Progressive offset
A set of irons that contains clubs with different offsets.
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Progressive Offset: The amount of offset increases progressively from the short irons to the long irons.
Progressive Offset
Iron head design feature in which longer irons have more offset and shorter irons have less. The offset progresses in somewhat uniform increments through the set.
progressive offset where a set of clubs has differing amounts of offset (leading edge of face behind forward edge of hosel) throughout, e.g., more offset in the long irons than in the short irons ...
This promotes a higher launch angle and helps square the clubface at impact. The club also has a wide sole which should help prevent 'fat' shots and a progressive offset to position the hands ahead of the ball which should also help square the ...
Offsets also tend to reduce slice spin on the ball, which is the most common characteristic of the higher handicap. It is normal practice to have progressive offset where the longer irons have the most, reducing gradually, the shorter the iron.
 See also: Offset, Golf, Shot, Wedge, Handicap
  
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