Club and Putter

Nike is more famous for their athletic shoes than their clubs, but it doesn’t hurt to have fingers in multiple pies. The Slingshot irons have their own technological features just like any other manufacturer; the main attraction here is a “bridge” which is stretched across the cavity of the club. This aims to provide the right weighting to the club and therefore to allow the player to address the ball with accuracy.

Reviews for the Slingshot irons are definitely mixed. One comment that stands out in its frequency is that the clubs are without doubt aimed at a certain level of player, and once that player exceeds the level, the Slingshot clubs will no longer be of much use to them. The player will, in other words, outgrow the clubs.

But for players who are in the appropriate “skill band”, how are they? Users have referred to them as forgiving clubs which take a while to get used to. There are relatively few claims of massively improved length, but the level of accuracy is praised.  Of course, with irons, accuracy is valued over distance anyway, so that is a good thing.

Because the Slingshot irons are, according to many users, designed with a certain level of player in mind, users should not expect miracles in terms of shot shaping, as this is not something that they should be concerned about at this level. The emphasis is on improving the accuracy and length of your shots and they get a lot pf positive comments in particular with regard to distance.

These clubs are not noted for their feedback, which again is consistent with the level of golfer at which the clubs are aimed. Forgiveness, however, scores highly.

If you think your level is appropriate, and are looking for a forgiving club which will improve the length of your shots, it is certainly worth having a look at the Slingshots. Be aware of their strengths and weaknesses and bear in mind that over time you may well end up being too good for them.