Why Is a 6-Iron Harder to Hit Than a 7-Iron?

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Why Is a 6-Iron More Difficult to Hit Than a 7-Iron?

I’ve been practicing a lot at the range and have been hitting my 7-iron really well recently (I’ve learned to stay over the ball and avoid early extension). However, when I switch to my 6-iron and apply the same technique, it doesn’t work as well. I don’t understand why, considering it’s only a 4-degree difference.

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For me, the transition from a 5-iron to a 4-iron is particularly challenging. I struggle with shots around 21°, which is a significant weak spot in my game.