What is the difference between forged and cast clubs? Do I have to be a low-handicap player to play with forged irons?
Forged irons, generally preferred by better players for their feel and playing characteristics, are a suitable choice for golfers of all abilities. Forging and casting are two processes by which iron heads are manufactured. The forging process generally involves a mild carbon or stainless steel which is heated to a malleable state and then hammered into its finished form. The typical casting process consists of pouring liquefied stainless steel into a cast which, once cooled, yields the finished club head. Forged clubs are renowned for their greater feel, playability and versatility with regard to custom fitting options.
