Mid Iron
An iron club no longer is use, somewhat more lofted than a driving iron. The alternative name would be the number two iron.
Mid Mashie
The alternative name would be the number three iron.
Mashie Iron
An iron club no longer in use, somewhat less lofted than a mashie, that was used for driving and for full shots through the green. The alternative name for the number four iron.
Mashie
A lofted iron club, no longer in use, introduced about 1880 and used for pitching with backspin. The modern equivalent would be the number five iron.
Spade Mashie
A deep-faced iron club, no longer in use, some what more lofted than a mashie. The modern equivalent would be the number six iron.
Mashie Niblick
An iron club, no longer in use, having a loft between those of a mashie and a niblick, used for pitching. The modern day equivalent would be the number six or number seven iron.
Niblick
A short headed steeply lofted wooden club, no longer in use, used for playing out of ruts and tight lies. The alternative name for the number nine iron.