How Far Should You Hit Your 7 Iron? - Average Swing Speed Test

We got a comment asking to see a swing speed that hits the ball 150 yards with a 7 iron. But that's a tricky question because that depends entirely on what 7 Iron you're talking about.

In this video Tim tried to see how fast you have to swing a 7 iron from each Takomo set in order to hit 150 yards of carry.

[Dabzzz]

I just bought a set of 101 irons after playing my same old ping irons from 2008 super excited to join team takomo! PS would love to buy one of the awesome polos you have on in the videos

[hlanganani]

Great video. I have a set of blades and a set of cavity backs. To your point about smash factor: when I really get hold of the cavity backs, then can fly way past any distance I was trying for. The blades, with the lower smash mean also far more control. No flying the greens

[AlexJackson-zj]

Brilliant Tim loved the video. Shows Takomo irons really well

[paddyharkin]

Love the look of these clubs. I've signed up to be a tester through my golf spy, so fingers crossed 🤞

[roncarlton]

Information all golfers need. Thanks for the tests.

[jeromekemmer]

Good idea for a video! If you're getting older like me, it's good to keep in mind that there are options if you're hung up on a number that you're supposed hit a certain club. On another note, are your clubs college class named? 101's being more forgiving/beginner and 301's more advanced? Are you going to come out with a higher level of advanced iron? Say 401's or 501's 😃. Or maybe, although this would be the antithesis of your less expensive club mission statement, a range of totally custom 701's or 801's (think BMW levels of cars trim packages) with custom ferrule's, stampings, powder coat finishes, and other accents. I've got an idea for a black powder coat for the topline of irons to make the faces pop and reduce glare. Could even do different colors and a matt finish. But I digress. Great video!

[drvngrange]

Fun video, love the product, love the content.

[jasend]

I'm 53, but haven't played much over the last 25 years. I've been just hitting balls for the past few weeks to get my timing back. I was a 2hdcp 30 years ago, and hit my 7 around 170. Actually had my only hole in one in 1994, 174 yards with 845s 7 iron. I'm currently hitting it around 160 during my comeback.

[malcr]

Another interesting experiment Tim. My 7 iron carries right around 135 with a loft of 30.5 degrees, no idea on my swing speed with it. Back in the day was around 150-155 (would have been more loft on a 7 back then) 😐

[marcrod]

@takomogolf Will you be doing any other Copper iron sets in the 101 or 101T? Needs those in my life.

[christopherlum]

please make a video using the obsidian 115 shafts. There are no reviews or content on them.

[zittyrrrs]

My 6i is 32 deg which is my 150 yd club.
The thought of having an 18 yd run out like you have on the 101 would terrify me.
So i think my clubs would have to be either of the middle two 👍

[iceblade]

I play from a 11handicap, so no pro. My 7iron distance is 153yards. Nothing special, but was blown away when I played with a 32handicap beginner, that couldn't hit his 5 or 6 iron, he had no hybrid or fairway wood or driver, BUT he used his 7iron to tee off and his shortest was 190yards and averaged 205yards with it. He would hit it twice on par5 and long par4 and put us all to shame.
EDIT: he plays with a secondhand set of Titleist 716 AP1 at 31° loft on his 7iron.
I play Mizuno at 32° loft on my 7iron

[SD-wogx]

Great test and explanation Mr Tim. How fast is your normal 7 iron swing?

[DJ]

Great explanation and test. Makes one think should I swing all out or just get stronger lofted clubs and swing slower.

[Tubezam]

Are your numbers juiced on trackman? Altitude set high?
I ask because I don't get anywhere near those distances with that ballspeed and clubspeed on my GCQuad.

[neowave]

Loft spec is wrong 0:34. 301CB 7 iron loft is 34 degree not 35.

[Elverdane]

Id like to see a 35 handicapper test all 4 sets on trackman and on field :)
Mostly 101 vs 101t with high handicap.

[Harlenm]

Have the 101t, 7 iron is 170-175 for me. Usually stops dead after landing or goes forward a foot or 2

[blakesanchez]

Can you do a similar test with the PW? Doesn't have to be slower swing speed for a specific distance, I am just trying to get an idea of what to expect out of the PW vs my current irons. I just ordered a customized set of 101Ts which I am confident was the right choice for my game. But I keep seeing reviews with much longer distances than I currently hit my 7 iron, 5 iron, etc. I have older, Vokey wedges that I still love and am not replacing yet, but I am concerned that I may end up with a big gap between my new 101T PW and my current 52deg wedge.