An iron is going to put you in better position to hit, say, a 185-yard tee shot versus a range of 175 to 200 yards. Woods tend to roll out more, so you have less control over the outcome.

If your 7-iron goes 150 yards and your 8-iron goes 140, what do you do when you’ve got 145 to the pin? Jump on an 8 and risk ...

True Spec Master fitter Michael Buell explains how to choose among a fairway wood, hybird or long iron for your bag.