9 Iron has the most loft and least distance. 3 iron has the least loft and most distance.
Normally the loft of a 7 iron.
The number relates to the loft of the club and the length of the shaft. For example a 3 iron has the lowest loft and longest shaft. A 7 irons has more loft and a shorter shaft than the 3 iron.
7 iron
7.4 degrees
generally 41 or 42 degrees
It is 45 degrees
20 degrees
9 wood or 5 iron
Loft may range from 19 degree to 60 degree depending on the specs of the iron.
Loft, although there is is no ten iron.
A 9 iron is shorter, and has a little more added loft to it, so you can hit the green and not go over. A 7 iron is a mid iron, and is a little longer, and the loft is less than a 9 iron so you can have a little more added distance than a 9.