Offset Irons
Offset irons have the leading edge set back behind the hosel — giving the hands more time to square the face at impact. They are a fitting tool for chronic slicers and high-handicappers.
By placing the face slightly behind the hosel, offset gives the golfer a split-second more time to rotate the forearms and square the face before the ball is struck. This reduces the open-face tendency that causes slices. Offset also lowers the CG, promoting higher launch — useful for players who struggle to get the ball up. Better players generally avoid heavy offset because it can cause over-closing, producing hooks. Zero-offset designs give maximum feel and control to players who already square the face reliably.
Example
A high-handicapper fitted into offset irons reduces their slice by three-quarters immediately — the extra time to square the face compensates for the rotational lag in their swing.
Related terms
- SliceA slice is a shot that curves sharply away from the target — to the right for a right-handed golfer. It happens when the clubface is open relative to the swing path at impact.
- Blade vs. Cavity BackBlades (muscle backs) concentrate mass behind the sweet spot for feel and workability; cavity backs move mass to the perimeter for a larger sweet spot and higher forgiveness on mishits.
- Face AngleFace angle is where the clubface points at impact, relative to the target line, in degrees. It determines roughly 75–85% of the ball’s starting direction.
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