Anyone dropped the 5-iron yet for a hybrid?

**clubmaker15** · July 24, 2008

I am debating whether or not to let it go, for now. I can hit it 200 yards off the tee fairly consistent, but off the fairway is another story. I carry NO 4-iron and my 21* hybrid is awesome and my 6-iron is great all around. I hit a 5-iron from 185 yds. and I sliced it off of the fairway. It was still in play and an ok spot, but have no confidence in it. I get scared sometimes hitting it because I shank it, slice it, top it, chunk it, and hook it every so often. I feel that getting a hybrid would be more versatile. But what club could I use to get out of trees or a tight spot? If so, what hybrid works for you? Thanks

histTeach · July 24, 2008

I have actually been looking to get some hybrids however I can't seem to let go of my irons. maybe ill keep both...irons for backup.

**RX Phoenix** · July 24, 2008

I'm seriously considering dropping the 5I and just go with 6I and 4H, that way carry an extra wedge.

DR
3W
5W
3H
4H
6I,7I,8I,9I,PW
50,54,58
Putter

I can also drop out the 3W and add on a 62*W

**clubmaker15** · July 24, 2008

What do I do when its windy out and I need to keep the trajectory low? I know hybrids are designed to get the ball in the air, but how do you keep them from getting TOO high?

**allin** · July 24, 2008

I am debating whether or not to let it go, for now. I can hit it 200 yards off the tee fairly consistent, but off the fairway is another story. I carry NO 4-iron and my 21* hybrid is awesome and my 6-iron is great all around. I hit a 5-iron from 185 yds. and I sliced it off of the fairway. It was still in play and an ok spot, but have no confidence in it. I get scared sometimes hitting it because I shank it, slice it, top it, chunk it, and hook it every so often. I feel that getting a hybrid would be more versatile. But what club could I use to get out of trees or a tight spot? If so, what hybrid works for you? Thanks

You are an 18 and hit it long. Just put some extra practice time on your 5, maybe with a focus on rythym and I bet you will get it quick. If you still can't hit it when you are an 8 get rid of it.

**tree_under** · July 24, 2008

I carry 3h,4h and 5h..I also have my 4i and 5i in the bag...Ill probably drop the 4i when I purchase a new wedge...I wish that I could hit 3Wood of the deck,for some reason I just can't so theres a gap between the driver and the 3h...

**FlopShotArtist** · July 24, 2008

I am a semi-traditionalist. I am in favor of dropping a 3i for a 3H, and am hesitant to drop a 4i for a 4H. There is NO WAY I will drop a FIVE IRON for a hybrid.

**meenman** · July 24, 2008

Personally I am all for the 1,2 and 3 hybrid since I really doubt I could hit a 1 or 2 iron anyway. I do believe 4 and up should all be irons. I find it a bit extreme that I see these sets that are hybrids through 7, then again I am probably a bit extreme with the 1 - but it was just something I had to have.

**bogeyhitter25** · July 24, 2008

I'm kinda shocked at how most people prefer hybrids over irons. IMO irons are much, much easier to hit than hybrids.

Also, I'm shocked at how some people carry 4 wedges. I mean IMO carrying a 50, 54, 58, and 64 is just unbelievable. I can understand carrying a 50 and a 58. But jeez, 4 wedges? That sounds insane to me. I'm not trying to cause arguments or anything here, I'm just stating my opinion.

**FlopShotArtist** · July 24, 2008

I'm kinda shocked at how most people prefer hybrids over irons. IMO irons are much, much easier to hit than hybrids.

I was thinking about adding a 50 to my arsenal (which would leave me w/ the exact lofts you put), but I have nothing to drop, so nope. Most I'll ever carry is 3 + PW. (Although I might get a 48* in the future to replace my PW.)

**Jaybone** · July 24, 2008

I carry a 3,4,5 Hybrid and love them all. I was never good with my long irons and Hybrids have been a savior for me.

**RX Phoenix** · July 25, 2008

I'm kinda shocked at how most people prefer hybrids over irons. IMO irons are much, much easier to hit than hybrids.

I might carry 5 wedges depending on the course and how I feel that day.

One element of enjoying golf for me is to be able to change my set up. 5 wedges is a little crazy, but it will be something different and probably won't last long. Changing the set up keeps golf interesting as if it were a new experience, golf can get a little stale if you've been playing it a long time. Why always play with the same set up? Sometime I want to go play with just a 5W, a 4H and a SW, do something different.

**ks8829** · July 25, 2008

I have a 5 iron but occasionally I take it out of my bag and just use my 25 degree hybrid by choking down on the club.

If I have tree trouble I can put the hybrid in the back of my stance and angle the club face so that I can see the trajectory will be low enough to go under trees. I also hit my driver from the fairway to hit a low cut shoot under trees.

**joshtpa** · July 25, 2008

I'm kinda shocked at how most people prefer hybrids over irons. IMO irons are much, much easier to hit than hybrids.

That is a good thing since you most likely will be able to work irons. But you are definately in the minority. Most people prefer the hybrids and find them easier to hit. That is why every major brand has come out with them.

**shortgame85** · July 25, 2008

I can hardly argue with those who advocate more practice time on the range with one's long irons or lessons. Certainly hitting a mid or long iron pure is a a sweet thing. And I remember doing it once or twice.

Seriously, I found that the consistency I could enjoy with hybrids too seductive to resist. While I love the idea of carrying and hitting long irons, I have replaced most of my long clubs with hybrids, including my 5 iron.

And for those who think hybrids can't be worked, I am here to say that they can; perhaps not as easily as a butterknife 2 iron, but I can hit a high shot, draw, low hook, etc., pretty much at will. I have seen a friend, much more skilled than I, hit many different shots with his hybrid.

Indeed, there is a reason so many hybrids and hybrid sets are being offered by manufacturers.

**ERC7.5** · July 25, 2008

I just started getting into the hybrids. Was adding too many strokes with my 3 and 4 iron out of the rough.....to the point where I was hesitant to even pull them out. I have no problems with my hybrids now and am able to work the ball more so than I ever was with my irons.

I've alway hit my woods well and have been able to work them as needed so it was an obvious choice for me. I have taken my 3,4 and 5 iron out of my bag. The 5i may go back in as I am only carrying 12 clubs at this point (will be 13 when I place my new 20° in the bag (was delivered with a broken shaft ).

**AlCzervik** · July 25, 2008

5 Iron is the iron i hit the best. no.

**YogiTKE** · July 25, 2008

This hybrid talk is getting out of control!!!!

Replacing a 7 wood, 2 iron, 3 iron or MAYBE a 4 iron. But a 5 iron?!

Give me a break...

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