Okay, so I’ve been wanting to try out these Kenneth Smith irons for a while now. I’ve heard some good things, seen some buzz online, you know how it is. So, I finally decided to take the plunge and see what all the fuss was about.
First thing I did was hop online and do a little digging. I wanted to see what other people were saying, find out about different shaft options, lofts, all that good stuff. There’s a decent amount of info out there, but it’s kind of scattered all over the place.
Getting My Hands on Them
Next, I needed to actually find a set. That turned out to be a little trickier than I expected. They’re not exactly at every golf shop, so I had to call around a bit. Finally found a place that had a demo set I could try out. Sweet!
The Range Session
So, I headed to the range with the Kenneth Smith irons. I grabbed a bucket of balls, warmed up a little with my own 7-iron, and then got to it. First impressions? They felt… different. In a good way. The weighting felt really balanced, and the clubhead just seemed to glide through the turf.
- First few swings: A little inconsistent, still getting used to the feel.
- After about 10 balls: Started to groove a bit. Ball flight was noticeably higher than my usual irons.
- Mid-bucket: Really starting to dial them in. Distance was definitely up there, maybe even a club longer.
I spent a good hour just hitting balls, trying different shots, different lies. I even tried to work the ball a bit, see if I could hit some draws and fades. They responded pretty well, not super easy to shape, but definitely manageable.
My Overall Thoughts (So Far)
Honestly, I’m pretty impressed. These Kenneth Smith irons definitely lived up to some of the hype. They feel great, they’re forgiving, and they seem to give me a little extra distance. Would I switch to them permanently? I’m not 100% sure yet. I need to get them out on the course for a real round and see how they perform in different situations. But based on this first range session, I’m definitely intrigued. More testing is for sure required before forming a final conclusion.
