Do you use a hybrid club, or regular irons?

Question

I don't know if I want to get one yet and wanted opinions.

Answer 1

I use both hybrids and regular irons. Each has it's own unique use. I use irons when I'm within 185 yards of the green,and I use hybrids beyond that range to about 225 yards of the green. I would advise that you have at least one hybrid club in your bag. 7w or 5w hybrids are excellent clubs to have when you don't want to use your long irons such as a 2,3,or4 irons or you just don't hit them well.

Answer 2

The main idea behind the hybrid wood is to be interchangeable and utilize the characteristics of both an iron and a wood. The resultant club is typically easier to hit with less effort than a traditional long and lower lofted iron. The term “long iron” normally describes all the clubs from a two iron through five.

There are multiple reasons why many recreational golfers struggle with long iron shots and the goal of the hybrid wood is to make it easier for you. The most common problems are:

* Not being able to make a complete shoulder turn on the backswing.


* Swinging too hard and throwing off tempo.


* Lower lofted clubs are harder to hit.



The elite players who do all the right things with long irons save strokes during the average round, but the majority of players struggle with them, and now have an alternative in the hybrid club. The long narrow face and a wide sole of hybrid clubs utilizes a low center of gravity cog, which helps players with slower swing speeds launch the ball with little effort, making a hybrid club similar to playing a wood in that it lends itself to the sweeping style swing rather than picking the ball off the turf with greater effort and a traditional iron. Effectively, all players benefit, but particularly grateful are those players who have lost swing speed due to age, injury or other physically conditions that have prevented them from making a full shoulder turn on the backswing. Hybrids allow for a shorter back swing while launching the same distance you are use to experiencing with a wood.

Answer 3

I use irons only...but I am a +3 professional.

However, I feel most average players would benefit from a hybrid as hitting long irons correctly is difficult.

My best advice is to go to a driving range where they have a good pro shop and test hit a few. Forget inside ranges because you have to see the ball flight to get a better feel for the club.

Have fun

Answer 4

I use regular irons, but I like the new hybrids too. My wife loves her hybrids.

Answer 5

I retired the 3 and 5 wood. Instead, a use a nike cpr hybrid that is very easy to shoot - up to 200 yds. Good price x benefit.

Answer 6

regular irons