Are Your Golf Clubs Holding You Back? The 24/38 Rule You Need to Know! ep79.3

Описание: You're getting screwed if you don't know the 24/38 rule.

In this video, we dive deep into the 24/38 rule, a critical guideline for golfers that could significantly impact your game. Tom Wishon, a renowned golf club designer who has worked with top manufacturers and served as the vice president of research and development at Golfsmith, describes this rule in his book, "The Search for the Perfect Golf Club." Here's everything you need to know:



What is the 24/38 Rule?

The 24/38 rule is a rule of thumb used by clubmakers in the golf industry. It states that the typical amateur golfer cannot effectively hit an iron with either a loft of less than 24 degrees or a length of over 38 inches.



Understanding the 24/38 Rule:

24 Degrees Loft: The loft of an iron cannot be less than 24 degrees.
38 Inches Length: The length of an iron cannot be more than 38 inches.



Why This Rule Matters:

If you think you're not the typical amateur golfer and that this rule doesn't apply to you, think again. Unless you routinely win club championships, you are likely in the category of a typical amateur golfer, and the 24/38 rule does apply to you.

Swallow a little pride and come back to earth.

Knowing and applying this rule can help you avoid the frustration and expense of buying clubs that you can't effectively use.



Historical Context:

In the 1960s, the standard specs for a three iron were 24 or 25 degrees of loft and 38 inches of length. Two irons, which were slightly less lofted, were available for better golfers. The saying "only God can hit a one iron" reflects the difficulty of using such lowlofted clubs, which were rare even back then.

Most golfers in the 60s didn't have an iron lower than a three in their bag.



Modern Golf Clubs:

Let's look at the specs from some modern golf companies and see how they stack up against the 24/38 rule:

1. Callaway's Big Bertha Irons:
Six Iron: 24 degrees, 37.5 inches.
The specs for the six iron today match those of the three iron in the 1960s.

2. Callaway's Paradigm AI Smoke Max Fast Irons:
Five Iron: 25 degrees, 39 inches.
The lengths exceed the 24/38 rule, suggesting you shouldn't play anything less than a seven iron in this set.

3. PXG 0311 XP Gen 6 Irons:
Four Iron: Loft of a one iron.
Six Iron: 23 degrees.
Lengths for the four, five, and six irons exceed 38 inches.



Implications for Your Game:

If you're following the 24/38 rule, many modern irons (four, five, and six) are too long and have lofts that are too strong for typical amateur golfers. This means:

Stop buying irons you can't hit.
Consider replacing them with hybrids, fairway woods, or other clubs that you can use effectively.
Avoid wasting $300 to $600 on clubs you'll never be able to hit properly.



Why Do Manufacturers Break the Rule?

Manufacturers continue to produce and sell these clubs because golfers keep buying them. Now that you know the 24/38 rule, you can make more informed decisions about your clubs.



Conclusion:

Take the unhittable irons out of your bag, rearrange your club mix, and focus on playing better golf with clubs you can actually hit. That's what it's all about—playing better golf and enjoying the game.

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