This One Change Added 30 Iron Yards‼️

Giles Gill explains how a common setup mistake—excessive forward shaft lean at address—can strip loft and kill iron distance. By aligning the shaft and leading edge in a straight line, golfers can optimize launch conditions and gain up to 30 yards of carry.

• Avoid pre-setting forward shaft lean at address, as it often hoods the clubface and de-lofts the iron.
• Align the club shaft and leading edge in one straight line at address to preserve the club's intended loft.
• Trust the iron's built-in offset; the face may look slightly open at setup, but it is actually square to the target.
• Increasing launch angle (e.g., from 9° to 25°) leads to significantly more carry and a softer landing on greens.

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