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I was wondering for the people that have hybrids, do you loose distance with a hybrid as compared to its counter part iron?

Depends on whether you have traditional hybrids (are we there yet?) or iron-replacement hybrids (IR). In terms of shaft length, traditional Hs are between a FW and the numbered iron in length. So, a traditional 3H would fly longer than a 3i (and might have slightly stronger loft too).

If you have iron-replacement XYZ hybrids, these would have the same shaft length and loft as the XYZ model irons they replace. Distance might be slightly more with IR Hs, given you may get cleaner contact more often. Take a look at a Mizuno catalog for an example.

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So i got a 3h at the beginning of the season for the sole reason to go for par 5's in 2. I got a Adams A7os Stiff shaft thinking i would hit as long as i hit my 3 iron. Now i hit my 3 iron 250. After getting used to my 3h i somehow hit it 270. ill put it as far as peoples drives. So pretty much it has become my safe play off the tee. I really have total confidence in that club now but it took awhile to figure out how to swing it..

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Is everyone on here a PGA Pro? Everyone on here seems to have the long ball. If you're an amateur ignore all the talk about 240 yard 3 irons. The average golf does NOT hit it that far (i don't think most of these folks do either). Hybrids are very forgiving clubs and work great for beginners and high handicappers.

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Originally Posted by joeytutto

Is everyone on here a PGA Pro? Everyone on here seems to have the long ball. If you're an amateur ignore all the talk about 240 yard 3 irons.

On the internet, everyone is a single handicapper who drives the green on par 4s ...

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I have a Nickent 4DX, which I consider a traditional iron replacement hybrid. I use a 23* As a 4 iron replacement. I do think I get a bit more distance on solid strikes, but the real difference is that less than perfect contact (happens occasionally!!!), much better results with the hybrid. Overall, more distance out of the hybrid.

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Originally Posted by joeytutto

Is everyone on here a PGA Pro? Everyone on here seems to have the long ball. If you're an amateur ignore all the talk about 240 yard 3 irons. The average golf does NOT hit it that far (i don't think most of these folks do either). Hybrids are very forgiving clubs and work great for beginners and high handicappers.


my thoughts exactly.   These distances are hard to fathom...

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my 4iron goes about 210 max. i have a trusty 3 hybrid that i can hit 225-235, less of i grip down, etc. for you guys who hit 240 yard 3/4 irons, take up bowling, i hear it's a much harder game.

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I just went to a 4H R11 this summer. It is a lot easier for me to get up into the air versus my 3i. And I use it for par 3's of 195 to 215 range the most. It's a must for me now, and I will never go back to hitting the 3i.

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Originally Posted by inthehole

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Originally Posted by joeytutto

Is everyone on here a PGA Pro? Everyone on here seems to have the long ball. If you're an amateur ignore all the talk about 240 yard 3 irons. The average golf does NOT hit it that far (i don't think most of these folks do either). Hybrids are very forgiving clubs and work great for beginners and high handicappers.

my thoughts exactly.   These distances are hard to fathom...



It's not really all that difficult. Some people hit the ball farther than others.

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Yep. And not factoring in things like altitude, elevation drops, tail winds, measuring by using differences in yardage to the hole , and only remembering the best shot of your life also really help in getting respectable distances.

Originally Posted by sean_miller

It's not really all that difficult. Some people hit the ball farther than others.



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Originally Posted by x129

Yep. And not factoring in things like altitude, elevation drops, tail winds, measuring by using differences in yardage to the hole , and only remembering the best shot of your life also really help in getting respectable distances.

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Originally Posted by sean_miller

It's not really all that difficult. Some people hit the ball farther than others.


I'm not going to debate whether or not at least one poster in this thread was exaggerating, but if people have never played with someone who's stock 3-iron is ~ 240, then that's all they should say.

Their comment should start and end with "I've never played with someone who hits a 3-iron 240 and there's no way I could ever do that" because beyond that anything more is accusation based on limited playing experience.

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I'm in the crowd that uses a hybrid to bridge the gap between 3-iron and 3-wood.  I hit my 3-iron about 210-220, and 3-wood about 235-260 depending on lie and shot shape.  My hybrid is a 17* 909h with voodoo stiff, and I can hit it anywhere from 215-245 depending on lie and shot shape.

One advantage I find with the hybrid is the ability to hit the ball high.  If I'm trying to hit a downwind shot into a par-5, I'll probably choose the hybrid for any distance between 220-250.  The same shot into the wind will be a 3-wood on the long end or a 3-iron on the short end, because I can hit it on a lower trajectory.

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I carry both a 4 iron replacement and a 5 iron replacement hybrids (22 & 26 degree respectively)  I hit the 4 about 200 yard and the 5 about 185 yards with full swings & good contact.  That was about the same as the irons I replaced.  What I gained was the hybrids are easier for me to make consistent contact and particularly out of poor lies.  But no distance gain or loss.  My hybrids are Nickent 3D, getting old now.

On another note if you get those distances (240 with a 3 iron)  and accuracy (4 of 5 four irons on target out of the rough) I don't see how you have a 16.1 index.  You must need to take some putting lessons as I would think these distances and accuracy would be a single digit handicap statistic.

Originally Posted by Thrdroc

I was wondering for the people that have hybrids, do you loose distance with a hybrid as compared to its counter part iron? I hit my 3 iron 240 and my 4 iron 225. Also i never hit my 3 iron out of the rough, but i will hit my 4 iron out of the rough usually with good results. Probably 1 out 5 will go off target. I'm thinking about getting a hybrid but for me i feel it will be a waste since I'm usually hitting driver then 9 iron and lower except for 450+ par 4's and par 5's.



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Originally Posted by Vinny29

There is no way in God's creation that you are hitting a 3H 270 yards. Come on, get real.



As the winter drags on, these numbers will only get longer I'm afraid.

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I'm new to the game so I've never swung a 3 or 4 iron.  My first set of clubs (Adams) came with a 3 & 4 hybrid, so I can't give any comparisons between the iron vs hybrid.  My 3 hybrid has about the same carry as my 3 wood of about 190 - 200 yards with a slightly lower trajectory (I'm a short hitter).  I don't really know about the roll-out of the hybrid vs the 3 wood though.  Although, I'd like to hear input from others on average roll-out for a level fairway.

I like the hybrid as it's easy to make contact but I think the longer shaft made it a little unwieldy when I first started swinging it.

As I said before, I'm new to the game so my perception/comments are likely different than the more seasoned individuals.

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I think there basically cheating, which is why i am going to add them to my set :)

I can hit my 3 irons (21 degrees), but i think a hybrid is such a good asset to have, it gets through the rough better, it gets the ball higher and stops easier. The thing i don't get is, when they say Hybrid 3H, the 3 replacement does not fit my 3 iron. distance wise, so i don't understand how its a 3 replacement..

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