Long cuffs are tougher to hit than short cuffs, but that doesn’t mean you should avoid them. If you are struggling to switch from a short iron to a long iron or vice versa, some simple configurations and rocking tweaks can make a big difference. Let’s ruin what you need to know about long handcuffs and short cuffs and which adjustments you can make to hit both with more confidence.
Why do long cuffs feel more to hit

Longer cuffs have longer and less attic axes. Lower Loft and extra length magnify fraud and require more club speed for the perfect start. Short cuffs are more forgiving in terms of starting, but you will need to learn to control the distance and hit the correct shots.
With longer handcuffs, the goal for the middle green is a smart strategy. Short cuffs allow you to get more aggressive and go to the top when the situation is right.
Small differences in configuration
When switching from long cuffs to short cuffs, remember to make delicate adjustments. You are not building a completely different pace just to hit a short iron stroke. These configuration changes are delicate but they matter.
Configuration | Long handcuffs (4-6) | Short cuffs (7–9) |
---|---|---|
Configuration | 50/50 balanced to support a full turn | Slightly heavy by lead: 55-65% on the front leg |
Width | Slightly wider than shoulder width for added stability | Slightly narrower than shoulder width for control and balance |
prostitute | About 1 ball in front of the center | Some players hold the position of the ball constant and move the foot of the tracks |
Position | Stay longer; Small slope away from target is well | More flexion from hips; feel “on top of the ball” |
The differences of swinging
Like the configuration changes between long and short cuffs, changes in pace are also delicate. For me, it is more of a “feeling” or a shaky thought than to focus excessively on the shake mechanics.
Long handcuffs – speed, width, full release
Long cuffs are created to hit the ball on a long road with minimal attic. To make this happen, you must create speed and starting through a wide bow and a relaxation of the club.
You want the club’s toe to pass the heel through the impactallowing the face to close naturally. This full release promotes the right rotation, face control and height
smelt: “Back back, big turn – let the club go.”

Short irons – control, compression, facial durability
Short cuffs have more attic, so you don’t need to help raise the ball in the air. The goal is the correct control and control of the direction. Raw speed does not help you here.
That is why the release is more passive and the club stays quieter through influence.
By keeping the square face longer, you reduce the rotation and see the shooting with less scattering. The finish tends to be shorter. Tommy Fleetwood is a great example of a player who makes this perfectly.
smelt: “Stay on top, compress, hold face.”
A drill for each
Depending on your weakness (long handcuffs or short cuffs), try one of these two drills to help. Drills are described below and can be found in this video.
Tall Gusiness Exercise: Single Laying of the Path Hand
Get half of the shakes with only your trail hand in the club. You can start this exercise without even trying to hit a ball. Focus on allowing the trail hand of course to rotate the club through the impact.
Tee some golf balls and contact using only the hand of the tracks. After you feel a good omission, return to two hands in the club. Try again with half swinging until you get confidence and you can get the same feeling at a full pace.
This drill helps you gain confidence and work to hit the center of the face with a long iron.
Short iron drill: Anti-lip iron drill
This exercise helps train a passive release and sustainable face through impact and ensures that you do not try to flip the club or exaggerate the release.
For this, you will dramatically drown in the club and catch the axis just a few inches above the club. Let the club axis rest on your main side. Make a backpack, then swing while keeping the shaft not to hit your body. If you drop at the wrong time or flip the wrist in the impact, the club shaft will hit your side.

Ordinary issues and quick adjustments
If you still have problems switching from long to short cuffs, consider some of these ordinary issues.
- Ball too far forward in long handcuffs – move it just ahead of the center, not as far as far as the fairway woodway and driver
- Excessive with long handcuffs – Focus on a complete change of turn and weight instead of trying to force the goal at a high pace.
- Very wide attitude in short cuffs – Strongs not to shake and be able to compress the ball easily.
- Flip through influence on short cuffs -Instrink to end up using your breasts and hips more.
The final receipt
Use these quick tips and training to soften the passage between your long handcuffs and short cuffs. Long cuffs are not about perfect accuracy, just a strong strike for a great target. Short cuffs are where precision and narrow distribution are played.
office Long Irons Against Short Cuffs: What changes in your configuration/swinging first appeared in MygolfSSS.