain is the ... its the loft that makes the difference ... 9 holes use to be 56 ... I hit a low 42 for 9 holes ! For me this works ! I’ll stay with my single length clubs ... no driver ... I use 3 wood !!!

[@GolfDuff]

I switched drivers this season, and now I can finally drive again. And I am also looking to add a 3-wood to my bag. Looking for something used though. One length sure is easy compared to standard, and to be honest. Playing one length actually made me a better standard length player as well, as I am much more aware of my ball position. It is a win, win situation really!

[@kswan2234]

Like just for buying the 2nd set! Gotta do what you gotta do! Lol

[@DrewJZ]

Was there a big difference in carry yards between the clubs? I'm thinking of switching to a one length setup...I've been only playing for 6 months, but I comfortably hit my 7 iron 190yds and my 4 iron goes about 220. I'm afraid that a long iron with a shorter shaft will end up just being a standard 7 iron for me.

[@GolfDuff]

Hi, I actually hit longer with the F9 OL irons on average compared to my variable length irons. And the gapping in between clubs is as it should be, with one major exception. I have gapping issues between my 6 and 7 iron. I seem to hit my 6 iron much shorter than my 7 iron, but my 5 iron is longer then them both, so that seems fine. I have almost the same exact amount of shots on 5,6 and 7. So unless Arccos (my shot tracking system) has made a mistake and calculated them wrong, it must be a thing I am doing wrong. Might be a mental thing. If I where you, I would go get custom fit for one length irons, and they will make sure your gapping is right. But keep in mind that most fitters don't like OL irons, and will probably try to sell you on standard sets instead. Good luck, and let me know how it goes👍

[@kymstock1852]

Swing speed is the determining factor with carry distance for the lower number ( aka long irons) in a one length set. If your one length set has strong lofts like the Cobra brand, your carry gaps under the 29 degree 7 iron will get less than ideal as swing speed diminishes. Consider hybrids as long iron replacements to get the ball up into the air to get carry at / or below 26 degrees loft ( cobra 6 iron) . You can use their one length hybrids , but getting a longer shafted hybrid increase the swing speed. Getting a variable loft hosel like an old Cobra F7 4-5 and 3-4 allows you to adjust loft to get your carry gaps worked out.

[@kymstock1852]

I don’t think DrewJZ will have any issue with one length “ long irons” if he can hit. 4 iron 220 yards

[@DrewJZ]

@@kymstock1852 I actually use an older Cobra "oversize" hybrid which is 22.5*. I use it for about 200-230yd shots. I find it to be much easier to hit, as I struggle with the long irons. Thanks for the tips!

[@DrewJZ]

@@kymstock1852 Update* I've been playing with the new rad speed one length irons for about 2 weeks now. I've pulled the hybrid out of the bag, and I use irons. I can hit the radspeed one length iron ~240yds off the deck, 5 iron goes 220, 6 iron goes 200, and 7 iron goes 180-190. . Full PW goes 165, and I choke up and swing easy for 150yds. I got them with a stiff graphite shaft, and they feel amazing. You do have to strike it well...however. Sometimes I'll hit a 4 iron 200 yds, but when I really hit the sweet spot, it almost goes too far. Sometimes, I'll hit 6, 7, and 8 the same distance depending on where I strike it on the face. That's just me being a new golfer, tho.

[@SwayPromo]

And btw I cut down my 6-5-4 iron to 7 iron length and I love It! Love the combo set like that. And I play blades

[@GolfDuff]

I didn't know you could do that without it screwing up you swing weight and stuff, since they do work on that on the one length irons by increasing the hosel length etc. But cool! If it works, do it! I am looking forward to the day that I can put my hands on blades, and having them performing the way I want😜

[@SwayPromo]

Golf Duff yeah. As long as the swing weight difference doesn’t to much it’s fine. You can always add led tape to the back and correct It. But for me It feels fine and I’m still hitting great numbers.

[@eddiehughes6074]

I thought might like idea and made sense to me but hell no !!! Don’t suppose it help hitting into a curtain with no target but 7 iron was fine carrying 180 then went 5 iron with stiffer shaft and was only gaining 13 yards 😆 and don’t start me on the 9 iron

[@GolfDuff]

Takes some getting used to for sure. I really liked one length, but in my new set I went back to regular length irons.

[@shaunfoley8679]

really like your video and you've made my mind up to get some of those bad boys

[@GolfDuff]

Thanks Shaun! Go get them, great irons and one length is a good concept. One less thing to think about right. Let me know how it goes for you then👍

[@MrSitemaster2]

UPDATE - I think people who try one length irons, like me, struggle with the long irons. The solution I found sounds stupid, but I use a single length 20 degree hybrid to replace the long irons in my bag. As I've found with a bit of practice, full and 3/4 swings get you 3i & 4i distances. If you then choke down on the grip and do the same you can get 5i and 6i distances. What do you think of this?

[@GolfDuff]

When I played with one length irons (that I don't do anymore), I focused on having the same swing and doing everything the same every time. So I never choked down on the clubs, or changed anything. And that was also why I liked to play them, since they made me not think to much about my swing and setup. It was wonderful. I had 5-pw, and a 4 hybrid in OL. But had gapping issues with my 5 and 6 iron. These two had the same distance, so there was something I did wrong there. Maybe choking down would help... I don't really know. But since then I have switched to standard length, and after playing OL irons I notice that I have much more awareness of my setup, since I think about my ball placement now. So OL has helped me even transitioning to more traditional length irons.

[@28fizzle]

Why go for graphite shafts if your custom fitting was with steel shafts?

[@GolfDuff]

I have played years with graphite, and in my fitting i went with steel because of the lower prize on steel shafts, plus I thought steel would be just as good. But on mishits, especially on the driving range the vibration in the steel shafts really hurt my hands. So I wanted to go back to graphite. I will probably never play steel again. Less pain with graphite. But I will get a fitting this year for new graphite shafts.

[@masakit1718]

Good on you~!

[@kymstock1852]

If you have a slower swing speed you are better off with single length Hybrid clubs instead of the 4,5 and maybe even 6 iron. I like graphite shafts too. I bought F7, then F9 and now Milford SL-7 6 to LW plus Cobra 19,22,25 SL Hybrids.

[@GolfDuff]

I am going to change to hybrids for sure, I actually love hybrids. Hopefully I find some OL hybrids used, or at a discount next season. Can't wait to complete my set with those. I am thinking about getting 4 and 5 hybrid, but would love to get a 6 as well. See if I can afford it😀

[@kymstock1852]

@@GolfDuff I have been playing with Cleveland HB Launcher hybrid-irons graphite A flex ( variable length) lately. I bought them for my wife. I was impressed how easy they were to hit and how forgiving they were of poor strikes. The 5 iron (24 degree loft) was easy to get up in the air. I have been having trouble getting reliable distance with my SL 6 iron ( 29 degree) . I think I am trying to hit it too hard! Anyway I tried the 7 iron ( 30 degree) from the Cleveland set and was impressed how reliably I could hit the ball to 132m . However my target gapping distance is 135m , so I have purchased a Tour Edge hybrid -iron (29 degrees) which should get me 135m. My point is, see if you can find some of these hollow bodied hybrid-irons on Facebook Marketplace or E-Bay as an alternative to hybrids and keep your girl friend happy ( they are cheaper)

[@nsj2kx]

2022. Still playing one length Golf Duff?

[@GolfDuff]

No, still love the concept. But I switched two times since then.

[@nsj2kx]

@@GolfDuff thanks for replying! Any helpful reason why it eventually didn’t work out for you? I’m thinking about swapping out my gamer irons for one length and I’d love to hear your updated feedback!

[@GolfDuff]

The reason i switched was that I get bored easily with my gear, so I switch all to often. And I had some gapping issues with the 5 and 6 iron in my one length set, so I was curious to change. Also I sold my set for more than I paid for it, so that was a real incentive also. And I thought I wanted to change to another brand, and have since then had Wilson D9 and the Halo XL. I think I will stay with my current set for a while now, even though I feel the urge to change coming on soon😀

[@nsj2kx]

@@GolfDuff valid points thank you!

[@ericveiss4959]

Just saw the video. Did you fully make the switch? Are you still liking them??

[@GolfDuff]

I sold my custom fitted Mavrik irons and am all in on one length. It just makes more sense to me, as I have always had a one length setup anyway. Love the irons, but lately I am back to swinging bad again. Think it's all in my head to be honest. But I love the shafts on these F9s so much better than what I had.

[@jimharvey9894]

Are you still playing them. Have you improved. And did your girl friend find out

[@GolfDuff]

Hello Jim! I am currently playing another set of irons, the Wilson D9 irons. I played one length irons for about a year. I felt like the one length irons gave me a better understanding of ball placement in the stance, as I got more aware of what I was doing after beginning to use them. I had gapping issues with my 5 and 6 iron on my one length set, they went the exact same distance. Don't know why. When I was looking for a new set of irons, I wanted to try something regular again. But I kind of liked the one length system also... but I decided it was time for standard again. And, yes I am always honest to my partner, so I told her. And she thought I was an idiot... ha.ha

[@Ken-wc7po]

Are u still playing one length irons.. I am

[@GolfDuff]

Yes, I am. But had a little break while I had the Cleaveland Halo XL irons, but didn't like them. So got some Radspeed one length irons again, that I currently play.

[@davidmartindale2709]

I shot a 74 with orlimar one lengths...

[@GolfDuff]

I haven't been close to 74 ever. And what was your record before the 74?

[@davidmartindale2709]

@@GolfDuff 76

[@GolfDuff]

That's really good. Hope I can get below 90 again next season. Hopefully even lower like you.

[@davidmartindale2709]

I definitely have my ups and downs... Good luck to ya.

[@NotDave369]

Good man!

[@GolfDuff]

Thanks Richard! Are you playing with one length irons yourself? Or have you tried them?

[@543whitey]

87, you're no longer a high-handicapper! Also, not a bad idea to have hit the range before using them on a round lol!

[@GolfDuff]

Oh, thanks. But I am still what they call high handicapper. My handicap is 20,4. But hopefully going down this season, if I only find out what I am doing wrong🤦‍♂️ Still playing with my one length, and really like them.

[@SwayPromo]

Did you say 101 is a great round?!! I would quit if I ever played that bad. Anyways, not being mean here! Keep It up!! Love your video quality! 87 is awesome! Keep It up!

[@GolfDuff]

Ha,ha Yeah, I officially suck. Luckily golf is fun even when I play bad, but hopefully I will get better in a few seasons. But I honestly think I should have become better sooner. Sometimes I feel like the worst golfer alive, but then I just watch my friends play... Thanks for the comment anyway👍😃

[@SwayPromo]

Golf Duff hahaha man it’s all fun. I don’t mean It disrespectfully! Don’t quit golf! Keep playing as long as you love the game! One length I suggest to everyone. It would really help. Your video was awesome and I’ll definitely subscribe. I’m a +1 handicap. I’ll give you advice. Go get a lesson and specifically ask that you wanna stop flipping and hit the ball more with your hands by your left thigh at impact. If you’re able to do that you will knock about 6 stokes off your game. In the video you showed you have a huge flip at the bottom instead of keeping your hands going through impact and maintaining an angle... trust me this will be huge for your game and it’s an easy fix once It clicks. Keep It up!

[@GolfDuff]

Just came back to you comment again to see how I can work on this great piece of advice. I never realized that I was flipping my hands like you said. Thank you for pointing it out to me. I'll definitely start working on that. That must have something to do with my consistency problems. Greatest tip I have ever gotten on my videos. Again Thanks. I'll make a video about my improvement once I actually do improve.

[@SwayPromo]

Golf Duff that’s awesome that you’re open minded. Yes there’s a big flip. That will kill speed and consistency. It will be a hard change and feel so weird but trust me once you do that you will finally compress the ball. Good luck buddy!

[@XtopherMartin]

@@GolfDuff you're a saint. Not sure this guy knows how big of a doucher he is, but for you to be able to ignore the bad attitude and take his advice makes you a better man than most.

[@evanhopkins6838]

Still using the one length?

[@GolfDuff]

Yes, I am still using the F9 one length set. Will keep getting friendly with them this whole season.

[@petervonpanda]

What the girl friend doesn't know, can't hurt her!

[@GolfDuff]

Ha,ha. So true. Actually I told her what I did, and she thought I was stupid. But she wants me to be happy, so she understands that golf is my first priority 🤣

[@CODTERROR]

@@GolfDuff My girlfriend still thinks irons are 200 dollars. :D

[@GolfDuff]

@@CODTERROR ha,ha. Way to go. Keep it like that, and you can do like I did, and buy two sets every year😃😉

[@badgermoon9229]

Correction; What the girl friend doesn't know can't hurt YOU!

[@kswan2234]

Subbed for 87!

[@GolfDuff]

Thanks! I play worse today than I did back when I made this video🤣

[@bassamakasheh]

I love my cobra f9 one length irons. On the lighter side, if my girlfriend will kill me for doing something I like, I’ll ditch her 🤣😂

[@GolfDuff]

Ha,ha! My girlfriend is really nice, so I told her about my stupid purchase right after I did it, and it was all good as long as I sold my other set.

[@bassamakasheh]

@@GolfDuff I’m sure she is 👍

[@onlyonecannoli3952]

Don't be honest. I prefer it when you lie to me.

[@GolfDuff]

Ha,ha. I am an honest guy. So had to come clean pretty fast😁