How fast does Tiger swing a 7-iron?
And when it comes to how far Tiger Woods, arguably the greatest iron player of all time, hits his irons? Tiger hits his 3-iron a 'carry' distance of 240 yards on average while his 4-iron goes 225 yards and 5-iron 210 yards. When it comes to his mid-irons he hits his 6-iron and 7-iron 195 and 180 yards.
Club Averages According to Golf Digest, Tiger hits the driver an average of 285 yards with carry. His long irons (2- to 4-iron) range from 250 to 200 yards. His middle irons (5, 6, 7) range from 208 to 172 yards. His 8-iron travels 158 yards, and 9-iron flies 142.
It allows him to hit the ball higher off the face, which means the ball launches higher and travels a little faster. The stats: 276 yards carry. 174 mph ball speed.
See the Process of Making Tiger Woods' P•7TW Irons
| CLUB | 3 | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| STOCK LOFT | 21° | 27° |
| LIE | 59.5° | 60.5° |
| OFFSET | 2.3mm | 1.9mm |
| STOCK LENGTH | 39.00" | 38.00" |
90 mph
According to TrackMan statistics, the average 7-iron clubhead speed on the PGA Tour is 90 mph. The average male recreational golfer, on the other hand, swings the same club at closer to 75 mph, which is why he hits his 7-iron about 140 yards, compared with 170 to 180 yards for the Tour guys.