Definition: Also known as musclebacks, blades are a type of iron that has a full, smooth back (as opposed to a cavity back) and a thin topline - hence the monicker. (The topline, by the way, is what you see as you are standing at address looking down at the top of the iron - literally, the top line.) The weighting of blades is concentrated behind the center of the clubface, resulting in a smaller sweet spot. Blades are usually forged and are many better players prefer them because they believe blades allow them to more easily work the ball and feel softer at impact.
(For more, see the FAQs:
• How do cavity back and muscleback irons compare?
• How do cast and forged irons compare?
• Do musclebacks make it easier to "work" a ball than cavity backs?)
"Blade" can also refer to a type of putter that is heel-weighted, heel-shafted and features just a thin clubface without any flange.
Also Known As: Musclebacks
