Generally, you’ll find the shorter irons (7 iron and below) far easier to hit than your longer irons (3 and 4 irons). This is because shorter irons feature faces with greater lofts, which help you to get under the ball and take a divot, for smooth-feeling strikes. They’re also shorter in the shaft, bringing you closer to the ball, and making your job a lot easier. This is in comparison to long irons which feature longer shafts, as well as faces with lesser lofts. This makes striking the ball more difficult and offers far less forgiveness.