Why Does iGEN Believe Juniors Can Hit a 4-Iron?

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At iGen Golf, we believe junior golfers are capable of more than most equipment companies assume.

Many major golf companies automatically replace long irons with hybrids for kids. The reality is, most large OEMs simply haven’t spent much time or engineering money focusing on what junior golfers truly need for long-term development.

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Why a 4-Iron Can Be Better Than a Hybrid for Juniors

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More Control
A properly fit 4-iron promotes:

• Controlled ball flight

• Predictable distance

• Better directional accuracy

Hybrids can sometimes launch too high and produce inconsistent distances for developing players.

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Better Swing Development
A 4-iron encourages:

• Ball-first contact

• Proper shaft lean

• Clean turf interaction

Hybrids are often swept or flipped at impact, which can delay proper iron fundamentals.

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Trajectory Management
With a 4-iron, juniors can:

• Learn to flight the ball

• Control trajectory in wind

• Develop shot-shaping skills

Hybrids are designed to launch high and easy — but that doesn’t always build long-term iron control.

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Proper Fit Changes Everything

The key isn’t iron vs hybrid.

The key is:

• Correct length

• Proper lie angle

• Appropriate shaft

• Balanced head weight

When geometry and weight are correct, many juniors can hit a 4-iron with excellent control —

often better than a hybrid.

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Our Philosophy

We don’t believe in limiting juniors. We believe in:

• Engineering for development

• Fitting for performance

• Building tools that grow with the athlete

Large companies build for mass markets.
We build specifically for developing golfers.

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When clubs are properly engineered and fit, a junior absolutely can learn to control a 4-iron,

and benefit from it for years to come.