What Are One Length Irons?

You've probably heard about them by now: single-length irons. Rather than variable-length irons, where distance gaps are created in part because the shaft is longer in the longer irons and shorter in the shorter irons (hence the names), single length irons are all the same length.

What is the benefit of one length irons?

One-length irons allow you to stand to the ball in the same way regardless of the iron you're using, in theory helping with consistency of strike and club speed. Essentially you can swing the same way regardless of what club you have in your hand.

Are one length irons good for beginners?

One length irons can be a good fit for all different handicap levels. ... One of the groups of players that sees the most benefit from the one length irons is beginners. Beginners have not yet adjusted to variable-length irons, so they won't feel a tremendous difference when they make the switch to the single length.